Dealing with regional options varies depending on what version of Windows you run.

This article describes the process of adding input language in Windows Vista.

Step by step instruction:

1) Click 'Start' and click 'Control Panel'.

2) Click 'Clock, Language, and Region'.

3) In the opened window click 'Regional and Language Options'.

 4) Choose the 'Keyboards and Languages' tab and press Settings button.

 6) Under 'Installed Services', click the 'Add' button. The 'Add Input Language' dialog box will appear.

7) Expand the appropriate language and select the text services you want to add.

8) Click 'OK'.

Using Accelerators to find addresses, define words, and do other tasks with selected text

3. Click the Accelerator button to display a list of Accelerators.

4. Click the Accelerator to open the web service using the highlighted text.

You can also use an Accelerator from the new tab page with text you've copied to the Clipboard, such as from an e-mail message or word-processing document. For example, if you receive a street address in an e-mail that you want to get directions for, you can copy the address to the Clipboard, open Internet Explorer, and open a new tab. On the new tab page, under Use an Accelerator, click Show copied text if you want to check the text you copied, and then click the Accelerator you've chosen for mapping.

Windows 7 has a brand new look as the new system suppose to have. It has new task bar navigation and functionality. However if you are uncomfortable with this new task bar and its new options you can customize it to have more usual look.

This article is describing the process of adding standard for XP and Vista systems Quick Launch bar to the Task Bar.

Steps to add Quick Launch bar to the Task Bar in Windows 7:

1. Right-click on an open area of the taskbar, choose Toolbars and then choose New Toolbar from the menu.

2. Now you should navigate to Quick Launch folder. In order to do that paste the following string to the address bar of Windows Explorer window:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Make sure that the location bar shows the full path before you choose the “Select Folder” button.

You’ll immediately notice the Quick Launch toolbar on the right side of the taskbar. You can click on the dotted lines and then drag the toolbar all the way to the left. Note that you’ll need to right-click and unlock the taskbar before you can move the toolbar.

3. To hide the text from the toolbar right-click on the dotted lines and uncheck “Show Text” as well as “Show Title” from the menu.

4. The last thing is to Lock your Taskbar again and you will get your "favourite" Quick Launch back.

Remote Desktop enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone. Once connected, Remote Desktop gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that's happening on the screen.

Remote Desktop requirements :

To set up the Remote Desktop, start with the host computer.

3. Click System.

4. Click the Remote tab, select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box, and then click OK.

Connect your remote computer to the host computer

To connect your client (or remote) computer to your host computer, follow these steps:

The Remote Desktop window opens, and you see the desktop settings, files, and programs that are on your host computer, which in this example is your work computer. Your host computer remains locked, and nobody can access it without a password. Also, no one will be able to see the work you are doing remotely.

To end your Remote Desktop session:

If you have already had experience using Windows 7 you noticed that it is more "user-friendly" system than previous Windows products.

This article describes the common task that you perform to adjust your screen: changing Screen Resolution.

You can remember from previous Windows versions that it took several steps to get to screen resolution settings window.

Now I'll show you how simple it is in Windows 7:

1. Right-click an empty spot on your desktop and you will get Screen Resolution option already placed to the context menu.

2. Click on Screen Resolution option to get to the Sreen Resolution Window.

3. Click on the Resolution drop-down list and choose the desired option.

4. Accept the new settings, or cancel to revert to the previous settings.

5. Confirm changeswhen prompted and you are done.

The single most visible change in Windows 7 is the new “dock style” taskbar, which shows icons instead of buttons, with all application windows combined within a single button.

This is what the new taskbar looks like:

Changing the Windows 7 Taskbar to XP/Vista Style

To revert back to the older style, the first thing you’ll need to do is right-click on any open area of the taskbar and choose Properties from the menu.

From the Taskbar buttons drop-down menu, you’ll want to choose “Never combine”, which will make every window show up as a separate button on the taskbar, or you could choose “Combine when taskbar is full”, which does just like it says.

Now you should see the buttons show up with text labels like you are probably used to… but in the Windows 7 style.

If you chose the “Use small icons” checkbox in the properties screen, the taskbar will actually shrink down to look very similar to Vista.

The only problem is that the “pinned” icons are still sitting on the taskbar, which isn’t the same as Vista or XP, but you can easily remove all of them by right-clicking and choosing “Unpin this program from taskbar”.

Also you can choose the “Windows Classic” theme under the Desktop \ Personalize section:

The easiest way to set up printer is to attach it directly to a computer wich will automatically become print server. This is the best option if you have one computer. But if you have several PCs in your network then using some computer as print server will require it to be turned on all the time in order for other computers to be able to print. The best solution in this case is to install network printer (printer with network interface or printer connected to the print server device).

