500 Tutorials to Solve Every Imaginable Windows Problem

Computer problems are a routine part of doing business. Sometimes you have the benefit of an IT staff to help you understand why Windows won't let you activate your new PC. Other times, you're on your own.

For those times when you're flying solo, here is a list of nearly 500 Windows tutorials.

You can find almost 500 tutorials listed alphabetically on the enormous Microsoft Answers Web site. They are a compilation of tips, tricks, and how-tos from Microsoft MVP Shawn Brink and the SevenForums.com blog.

This list of tutorials covers an enormous amount of ground, but it can be daunting to find a specific topic. Don't forget to search within the page for what you want to find -- press Ctrl+F and enter the term you're looking for, like "bitlocker," "activation," or "user account."

Be sure to stash this link for a rainy day. And don't forget about other how-to resources, like our collection of tutorial videos, the Microsoft Fix It site, and the new Fix It Center.

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