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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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- Managing and Disabling Automatic Windows Updates Windows Update is a service that was installed alongside Windows XP that enables Microsoft to provide your PC with critical security updates. Microsoft has used Windows Update for other purposes as well, such as ensuring your software isn't pirated, pushing the latest feature updates for bundled applications, and deploying brand-new software to users of authentic Windows software.
- Antivirus software We can call our computers our versatile best friends. In this modern world, everyone needs a computer and we can do a lot of things with it. We can prepare documents, make, edit and watch videos, listen to music, surf the Internet, send E-mails, chat with our friends, play games, or even make voice calls!
- What is NetDDE.exe? Netdde.exe is the image name for the Windows Network Dynamic Data Exchange server. The Network Dynamic Data Exchange server is an extension of Windows' built-in Dynamic Data Exchange, which is a technology that Windows programmers can use to make their applications communicate between each other. This network extension was created by a company operating out of California named Wonderware. According to this Wikipedia article, parts of NetDDE were licensed by Microsoft from WonderWare and included in Windows versions from Windows for Workgroups all the way to Windows XP.