Find the original install date and time of Windows

To find out the date and time that Windows was originally installed: Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type cmd and press Enter. This will open the Command Prompt. Copy all the text on the line below: systeminfo|find /i “Original Install Date” Right click in the Command Prompt, then click… Continue reading Find the original install date and time of Windows

Canon Printer fails to print when first installed

Problem Canon Printer fails to print when first installed. Cause The drivers on the CD in the box with the Canon printer are out of date and may no longer work with new versions of Windows 7 or Vista and certain service packs. Solution Uninstall the old drivers and disconnect the printer. Go to http://www.canon.co.uk/Products_Solutions/… Continue reading Canon Printer fails to print when first installed

Install original Mac programs without reinstalling OSX

Normally for installing applications which can’t be installed separately from the operating system, this saves you having to reinstall OSX which can take a lot longer. Insert your Mac OS X Install Disc. Make note of what the name of the disc is called when it appears on your Desktop. Click the Finder (smiley face)… Continue reading Install original Mac programs without reinstalling OSX

Install JAWS without displaying any installation dialog boxes or prompts

To install JAWS in this way: Press The Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog. Choose the Browse button. Navigate to the folder where the JAWS setup package is located. Select the setup package file and press Enter. Press END and then press the spacebar. Put in “/Type Silent” without the quotation… Continue reading Install JAWS without displaying any installation dialog boxes or prompts