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• Windows 7 Information and Windows XP Tips and Tricks
  Windows Secrets, Windows XP Tips, and Windows 7 Information - A Rogue I.T. Consultant Shares His Secret Techniques!
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• Blog
  The SelfGeek Blog - Rich keeps you informed as to all the latest tips, tricks, and news.
• Articles
  Complimentary Windows Articles, Windows XP Tips, and Windows 7 Information.
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• Guide to RAM Upgrades
  Guide-to-RAM-Upgrades.html
• How To Buy A Desktop Computer
  How-To-Buy-A-Desktop-Computer.html
• Surf the Internet Faster with OpenDNS!
  Surf-the-Internet-Faster-with-OpenDNS.html
• How To Buy A Laptop Computer
  How-To-Buy-A-Laptop-Computer.html
• How to Add a Hard Drive to Your Computer
  How-to-Add-a-Hard-Drive-to-Your-Computer.html
• How To Clean Up Your Printers Folder
  How-To-Clean-Up-Your-Printers-Folder.html
• Laptop vs. Desktop - Buying the Right Computer
  Laptop-vs.-Desktop-Buying-the-Right-Computer.html
• The Best Free DNS Hosting - EveryDNS!
  The-Best-Free-DNS-Hosting-EveryDNS!.html
• The Poor Man's Backup Plan
  The-Poor-Mans-Backup-Plan.html

• FAQs
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• General FAQ
  General-FAQ.html

• Who is Rich Pryor?
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• What Is a SelfGeek?
  What-Is-a-SelfGeek.html
• How Can I Thank You?
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• Can You Downgrade My Machine to Windows XP?
  Can-You-Downgrade-My-Machine-to-Windows-XP.html
• Can You Help Me Order A Computer?
  Can-You-Help-Me-Order-A-Computer.html
• Where Have You Been?
  Where-Have-You-Been.html

• Internet FAQ
  Internet-FAQ.html

• What Is BitTorrent?
  Are You Wondering About BitTorrent? An I.T. Consultant with 20+ Years Experience Explains What They Are All About.
  What-Is-BitTorrent.html
• What is OpenDNS?
  Are You Wondering About OpenDNS? An I.T. Consultant with 20+ Years Experience Explains How to Speed Up Your Computer For Free With OpenDNS.
  What-is-OpenDNS.html
• What is a PDF File?
  PDF stands for Portable Document Format. PDFs are a common way to distribute rich documents in electronic format.
  What-is-a-PDF-File.html

• Hardware FAQ
  Hardware-FAQ.html

• How Good Are Dell Computers?
  How-Good-Are-Dell-Computers.html
• What is the Difference Between a Laptop and a Netbook?
  If You are Wondering What the Definition of a Netbook Is or Curious About Netbook Features, This FAQ is For You.
  What-is-the-Difference-Between-a-Laptop-and-a-Netbook.html
• Are AMD Processors Better Than Intel Processors?
  Which Are Better, Intel or AMD Processors? An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Shares His Expertise.
  Are-AMD-Processors-Better-Than-Intel-Processors.html
• How Can I Speed Up My Computer?
  Is You Computer SLOW? An I.T. Consultant with 20+ Years Experience Answers The Question: How Can I Speed Up My Computer?
  How-Can-I-Speed-Up-My-Computer.html
• Do I Need An Uninterruptible Power Supply?
  Questions About Uninterrupbile Power Supplies? An I.T. Consultant with 20+ Years Experience Explains What They Are All About.
  Do-I-Need-An-Uninterruptible-Power-Supply.html
• Should I Repair My CD Player or Repair my DVD Player?
  Is It Worth It to Repair a CD Player or Repair a DVD Player? In this Day of Disposable Electronics, Rich Pryor Says...
  Should-I-Repair-My-CD-Player-or-Repair-my-DVD-Player.html
• Is My Hard Drive Going Bad?
  If you suspect your hard drive is going bad, use HDTune to test it!
  Is-My-Hard-Drive-Going-Bad.html
• My Computer Won't Boot - Now What?
  If your computer all of a sudden refuses to boot or has the dreaded "Blue Screen of Death", here are a couple things to try before taking it to the repair shop.
  My-Computer-Won't-Boot-Now-What.html

