eMachines Windows Vista FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions
      

BIOS
   How do I update a notebook BIOS in Windows Vista?

General
   How do I see hidden files and folders in Windows Vista?
   How do I enable Automatic Updates within Windows Vista?

How To
   What is the procedure for upgrading my operating system to Windows Vista?

Internet Explorer 7
   My favorite Web sites do not load correctly, or do not seem to work at all in Internet Explorer 7. What should I do?
   If I install Internet Explorer 7, what will happen to my Favorites?
   What is a Phishing Filter and why should I turn it on?
   What is a bad certificate and why is it blocking me from accessing a Web site?
   What are RSS feeds and why or when should I use them?
   How do I subscribe to an RSS feed in Internet Explorer 7?
   What is tabbed browsing and how does this make browsing easier for me?
   Can I add other search providers to the Search dropdown menu?
   I'm having a hard time finding the options I need on the toolbar. Where can I find all the options I use in Internet Explorer 6?
   Why can I not see the File menu in Internet Explorer 7?
   What are the Internet Explorer keyboard shortcut keys?

Keyboard
   What are Windows Vista keyboard shortcut keys?

Software
   What tools does Startup Repair use to diagnose and fix difficulties?
   What types of difficulties can Startup Repair resolve?
   What are the feature differences between the different versions of Windows Vista?
   How do I open Device Manager in Windows Vista?
   Where is Outlook Express?
   Where is NetMeeting?
   How do I enable/disable the administrator account?
   Update for Daylight Savings Time 2007

User Account Control
   User Account Control FAQs

Windows Easy Transfer
   What can I transfer to my new computer?
   Which method should I use to transfer my files and settings?
   How long does Easy Transfer take?
   How do I decide what to transfer with Easy Transfer?
   Which versions of Windows will work with the Easy Transfer process?
   How do I copy Windows Easy Transfer to my old computer?
   How do I stop the AutoPlay dialog box from being displayed on my removable media after I transfer files and settings?

Windows Vista
   What happened to Windows Messenger?
   What happened to Fax Console?
   Why does my printer driver not install in Windows Vista?
   How do I change the Product Key?
   How do I rerun WinSAT?

Wireless Networking
   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 is 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 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption?
   What can I do when I cannot connect to a wired or wireless router in Windows Vista?