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Your computer can sometimes stop recognizing CD or DVD disk drives after you install, remove or update a program. If the disk drive won't work with the Windows operating system or other software on your computer, you can fix the problem and restore the drive with the tools available in the Device Manager. Try the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter utility first, and, if that doesn't work, remove and reinstall the device driver to restore the disk drive.
Backing up an iPhone on a computer is a great way to make sure that you never lose any of your personal information. Back up an iPhone on a computer with help from an experienced electronics expert in this free video clip.
How you'll go about restoring old wood depends entirely on how old the wood in question actually is. Restore old wood with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
The default Internet browser in the Ubuntu operating system is Mozilla Firefox. Set Chrome as your default Internet browser in Ubuntu with help from a software engineer with broad and extensive experience in this free video clip.
A system restore on a laptop can be performed by going to the Start menu, selecting Programs, Accessories, System Tools and finally System Restore, in that order. Get a laptop up and running through a system restore with help from a laptop repair specialist in this free video on Dell laptop computers and system restore.
When you see the "Disabled.Security" message in Malwarebytes, it means the anti-malware application has detected a virus or spyware infection. Some malware, however, contains code that disables anything you might use to help remove it. Malwarebytes is capable of removing the malicious files, but it takes some additional action to repair the damage.
Whenever your computer tells you a file was not found, it doesn't necessarily mean the file is missing. "Drmclien.dll Not Found" can also mean the file, or the information that points to it, is damaged. This affects your computer's ability to play certain media files, for example while using Windows Media Player to listen to music. Restoring Drmclien.dll to the proper folder is the best way to prevent the error message from recurring.
Sony Vaio computers come equipped with the ability to create a set of recovery disks that will restore the computer back to the original factory conditions. At one time, new computers were shipped with pre-made recovery disks. It is now the responsibility of the user to burn a working set of recovery disks, which often takes a couple of hours. These disks are important if the computer becomes unstable, suffers crashes or malicious attacks by viruses. The recovery disk creation can fail, which creates unusable disks.
Backup batteries supply output power as a waveform that simulates the alternating current provided by the domestic electricity supply. Ideally this should be a sine wave, but in practice it is usually a modified square wave. This is the most likely source of an audible hum. Some battery backup units contain a cooling fan, which can also hum.
ChronoSync is a useful tool for Macintosh users that helps users to keep important information and files from being permanently lost due to viruses, system crashes or other computer issues. The program also has several features and abilities that let you change the program to fit your particular needs.
Usbport.sys is a driver file for Windows produced by Microsoft. This driver controls the USB ports on the computer. It also starts the USB service, recognizes USB devices and redirects power to the USB ports. A communication error in the usbport.sys file causes fatal issues with the computer. Many errors appear with the "blue screen of death." The messages look garbled, but will contain the phrase "usbport.sys." The first action to take after the usbport.sys com error is to shut down your computer.
If real life had restore points, you could simply click a magic button and and undo any troubling situation. Real life has no magic restore points but Windows 7 does. The System Restore function was introduced in Windows XP. Restore points are like snapshots of your operating system take at different points in time. Windows 7 is a complex application consisting of vast numbers of programs working in harmony to produce the stable computing experience you enjoy. If something ever goes wrong with your computer or it stops performing as it should, you can use System Restore to send it…
An exec error may appear when an executable file with an EXE extension encounters a problem or has corrupt data that prevents it from loading and running. Examples of Exec error messages are "Fatal Exec. Engine Error," "Compile error in hidden module: AutoExec" and "Excel has performed an error in module excel.exe and will be closed." Exec errors occur when saving a program with an EXE file name extension. They are caused by improperly installing or uninstalling software, cookies and temporary files stored by an Internet browser, third-party browser extensions and incompatible spyware or computer anti-virus software.
Chance encounters and random conversations with persons you in all likelihood will never meet again is the philosophy behind ChatRoulette. Steadily increasing in popularity and features since its introduction in November 2009, a personal computer, webcam and microphone are all you need to connect and use ChatRoulette free of charge. Although prior to September 2011, saving conversations for later retrieval was not available, settings now allow you to save conversations using Adobe Flash Player local storage, and then retrieve and review conversations at a later point in time.
Up until the release of Windows Vista, most computers manufactured in the 2000s came with a Windows XP recovery disc. The disc typically contained a software that restored the PC to its original state -- although a few manufacturers shipped with their computers an actual Windows XP CD. While the latter should work with any computer, the former might fail to operate when used with different PC hardware.
