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Tweaking virtual memory
If you're trying to get the most out of your system - especially if it's a few years old - it's critical that you tweak your virtual memory settings. Virtual memory, a technology operating systems use that allows them to artificially increase the amount of RAM your computer thinks it has, is a great way to breath life in to an aging or sluggish PC.
Stopping ActiveX problems
ActiveX, a method for adding functionality to Internet Explorer, gives developers lots of freedom when it comes to making web applications for Internet users. Unfortunately, it also brings with it lots of bugs that can cause errors while you're using the Internet. Read our article on how to stop ActiveX errors by tweaking your system.
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- Tutorial on how to open JPG files JPG is a lossy bitmap image format that is used by digital cameras and also by the World Wide Web. JPG files have many uses and are often used to transfer and display photographs on the web. This is a compressed graphic format standardized by the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). The lossy compression can noticeably reduce the quality of the image in cases where high amount of compression is used.
- What is WinWord.exe? Now that we've established that WINWORD.EXE is not a rogue application, it's important to understand the causes of WINWORD.EXE errors. The most common WINWORD.EXE error appears as the following: "Winword has caused an error in winword.exe. Winword will now close." This error is typically caused by a corrupted normal template, which is the template Word uses to show you a blank document when the program is first run.
- Prevent Startup Programs from Running The simplest method for controlling the programs that start with Windows has to do with modifying the "Startup" folder in your Start menu. You can find the "Startup" folder by choosing "Start", "All Programs" (or "Programs" in Windows 98SE/2000), then "Startup". Inspect the Startup folder and note any programs present there that you feel are unnecessary. To clean your Startup folder, take the following steps: