Tagged: Windows XP

Ever used CCleaners delete free space function?

Windows XP FAIL
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I did for the first time tonight on an old XP system that I have a Craigslist ad for in the NY area. It said it would take a significant amount of time to do and it wasn’t kidding! With a 140 GB drive it said it will take 15 hours! So I am letting it do that now.

If I can’t find anyone who wants it, I guess I will keep it as a spare. It seems a waste to me to throw a computer away that is perfectly functional. Perhaps I could find a charity who could use an XP machine.

I have rescued old systems in past places I have worked and given them to friend and charities. I know computers can be slow, but they are still very useful tools.

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Microsoft Making It Easier To Ditch Windows For A Mac

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Microsoft Making It Easier To Ditch Windows For A Mac. It must no longer be a choice for MS to have compatibility with older versions of itself. It must be a sign that Google and other email providers are threatening its dominance. This is something that could have helped MS maintain dominance, but like always, the arrogance of market leaders is its own undoing.

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How to disable programs that run when you start Windows XP Home Edition or Windows Vista

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How to disable programs that run when you start Windows XP Home Edition or Windows Vista. This worked great with my Windows XP computer and it is also compatible with Windows Vista. Probably works with Windows 7 as well.

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Fix for netflix error code n8156-6013

Microsoft, o que vem por aí?
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Fix for netflix error code n8156-6013. I ran into this problem on a Windows XP machine after i upgraded the Firefox from 4 to 5. It worked perfectly in Chrome which I am using to watch it now. There are several solutions listed in this link.

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