Battery meter: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about the battery meter. Where is the battery icon? What can I use the battery icon for? Why does the time remaining on the battery meter change drastically sometimes? When is it safe to remove the battery from my mobile PC? Why does the battery icon keep changing? How can I change the low-battery level? How can I hide the battery icon in the notification area? How can I choose which power plans appear on the battery meter? How can I stop Windows from reminding me that the battery charge is low? Why can't I select a power plan from the battery meter? How do I know if a power plan is appropriate to my needs?

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Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme)
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default power plans-Balanced, Power saver, and High performance-meet most people's needs. But you can modify settings for existing plans or create your own plan. Learn: To change settings for a single plan. To change settings that affect all of your power plans (system settings). To create your own plan. To delete a plan.

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What's new in managing power settings
In this version of Windows, you have more control over how your computer uses and manages power than ever before. Using the battery meter to monitor power consumption. Power plans. Manage your power settings. Turn off your computer by using the Power button.

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Updates: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about updates.

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Turn off a computer: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about turning off a computer. How do I shut down (turn off) my computer? Why doesn't my computer shut down? How does the Lock button work? What is sleep? If I'm not planning to use my computer for awhile, should I shut it down or put it to sleep? Is my data safe while my computer is asleep? What is hibernation? What is hybrid sleep? What is the difference between sleep and hybrid sleep? How can I wake my computer from sleep or hibernation? Won't sleep eventually drain my mobile PC battery? How can I prevent my computer from automatically sleeping or hibernating? What happened to the Restart and Shut Down options from Windows XP? Can I change what happens when I click the Power button on my computer? Why can't I find the Sleep or Hibernate option on my computer?

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ClearType: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about ClearType. What is ClearType? How do I get ClearType? Why was ClearType developed? How does it work? Which kind of monitor do I need to use ClearType: LCD or CRT? Can I tune ClearType? Are some fonts optimized for ClearType?

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BIOS: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about BIOS. what is BIOS? Do I need to do anything with BIOS? What kind of BIOS does my computer have? How do CMOS and ACPI relate to BIOS? How do I access my computer's BIOS? How do I update BIOS?

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Installing Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about installing Windows.

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Modems: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about modems. What are the different kinds of modems? How do I tell what kind of modem my computer uses? How do I change the modem settings? What is TAPI? What is Modem on Hold (MOH) and how do I determine if my modem has it?

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IPv6: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about IPv6. What is IPv6? Can I still use IPv4 addresses with this version of Windows? What does an IPv6 address look like? Why do some IPv6 addresses contain double colons? Where can I find out more about IPv6?

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Fonts: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about fonts. What's a font? What font types are included in Windows? Why is it important to understand the differences between font types? Which font will work best for me? Can I make on-screen fonts clearer? Should I be aware of any issues when installing fonts? Where can I find more fonts?

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AutoPlay: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about AutoPlay. I set a default action for a device or type of media but now I don't like that action. How do I change it? How can I stop AutoPlay from asking me what program I want to use? How can I make sure I'm asked each time for the action I want to choose? How can I run or install a program from a device or disc? Why does AutoPlay behave differently when my media program is open? What is an enhanced audio CD or an enhanced DVD movie? What does "software and games" include? What would keep a device from appearing under "Devices" in AutoPlay? Why can't I override AutoPlay by pressing the SHIFT key as I could in Windows XP?

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Printing webpages: frequently asked questions
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. The following are answers to commonly asked questions about printing in Internet Explorer. Why is my text so small when I print? How can I improve legibility when printing webpages? Why don't I see the print dialog box when I click the Print button? Why doesn't Shrink To Fit work when I print some webpages? How do I print specific parts of a webpage? Can I print multiple selections at once? Why do I have to reset the print options every time I open Internet Explorer 7? Why do some types of content not print when I print a webpage? Why won't my webpages print?

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InPrivate: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about InPrivate. What is InPrivate Browsing? How do I turn on InPrivate Browsing? What is InPrivate Filtering? How do I turn InPrivate Filtering on and off? How do I manually choose content to block or allow?

