Converting UTF-8 is important when dealing with text in JavaScript that may contain UTF-8 characters, such as found in Asian languages. UTF-8 is a multi-byte encoding for Unicode, which is backward-compatible with ASCII. You can use the JavaScript "encodeURIComponent" and "decodeURIComponent" functi

Computer security is never far from the mind of anyone with an Internet connection. Viruses, spyware, malware and other scary terms continually pop up in media reports. This is especially true for PC users who fear that their machines, which usually run the Windows operating system, will be attacked

The Windows install engine is used to extract and install .MSI software packages. These packages contain instructions for assigning the directory and registry additions for the package contents. The install engine reads these instructions and then processes them. If you are trying to install a softw

The auto update feature in Creative Suite or CS, a product of Adobe, can be quickly disabled through the preferences menu or through the Registry Editor utility. Software updates are important maintenance tools that provide your Creative software with the latest fixes or enhancements from the Adobe.

Compact discs have multiple usage capabilities on PCs. Many software developers prefer to store installation software on CDs so that customers have an easy time accessing the files. In addition to storing nearly all types of music files, CDs can hold and play video files as well, these are commonly

If you are running a virtual machine, you may be having trouble using any networking services from within the guest operating system. The exact configuration depends on the software running the virtual machine, but most have several different types of networking and you may need to enable virtual ne

If your Dell D600 did not come with a webcam already installed, it's not difficult to install a camera yourself. Several different types of cameras are compatible with the D600. Because the dell D600 is a laptop computer, you will most likely want to get a webcam the is small enough to be carried ea

A Dynamic Link Library, or DLL, file contains code and data that can be used by several programs simultaneously. Consequently, these types of files improve the efficiency of your computer system. Sometimes, after installing a new program, a DLL file may become unregistered. If this occurs, register

If you encounter an anti-counterfeiting message in Windows XP, it is possible that your copy of Windows XP was illegally produced, but there are other reasons for this message as well. While it is illegal to install and use the Windows operating system without paying for it, sometimes people encount

Searching and shopping for new windows for your home is not a simple task. Replacement windows have many options, such as single hung or double hung, vinyl, wood or aluminum. Another option is single- or double-paned.

When you are trying to install new software on a computer that is running the Windows XP operating system you may receive an error 1607 message. The message will indicating the Windows Installer is unable to install the InstallShield Scripting Runtime. There can be multiple reasons for this error oc

H&R Block, a reputable tax-service corporation, has released TaxCut, a software suite designed to help home users prepare their taxes. As the software updates and tax laws change from state to state, users of TaxCut will need to reinstall and update the software. Reinstalling the state program of th

Microsoft Windows XP writes files to disk in the first available space it can find. Files are not necessarily saved contiguously, especially after extended use where files are frequently deleted and saved. The solution to this fragmentation is to defragment the drive. You can defragment your compute

The zip format is used to compress one or more files. It is a common way to make files smaller so that they can be stored (archived) or transferred to other people. The Windows Vista operating system has a built in zip utility. This utility makes it possible to both create (zip) and extract (unzip)

Rogue anti-spyware programs have become more pervasive on the Internet. These programs are designed to look like a legitimate anti-spyware or antivirus program and attempt to convince you to buy the commercial version of the software to remove malware from your computer. If you choose to purchase th

The registry in Windows is the central nervous system that runs through all the information on your computer. Like a nerve center, each new program added brings a new string of information that winds through the others. Often these connections can get tangled, bits and pieces no longer are needed, a

The Windows operating system can assign different characters to the same key in the keyboard, according to the "keyboard layout" configured at the time the key is pressed. Each language has its own predefined layout that includes all accents and special characters for the language in question. In pa

The Windows operating system automatically loads several programs at startup. Each of these programs consumes valuable system resources such as RAM and CPU time. A large number of startup program will hinder system performance and increase the time it takes Windows to load. Users can turn off unnece

The Windows XP Professional version of the operating system includes all the features and tools of the other versions but is tailored to the needs of business computers without the frills of the personal versions. While the XP operating system was succeeded by Windows Vista, some users prefer the si

The Microsoft Windows registry contains all the settings and preferences for your computer. If a user accidentally removes the administrator as an account that has access to the registry, issues occur when you attempt to install software or change computer settings. You can restore access to the reg