Better to use Windows Wireless Zero Config than the Linksys utility (uninstall it or disable it from startup). Download: Windows XP Support...
I use GIMP all the time, good solid app. I'm running 32 bit though. But, it's supposed to be optimized for 64 bit and run well....
Go to Control Panel > Internet Options and change the IE homepage.
Bear in mind that the SG Optimizer won't do much for an already good broadband connection. That optimizer was useful for Internet Explorer 5 and...
Are ALL of the MB hubs being used? Often a pc will have additional usb hubs on the mb that are not wired to anything yet.
D-Link DI-624M User Manual To change the AP channel: 1. open a Web browser. 2. go to this address: 192.168.0.1 3. default username =...
Well, the mode of the router won't affect your download speeds at all. (router mode = 80211 b.g or n) The download speed is controlled by your...
My first computer was a Compaq 50-50, Celeron 333, Windows 98. Upgraded RAM and HDs. It's been runing Debian Linux (Woody) since 2000. I use it...
First of all, try a better speedtest. CNET's servers are usually slower to begin with. Try this test: www.speakeasy.net/speedtest
Get rid of the Seimens adapter. It's old and is limited to 80211b. Reinstall ONLY the drivers fro your built in wifi adapter & let Windows...
What brand computer? And how many watts is the power supply? Wifi requires a lot of power, as does CD burning. It could be that when CD burning...
I might add that enabled the status bar has value. For one, it displays the ACTUAL address (URL) of a link when you place the cursor on top of...
To reiterate what Bill stated: Get a UPS with AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulating). The reson AVR is important is because computer power supplies...
Check the vista firewall.
Then get her a half gallon bottle of Chardonay! It does sound as though there are residual elements left on the keyboard & contacts. Soapy...
There will be some settings in Power Management that regulate wifi states when in sleep mode & hibernation. Available via Control Panel > Pwr...
I'd suggested the user's own acount have admin rights so as to be able to take ownership of other accounts' files (needed data, docs, etc.) if...
For additional degree of difficulty, wipe the hard drive of all data, reset the bios to factory defaults.
Also, try using some compressed air to clean out any debris or particles that could be "gummed up" & stuck as a result of the mishap. And limit...
What you'll have to do: 0. take comp back to the office. 1. create a new user account, a member of admin group. 2. get domain admin password from...
Separate names with a comma.