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Shortcuts: frequently asked questions
ere are answers to some common questions about shortcuts. What is a shortcut? How can I tell which files are shortcuts? What kinds of files can have shortcuts? Can I copy or move a shortcut? What happens if I delete the shortcut or the original file? Can I rename a shortcut? Why has one of my shortcuts stopped working? Can I change a shortcut icon? Can I remove the arrow from a shortcut icon?

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Spyware: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about spyware. What is spyware? How can I tell if I have spyware or unwanted software on my computer? Where does spyware and potentially unwanted software come from? Can I get spyware without knowing it? What do I do when a pop-up won't close until I agree to install a program or change my home page? How can I prevent spyware from infecting my computer? How do I remove spyware and other unwanted software?

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Windows Sidebar: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Windows Sidebar. What is Windows Sidebar? How do I open Sidebar? Can I customize Sidebar? Can I change the width of Sidebar? What are some of the gadgets that come with this version of Windows? Can I install more gadgets? How do gadgets work? Can I remove gadgets? Can I resize gadgets? Can I build my own gadgets? How can I stop Sidebar from opening automatically when I start my computer?

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Viruses: frequently asked questions
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Here are answers to some common questions about viruses, worms, and Trojan horses: What is a virus? Are all viruses harmful? What is a worm? What is a Trojan horse? What is a blended threat? How do I prevent viruses? How do I know if my computer has a virus? How do I check for and remove viruses?

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Video import settings: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about video import settings in Import Video. What are video formats? What video formats can I choose? What should I consider when choosing the video format for imported video? What determines how many video files will be created when I import video?

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Sync Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Sync Center. What is sync? What is Sync Center? What devices can I sync with Sync Center? How do I disable or turn off Sync Center? How do I create a sync partnership in Sync Center? How do I end a sync partnership in Sync Center? Why doesn't Sync Center work with my Windows Mobile 6 device? How does Sync Center know which version of a file to keep? What is a sync conflict? What's the difference between one-way and two-way sync?

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Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about burning CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center. What types of CDs can I burn in Windows Media Center? What types of DVDs can I burn in Windows Media Center? On average, how much video can I fit on a recordable DVD when burning a video DVD? What determines how long it will take to burn the DVD? Why does a notification appear that says the quality will be reduced when I add a few video files to a video DVD? Why am I asked if I want to skip a file when burning an audio CD?

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User accounts: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about user accounts. What is a user account? What types of user accounts are there? How can I switch to a different user account? Can I change an account to a different type? Do I need a user account to use Windows? Do I need to use a password on my account? Can I change the picture that shows up by my user name? What is a user group?

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Command Prompt: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Command Prompt. What is Command Prompt? How do I get to a command prompt? What commands can I run using Command Prompt? How do I change the Command Prompt window? How do I run a command with elevated privileges? Can I drag files or shortcuts into the Command Prompt window?

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Converting files before sync in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about converting files before sync in Windows Media Player. Is it always necessary to convert files before sync? Can I turn conversion off? Can I choose the quality of the files that are converted? Is there any way to reduce the time it takes to convert?

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File names and file name extensions: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about file names and file name extensions. What is a file name extension? How can I control which programs are associated with a file name extension? What is the maximum length of a file name? Which characters can't be used in a file name? How can I see file name extensions in the file name? How do I change a file name extension?

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Windows Media Player playlist: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about playlists in Windows Media Player. What is a playlist and why would I want to use one? What items can be added to a playlist? What's the difference between a regular playlist and an auto playlist? Where are my playlist files stored on my computer? Are my playlists copied when I burn a CD or sync to a portable device? Can I save a playlist in another format? Why don't all of my items appear in the List pane when I drag an album or artist to it? Why are some of the items in my playlist dimmed?

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Cookies: frequently asked questions
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Here are answers to some common questions about cookies. What are cookies used for? Can I block cookies? Should I block all cookies? How do I delete cookies? What are Temporary cookies? What are Persistent cookies? What are First-party cookies? What are Third-party cookies?

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Rip music: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about ripping CDs in Windows Media Player. What is ripping? What happens if I decide to copy protect music that I rip? Where do I find the files that I ripped? Can I rename or move files that I have already ripped? Can I change the format or bit rate of files that I have already ripped? Can I listen to music while ripping? Can I copy the contents of a video DVD onto my computer using the Player?

