Windows Vista recently displayed the following message:

Do you want to send more information about the problem?
Additional details about what went wrong can help Microsoft create a solution.

Should I send the information? What does it contain, and what’s done with it?

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Webroot has begun offering their Spysweeper antispyware product free for one year. Sounds like a great deal, right? A couple of years ago, we would have whole heartedly agreed. Spysweeper was once a darling. Effortlessly removing infections like Nail, and Aurora when manual removal efforts required much more effort.
However, Spysweeper hasn’t kept pace with recent […]

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Recently, we attempted to answer the question, “Do I need a Registry Cleaner?“
In the comments, we were challenged to review Registry Booster 2 [affiliate]. We already had an evaluation copy, so we decided to check it out.
The Windows registry is a central store for all system settings and options. It contains the information for […]

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I leave Outlook running almost all the time. However, when I minimize it, the Outlook button stays visible in the taskbar. How do I hide it so that only the Outlook icon is visible in the system tray (by the clock)?

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This past week I was invited with other Featured Community Members from around the world to attend the Windows Consumer Experience Space, in New York City. At Peter White Studios, we were given the opportunity for some one-on-one time with Microsoft senior program managers, and some hands-on time with new Vista systems, and Vista Certified […]

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It seems everyone has their favorite free antivirus application. AVG, AntiVir, Avast. So, why can’t I just install them all, and enjoy the benefits of each? After all, they’re all free.

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