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Fix problems with USB DSL/Cable modems

Posted by Jason in Computer, Hardware on June 6th, 2007

Some usb dsl/cable modems may get disconnected after a little while. A possible reason that could cause this problem is that in xp there is an option that allows the to turn off a usb device to save power. To disable this option: (more…)

Installing Vista With No Product Key

Posted by Jason in Windows Vista on May 12th, 2007

You can install Vista with no product key and have 30 days to evaluate it

1. Boot from the DVD and start the installation
2. Select the Language, Time and , and
3. Click on Next
4. Click on Install Now
5. Don’t enter a Product Key
6. Uncheck Automatically activate when I’m online
7. Click on Next
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Optimise Your Pagefile

Posted by Jason in Windows XP on February 5th, 2007

If you give your pagefile a fixed size it saves the from needing to resize the page file.

1. Right click on My and select Properties
2. Select the Advanced
3. Under Performance choose the Settings button
4. Select the Advanced again and under Virtual Memory select Change
5. the drive containing your page file and make the initial Size of the file the same as the Maximum Size of the file.
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