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Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Startup Repair. What is Startup Repair? How do I use Startup Repair? Are there problems that Startup Repair cannot fix? What if Startup Repair can't fix my problem?

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Wireless networking: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about wireless networks.What is a wireless network? What are the different types of wireless network technologies? What hardware does my computer need to be on a wireless network? What is wireless signal strength? What are the risks of connecting to a public wireless network? How do I find a wireless network that's not on the list of available networks? Why do I need to copy wireless network settings to other computers and devices on my network? Can I use software other than Windows to manage my wireless network connections?How can I tell if my wireless network adapter works with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryption?

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Game ratings and content descriptors: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about game ratings and content descriptors. What are game ratings? What are age ratings? What are content descriptors? How do I find out what a game's rating and content descriptors are? What does "content may change during online play" mean?

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Folders: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about using folders in Windows. What is a folder? Where should I save my files? Is there a way to see all of my files in one place instead of opening different folders to see different kinds of files? What is the Search box and how do I use it? What is the Address bar and what kind of information does it display? What is the purpose of the Navigation pane? Why does a folder's content change when I click within the Navigation pane? Shouldn't the folder only have one set of files? Where are the menus that used to appear at the top of folders in previous versions of Windows? Where did the folder tree go? Where did the task pane go?

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Movie settings: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about movie settings. What are movie settings and what do they do? What video file formats can I choose to publish my movie in Windows Movie Maker? What do the different movie settings mean? Can I create and use my own movie settings to publish a movie in Windows Movie Maker?

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Corrupted files: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about corrupted files. What are corrupted files? How do I know if a file is corrupted? How do files get corrupted? What should I do if I encounter a corrupted file? How do I avoid corrupted files? What if I can't fix a corrupted file?

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Windows Meeting Space: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Windows Meeting Space. What is Windows Meeting Space, and how do I open it? I've opened Windows Meeting Space. What should I do next? How do I invite people to a meeting? I've set up a meeting. Now what do I do? Can anyone edit the handouts in a meeting? How do I give control of a sharing session to someone else? Is my data secure? When I am sharing a program or my desktop, can anyone control or tamper with my computer? What are the risks of running a program from a meeting? How do I connect to a network projector? What happens if I leave a meeting?

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Internet Explorer Information bar: frequently asked questions
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7. Here are answers to some common questions about the Information bar. What is the Internet Explorer Information bar? When will I see the Information bar? How do I use the Information bar? Can I turn off the Information bar? Which messages are displayed in the Information bar?

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Data Execution Prevention: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Data Execution Prevention (DEP).What is DEP?Which programs does DEP monitor?Is it safe to run a program again if DEP has closed it?If DEP keeps closing the same program, is my computer under attack?How can I prevent DEP from closing a program I trust?What should I do if DEP is closing a program that's part of Windows, such as svchost.exe or explorer.exe?If my DEP settings indicate that my computers processor does not support hardware based DEP, am I still protected?

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Online privacy: frequently asked questions
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Here are answers to common questions about online privacy and security. What is phishing and how can Internet Explorer help protect me from it? What are cookies? What's should I know about privacy policies? How can I protect my privacy when shopping online? Where can I get more information about privacy and online safety?

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WordPad: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about WordPad. What is WordPad? How do I open WordPad? How do I create a new WordPad document? How do I open a WordPad document? How do I save a WordPad document for the first time? How do I save my document with a new name? How do I print a WordPad document? How can I see what my document will look like before I print it? How do I insert the current date and time into my document? The text in my document runs off the right edge of the screen. How can I see all of my text without scrolling? How do I find or replace specific characters or words? What's the difference between embedding and linking an object into WordPad, and how do I do it?

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People Near Me: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about People Near Me. What is People Near Me? How do I sign in to People Near Me? What is a trusted contact? Why are trusted contacts recommended? How do I exchange contact information with someone? What should I do when someone sends me their contact information? Can I import my personal contact information from one computer to another? Can I copy my trusted contacts from one computer to another? What does "allowing invitations from trusted contacts only" mean? How can I change my invitation settings?

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