• Microsoft Office FAQ
  Microsoft-Office-FAQ.html

• My Normal.DOT file has been changed. Should I save the changes?
  If Your Normal.DOT File Has Changed Without Your Knowledge, You May Have a Virus. Here is How to Deal With This Message.
  My-Normal.DOT-file-has-been-changed.-Should-I-save-the-changes.html
• Can I Read and Write Office 2007 Files with Office 2003 and Earlier?
  Having Problems Reading or Writing Office 2007 Files in an Earlier Version of Office? No Problem!
  Can-I-Read-and-Write-Office-2007-Files-with-Office-2003-and-Earlier.html
• Can I View Word, Excel, or Powerpoint Documents without Installing Office?
  The Free Microsoft Word Viewer, Excel Viewer, and Powerpoint Viewer allow you to view Office Documents Without Installing Office!
  Can-I-View-Word,-Excel,-or-Powerpoint-Documents-without-Installing-Office.html

• Networking FAQ
  Networking-FAQ.html

• My Laptop Won't Connect to My Wifi Network
  How to troubleshoot laptop connection problems when your laptop won't connect to your wifi network.
  My-Laptop-Won't-Connect-to-My-Wifi-Network.html

• Printing FAQ
  Printing-FAQ.html

• What Are Your General Printer Recommendations?
  Don't Waste Your Money On the Wrong Printer! An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Gives You the Scoop! General Printer Recommendations From a Professional.
  What-Are-Your-General-Printer-Recommendations.html

• Remote Desktop FAQ
  Remote-Desktop-FAQ.html

• The remote computer disconnected the session because of an error in the licensing protocol
  This Article Shows You How to Fix A Corrupted Terminal Services CAL.
  The-remote-computer-disconnected-the-session-because-of-an-error-in-the-licensing-protocol.html
• My HP Printer Does Not Print Under Remote Desktop Connection
  This Article Shows You How to Apply a Registry Hack to Make Dot4 Printers Work Under Remote Desktop Connection
  My-HP-Printer-Does-Not-Print-Under-Remote-Desktop-Connection.html

• Software FAQ
  Software-FAQ.html

• Best Anti-Malware
  There are dozens of anti-spyware and anti-malware programs available. Here are the current recommendations for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Anti-Malware.html
• Best Anti-Virus
  Looking for the Best Anti-Virus Software for personal home use? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Anti-Virus.html
• Best BitTorrent Client
  Looking for the Best Anti-Virus Software for personal home use? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-BitTorrent-Client.html
• Best Email Client
  Looking for the Best Free Email Client? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Email-Client.html
• Best FTP Client
  Looking for the Best Free FTP Client? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-FTP-Client.html
• Best Hard Drive Utility
  Is your hard drive about to crash? Would you like to know for sure? HDTune is the best hard drive utility to monitor hard drive health test hard drive speed, and check for hard drive errors.
  Best-Hard-Drive-Utility.html
• Best Image Viewer
  Looking for the Best Image Viewer? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Image-Viewer.html
• Best Media Player
  Looking for the Best Media Player? VLC Media Player is an awesome free media player that is much better than Quicktime.
  Best-Media-Player.html
• Best Memory Optimizer
  Looking for the Best Memory Optimizer? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Memory-Optimizer.html
• Best Office Suite
  Looking for the Best Office Suite? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Office-Suite.html
• Best PDF Reader
  Looking for the Best PDF Reader, PDF Writer, or PDF Printer? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-PDF-Reader.html
• Best Photo Organizer
  Looking for the Best Digital Photo Organizer? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Photo-Organizer.html
• Best Registry-Cleaner
  Registry optimizers are on of the biggest scams out there. Do NOT spend money on a registry optimizer.
  Best-Registry-Cleaner.html
• Best Screen Capture
  Looking for the Best Screen Capture software? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Screen-Capture.html
• Best Secure File Deletion
  Looking for the Best Secure File Deletion software? Here is the current recommendation for SelfGeeks!
  Best-Secure-File-Deletion.html
• Best Startup Manager
  WinPatrol is a Great Startup Manager and MSConfig Replacement. Scotty the Watchdog Will Guard Your System from Unwanted Startup Items.
  Best-Startup-Manager.html
• Best System Info Tool
  The best System Information Tool I have found is Speccy. You can also publish a public snapshot of your system info to the web!
  Best-System-Info-Tool.html
• Best Temp-File Cleaner
  CCleaner is a great free program that can speed up your web surfing and general computer use! Download it today and run it weekly.
  Best-Temp-File-Cleaner.html
• Best Web Browser
  What is the Best Web Browser? Is it Internet Explorer, Firefox, or something else? Here is the SelfGeek recommendation!
  Best-Web-Browser.html
• Best Zip / File Compression
  What is the Best Zip Program? Is it Winzip or something else? Here is the SelfGeek recommendation!
  Best-Zip-File-Compression.html
• Difference Between Spyware Adware Malware
  There are many types of malicioius software that can invade your computer. Rich Pryor explains the differences between spyware, malware, adware, and rootkits.
  Difference-Between-Spyware-Adware-Malware.html
• How Many Anti-Virus Programs Should I Have?
  Can you, and should you have more than one anti-virus program? The answer might surprise you!
  How-Many-Anti-Virus-Programs-Should-I-Have.html
• How Can I Uninstall My Anti-Virus Software?
  Can you, and should you have more than one anti-virus program? The answer might surprise you!
  How-Can-I-Uninstall-My-Anti-Virus-Software.html
• Should I Be Concerned About the Conficker Worm?
  The Conficker Worm is Spreading like Wildfire. Here is Everything You Need to Know to be Protected From Conficker.
  Should-I-Be-Concerned-About-the-Conficker-Worm.html

