| Reader Feedback |
| Hello,
Your newsletter is enjoyable. I often pass it on to others.
One comment I should like to offer on this month's tip, if I may, is for folks to jot down just what boxes were checked on the Advanced tab (or create a Restore Point) before resetting. That way, those who don't like the changes in visuals can easily go back to the previous state. Perhaps unchecking one box at a time, clicking Apply and then observing the change(s) effected might be the best approach (though a tad more time consuming).
Regards,
AJ Averett
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Back to the Future - Boost Compatibility |
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Most well-designed programs run properly in Windows, but there are some older games and programs that were written specifically for earlier versions of Windows that may not. If you attempt to use these older games or programs, they may run poorly or may fail to run entirely.
A solution for this is to run the program in Compatibility mode. This is a function in Windows that allows you to run the program with the environment that it was originally designed for. For most programs run in this mode, they will restore full stability and performance even if you are running a modern operating systems like Windows Vista.
To set the compatibility properties for a program manually:
1. Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run; then click Properties.
2. Click the Compatibility tab; then change the compatibility settings for your program.
If your program does not run correctly after testing it with the Program Compatibility mode, check the program manufacturer's support site for instructions on how to configure the application for maximum compatibility.
And run your old stuff like it's new. |
| Current Events - Keep Windows Up-to-Date |
Windows operating systems are always a work in progress. There are constantly updates to fix bugs, security holes, and other problems. Keeping Windows up to date is an effective way to keep your PC running smoothly.
By default, Windows Update is configured to automatically download and install updates on Tuesdays at 3 in the morning. If this is not a convenient time for you, you can change the Windows Update options to work for you.
For Windows Vista:
-Go to Start
-Select the Control Panel
-Select Windows Update
-Choose Change Settings.
For Windows XP:
-Go to Start
-Select the Control Panel
-Choose Automatic Updates
Once you are at the Windows Update Options, you will have the ability to configure Windows to automatically download and install updates, to download updates but prompt you to install them, or to simply notify you of updates.
Whatever action you take, make sure that you are always up to date with Windows. |
| Cool Tool of the Month T-Shirt Winner |
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This month's Cool Tool of the Month winner is Bob Herrmann.
 Bob's winning tools are from KarenWare and her Power Tools:
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/powertools.asp Karen has created a suite of free applications that Bob has been using for years. They cover every aspect of PC usage and have many unique and useful features. Bob uses Replicator to do his system backups, LAN Monitor to track his network, and Time Sync to keep his PC "on-time".
Thanks Bob - and congratulations!
Become the very next winner of this fine t-shirt (Click here to see it in detail) by sending us your nomination for Cool Tool of the Month. Click the link above at top left to nominate your choice. |
Welcome to another edition of Keep Your PC Healthy. Do you have any old games or programs that may have worked in the past, but ever since you upgraded to a new version of Windows, you can never get them to work? Read below to see how you can use them again. Part of keeping your PC healthy is keeping it up to date. We tell you how to do that in this issue also. 
