Archive for December, 2009

Windows-E stopped working

Monday, December 28th, 2009

On a number of XP computers lately, the Windows-E function (hitting the Windows button and E), which is supposed to open Windows Explorer, has stopped working.  I don't know why, so hopefully I can figure it out.  Post a comment if you know why or how to fix it!

Make a backup copy of Dell’s Windows 7 Professional OEM DVD

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

I always like to have backup copies of my Dell Windows' CDs and DVDs for service reason, but I couldn't get the Dell Windows 7 Professional 32-bit DVD to copy, it would say that my DVD+R didn't have sufficient space.  I saw that the Dell DVD was 4.8GB, so I ...

[SOLUTION] HP compaq nc6000 wireless not working

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

I've been struggling with this laptop for weeks and finally found a solution.  The nc6000 laptop was donated to the organization that I work for and the user wanted wireless internet.  (Check the bay in the bottom of the laptop to see if a card is there first!)  I bought ...