In order to install a network printer, you must know your printer's Manufacturer, Model Name, and IP Address. 

• The Manufacturer and Model Name can be found on the printer case, an example is HP LaserJet 4000N .
• The IP Address can be found on a label attached to the printer or in the print server specifications. An example of the IP Address is 192.168.0.10

To set up network printer in Windows XP do the following:

1. Click on the Start button, then click Control Panel, then click Printers and Faxes, then click Add Printer.

2. A new Add Printer Wizard window opens. Click Next to start.

3. Select Local printer attached to this computer. Make sure Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer is NOT checked. Then click Next to continue.

4. We will create a new port for your network printer. Select Create a new port. Beside Type of Port, click on the down arrow, then click on Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next to continue.

5. A new Add Printer Port Wizard will open. Click Next to continue.

6.  Now type your printer's IP Address in the Printer Name or IP Address field. The Port Name will automatically be filled when you enter the IP Address. Do not change the Port Name. Click Next to continue.

7. Windows XP will scan the network to find your printer's IP Address. This may take a few seconds. Select Finish to continue.

8. Now select the printer's manufacturer and model. Windows XP will automatically select the detected manufacturer and printer driver. Normally, you will not have to change this selection.

OPTIONAL: If your printer is listed but you have more than one printer model to choose from, please select the model with PS, if available. IF your network printer is NOT automatically detected, select the Windows Update button to find the proper software drivers.

9. Finish the wizard with the default settings.

Windows Vista provie two ways to copy files to a writeable disc. This process is called burning a disc. By default, Windows Vista burns discs in the Live File System format, but you can also choose to burn discs in the Mastered format.

There are several differences between Live File System and Mastered formats:

Burning with Live File System format allows you to add and erase files (only for rewritable disks) on the disk like a USB flash drive. However disks burned with this format might not be readable for operating systems before Windows XP.

Instaed disks burned with Mastered format will be readable for all Windows systems. Data is written once and individual files cannot be erased after burning.

To write data to a disk follow these steps:

1. Insert a writeable CD or DVD into your computer's CD or DVD recorder.

2. In the dialog box that appears, click Burn files to data disc.

3. In the Burn a Disc dialog box, type a name for this disc, and then click Show formatting options.

4. Chose the writing format.

5. If you choose Live File System format It might take several minutes for the disc to be formatted in the default Live File System format. When the formatting is complete, an empty disc folder opens. Open the folder that contains the files you want to burn, and then drag the files into the empty disc folder.

6. If you choose Mastered format an empty disc folder opens. Open the folder that contains the files you want to burn, and then drag the files into the empty disc folder. On the toolbar, click Burn to disc.

If you hold down your Shift key, you’ll see the Stand By option changes to Hibernate.

If you still can’t see the option, you should check your Power Options Properties in your Control Panel.

Configuring a Windows XP Power Scheme

Most Windows XP systems allow you to set various power options. This is ideal for notebook users who wish to conserve power after a certain period of inactivity. It’s also useful for desktop owners who wish to conserve power. As example, you might want to create a profile that first puts your computer into Stand By mode and then goes into Hibernate after another time.

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel

2. Select Performance and Maintenance

3. Select Power Options.

Your system should display the Power Options Properties dialog with various tabs. The number of tabs will vary based on your manufacturer and if you have a UPS. Notebook systems have extra settings so you can set a scheme for when you’re using direct power or batteries.

4. Click the Hibernate tab. Check the box if you wish to enable this feature.

5. Click the Power Schemes tab.

6. Set your options to suit your needs. If you’re on a notebook, make sure that your hibernate time is less than your battery time. Otherwise, your battery will drain before the option can kick in.

7. Click OK.

Outlook can give you an audible queue that you have a new message that just arrived.

To set Outlook for playing sound when receiving new mail follow the instructions:

1. Go to the Control Panel.

2. View the Control Panel in Classic View.

3. Select Sound.

4. Select the Sounds tab.

5. From the Program list, scroll down and select New Mail Notification.

6. Click the Browse button and go to the desired WAV file that you want to be the default notification. Select the file and click the Open button.

7. Click the OK button to close the Sound window.

8. Open Outlook.

9. Go to the menu, click Tools and select Options.

10. Click the E-mail Options button.

11. Click the Advanced E-mail Options button.

12. Go to the When new items arrive in my Inbox section and make sure that the Play a sound checkbox is checked.

13. Click the OK buttons to close the three options windows.

Each time you receive a new item, you will hear the selected sound.