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Why won’t my USB flash drive work with ReadyBoost technology to speed up Windows?

 

You need a minimum of around 256MB of free storage space on your flash drive. It also needs to be ab...

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Should I upgrade or choose a clean installation?

 

If you want to keep all your settings, programs and files intact, run the Windows Vista disc from wi...

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My PC won’t start - how can I fix this problem?

 

Insert your Windows Vista disc and restart your PC, booting from the disc when prompted. Select your...

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I’m having trouble burning video DVDs. What can I do?

 

First, check your DVD burner is working correctly by opening Device Manager (click Start > Contro...

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I’ve updated a driver, but now my hardware doesn’t work properly. How can I fix this?

 

Open Device Manager by clicking Start > Control Panel, select System and Maintenance and click De...

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Service Pack 1 won't install! What should I do?

 

Once you’ve begun the installation process, it should run through until the end with no further inte...

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How do I turn off graphical features in Windows Vista to make my computer run faster?

 

Windows Vista contains a number of advanced graphical effects designed to improve the user’s experie...

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Why can’t I hear any sound?

 

Check you have a soundcard installed and that your speakers are plugged in, switched on and working...

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What happens if I can’t find any Windows Vista compatible drivers?

 

You may be able to use Windows XP drivers - try installing the latest versions from your manufacture...

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Phone numbers listed in emails and on web sites disappear from my screen after a few seconds. Do you know what could be causing this?

 

This rather baffling problem is caused by the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) program Skype, whi...

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