[TechRepublic] 10 common issues you can fix with a registry hack

July 15, 2009

TechRepublic Daily Digest Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters | Unsubscribe Welcome: TechRepublic Member Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10 common issues you can fix with a registry hack Sometimes, configuring Windows to meet your needs requires a trip to the registry editor. Here's a look at some simple hacks that can save you time and prevent a variety of problems. Subscribe to TechRepublic's Downloads RSS Sponsored How much do IT professionals earn? Find out in the 2009 activeTechPros IT salary & skills report. Be a member and get free access. * * * * * * * * * * * * How much do business professionals earn? Take our salary survey and find out once the salary benchmark wizard is completed. Members' choice 10 seriously annoying default configurations Into every life, a little stupidity must fall. And sometimes, you just have to vent about it. Rick Vanover shares a few of the default configurations he finds especially frustrating and idiotic. What are yours? Hottest new downloads Malware response poster Combating malware requires vigilance and a thorough, well-organized approach -- and this poster can help. It outlines preventive steps and required response actions. Post it throughout your IT organization to help keep your networks free of malware. 10 Linux applications that are perfect for educational environments Teachers and school administrators are having to get creative about finding quality educational software they can afford. Jack Wallen introduces 10 topnotch open source solutions to help manage and administer educational programs and teach children of all ages. Legacy compatibility is a reality with Virtual Windows XP in Windows 7 Greg Shultz introduces some of the new features in Windows Virtual PC and Virtual Windows XP that make using XP applications in Windows 7 a simple operation. A computer geek's guide to building a 64-bit server on a budget Building a new 64-bit server from scratch doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, Erik Eckel built one for less than $775. Here's how he did it. Perennial favorites The 10+ most dangerous words in business 10 skills developers will need in the next five years 10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows Around TechRepublic Convert PDF files to other editable formats with this tool If you've ever been frustrated trying to edit PDF files, this tool offers a solution. Able2Extract allows you to convert PDFs to other editable file types. Video: Remove Windows 7 or Vista from a dual-boot configuration In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates how to use the Windows Bootsect command to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration with Windows XP. 10 boring phrases you should cut from your resume When creating a resume, it's easy to fall into the habit of using old-hat expressions. Here are 10 that have become meaningless and should be avoided at all costs. WHITE PAPERS FROM OUR SPONSORS How much do IT professionals earn? Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers (American Power Conversion (APC)) On-demand Video: Providing Your Customers with the Best Web Experience Possible (LimeLight) TechRepublic Resource Guide - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) (TechRepublic) Preventing data corruption in the event of an extended power outage (American Power Conversion (APC)) Poll: Which Web browser do you trust most? With the proliferation of Web-based tools and systems, the browser has become a critical business application. As such, businesses and individuals must choose a browser that they trust. Which browser is your pick? Ibanez GRGM21 Mikro Electric Rating: Vendor: Buy now, only: $129.99 Mac OS X Version 10.5.6 Rating: Vendor: Buy now, only: $99.99 TechRepublic Newsletters Get the latest news, Vista/Windows 7 updates, useful downloads, and techy photos in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! IT News Digest Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report Downloads Photo Galleries Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic. To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is cpedley@churchpower.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy   Copyright © 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.