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This Mhelp clip will teach you how to add a local printer in Windows 7 using easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Learn more about Mhelp for Windows 7 here and get access to over 300 help...

DocumentViewer.msi is an installation file. It packages the files necessary to install Hewlett-Packard’s Document Viewer utility. The Document Viewer comes with the Photosmart/Officejet...

If the LCD screen on your Toshiba laptop has been giving you problems, such as dimming, turning different colors or making a buzzing sound, it doesn't necessarily mean that your whole display is...

Viruses and spyware go hand-in-hand because they share many similarities. They are installed the same way: through infected emails, webpages and downloads. They behave in a similar fashion:...

Email spamming has increased at an alarming rate in the past few years. Fortunately, Yahoo email has a great system in place to sort the junk mail from the mail you just may want to read. This...

HP printers are a tricky breed. On one hand, HP printers are wonderful and do a great job when they work, on the other hand, there are many snags on the way and even after you install your HP...

With our economy so fragile and everyone trying to stretch that last dollar as far as it will go thinking outside of the box to find solutions to our problems and challenges is now necessary. ...

If your computer at home is a dinosaur and functions as slow as a snail here are some tuneup tricks you can use to speed some things up!

It is good to know how much memory your computer has if you want to expand it, but it doesn't mean that replacing your computer memory or RAM will make your computer runs faster. It will depend on...

Congratulations! Now you are a proud owner of a new Personal Computer(PC)and you probably drove around manhole covers so you're new PC wouldn't get bumped. Now it's home and you're itching to open...

The Baguio strawberry virus, or promise virus, is a computer virus that infects the Windows operating system, particularly Windows XP. The statement, "I am still waiting for the strawberry coming...

Sony Vaio is one of the most prominent brands of laptops on the market, and also one of the most expensive. The laptops, created by Sony, are known for their efficient processor functionality and...

Easiest way to delete an undeletable file.

Sometimes bad things happen to good disk drives. If you have been using computers for a while, you know the sinking feeling of dread you get when you are told that a disk cannot be read, that the...

Sometimes a personal computer's default speaker systems just are not not loud enough when you are trying to enjoy a YouTube video, a CD or a DVD. Low volume can take away from the enjoyment of...

As soon as a laptop battery is built, the clock begins ticking on its lifespan. At most, a laptop battery can last around five years. However, if the battery is not cared for properly, you may...

If you've accidentally deleted the recycle bin on your computer, you can restore it in just a few minutes. Restoring the recycle bin in Windows Vista is much simpler than doing so in XP; however,...

Internet Speed Monitor is an adware program that will slow your computer and barrage your screen with a variety of pop-up ads. Accordingly, Internet Speed Monitor fits within the software category...

Trying to run System Restore in the normal Windows setting doesn’t always work. There are actually viruses that (1) can only be removed by either restoration or reboot that (2) also prevents the...

When your computer doesn’t function properly anymore, or some applications don’t seem to work the way they are supposed to, and you have tried all other solutions other than ultimately rebooting...

Spy Sweeper is a spyware removal tool developed by Webroot. It performs real time threat protection to monitor your computer. As a result, it protects your computer from malicious spyware, such as...

The task manager on your Windows PC allows you to view currently running applications and monitor PC usage data. The task manager is most commonly used when a program is frozen; you can use task...

Content Advisor is a Windows XP component that allows you to set parental controls to govern what your children are exposed to on the Internet. It allows you to block adult material and set...

Grokster is a peer-to-peer application used for downloading files. Grokster is ad-supported and typically installs unwanted spyware on your computer, displaying advertisements and potentially...

Internet Speed Monitor is a dangerously annoying toolbar that secretly installs on your computer and bombards your web browser with pop-up advertisements. It monitors web browsing activity and...

The Mirar toolbar is a malicious adware that secretly installs on your computer as a browser add-on. Once it installs, it tracks browsing tendencies, search engine searches and begins bombarding...

When a PC has multiple operating systems installed, a list of the available operating systems will appear on boot-up. These options are added automatically by most operating systems during...

Java is a vital program that many websites and applications rely on to properly display media content. It allows you to perform a variety of online functions, such as playing games, chatting and...

You may want to block websites for any number of reasons. Some websites place spam on your computer, while others include objectionable adult material you need to shelter your kids from. Whatever...

The Automatic Updates feature is a vital Windows tool that makes downloading security fixes, patches and system components simple. It allows your computer to scan the Microsoft server for...

The spooler service is responsible for managing spooled print and fax jobs. Spooling allows the user to print in the background without the computer being tied up. In many other cases Spoolsv.exe...

Windows PC computers have a tendency to easily attract malicious viruses and programs that take over your computer without your consent or knowledge. If you think your computer may be infected,...

Most modern-day computer keyboards have a variety of shortcut "Function" keys that are assigned to random tasks. One button may eject your CD or DVD-ROM drive, while another may automatically open...

When a computer is running, the central processing unit, or CPU, produces large amounts of heat that can cause performance issues and do permanent damage. To combat the buildup of excessive heat,...

Windows 7 introduced a new feature that adds a media-player style library system to the Windows Explorer function. This lets you include multiple folders in a specific library, unfortunately this...

Here's how to remove RelevantKnowledge spyware from your computer. RelevantKnowledge is a spyware process that, I believe, records information to send to companies about your interests. Let's...

Windows 7 introduces a new feature called Home-group, which eliminated the need for a work-group and simplified home networking - In some peoples opinion. Others may find it useless, or annoying...

Enjoying Windows 7? Perhaps some things aren't that enjoyable. Do you wish the Aero Shake hadn't been included? For whatever reason, you may wish to disable the Aero shake without disabling the...

Entering Safe Mode is used primarily for diagnostic repairs. When in Safe Mode, Windows loads hardly any device drivers and standard VGA graphics to allow you to fix the problem you're having. ...

Need some free help desk tech support? Whether you are looking for individual help desk support or just trying to take a little of the strain of your help desk and refer your users to an outside...

The Dell Inspiron is well-loved by users because of a winning combination of price and performance. However, once your Inspiron has been in use for a couple of years, you may find the speed isn't...

Web filters are browser security programs that block questionable material such as pornography, sites that promote alcohol or drug use and social networking sites. They protect children and users...

Java is a programming language necessary for the proper functioning of many websites. Developed by Sun systems, it makes the Web more interactive and allows you to use a variety of multimedia...

Outerinfo is a desktop advertising application that supplies customers with shopping offers while browsing the Internet. The offers are comprised of pop-ups advertisements, which consist of...

Data restoration on a PCI hard drive is the same as restoration on an IDE or SATA drive. Since data restoration can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, it's a good idea to know how to do it...

Wallpapers are background images that enhance the look of your computer desktop. Decorative and colorful, they give your desktop a customized look. By default, many of them come installed with...

Microsoft Windows XP was one of the first major upgrades to the Windows operating system since the introduction of Windows 95. XP came in a number of different editions that had different features...

Don't get stuck using Windows Vista on your HP dv7 if you really want XP. It is a little challenging, but completely worth the "downgrade!" You'll learn how to install Windows XP over...

Hi. Did you know that you can easily move or export your brio query report into an Excel Spreadsheet? Doing so gives you better flexibility with information. It's easy to do with little PC know...

This tutorial will show you how to view and truly understand what space is mainly occupying your Mac computer/laptop. Before we get into how to fully organize your mac, install the (freeware)...