• Windows 7 FAQ
  Windows-7-FAQ.html

• What is Windows 7?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Discusses Microsoft Windows 7.
  What-is-Windows-7.html
• Is Windows 7 Better than Windows XP or Windows Vista?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Discusses Microsoft Windows 7.
  Is-Windows-7-Better-than-Windows-XP-or-Windows-Vista.html
• Can I Upgrade to Windows 7?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Discusses Microsoft Windows 7.
  Can-I-Upgrade-to-Windows-7.html
• Should I Upgrade to Windows 7?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Discusses Microsoft Windows 7.
  Should-I-Upgrade-to-Windows-7.html
• What is a Homegroup?
  Windows 7 Homegroup is a way to link Windows 7 computers together to share information - but is it worth the overhead?
  What-is-a-Homegroup.html
• How Do I Boot to Safe Mode?
  Sometimes it is necessary to boot to Windows 7 Safe Mode to run anti-malware programs or fix strange boot problems. Here are two ways to get into Safe Mode!
  How-Do-I-Boot-to-Safe-Mode.html

• Windows XP FAQ
  Windows-XP-FAQ.html

• I receive an "Access Denied" message when accessing a file or folder
  This Article Shows You How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP.
  I-receive-an-Access-Denied-message-when-accessing-a-file-or-folder.html
• What is MSConfig and How Does MSConfig Work?
  This Article Shows You How to Use MSConfig to Disable Startup Items in Windows XP
  What-is-MSConfig-and-How-Does-MSConfig-Work.html
• How Do I Delete My "Temp files"?
  This Article Shows You How to Speed Up Your Computer By Deleting Temp Files
  How-Do-I-Delete-My-Temp-Files.html
• What does the command "Net Use" do?
  This Article Shows You How to Map to a Network Shared Drive or Printer using the Net Use command.
  What-does-the-command-Net-Use-do.html
• My Computer is Slow. How Can I Speed Up My Computer?
  There Are a Few Simple Things You Can Do to Speed Up Your Computer.
  My-Computer-is-Slow.-How-Can-I-Speed-Up-My-Computer.html
• How to Enable Hibernation in Windows XP
  How to Enable Hibernation in Windows XP
  How-to-Enable-Hibernation-in-Windows-XP.html
• Windows Update Fails to Install the Updates
  The video shows you how to re-register some DLLs to solve a problem where Windows Update downloads the updates but then fails to install.
  Windows-Update-Fails-to-Install-the-Updates.html
• How Do I Rebuild The Icon Cache?
  This video shows you how to fix a corrupted icon cache, to fix a problem where all the icons on your desktop suddenly look the same.
  How-Do-I-Rebuild-The-Icon-Cache.html
• What is the Yellow Shield in my Task Bar?
  If You Have a Yellow Shield In Your TaskBar, You Need to Install Windows Updates. Here is How to Configure This Feature on Windows XP and Vista
  What-is-the-Yellow-Shield-in-my-Task-Bar.html

