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Rename a Subst/Virtual Drive In Windows

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How To Virtual Drives created using Subst in Windows cannot be renamed and throw an error. Learn how to rename virtual drives in Windows. Read More »

Zip Up Files to Hide Your Secrets [How to]

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How To Most of you may know that you can create zip files in Windows without any special applications. Did you know you can hide other files safely inside a zip file? Read More »

How to Restore Default File Types in Vista and Windows 7

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How To Sometimes a new application opens up files when you don't want it to. What can you do to change that? You can re-assign the file type to another application, or you can restore the default file type. Read More »

Tweak XP Security Settings with XP-Antispy

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Software XP-Antispy is a freeware application which allows you to secure some of XP's security holes and keep XP from reporting to Microsoft when it doesn't need to. Who knows what it's reporting about you? Read More »

Is the Windows XP Search Doggie a Spy?

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Tips And Tricks Yes, the little dog (XP Search Assistant) is a spy, but you can terminate this spy with a registry hack or a PowerToy from Microsoft. No animals were harmed in the making of this article. Read More »