A computer network connects computing devices and supports communication between these devices. Networks use different schemes to create these connections. The scheme used will depend on the size of the network, the services offered and the capital available to support the network. A centralized network is one such scheme commonly used to create and support a network.
The Dell Precision M90 notebook computer is compatible with docking stations from the D-Family such as the D/Dock Expansion Station. The M90 and D/Dock support "hot docking," or placing a computer on the docking station while it is running. Hot docking enables you to utilize the hardware connected to the dock, without the time-consuming process of placing the computer in standby mode and reactivating it.
When you turn on a computer, it goes through a sequence of steps before the operating system loads. Any number of errors might display during this time, but the Bootmgr error means that the boot sector is missing or damaged. Some causes include file corruption, corrupt sectors or loose cables. This error also surfaces when your computer attempts to boot from a non-bootable source. There's more than one way to fix it, with varying degrees of success.
The ventless drying system on dishwashers was introduced in the early 1990s and improved upon thereafter. Dishwashers that use the ventless drying system dry dishes by condensation. The system effectively air-dries the dishwasher’s contents by changing condensation back to water. The dishwasher then drains the water.
Basements are prone to water leaks, high humidity and excess moisture, which can lead to mold growth and damage to your home. Placing a pump in the basement sump removes water before it has a chance to damage your home. Homes in flood-prone areas often have two pumps in their basement. One pump acts as the primary pump and the other is a backup pump.
Dell computers with Microsoft Windows 7 come pre-loaded with the Windows Sidebar, a virtual docking station that can run several apps continuously while you use the computer. While the Windows Sidebar can be useful in some circumstances, you may be put off by the amount of computer resources needed to run apps in the sidebar.
In a survey of more than 10,000 computer owners conducted by computer website How-to Geek, approximately 45 percent of respondents indicated that they reinstall the operating systems on their computers at least once every two years. Reinstalling the OS on your HP Pavilion dv5000 restores the system to its original factory condition, but you can resolve some problems without such a severe measure. The dv5000 offers several tools to help you return your computer to full functionality.
While the iPhone has provided numerous advances in the smartphone industry, you may encounter errors and problems when using the device. The "Error -43" code has been encountered by users after backing up the iPhone in preparation for installation of the iOS5.
The "Command Prompt" option on your Windows Recovery disk lets you exit from the operating system’s interface and navigate to your computer’s hard drive for running diagnostic tools via the command line. Accessing your computer’s command line also lets you access other drives on your computer including the CD-ROM drive and external hard drives that may contain troubleshooting programs and tools for repairing problems you may be having with your computer.
The Windows Backup and Restore feature allows you to save files and system images to external backup devices such as hard drives and flash drives. However, backing up files become problematic if the directory your backing up files from isn't configured properly, or if you're having issues with the devices you're backing files to. There are ways to solve or work around backup problems quickly and safely.
Many computer users have externally attached webcams, allowing the person to visually communicate with others over the Internet. However, a computer that has become disabled will impede the webcam's functionality. Returning a webcam to normal operations requires a successful reboot of the computer before images can be projected onto the screen.
Dolby Digital and DTS audio formats experienced an evolution with the introduction of Blu-ray technology. DTS Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD are uncompressed formats that are bit-faithful to the master tapes used to master Blu-ray soundtracks. Both formats can be decoded in the player itself or in a compatible receiver, offering multiple audio formats to accommodate legacy equipment. Both formats are similar in encoding process, and audibly virtually identical.
The U.S. Department of Energy notes on its Energy Star website that most homes in the U.S. are heated with a furnace or a boiler. Furnaces push heated air through a home through a series of ducts. Major repairs of a malfunctioning furnace should be performed by an HVAC worker, although homeowners might be able to do some troubleshooting or minor repairs themselves.
If the water flow in your Kinetico home water system suddenly slows to a trickle -- or reduces in pressure at all -- the filter is most often to blame. While the filter should be changed on a regular schedule as recommended by your dealer, it may require an earlier changing. Having extremely hard water reduces the life of the filter. Using the water system frequently -- often the case if you have a large family -- may also affect the filter's lifespan. Kinetico does not recommend making any repairs on the water system. If changing the filter doesn't solve…
PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulation application developed for Windows and Linux operating systems. The 0.9.6 version of the program is compatible with a large selection of graphics, audio, and controller plug-ins. PCSX2 also works with different PlayStation 2 BIOS files to facilitate compatibility with software from different regions. Games from a specific region will only work within PCSX2 when the corresponding BIOS file is enabled. There are five different BIOS configurations available within the PCSX2 plug-in and component selection menu.
