How To Remove Installed Windows XP Updates

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All recent versions of Windows operating systems come with the Automatic Update feature which is an easy way of keeping your computer safer and run smoother.  Windows XP too comes with this built-in feature. Many users prefer to set this Automatic Update feature enabled in order to receive critical updates, latest high-priority Windows security patches, hot fixes, service packs etc. from Microsoft. This ensures that you get the latest updates for Windows components and other Windows based applications. By setting the Automatic Updates on, Windows will download and install the updates automatically. Though these updates are intended to provide better system stability and security, sometimes it can also cause software incompatibility or some other technical problems. In such cases, the easiest way to solve the issue is to remove the newly installed update and roll back to the previous system settings. Rather than calling Windows XP help and support center, you can do it on your own by using the “Add/Remove Programs” function in the Control Panel. Let us find out how it is done.

Removing an installed Windows XP update using Add/Remove Programs

• Go to Start menu and click on “Run”.
• You will get the Run window. Type “appwiz.cpl” into the text box and press “Enter”.
• This will launch the Add/Remove Programs on your screen. Wait until the list of installed programs and applications are populated.
• To see the list of installed updates, select the check box for “Show Updates” at the top of the window. This will add the “Windows XP Software Updates” to the Add/Remove Programs list.
  

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• Browse through the list of installed updates and find the one that you wish to remove. Click on that particular update to highlight it and click on Remove button. Click “Yes” to confirm the removal when you get the prompt.
• The installed update will now be removed from your computer. 

The process is quite simple. If you still have any doubts regarding the update removal, feel free to go to Windows XP help menu and find answers for your queries or doubts. Alternatively you may try to remove the installed updates by using a free utility called “Windows XP Update Remover”. You can downloaded it from online sites and quickly remove the installed updates. Once it is installed in your computer, you can easily find the list of installed updates and quickly remove it without any hassle.

Best Way To Fix A Memory Error In Windows XP

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Every PC users will face some memory errors in their system in one form or the other. If you are a Windows XP user who are facing symptoms of memory errors like failure to install additional programs , failure to boot your computer, slow system performance etc, you need to go through this article. It provides you the essential guidelines to fix the error with ease.

Windows XP Help Instructions

In order to fix a memory error in Windows XP operating system, you need to follow the instructions as given below:

• First you need to reboot your computer and check whether there is any problem while doing so. If you hear a beep sound while your system is booting up and if the system responds normally, then there is nothing to worry about.
• Rebooting process can fix some minor errors within your Windows XP computer. If you hear one long beep tone while rebooting your computer, it is certain that there may be a problem associated with the memory of Windows XP system.
• Now you need to turn off your computer. You need to unplug the power cable from the power source to ensure your safety and open the computer casing. You need to unplug all cables attached to the computer as well.
• You can open the computer casing using a screwdriver or by pressing a button.
• Once it is open, you need to find out the memory chips/modules in your computer. They are installed in “Memory banks” parallel to one another. The memory modules or chips are rectangular in shape. If you nor sure about it, please go through the labels on the motherboard. The label will be given as “DIMM” or “SIMM”.
  

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• Now remove the memory chips or modules from their slots and check their physical condition. You must make sure that there are no broken or cracked pins that may be hindering the smooth functioning of the memory chips or modules. If you find any cracks or broken pins, you must purchase a new memory chip that suits the motherboard of your system.
• You need to wipe out all the dust particles in and around the memory modules. The presence of dust can cover the module pins and will prevent them from functioning properly. You can make use of a wet cotton to wipe the pins. You must make sure that the memory chip has dried completely before inserting back to the memory slot.
• After installing the memory modules properly back into their memory bank, you must close the computer casing.

If you are a bit confused while following the steps, you can certainly contact Windows XP help team.

Help With Windows XP Display

Windows XP Display Help

Isn’t it interesting to let your desktop display signify your mood and interests? Why don’t you change your display from the normal, boring Windows theme to something creative and lively? All these features are possible for your computer display if you are using Windows XP as your operating system. Use your favorite celebrity or art to set it as the desktop background image, adjust the color and front sizes, files and programs icons to be displayed, etc. All you need to do is customize display settings and start enjoying the facilities it has to provide.

The desktop display customization seems a lengthy process and you might be worried how you could do so alone. You need not worry, as there are always Windows XP help tips to guide you through. The interesting thing is that the help is always available and easy to access anytime you need the help.

You can follow the steps shared below to perform the necessary settings for your Windows XP display.

