PC Troubleshooting

In Microsoft Windows, you can protect files and folders using various methods, including robust encryption governed by the Encrypting File System (EFS). Although you undoubtedly respect other...

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...

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...

Even the novice computer user knows how to transfer digital photos from a camera to a computer. Doing so allows you to send photos to friends, post them on the Internet and use software to...

The file extension LVL (.lvl) is used by video game developers to hold data for levels in a game. This file is common and is used by many different companies to create their games.

The Windows System32 file is an important system directory necessary for the stability of Windows operating system. System32 can be found in the hard drive under the Windows folder or WinNT...

If you own a computer, chances are that you have important files and documents stored on it. If your hard drive crashes or your operating system fails to load, you could experience the loss of all...

While trying to install any Windows Installer-based program from a CD on a Windows XP-based workstation, you may get the error message "Error 1311. Source file not found(cabinet): D:\filename.cab....

You probably know what it's like attaching multiple files to your email, but why not send an entire folder to your recipient and save yourself a lot of time?

Every web page you visit while using the Internet Explorer web browser is logged by your computer so that you can quickly find them again later. However, this also leaves a trail that can...

Sharing information from one Windows Vista machine is easy to do using Windows built-in sharing options. Once you have shared a resource to another Windows Vista machine, that machine should be...

Sometimes you need to download big files and they are in zip format, but you don't know how to open it. Mostly seen as a folder with a zipper on it. It is an easy way to compress files and send...

Sometimes, Firefox just stops working, without even a crash. Reinstalling does not fix it. The repair is to remove Firefox completely. For some reason, the regular uninstall procedure doesn't...

The installation or removal of certain programs on your computer can create an irritating problem when the "Common" folder from the "Program Files" section of your hard drive opens automatically...

Many people have programs they like to run as soon as they turn on their computers. Whether it's the Internet so they can check their email or an instant messenger that allows them to chat with...

Your computer's BIOS contains protocols that determine how your computer processes data, such as display, memory allocation and processing and how it handles media (such as discs). The BIOS is a...

Easy CD Creator 5 is a program developed by Roxio that enables you to burn music, data and video files on CDs and DVD discs. Sometimes this program gets corrupted and crashes from system changes...

WordPad is a program of the Windows operating system that's used to edit and format text files. It is possible to delete the program from the operating system, and it is a common mistake people...

When your anti-virus software program detects an infected file, it does not automatically delete the file from your system. Instead, it places the file inside a quarantine folder in order to...

Deleting a folder in Microsoft Outlook is a common problem, and it can be frustrating to try and find it to restore it. The unread mail folder lets you see what emails you haven't opened yet, and...

The Windows Backup utility is a program that comes with Windows XP and although it is simple, it's quite powerful and very helpful to save your files to a backup file. Restoring accidentally...

This article will give you a few simple tips to help you keep your computer clean and running fast.

A Windows Explorer virus can slow down your computer, keep you from being able to use the shortcuts found on your desktop, and even cause you to lose files and folders. While these viruses can be...

Each time you purchase a new Hewlett Packard (HP) computer, you are asked to create a user account name. If you have to perform a system recovery on your personal computer (PC), the nondestructive...

Your computer acquires a nasty virus. You know the steps to resolve this normally, running an "anti-virus" scan, then one or two "spyware" cleanup programs. This time, though, matters are more...

Yahoo Messenger is compatible with all operating systems, and has a straightforward installation process. Due to the ease of installation, troubleshooting the version of Yahoo Messenger installed...

When optimizing a computer, download Spybot software and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

When optimizing a computer, download the Firefox browser and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the Firefox Internet browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

When downloading programs to optimize a computer, users should create a directory to keep track of downloaded files. Set up a downloads folder on a computer with the tech tips in this free video...

Download the AVG anti-virus program when optimizing a computer and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the AVG anti-virus program with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

Converting a file to pocket PC format is easier than you may think. The cool thing about pocket PCs is that many of the standard files that you would use, such as PDF files and Microsoft Word or...

One of the simplest ways to keep your computer fast is to use the disk cleanup and disk defragmenter tools provided in your windows operating system. These two chores will keep the kinks that...

Lop adware is some of the most insidious adware around. It is owned by C2 Media and has a group of software programs that are designed to behave as adware and search and browser hijackers. Lop...

The hehehe virus is attached to a fake WinRAR program that people download, thinking it is the actual program. This virus causes a computer to frequently receive pop-up that say "Internet hehehe."...

If you have mistakenly deleted a Word document file on a PC running the Windows XP operating system, you can quickly undo your blunder in a few simple steps. The deleted document was not actually...

You may have deleted your favorite song from your music library, or a friend may have tried to prank you and deleted an audio file from your computer--whatever the case may be, the audio file has...

So you deleted your data and files by mistake? This tutorial will help you attempt to recover your data using a level 1 (low level) forensic technique. The program that I am using is the first...

A fairly common occurrence is the corruption of a personal folder file (PST). There is an easy fix, but it is hidden. Use the repair program by clicking on "Start," "Run" and then navigating to...

It takes more than just plugging in a LAN cable or inserting a wireless device into a computer to make that computer accessible on a network. Several things will need to be set up before files can...

Is your computer getting slower and slower? Are you experiencing repeated computer crashes? Have you decided, "Phooey! I've had it. I'm nuking the whole thing and starting from scratch!"...

Ever wonder what goes into zipping and unzipping files for the computer? Do you need to do it yourself? Well, you've come to the right place. I'm here to answer that very question.

This guide will show you a few simple steps that you can follow if you'd like to improve the speed of your computer for free.

This guide will show you how you can improve load times and actually slightly speed up your computer by defragging a drive.

This simple guide will show you how to defragment a hard drive on your PC.

if you are getting a windows mail message "Message could not be displayed" and you are having trouble deleting these message, then this article is for you! I will show you how to fix...

Follow this guide if you'd like to save files from the internet to a custom folder that you have created.

Follow this simple guide to making all the new folders you need on your desktop.

Using the information I've provided below carefully can rid your PC of annoyances

Spoolsv.exe is an executable file that is responsible for the operation of the printing process on a Windows system. Although not indispensable to running your system, it shouldn’t be terminated...

Apply a icon on your folder will make your computer look great. you can apply different icon on all your folder of all drive. So make your folder more beautiful by set a icon on the folder.