PC Troubleshooting

If your PC or laptop is running slow, or you get low memory error messages, you can easily check how your computer memory is being used with a free program called TreeSize Free. It will do a...

Setting up parental controls on a computer will help you manage all of the software and games that your child has access to. You can also set up a time line of specific hours they can be on the...

When you update your computer with new software programs, you should always get rid of the old ones that you won't be using any longer. If you want to delete a software program from "My...

This is the other route to fix a registry error or the dreaded blue/black screen of death. If you have a laptop and a desktop pc this is for you.

Some browsers may allow you to see a notice when a particular website tries to place a cookie file on your hard drive, and may even give you some information about the cookie and who is sending...

You're probably reading this because you backed-up your DVD collection with a DVD ripper, but you can't watch them because they're in the weird format: .ISO. Rest assured, I have your solution.

So your antivirus software has failed or you just installed some new software, and now your your computer is misbehaving. Don't worry, you can try a Windows System Restore. Windows System Restore...

Was your computer working just fine and then your computer tells you it would work better with this "update", and now its going to hell. Well there is a simple and easy process that can...

Manually remove temporary internet files from windows XP and clean up some hard drive space, improve performance. Manually remove temporary internet files and cookies for Intern...

Computer virus can damage your computer files if you do not remove them. You can easily get a computer virus when you download or open an item that has been infected with a virus. For example,...

Think of malicious ware as the top of the pyramid. Underneath is viruses, spy ware and ad-ware. Some top anti-virus programs will not remove all three. In the past 2-4 years, viruses, spy ware and...

This article describes how to clear the proxy cache on a Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 server. Often referred to as the cache, the Temporary Internet Files folder contains a kind of travel record of...

With my husband away, and the kids pursuing their life goals of ensuring several states or the odd ocean separates them from their mother, you’d think it would be pretty quiet around the old...

There are a number of reasons you might need the drivers for your printer. If you are having issues with your printer you may just want to re-install everything to try and fix the problem. Or...

Do you worry that your computer is going to run out of memory? Well with these steps this will optimise your computer to get the most of your hard drive.

If your computer has been attacked by Antivirus System Pro, then you know how much it can ruin your day. Like you, my computer was attacked a couple of days ago. Because my computer wouldn't let...

This guide should help you get rid of the average file-based virus. These viruses often rely on explorer.exe, so you won't be able to just delete them while viewing them in Windows...

Did you know that you can surf and browse the net without the computer recording every site that you visit or every download you've made? There may be times when you do not want other users of...

It has happened to me many times when I am finished writing an article and I hit the "Submit" button and some glitch causes me to lose all my work. I have figured out some of the red...

The typical virus scan of your computer may not detect the trojan that is on your computer. In addition, getting a trojan out of your computer, is no guarantee the war is over. Remote access to...

There may be times when your laptop feels like its taking years to respond when you hit that "enter" key! Speed is a word that we all appreciate when it comes to laptops. How do you...

If you think you might have a virus or you know you do its better save than sorry.

Just like any other piece of machinery or equipment, our computers also need regular maintenance to make them work in top condition. The system that runs all the electronic information inside its...

Is your computer slowing down lately and you seem to have no idea why? Well here is a step by step process to fix that.

Did you update your web browser to Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) and lose the ability to choose websites from your address bar drop-down? Here is how to re-enable that feature to access those common...

Is your computer freezing up on you? Or not as fast as it was when you first bought it. Well chances are you have a lot of bad temp file backing it up. So here I'll show you how to delete those...

Many times I have noticed friends and family members are so frustrated over their computers and how SLOW they've become. They have downloaded every free anti-virus program in hopes of finding a...

Add Safe Mode to your Windows Boot Menu, with an easy edit, using Window's Notepad. Safe Mode, or Selective Startup, loads only what is necessary. This is especially useful, when trying to resolve...

Conflicker.B is a dangerous Trojan that is affiliated with Antivirus Pro 2010. This Trojan can be caught in numerous ways including an attachment through email or visiting unprotected sites. ...

The Java Plug-in 2 SSV Helper is a Java add-on that provides some security checks on Java components. New versions of Java do not require SSV Helper. The more Java components that are added on...

There may come a time when you want or need to restore your HP Laptop to the original Windows Vista factory installation. Doing a system restore is a common recommendation made by H.P. tech...

Computer problems are not always caused from faulty hardware. Try reinstalling the software to overwrite the previous attempt when a new program won't run correctly. If your computer is still...

Sometimes users run across technical problems that cannot be remedied when many applications in Windows are running because these applications usually get in the way. For this purpose, there is a...

One of the most common problems with computers is hard drive failure. Over time, they wear out and fail. Now you can either take the computer to a computer shop and pay hundreds of dollars to have...

Is the sound coming from your speakers garbled? Is video jerky? When your sound is garbled, is your computer less responsive? Do you have an HP printer that is capable of scanning? [Even if...

Over time, through surfing the internet and installing programs, your PC will collect spyware and malware as well as unwanted startup programs. All of these are factors that will slow down your...

Windows won't start. You need to backup your files. How can you get into your computer and backup without Windows? Follow me.

Do you have broadband, a decent computer and modem – yet it’s a struggle to load streaming video and sessions time out before uploads complete? Are you waiting measurable time for a single mp4...

Windows XP has a feature that makes burning pictures to CD easy called “Copy to CD” or “Copy all items to CD” in the Picture Tasks in the “My Pictures” folder. There’s no need to run a...

Firefox is a great open source browser full of remarkable features. However, most people do not know how to effectually utilize their Firefox browser. This step by step tutorial will show you how...

There aren’t too many things in life that are more frustrating than having a computer that is malfunctioning. Somehow, computers have almost become a security blanket, and technical problems with...

. The most effective way to deal with a virus problem is to begin to protect your computer before a virus ever hits. Just think of the anti-virus software as a type of preventative medicine for...

Removing a Windows program is not as difficult as it might sound. You are the master of your computer; so don’t let your computer keep you from accomplishing your goals. The necessary tasks that...

You need your WEP key (WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy, algorithm to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks) to add another wireless computer to your network, or to set up your iPhone for wireless...

Major retailers that sell computers have a tech bench that will optimize your computer. I will show you how to do this yourself in only a few minutes.

This guide will show you a few quick steps to make your computer run faster. Your computer will start up and get to the desktop in seconds.

The deadline has arrived and your final draft of the report is ready to be printed. You stumble out of bed and prepare to print the important document that you chose not to print the night...

Knowing how to scan and upload pictures to your computer is very important.This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to easily scan and upload images on windows vista. It is a very easy and...

Computers tend to attract the very thing they desperately don’t need…liquids. If you are like most of the human population, you have probably spilled something on your computer keyboard at one...

If your computer is really running slowly these days, try defragmenting your hard drive. It is very easy and very free. Before you spend a dime on software to speed up your computer, try this....