PC Support

A Dell Resource CD contains device drivers, diagnostic programs, utilities and user guides specific to a given model of Dell computer. The Resource CD is shipped with the computer, and is packaged...

Converting an MP4 to MP3 can be done by using any number of free conversion programs (e,g,. Any Video Converter). MP4, or Moving Picture Expert Group-4, is a video format. It is used frequently by...

Computer terminology is full of acronyms: RAM, CPU, ISO, CD-ROM, DVD and dozens of others. ISO is one that has several applications, but all are related to the organization the acronym stands for.

Computers and their disks can fail. When they do, the loss of access to your data files can be absolutely devastating, especially if you do not have a recent backup readily available for you to...

Bootable CDs can be created with the Nero5 CD-burning software. Bootable CDs are especially useful when you want a program on the CD to automatically run without your having to initiate the...

Autorun.inf is a file that is run as soon as you insert a CD or DVD into the drive. Autorun is used to set the location of installation files. For some installations, the files may be on a hard...

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...

The AOL filing cabinet (technically called a Personal Filing Cabinet, or PFC) is a unique America Online email feature that saves your email messages and contacts to your computer. If you...

An image of your hard drive serves a slightly different purpose than a simple backup. A drive image includes all user preferences, all software, all tweaks a user has made to the operating system,...

At one time or another, computer owners may encounter a situation in which the computer must be restored to the original factory configuration. Rather than including physical recovery discs, most...

One major advantage of copying .cda (CD Audio) files to your computer is that you will have the ability to play music tracks without the use of the CD-ROM drive. If you begin to experience CD-ROM...

Backing up doesn't have to be piecemeal. It's perfectly possible to back up an entire hard drive, operating system and all, in a form that's easily recoverable should something go wrong with your...

Most Windows users don't frequently use their Administrator account. Most users have full administrator rights, so users seldom need to access this account. In fact, on most XP systems the...

When your computer is powered up or restarted, it begins booting special firmware called BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) that initiates all your computer's hardware (such as memory, video cards...

When you place a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD drive of a Microsoft Windows XP computer, by default the Autorun feature is enabled. If the CD or DVD is configured for Autorun, the program on the DVD...

The Vista system recovery is used to repair the operating system after it becomes damaged from an abrupt shutdown or anything else that interferes with it. This can happen due to power...

After a while of errors, crashes, downloading unwanted software and general glitches, it may be time to wipe your 5150 Dell Laptop clean and start fresh. This means removing and deleting...

Programs (software) are designed to perform certain functions on your computer, and many of them can either be installed from the Web or by using an installation CD. There are many different types...

Creating a backup of any Windows Vista computer, including a laptop, is a safety measure in case the hard drive fails. Backups can be accomplished using several options, but the most convenient...

You may think that as soon as you lose your password you cannot use your computer until you recover it. That's actually not true. You didn't lose the password to your computer--you lost your...

For whatever reason at one time or another you may want to delete some or all the files off of a CD. This might be just a clean up or you might be making room or only using the CD as a temporary...

Hewlett-Packard (HP) is a technology company founded in 1939 that currently operates in 170 countries. HP produces a large selection of printers including ink-jet and laser as well as office and...

Most computers require a re-installation of the operating system (OS) from time to time, as it results in a smoother running PC that is not bogged down with all the things that can accumulate with...

For years i've helped hundreds of people fix their computer due to viruses and bad registry errors. Here i teach you how to get rid of any virus for FREE.

Wireless Internet uses radio frequencies to establish a network connection. A Desktop PC requires an expansion wireless network interface card, a piece of hardware, which allows such a connection....

This article contains very important steps on restoring your computer back to the factory settings after a computer virus or if your computer locks up. A lot of people tend to go out and buy a new...

Burning CDs on a computer is a simple process that allows you to back up files and burn music and DVDs. To burn files, you need a CD-burning program that allows you to write data at speeds of 8X...

We all have computer problems from time to time. Bart PE can be one of the best tools in computer repair. This boot disk is used by many to get your important files off of a crashed, or...

A code 39 is usually a driver error that prevents your CD or DVD-ROM drive from being displayed. It alerts you that a communication error has occurred and the ROM drivers are either corrupt or...

CD writers on a computer are very long lasting and generally need very little cleaning. Unlike audio CD drives and DVD players, they function fine even with a little dust on them; but, on rare...

Error 1706 appears when trying to use a program and Windows is unable to find the source files. These files are normally .MSI files. It is often seen when using a feature of Microsoft Office...

Burning CD's for yourself or your friends is what many people but a computer for. When i saw error 2131 and my disc ejected, i downloaded drivers, uploaded firmware, you name it, i did it....

At some point, when your computer slows to a crawl or continually gives you the "blue screen of death", it is time to wipe out everything on your hard drive and start over. Doing this will take...

InCD is an add-on to Nero Burning ROM that allows you to drag files to a CD-R or CD-RW to have them instantly written much like when you copy files to a floppy disk. Once it has been installed, it...

Imapi.exe (IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service) is a program that comes installed by default on Microsoft Windows systems. It handles the Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface that is used...

You've tried everything, but no matter what, you can't seem to boot into Windows. Panic sets in as you realize you've no way to get at your files---your work, your music, your photos, all...

It is recommended that everyone backs up their personal computer files. You never know when your hard drive might die or your files wiped out by an untimely virus. Backing up your computer files...

Windows Registry is a system file which contains the details about the computer. It contains details of how your windows operating system is setup, your display settings, menu settings, what...

Installing a USB PC camera allows PC users to take photos of themselves at the computer. If the camera is also video enabled, users can record and transmit live video of themselves through...

A sound card requires the correct driver in order to function properly. Without the correct driver, the operating system will not recognize and communicate with the device. Sound card drivers are...

A lost or forgotten administrator password can wreak havoc on one's computer because without this key password, the user has no access to any files on the computer. Fortunately there is a way to...

Most operating system installations, as well as many PC troubleshooting utilities, require rebooting the PC in order to boot from a CD or DVD outside of the installed operating system. If you...

Windows Recovery is different from Windows Restore or Windows Repair. I have written separate articles on Restore and Repair. When a computer is not working it can be either because of hardware...

If you have ever accidentally deleted information you needed from a CD-RW disc, then you know how frustrating it is trying to get it back. CD-RW discs are rewritable discs, meaning you can upload,...

Backing up your computer is easier than ever. A good weekly backup is your ultimate defense against nasty malware and viruses, user mistakes, and hardware failure.

The i386 folder is a directory containing Microsoft Windows system files. It can be found on the Windows installation CD and can also be copied to computer hard drives to facilitate maintenance...

While most new computers come with either a DVD or CD burner, the ease with which upgrades can be made make external drives an attractive option for those with older machines. The external models...

Applications that run under Windows Vista many times have requirements to either enable or disable the "Autorun" or "Autoplay" feature that will start and run an application or...

The Basic Input Output System (BIOS) chip is located on the motherboard and contains the rudimentary instructions that govern how your computer communicates with its own hardware and other...

The storage devices on a computer, i.e. the floppy disk drive, the hard drive, the CD drive, the USB thumb drive, the USB hard drive, etc.; have a boot order that is stored in the CMOS of the...