• Windows Vista FAQ
  Windows-Vista-FAQ.html

• What is Windows Vista?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Shares His Thoughts on Windows Vista.
  What-is-Windows-Vista.html
• Can I Downgrade Windows Vista to Windows XP?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Discusses Downgrading Windows Vista to Windows XP.
  Can-I-Downgrade-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-XP.html
• I Hate Vista! What Are My Options?
  An I.T. Consultant with 20+ years Experience Discusses Downgrading How to Survive Windows Vista.
  I-Hate-Vista-What-Are-My-Options.html

• Tips and Tricks
  Tips-and-Tricks.html

• Automatically Shut Down Your Computer
  Automatically-Shut-Down-Your-Computer.html
• Safe Web Surfing with AVG Linkscanner
  AVG Linkshare is a free software program that shields you from web pages that are infected with dangerous spyware, malware, and viruses! Rich Pryor from SelfGeek.com demonostrates how to install this free software.
  Safe-Web-Surfing-with-AVG-Linkscanner.html
• Buy a Dell Desktop Computer
  Buy-a-Dell-Desktop-Computer.html
• Customize the Taskbar
  Customize-the-Taskbar.html
• Change Your Screen Background
  Change-Your-Screen-Background.html
• Customize the Start Menu
  Customize-the-Start-Menu.html
• Customize the Quick Launch Toolbar
  Customize-the-Quick-Launch-Toolbar.html
• Customize the System Tray
  Customize-the-System-Tray.html
• Disable Windows Error Reporting
  Disable-Windows-Error-Reporting.html
• Disable the Language Bar
  Disable-the-Language-Bar.html
• Installing Downloaded Windows Updates
  Installing-Downloaded-Windows-Updates.html
• Speed Up Your Computer by Changing DisablePagingExecutive
  Speed-Up-Your-Computer-by-Changing-DisablePagingExecutive.html
• Speed Up Your Computer by Disabling Visual Effects
  Speed-Up-Your-Computer-by-Disabling-Visual-Effects.html

• Dell Deals
  Dell-Deals.html

• Dell Desktop Deal
  Dell-Desktop-Deal.html
• Dell Laptop Deal
  Dell-Laptop-Deal.html

• SelfGeek Dispatch
  SelfGeek-Dispatch.html
• SelfGeek Manifesto
  SelfGeek-Manifesto.html
• Tell A Friend
  Tell-A-Friend.html
• Videos
  Videos.html

• Adjust Your Pagefile
  Adjust-Your-Pagefile.html
• About Wireless Security
  About-Wireless-Security.html
• Network Troubleshooting
  Network-Troubleshooting.html
• Test Your Hard Drive
  Test-Your-Hard-Drive.html
• Test Your RAM Memory
  Test-Your-RAM-Memory.html

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• Create-A-Disc WSO
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• Create-A-Disc Upsell
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• Videos Volume 1
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• Videos Volume 2
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• Networking Prerequisities
  Networking-Prerequisities.html
• Network Configuration
  Network-Configuration.html
• Ping and Ipconfig
  Ping-and-Ipconfig.html
• Use Windows to Manage Your Wireless Network Connection
  Use-Windows-to-Manage-Your-Wireless-Network-Connection.html
• Wireless Security
  Wireless-Security.html
• Verify Microsoft Networking is Installed
  Verify-Microsoft-Networking-is-Installed.html
• Firewall Configuration
  Firewall-Configuration.html
• Renaming Your Computer
  Renaming-Your-Computer.html
• Sharing a Folder
  Sharing-a-Folder.html
• Sharing a Printer
  Sharing-a-Printer.html
• Remote Desktop - Prepare the Host
  Remote-Desktop-Prepare-the-Host.html
• Remote Desktop - Forward the Port
  Remote-Desktop-Forward-the-Port.html
• Remote Desktop - Setting Up No-Ip
  Remote-Desktop-Setting-Up-No-Ip.html
• Remote Desktop - Using the Rdc Client
  Remote-Desktop-Using-the-Rdc-Client.html
• Using Vnc for Remote Access
  Using-Vnc-for-Remote-Access.html

