How to Import Internet Explorer Favorites and Other Items into Mozilla Firefox 4

1. Open Mozilla Firefox 4.
   
   
   
   
2. Push the Alt key to display the Menu Bar. Then, click File » Import.
   
   
   
   
3. On the Import Wizard window, click Microsoft Internet Explorer » Next.
   
   
   
   
4. The items available to import will be displayed. Click on the box next to any item you do not wish to import and click the Next button.
   
   
   
   
5. Below is an explanation of the information in each of the items that could be displayed. The information is per the Mozilla Firefox support website:
   
   • Internet Options: General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings.
   • Cookies: Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things.
   • Browsing History: Information on the sites you have visited.
   • Saved Form History: Text you entered in text fields on websites.
   • Saved Passwords: Usernames and passwords for websites you told Internet Explorer to remember. Note that you can't import passwords from Internet Explorer 7 or higher.
   • Favorites: Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites.
   
   
6. The items that were imported will be shown on the Import Complete window. Click Finish.
   
   
   
   
7. To display your bookmarks, click the Bookmarks icon in the upper right of Mozilla Firefox, and then click From Internet Explorer.
   
   

Reference:

Mozilla Firefox. Importing favorites and other data from Internet Explorer. http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Importing%20favorites%20and%20other%20data%20from%20Internet%20Explorer

How to Disable Windows Firewall in Windows XP

Windows Firewall can sometimes prevent files from being downloaded or interfere with a third-party firewall. This guide will walk-through how to disable Windows Firewall in Windows XP.

1. Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and select Control Panel on the right half of the menu.
   
   
   
2. The Control Panel should open in Category view. If the Control Panel does not open in Category view, click the Switch to Category View button.
   
   
   
3. Click the Security Center category.
   
   
   
4. Select the Windows Firewall icon below the Manage security settings for: heading.
   
   
   
5. Switch the firewall to Off and click OK on the Windows Firewall window.
   
   
   
6. The Windows Firewall is now off. Close the Security Center and Control Panel windows.

How to Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool in Windows Vista

Windows Vista has a built-in feature called the Memory Diagnostic Tool. It will check the RAM in your computer for errors and notify the user if the RAM needs to be replaced. This utility will not find all errors, but will check for obvious hardware failures in the memory. This guide will walk-through how to run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool in Windows Vista.

1. Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
   
   
   
2. Select Control Panel on the right half of the Start menu.
   
   
   
3. The Control Panel should open to a series of categories. If it does not, click the Control Panel Home link on the left.
   
   
   
4. Click the green System and Maintenance link.
   
   
   
5. Click the green Administrative Tools link which is the last heading in the menu.
   
   
6. Double-click the Memory Diagnostic Tool icon in the next window.
   
   
   
7. Select the Restart now and check for problems option to begin the diagnostic.
   
   
   
8. The Memory Diagnostic Tool will run two passes on the RAM check for errors. If any errors are found they will be displayed on the screen. Once the test is complete the system will automatically reboot back into Windows Vista.
   
   
   

How to Change the Date and Time in Windows XP

This guide will walk through how to change the date and time in Windows XP.

1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Select the Category view. The Control Panel may already be in Category view.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Select Date, Time, Language and Regional Options.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Select Change the date and time.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the Date and Time tab.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Select the proper date and time.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Select the Time Zone tab.
   

8. Select the proper time zone and click OK.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Close the Control Panel.

How to Send a Fax using Windows 7

If your computer has a fax/modem or is connected to a fax server, you can send a fax from within Windows 7.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Click on the Start button » All Programs » Windows Fax and Scan.
   
   
   
   
   
2. On the toolbar, click New Fax.
   
   
   
   
   
3. If this is the first time you’ve sent a fax, you will be prompted to use the Fax Setup wizard. The first step in the Fax Setup wizard is to choose between a fax modem directly connected to this computer, or a fax server on your network.
   
   
   
   
   
4. The next step is to create a name for the modem that you will be using.
   
   
   
   
   
5. After you have named the modem, you will need to choose how you want your computer to receive incoming faxes.
   
   
   
   
   
6. After you choose how to receive faxes, you may see the following message from Windows Firewall. Check the box for the type of network that you are using, then click Allow access.
   
   
   
   
   
7. At the New Fax screen, put the phone number in the To: field (or click on the “To:” button to use an outlook contact phone number).
   
   
   
   
   
8. You can enter a subject in the Subject field (or leave it blank), and enter the body of the message in the box below.
   
   
   
   
   
9. When you are done entering information, hit the Send button.
   
   
   
   
   
10. When the process is complete, it will fax your message, and it will be ready to receive future faxes.