Norm Hunt wants to know, when he’s installing more than one program, if he should reboot between installs

By Patrick Miller
December 28, 2009

Whether you’re a grizzled Windows vet or a relative newcomer, you can always use a trick or two for making things go faster. We’ve compiled our 26 favorite time-saving tips for Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Print out this story and keep it on your desk, under your pillow, or anywhere [...]

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