• SelfGeek Videos Volume 1
  SelfGeek-Videos-Volume-1.php

• About Dell Smart Values
  About-Dell-Smart-Values.php
• How to Buy a Dell Desktop
  How-to-Buy-a-Dell-Desktop.php
• How to Buy a Dell Laptop
  How-to-Buy-a-Dell-Laptop.php
• How to Buy a Crucial Ram Upgrade
  How-to-Buy-a-Crucial-Ram-Upgrade.php
• Adjust the Size of Your Pagefile
  Adjust-the-Size-of-Your-Pagefile.php
• Convert Your File System to NTFS
  Convert-Your-File-System-to-NTFS.php
• Use HDTune to Test Your Hard Drive
  Use-HDTune-to-Test-Your-Hard-Drive.php
• How to Shop for a Hard Drive
  How-to-Shop-for-a-Hard-Drive.php
• Burn a Memtest Cd with Imgburn
  Burn-a-Memtest-Cd-with-Imgburn.php
• Finding Your User Data On a Hard Drive
  Finding-Your-User-Data-On-a-Hard-Drive.php
• How to Install CCleaner
  How-to-Install-CCleaner.php
• How to Uninstall Unnecessary Programs
  How-to-Uninstall-Unnecessary-Programs.php
• How to Disable the Language Bar
  How-to-Disable-the-Language-Bar.php
• How to Configure Your Folder Options
  How-to-Configure-Your-Folder-Options.php
• Check Your Hard Drive for Errors
  Check-Your-Hard-Drive-for-Errors.php
• How to Defrag Your Hard Drive
  How-to-Defrag-Your-Hard-Drive.php
• How to Configure Windowsupdate
  How-to-Configure-Windowsupdate.php
• How to Install Avg Anti-Virus
  How-to-Install-Avg-Anti-Virus.php
• How to Install Spyware Blaster
  How-to-Install-Spyware-Blaster.php
• How to Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  How-to-Install-Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware.php
• How to Install Windows Defender
  How-to-Install-Windows-Defender.php
• How to Install Comodo Firewall
  How-to-Install-Comodo-Firewall.php
• How to Install Backup4all
  How-to-Install-Backup4all.php

• SelfGeek Videos Volume 2
  SelfGeek-Videos-Volume-2.html

• Networking Prerequisities
  Networking-Prerequisities.php
• Network Configuration
  Network-Configuration.php
• Ping and Ipconfig
  Ping-and-Ipconfig.php
• Use Windows to Manage Your Wireless Network Connection
  Use-Windows-to-Manage-Your-Wireless-Network-Connection.php
• Wireless Security
  Wireless-Security.php
• Verify Microsoft Networking is Installed
  Verify-Microsoft-Networking-is-Installed.php
• Firewall Configuration
  Firewall-Configuration.php
• Renaming Your Computer
  Renaming-Your-Computer.php
• Sharing a Folder
  Sharing-a-Folder.php
• Sharing a Printer
  Sharing-a-Printer.php
• Remote Desktop - Prepare the Host
  Remote-Desktop-Prepare-the-Host.php
• Remote Desktop - Forward the Port
  Remote-Desktop-Forward-the-Port.php
• Remote Desktop - Setting Up No-Ip
  Remote-Desktop-Setting-Up-No-Ip.php
• Remote Desktop - Using the Rdc Client
  Remote-Desktop-Using-the-Rdc-Client.php
• Using Vnc for Remote Access
  Using-Vnc-for-Remote-Access.php

• Computer Training Unleashed
  Computer-Training-Unleashed.html