-turn off auto complete on address bar-

click start, then settings, then control panel, then internet options. go to the content tab, click on auto complete.  uncheck the boxes for web addresses. you can also click clear forms  to clear the auto complete history. you may need to close and reopen browser to see results.

-repair internet explorer-

browser acting weird? now not all versions of windows will allow you to do this. I can on old comp (win 95) but not on new (win me) go figure... anyway>> just click start, then settings, then control panel, then add remove programs. select Microsoft internet explorer from the list and select remove. you will get a pop up with 3 options.  select repair. let it work. and it should fix a large percentage of  browser problems.

-lost your speaker icon?-

happens to all of us. most of the time it is random, but sometimes it is  related to something you have installed or uninstalled.  but try this :)

click start, then settings, then control panel, sound and multimedia. click show volume control. then click okay. should do it :)

more trix......

-go-back in time-

this is a handy little trick but really is only effective if you make sure to backup your registry  its best for when some mysterious thing has corrupted the registry.

all you have to do is go to the dos window ( I find mine by clicking start, then programs, accessories, ms dos prompt.

type SCANREG /RESTORE  then click enter

it will take a minute to scan and back up the registry,  you will see a screen  with a list of dates to select from. these are the dates registry was backed up. just toggle up or down on the list to pick a date. and hit enter.  usually you will select the last date on the list ( most recent) but not the one dated today :)  it will then prompt you to reboot. all done :)