PC Troubleshooting

How to Know if your CRT Monitor Should Be Replaced

By MidniteWriter

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Don't take that computer monitor in for repair! Often, it is no longer cost-effective to do so. While you or your budget may or may not agree with these tips, it could give you more peace of mind. And help with deciding if and when that old CRT ... more »

How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows XP

By Naz Ir

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If you have sensitive information, you might want to keep it private. Here is how you can password protect a particular folder in Windows XP... more »

How to Perform a Dell System Restore

By Diana Monda Dill

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Recent models of Dell laptops have been designed with a built-in feature that restores your laptop’s operating system to its original configuration. In essence, it enables you to restore your computer system to the state in which it was shipped... more »

How to Protect your Mac from Spyware, Adware and Viruses

By Alexia Petrakos

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The Macintosh computer is notoriously impervious to most viruses, spyware and adware that affects Windows-based computers. This is due to the stability and security that the Mac Operating System provides. If by any chance viruses and other ... more »

How to Reinstall Windows Operating Systems

By bryanmader

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You will be learning how to Format your hard disk drive (HDD) and Reinstall Windows... more »

How to remove Viruses for Free

By hqi777

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Doesn't everyone hate viruses? They can cause so much trouble when you use a computer. When reading this article, you will learn how to remove viruses and tracking cookies for free!.. more »

How to Reset Your AT&T DSL Modem

By MidniteWriter

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Sometimes when you unplug or turn off your DSL modem it does not restart the way it should. Other times, changing the way it is connected to your computer, such as to a wireless network, will not allow it to run properly. Here's some ideas on how ... more »

How to Take Screenshots On Windows

By hqi777

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Have you ever wanted to take screenshots on Windows for a joke, technical issues or just for fun? In this article, you'll learn how to take screenshots on Windows... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Video Card

By eHow Computers Editor

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You may experience problems with your video display for various reasons such as improper display settings or inappropriate card installation. In the following steps, you will discover how to troubleshoot common video card problems... more »

How to Uninstall the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications Screen

By Diana Monda Dill

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One of the newer features of the Windows XP Operating System is its new validation system. The latest edition of Windows XP comes with a special application called the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program. This program automatically checks to ... more »

How to Upgrade Your Computer's BIOS The Easy Way

By crankit98

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Upgrading your BIOS will keep your computer's devices running faster and your system will perform better. See how easy it is to upgrade your BIOS and where to go to find our if the BIOS should be upgraded in the first place... more »

How to break a computer

By James Davie

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Ever wanted to bash a computer?.. more »

How to Change a Windows XP Serial Number

By Naz Ir

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If you have accidentally purchased a pirated copy of Windows XP and find that you cannot update it, or are getting error messages, you might have to reenter a new serial number. Read on to learn how to change a Windows XP serial number... more »

How to Create a Start-Up Floppy Disk

By eHow Computers Editor

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A startup floppy disk provides an emergency method for starting the computer when the hard drive is not functioning properly. Three methods for creating a startup disk are described below. The Windows procedures require Windows 95 or 98; the DOS ... more »

How to Decide Whether to Replace or Repair a Computer

By eHow Computers Editor

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New computers have become so inexpensive that people often believe replacing a computer has better value than repairing it. However, new computer prices are low partly due to cuts in build quality, parts quality, and included hardware. Repairing ... more »

How to Diagnose Telephone Modem Problems

By eHow Computers Editor

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In spite of inroads made by cable and DSL, telephone modems are still the most popular way to connect to the Internet, and they're an essential element of every road warrior's portable computer. Sometimes, though, they just refuse to make the ... more »

How to do a disk clean up on Windows XP

By stop4closure

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Disk Cleanup Disk Clean up Your computer saves everything and stores it in some odd places some time, similar to a child’s room. Which means it needs some care and cleaning up on a regular basis. There are a lot of unused files on your ... more »

How to Fix an Upside Down Computer Screen

By stevedimatteo

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Have you ever been working happily on your computer only to experience the unfortunate situation of having your screen flip itself upside down? Here are a few easy steps to fix what may originally seem like the downfall of your computer... more »

How to Fix Bad Sectors on a Hard Disk

By Altari

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Bad sectors can mean many things to a hard drive. Are they death knells? Or simple glitches? Read on to find out and learn how to fix them (hopefully)... more »

How to Get Your Computer to Run Faster

By cuzsushirolls

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If your computer is not running as fast as it used to, follow these tips to make it run better... more »

How to Recover a Lost Network Key for a Linksys Router

By MidniteWriter

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In most cases, it has been a while and you no longer remember how to locate your Linksys router WEP security information, much less have saved it anywhere. These steps may enable you to locate and keep this information, A printer and the main ... more »

How to Recover Lost Files

By eHow Computers Editor

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Anyone who's ever used a computer for any length of time has experienced the stomach-dropping sensation of losing an important file through bad karma or injudicious use of the Delete key. Sometimes, though, what's lost can be found again... more »

How to reformat a computer with Windows 98 or ME

By MidniteWriter

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Is your Microsoft Windows computer running slower than it should? Do you have an older version of Windows? Do you receive a lot of errors, pop up messages or virus warnings? Is your Antivirus software really out of date? Then it's probably ... more »

How to Remove a Forgotten Password on Windows XP

By yeddish

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Have you forgotten your password? Has a client of yours forgot their password? This is really easy to fix with a few simple steps... more »

How to Remove a Trojan Virus

By eHow Computers Editor

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A Trojan virus is faulty computer program that can infect remote computers by changing the desktop or deleting important files. Generally called a Trojan Horse, it appears as a legitimate file or software from a trusted source, therefore tricking ... more »

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