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How To Change AutoRun Settings in Windows

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by UzEE.

AutoRun has been a major feature in Microsoft Windows from the days of Windows 95. It was included as a simple user experience enhancement aimed at the non-technical and novice users which executed some pre-programmed code whenever they inserted removable media (CDs back then) into their computers. It usually allowed them to do some common tasks like install a software program or read support documentation. The feature has evolved since then and has expanded to support multiple devices like USB Flash Drives, Hard Drives, and Memory Cards etc.

This expansion has its drawbacks too however – it gives malware an easy path to infect an unprotected computer. To prevent this, the users can constrain the functionality of AutoRun or disable it altogether. This article will cover a couple of effective techniques to do both those things.

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Configure and Optimize Windows with FreshUI

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Kyle Judkins.

Tweaking the settings of our computers is a great past time for some of us.  Some users are more advanced than others and can dive right into those registry files and whatever other unknown files all throughout Windows.  I am someone that needs a little help and guidance when trying to edit those advanced settings.  FreshUI makes it easy to look through many of your Windows’ settings and easily edit them without having to search every nook and cranny of your computer.

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How to Change the Default Settings in Microsoft Word 2007

Posted on 26. May, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

Word 2007 has some interesting default settings to say the least, and I’m sure that I am not the only one that would like to change them. Today, I’m going to show you how to change those awful settings to something that suits you better.

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