PC Troubleshooting

How to fix the "C:\Documents.xls' could not be found." error in MS Excel

By nethopperz

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When opening any Excel spreadsheet by double clicking the file, Excel successfully opens, but so does the following error: "'C\Documents.xls' could not be found. Check the spelling of the filename, and verify that the file location is ... more »

How to Fix Windows Registry Errors

By eHow Computers Editor

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Warning: The following is not for the faint-hearted or squeamish computer user. Although editing the Windows registry can solve tons of computer problems and possibly speed up your PC, the smallest mistake can convert your PC from a useful tool ... more »

How to fix WinTV -- Failed to create TV Window. Err=8 --

By budip

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Fixing WinTV PVR series launch error, mostly caused by Windows Media Center or other applications... more »

How to Keep a PC Running Smoothly

By Richard Burke

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The number one computer question I get asked and see asked on the forums is," Why does my computer run so slow?." There are many things that can cause your computer to slow down. Usually, the slow down is due to poor computer house keeping. Here ... more »

How to Maintain the Speed of a CPU

By frank

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How to maintain your computer so that it keeps running smoothly. This article will help you make sense of all the anti-spyware, anti-virus and other optimization programs... more »

How to Make Money Fixing Computers 2 - Cleaning Registry Problems

By yeddish

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This article is the second on my series on How to Make Money fixing computers with No Experience. In this article, we will learn how to use CCleaner to remove problematic registry entries automatically... more »

How to Make Windows Vista Look Similar to Windows XP

By Angie Shiflett

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Many individuals enjoy the new look and feel of Windows Vista, while other prefer the look and feel of Windows XP. Many new Vista users do not know that they have the capability of having their new Windows program look similar to that of XP. ... more »

How to mount your host computer from an Embedded SBC running Linux

By Jim Smith

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Instead of using some other file transfer tool to move files from and to your embedded board it's much easier to use the Network File System (NFS). Here are the few easy steps needed to get this working... more »

How to Prevent Malware From Being Downloaded Onto Your Computer

By eHow Computers Editor

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The old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is very true where malware is concerned. Malware can cause an endless list of problems, including, but not limited to, annoyances, identity theft and computer crashes. Preventing ... more »

How to Reformat a Dell Computer with Microsoft Windows XP

By MidniteWriter

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Just because a computer is older, does not have to mean you should recycle it. Dell computers are a hearty bunch, and with some TLC you can make them function faster, like they did when you first purchased it. If you have your original ... more »

How to remove unused devices from Windows XP

By Todd Bearrows

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When you remove a device from Windows XP drivers are left behind. The only way to remove them is to reload windows or follow my directions... more »

How to Secure a Windows 2003 Server

By ilovekhym

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This article explains how to secure a Windows 2003 server. The following tips are essential in making the Windows 2003 server secure... more »

How to Speed up your Computer

By tonycarmichael

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Is your computer running much slower than it once used to? This how-to article will describe a few simple steps that you can take to quickly speed up your computer back to the way it was when you first took it out of it's box... more »

How to speed your computer up by using the defragment tool

By grouch

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Sometimes when you save a file or install a new program part of this program is stored in different locations on your hardware. The program will run slowly because of the extra time it takes the system to locate and retrieve these different ... more »

How to Spot a Virus Hoax

By llreynolds

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Your hard drive will melt. All your files will be deleted. The virus warning couldn't be more clear. Most virus warnings like this are hoaxes, passed along by the well-meaning to the ususpecting. Hoax virus warnings are malicious practical jokes ... more »

How to Start Making Money Fixing Computers With No Experience

By yeddish

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I have found that with a few simple skills, you can easily make a hundred dollars a day helping people with their computer problems. Immediately after you read this guide, you will have an in-demand skill for which you can charge about $50 per ... more »

How to Stop your Modem from Dialing Out at Startup

By webzarus

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Many people have gotten Trojans, viruses, and spy ware that has infected their PC's and when they start their PC up, it tries to automatically dial out and connect to the internet ( yes there are people that still use dialup connections ). ... more »

How to uninstall a program in Windows Vista

By WendyRenee

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Windows Vista is a little different than Windows XP. One big difference is that Add/Remove programs is no longer in the Control Panel, which can cause a lot of confusion. I have listed the simple steps to uninstall a program in Windows Vista... more »

How to Use Paragon Partition Manager

By Naz Ir

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Paragon Partition Manager is the software to use when it comes to repartitioning your hard drives. Here are the steps involved with doing so... more »

How to Use Ready Boost and Easily Add More Memory to your VISTA PC

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Ready Boost allows you to use inexpensive flash drives as system memory. Read how to do this in my article... more »

How to Use Task Manager

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Task Manager is tool that’s built into windows. Most people are not aware the tool is even there but it’s only a tap away. Just press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. You will see an option screen with a button called task manager. Go ahead and click it. Now ... more »

How to 8 Easy Firefox Tweaks for Super Fast Web Browsing

By slashdotMom

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Fast loading web pages while surfing the Internet may have more to do with your web browser settings and preferences than your Internet connection speed. Try these easy tweaks and you'll see that you're surfing the Internet from 3 to 30 times ... more »

How to Backup Data From a Broken Computer to Another

By webzarus

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If you have been using a PC for any length of time, it has happened to you or has happened to someone you know. All of your precious pictures, videos, music and files that are important to you are on a PC that will not start. There are ... more »

How to Backup Data From a Dead Computer to a New One

By MidniteWriter

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Your data does not have to die with your hard drive! Try these steps to help the process of retrieving your precious documents, pictures and work! (This article assumes the hard drive is still accessible, in working condition)... more »

How to Be A Geek Without BEING A Geek

By dweaver

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Dictionary.com defines geek as: A person regarded as foolish, inept, or clumsy. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept. That's old hat. This is what we are today and ... more »

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