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Is your computer screen getting crowded with so many little icons? Removing an icon will help clean up your computer. If you barely use programs that are on your computer, you can remove them to...

A virus is a program that will install itself on your computer without your knowledge. Computer viruses can slow down your system, and more serious varieties can transmit personal data across the...

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...

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...

People OnPage is a web browser add-on that lets you see profiles and pictures of other People OnPage members. People OnPage will also let you see which members are visiting the same websites as...

Malware Protector, also called "Malware Protector 2008," is a virus that masquerades as a legitimate piece of software. Once installed on your computer, it generates pop-ups designed to trick you...

Morpheus is a file-sharing application used to download content from other users all over the world. It makes downloading music, videos and pictures easy. Because downloaded content comes from...

Certain models of Toshiba laptop computers have a built-in camera installed above the monitor capable of taking both still pictures and live-action videos. This can be great for people who like to...

Blubster is a peer-to-peer file-sharing program that allows you to download files such as music, videos and pictures from other users all over the world. It is also a breeding ground for spyware,...

Microsoft PCs have long been a staple for consumers to turn to when they need a computer. Partly because of the huge market share Microsoft enjoys, there are many types of problems that can occur...

Viruses are small programs that are designed to infect your computer. While many simply impede your computer's functioning, some are more malicious and may steal your personal information. Thus,...

Antivirus 2009 is a malware program that fools users into installing it by posing to be an anti spyware software package. When you go to a website that is spreading the malware, it may create pop...

Trojan.Downlaoder (Downloader Trojan) is malicious program that secretly installs on your computer posing as a legitimate program. Once it has installed, it launches automatically at computer...

Laptops are great for portable computing on the go. Combined with the prevalence of free and public Wi-Fi, you can now be connected no matter where you are. The problem with this is it leaves your...

Any strain of the Virtumonde computer virus is considered persistent. It will continue to protect itself and keeps itself updated on attempts to remove it. It renames files in order to protect...

Panda Antivirus is a security tool designed to protect your computer from malicious files such as viruses, Trojans, spyware and more. If it becomes corrupt, stops responding or you simply no...

The registry is a large database that is prone to running into errors because it is adjusted every time you install or remove programs, applications and system components. When the registry runs...

An invalid Win32 application error is usually caused by a number of factors such as a corrupt, bad or missing file within the application, the program is installed on an operating system it is not...

CID pop-ups are advertisements that show up on the upper left of the title bar on Internet Explorer. They are installed by Windows Live Messenger Plus and display every few minutes. There is a...

Dll files consist of links a computer uses to run software. When a program is installed, they are entered into the registry where they can be used to configure the program. They can become corrupt...

In the pantheon of random Windows error messages, one of the most despised (and unfortunately, most dealt with) is the dreaded registry error. This error can occur while you are browsing the...

A data flow diagram allows a computer programmer to develop the logic of a particular program she is writing.

everyone that has used Microsoft Windows has had programs crash that won't close no matter how many times you click to close the program. It is especially frustrating when it's a browser and you...

Antivirus Plus is a false security program that has recently gained momentum and is deceiving more people into thinking it is a legitimate virus removal tool. Its effects include slowing your...

DLL (Dynamic Link Libraries) files are that used by Windows applications to run and perform optimally. They are very vital system components that will cause errors if they are corrupted or deleted...

Looking for a way to clean up old files on your PC, remove adware/spyware, and speed up your computer by defragging your hard drive and repairing the registry? Well it is possible to do all of...

The Windows XP registry, much like the registry in previous operating systems (Windows 95, 98), contains the settings and configurations of programs, applications and system hardware. Every time...

Antivirus software is something that should be on every computer that accesses the Internet on a daily basis. Without this type of protection, your computer could be susceptible to infections that...

Everyone has had it happen: you are using a program in Windows and it freezes. You can't do anything with the program, as it has become unresponsive. How do you reclaim the use of your PC? ...

Though Apple's iPod and iPhone took the world by storm when they hit the market, the company's Mac computer line remains somewhat lesser known. Mac users, though, swear by their computer systems,...

Have you ever been on the computer when suddenly the program your using freezes up? Then when you try to close the program it doesnt close. This tutourial will show how to close a non-responsive...

Sleep mode is a program that is designed to simulate a shut down when there is no activity on your computer for a given length of time. The computer does not actually shutdown, it goes into a...

One of the most common threats to arise on the Internet is the emergence of rogue anti-spyware programs such as Malware Crush. This program, like other rogue anti-spyware programs, preys on...

In today's world, keeping your children safe from the Internet can be a daunting task. With the proposition of net anonymity, finding out information on where your children are going on the...

This will help you create a Windows service that will allow you to start programs automatically after your computer starts up, or allows programs to run in the background.

A computer virus is a self-reproducing program that is usually harmful to both your personal and operating system files. Viruses can destroy your computer by eating up hard drive space, changing...

Microsoft Office 2007 applications include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and others, all in one suite. While all these applications vary in their tasks and users, it's always advisable to...

A Windows dll file is a collection of small programs that can be called upon when needed by an executable program that is currently running. Dll files allow the executable program to communicate...

Computer viruses come in many forms and infect the computer in different ways. They have been know to secretly install on your computer through infected emails, downloads from peer-to-peer...

Windows computers crash and stop responding when there are system errors caused by spyware, viruses and Trojans, improper system changes and registry errors. Programs become unresponsive within...

Trojan horses are a type of computer malware (malicious program) that gains access to a computer through an action of the user, such as installing a corrupted program. The process of deleting...

Some external hard drives come with pre-installed software, such as backup software that is designed for use with that particular external hard drive. The software usually allows the user to...

Crypserv.exe is an executable process of the CrypKey Server application. CrypKey Server uses a copy protection technique that prevents the duplication of downloaded demo/trial software programs....

Ccproxy.exe, which is also known as Norton Proxy Server, is a Norton Internet Security component that is used to implement parental control over Internet usage. It automatically launches at...

Issch.exe, also known as InstallShield Update Service Scheduler is a program that installs and automatically searches for and performs any updates to the most current software program that you are...

A memory leak is an unwanted consumption of computer memory usually caused by a program that does not free memory that it does not need anymore. This is a mistake many programmers make and it can...

The Java.Trojan.Exploit.Byteverify virus, which is also known simply as the Byteverify Trojan, is a malicious program that installs itself onto your hard drive when you open up an infected file....

W32.Gammima is a worm parasite that installs on your computer, and copies itself multiple times on removable media such as SD memory cards and portable hard drives. It also hijacks password...

Win32.Polip is a virus that affects .scr and .exe program files when it is installed on your computer. It can be downloaded from P2P sharing programs and spreads via Gnutella P2P networks. Once...

Backdoor.Hupigeon is a Trojan horse that installs on your computer and gives an attacker unauthorized access to it. When the program is executed, it copies itself to system folders and the...