Some programs, particularly shareware programs, don't list themselves in Add/Remove Programs list. To delete these programs, first check for an uninstall utility in program's Start menu, or in program's folder. If none exists, drag program's folder to Recycle Bin, then restart your computer. If your computer restarts without an error message, you can safely empty program from Recycle Bin.

If you receive an error message when you restart your computer, check folder c: WindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup for a link to program that you removed. If there is no link, run Registry Editor (Start | Run | regedit) and check following keys.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SoftwareMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRun

If you find an entry related to error message that you are receiving, carefully record that entry, or back up your registry before deleting that entry. If there is no entry in those registry keys, you may want to restore program's folder from Recycle Bin until you learn how to dispose of it cleanly.

If you are not comfortable messing with Windows registry, you can purchase a commercial utility like McAfee's UnInstaller or Norton's CleanSweep to do job for you. These utilities are experts at removing abandoned program pieces and orphaned registry keys. ----------------------------------------------------------- Resource Box: Copyright(C)2002 Bucaro TecHelp. To learn how to maintain your computer and use it more effectively to design a Web site and make money on Web visit http://bucarotechelp.com To subscribe to Bucaro TecHelp Newsletter Send a blank email to bucarotechelp-subscribe@topica.com -----------------------------------------------------------

If your operating system is Windows 2000 or XP, you can schedule exactly when document will print. Pause printer before you print document. Then double-click on printer's icon to open printer's queue window. Right-click on name of document in queue and select "Properties" in popup window. On "General" tab, in "Schedule" section, set radio button for "Only from" and set a time interval during which you want document to print.

If you have required rights, rather than schedule when document will print, you can set a time interval during which printer is available. In print queue windows "Printer" menu, select "Properties". In printers Properties dialog box, on "Advanced" tab, set "Available" time interval for printer.

If you want quick access to these various printer configurations, click on "Add Printer" icon and use "Add Printer Wizard" to install another copy of your printer. On "Add Printer Wizard" where you select "Keep existing driver" or "Replace existing driver", set radio button to "Keep existing driver". Then on "Printer name:" page, give printer a descriptive name, for example "Lunchtime LaserJet".

Then when you print, you can select desired configuration from "Print" dialog box. You can also create desktop shortcuts to various configurations. For example, if you want to print a document while you are at lunch, you can drag document to "Lunchtime LaserJet" shortcut at any time and print will be ready when you return from lunch.

You don't have to accept Windows default configurations for printing. You can have your documents printed immediately or at a time of your choice. Use methods described in this article to be master of your printer. ----------------------------------------------------------- Resource Box: Copyright(C)2002 Bucaro TecHelp. To learn how to maintain your computer and use it more effectively to design a Web site and make money on Web visit http://bucarotechelp.com To subscribe to Bucaro TecHelp Newsletter Send a blank email to bucarotechelp-subscribe@topica.com -----------------------------------------------------------