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  2. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Turns off the computer. -r: Shuts down and reboots a computer. -m[\\ Computer Name] When shutting down a network computer, allows user to choose which computer to turn off. -t xx Timer before shut down occurs. By default it is set to 30 seconds. -c "message" Allows a message to be shown in the System Shutdown window. It can not be more than 127 ...

  3. Fix problems sending AOL Mail

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    Restart your computer: If you haven't shut down your computer in a while, we recommend that you begin troubleshooting by restarting your computer. This will help to clear the internal memory of your computer (RAM) and will often resolve many issues. Use a different browser:

  4. Reset (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Most computers have a reset line that brings the device into the startup state and is active for a short time after powering on. For example, in the x86 architecture, asserting the RESET line halts the CPU; this is done after the system is switched on and before the power supply has asserted "power good" to indicate that it is ready to supply ...

  5. Power-on self-test - Wikipedia

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    Typical POST screen (AMI BIOS) Typical UEFI-compliant BIOS POST screen (Phoenix Technologies BIOS) Summary screen after POST and before booting an operating system (AMI BIOS) A power-on self-test (POST) is a process performed by firmware or software routines immediately after a computer or other digital electronic device is powered on. [1]

  6. Resize and position screens in AOL Desktop Gold

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    You can also save the window size and position for the next time you sign in to Desktop Gold. Open the window you want to resize or move. Click and drag the outside border of the window to modify its size. Click and drag the top bar of the window to reposition it on your screen. To save or reset your adjustments, click Window | Save Window Size ...

  7. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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    This can remove adware, get rid of extensions you didn't install, and improve overall performance. Restoring your browser's default settings will also reset your browser's security settings. A reset may delete other saved info like bookmarks, stored passwords, and your homepage.

  8. Start menu - Wikipedia

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    The Windows 95 Start menu. The Start menu first appeared in Windows 95.It was made to overcome the shortcomings of Program Manager in previous operating systems. [5] Program Manager consisted of a simple multiple document interface (MDI) which allowed users to open separate "program groups" and then execute the shortcuts to programs contained within.

  9. To shut down, or not to shut down? That really is the question

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    Plus, you can speed up your computer even more by using System Mechanic, a program that helps your computer run at top efficiency, trashing junk files and freeing up precious hard disk space. Try ...