• Go to your desktop and right-click on an empty space. Select the Properties from the drop-down menu and click on the Theme option. The down-arrow option will provide you with the options to set the icons, background and color of your desktop display.
• Set the desktop background display, image location and sizes as per your taste by clicking on the Desktop tab. Select the default images provided for your desktop or can use some other desktop image in by clicking on Browse and select the image.
  

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• The next step is to deal with your screen saver. To do this, click on the Screen Saver option and select the necessary image. Click on the Settings to customize your screen saver.
• You can also change the entire desktop color scheme that includes the windows and buttons color, front size and icons by clicking on Appearance option.
• Changes to the screen resolution and overall changes can be brought to your computer from the Settings option. All you need to do is click this tab, select the required color, resolution, and color quality for the display.
• Bring the selections into effect by clicking o the Apply tab.

Follow these Windows XP help tips and you are done bringing the necessary display settings for your operating system. You can also update the various settings by enabling automatic update feature in the system.

Steps To Change The Folder Icon In Windows 7

Support for creating Windows 7 folder icons

When you create a new folder in Windows 7, it will be given the generic folder icon by default. But the good thing is that you can always choose to customize your folder icon in Windows 7 by following the appropriate set of instructions.  Also if you choose to create a new icon for your folder, you are required to make an ICO file.  You can create files in this format with the help if Microsoft Paint. In this article you can find Windows 7 support instructions for doing the same.

How to create a new icon?

1. To begin with, you need to open the Microsoft Paint application installed on your computer.  To do this, click on “Start”, select “Accessories” and then “Microsoft Paint”.
2. Go to the tab titled “Paint”. Click on the option which says “Open” to import the image that you looking forward to use as your icon. Make use of the features like brushes, color palette and shapes for creating the design of your choice.
3. Once you are done with the design, highlight the option “Save as” and click on “BMP picture”.
4. Provide a name for the icon . Make sure to include “.ico” at the end. The file name should look like “<name>.ico”.
5. Choose the folder wherein you want to save the new icon image, and hit the button labeled “Save”.

How to change the folder icon?

1. First, you need to right click on the folder to which you would like to have a new icon.
2. Click on the option labeled “Properties” from the given menu.
   

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3. Go to the tab titled “Customize”.
4. Hit the button labeled “Change Icon” which you can see under the “Folder icons” section located at the bottom of the window.
5. Navigate to the folder wherein you have saved the new icon by clicking the button labeled “Browse”.  Click on the respective file and hit the “Open” button. You will be able to view the preview of your icon in the “Change Icon” section.
6. Choose the new icon by clicking on it and hit the “Ok” button.
7. Finally end this procedure by clicking on the button labeled “Apply” in the properties window.

Those were the simple steps to change the icon of a Windows 7 folder. For further assistance, it is recommended that you contact the Windows 7 support team.

Disable Windows XP Help Service

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Even after the release of various Windows versions like Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8, Windows XP remains the favorite operating system of many. Windows XP is one of the most popular and the most sold out operating systems from Microsoft. Windows XP comes with many services that run in the background while you are working on your computer. These services use your system resources and run in the background. This in turn slows down your system. In addition, many unwanted services start up when you turn on your computer. Many of these are listed among Services when you install different programs.

Most of you may be annoyed with the Help service that pops up at times. This is a Windows service and not a third party service. However, with a few simple steps, the below given Windows XP help guidelines can help you in disabling these services. This will free up some RAM space and make your computer faster. Let us find out how to disable these services.

Steps involved

• Turn on your computer and right click on My Computer.
• Choose the Manage option. This will open up the Computer Management window.
• From the left pane of the window, expand the Services and Applications option by clicking the plus sign.
• From the window that opens up, select Services.
  

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• Then choose the Standard tab, which you will find at the bottom of this screen.
• Find the Help and Support service from the list that comes up. This service would be already running on your computer.
• Double click on Help and Support. This will open up the Help and Support Properties window.
• Click on the General tab.
• Find the Startup type option. You can find this just above the service status heading.
• In the Startup type, you will see the options, Manual, Automatic and Disable. Select Manual from the drop down list.
• Select OK and then the Apply button for the changes to take effect.
• Restart your computer and you will no longer see the Windows XP Help services.

With the above-mentioned steps, you can easily disable the Windows XP help service feature. You may also follow the above-mentioned steps to disable other services, which you find unnecessary. If at any point you want to enable these services, follow the above steps and once you select the service, choose the option Automatic to start the service.