Frequently Asked Tech Questions (for Windows XP)

1. Windows is running so slowly. How can I speed it up? Answer

2. What are cookies and are they dangerous? Answer

3. How often should I do a Windows clean up? Is there anything else I can use other than Windows Disk Cleanup? Answer

4. How can I use a fancy font? <How to install fonts> Answer

5. What is "pop mail"? Answer

6. When should I "defrag" Windows? Answer

7. How do I set up Outlook Express? Will it read all of my mail? Answer

8. How do I set a restore point in Windows? How do I "roll back" Windows? Answer

9. What is a "browser"? Are there choices? Answer

10. How do I remove a program that I don't want anymore? Answer

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