One thing that can be frustrating for Windows users is when not enough information is given after a problem occurs.
For example, when an error occurs and one of those mysterious error dialog box (window) appears with a cryptic message, along with no text in the title bar (that normally would identify the program that caused the error message).
read more: How To Identify What Program Caused An Unknown Error Message In Windows
When in comes to Windows operating systems, knowing how to identify unknown process and when they started can be a big help when troubleshooting problems.
Being able to see how long a Windows process has been running and when it started can provide valuable information that can tell you if the problem began when Windows started or long after the system has been running.
read more: How To Find Out When A Running Process In Windows Started
Need to find or identify the amount of memory your video graphic card has?
If you are a gamer or need to install certain software, you may come across specifications that require a minimum amount of graphics memory to properly run the software or play a game on your computer.
read more: How to Find Your Computer Video Graphic Card Memory Size In Windows
One thing is for sure with Windows XP and Vista computers, over time you will have installed many hotfixes and a service pack or two from Windows Update. For many people, you may not have to worry about which updates are being applied to your system
read more: How To Display List Of Hotfixes Installed On Your Windows XP Or Vista Computer
If you use Windows Vista Sidebar you probably found out on more than one occasion, how easy it can be to mess up the settings or accidentally delete gadgets.
And when that occurs, the only way to recover if you're unsuccessful with piecing things back together, is from a backup or a system restore. Neither of which is worth the time for something that is considered eye candy (for the amount of system memory it uses) on the desktop.
Ever have a computer name that you did not like or decided down the road you want to change it's computer name on your Windows XP or Vista system?
If so, you can easily change it to a more friendly name. Doing so can have many benefits, especially on a home network.
read more: How To Rename (Change) Your Computer Name in Windows XP Or Vista
Have you notice that your Vista computer does not seem to take full advantage of it's CPU processing capabilities and appears to run slower than XP?
If so, it may be because of the power plan option that Vista is using.
read more: Speed Up Vista Performance By 50 Percent With Power Saver Plan CPU Setting Tweak
Are you a pack rat with your Windows XP or Vista desktop?
You know you are if your desktop looks anything like this:
What a mess. Sure, all the icons are organized in nice neat rows and columns. But honestly, that's the only thing organized about it. What a double-vision-icon nightmare these desktops are when I have to work on people's computers.
read more: 4 CLean Up Tips To Declutter Your XP or Vista Desktop Without Deleting Anything