The Dell OptiPlex GX280 features two front-panel universal serial bus connectors and six back-panel USB connectors. The back-panel connectors are built into the motherboard, while the front-panel connectors are connected to the board through an expansion card. Several software- and hardware-related issues can prevent the the USB ports or Windows XP from recognizing a USB device.
The Vista operating system fails to load when the boot manager file is corrupt or missing. Without the file, Vista is unable to start and forced to reroute to the system recovery options. The options provide a collection of tools that can help repair certain issues. Issues that cannot be repaired by the system recovery tool can only be repaired with the Vista installation disk.
IBM introduced the first AS/400s in 1988. Originally designed for mid-range to intermediate-sized companies, by the early to mid '90s, systems were unveiled for larger companies and applications. Dumb terminals provided access to the system and early personal computers in the '90s could be fitted with an emulation network card that allowed access to the AS/400 network from the personal computer. Companies that purchased IBM AS/400s used the IBM operating system and purchased software designed specifically for their type of business and the AS/400. PTF means “program temporary fix” and applied specifically to the IBM operating system or software.
A flickering computer monitor can cause eyestrain and headaches, making it difficult and uncomfortable to work for extended periods. In many cases, monitor flicker is the result of a Windows display setting that you can quickly toggle to resolve the issue. In other cases, you may need to spend additional time troubleshooting to find the cause of the problem.
Just like a car, the brake systems on your Murray riding mower are important for safety. Even though your Murray riding mower doesn’t go as fast as a car, you're likely to use it on slopes or surfaces with less grip than a road. Over time, your mower’s brakes can come out of adjustment and not provide as much stopping power as before. Fortunately you can readjust and repair your brake system without taking it to a technician.
The running system for iPods is known as software, and always comes pre-installed on every device. Apple offers updates for iPod software at least a few times a year, though they are not mandatory. The iPod does not support software downgrade, so once you upgrade your device to the latest software you cannot reverse the process.
PC cards connect to a computer’s architecture through a slot on its circuit board. If any of the pins on the PC card are dirty, the computer’s operating system will not recognize the presence of the card and as a result, a connection cannot be made. To repair a Yamatake-Honeywell MX100 PC card that is not working, clean the pins to restore the card to full functionality. Electronics supplies will be needed, as will tools that are commonly found around the house.
AMD Catalyst is a program developed by AMD to give users full control over the AMD GPU. The program includes the OverDrive overclocking feature, which allows you to overclock your graphics card to achieve the best possible performance. OverDrive is locked by default, so you must unlock it to use it. Once OverDrive is unlocked, you cannot relock it without setting the program to its default settings. You can reset the program through the "Preferences" section of Catalyst.
The Gateway FX4710 desktop computer will show signs of overheating by freezing and locking up more frequently and shutting down without warning. If left uncorrected, this overheating problem could cause damage to your computer, through damaged or corrupted files or even physically melted wired and circuit boards. Knowing what causes overheating offers a simple means of troubleshooting to eliminate the most common causes and keep your computer running cool.
A recovery disc is a CD or DVD that comes with your computer when you buy it, for use in emergencies when you need to repair or recover your operating system. The trend in recent years has been not to distribute a recovery disc with new computers, but to include a hidden recovery partition on the hard drive for your repair and recovery needs. Restoring your hardware drivers is a crucial part of the recovery process.
You may be stuck without a mechanic and in need of an ABS repair. Learn how to repair an ABS system on your own with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
The Favorites feature in Internet Explorer allows you to save links to your favorite websites directly in the browser. This feature saves time because you can quickly go to one of your favorite websites without typing out the website's address. If you discover that your Favorites have disappeared or that some are missing from the list, you can recover them by using the System Restore utility in Windows. Use the utility to restore the operating system to a point in time before you discovered the problem with the browser's Favorites.
It happens to most computer users at least once. You are surfing along when suddenly pop-up windows begin to appear. As soon as you close one, another opens. Your computer has contracted a virus. While running anti-virus software may eliminate the problem, sometimes you need to recover an earlier version of the desktop to fix the computer. Similar problems occur with software conflicts and incorrectly applied updates. The specific process varies depending upon the operating system you use, but the general steps are the same.
While some people realize that drinking liquids around their computer can be a dangerous combination if they aren't careful, accidents can still happen. It is best to avoid drinking around your computer to ensure the safety of your keyboard and other components. However, if you do spill your drink onto your keyboard, there are ways to clean and dry it out and avoid expensive repairs or having to buy a new one. You must take precautions not to damage any of the internal components of the keyboard as you work to dry it out.
A disk sander is a useful tool for any workshop. It attaches to a standard hand drill and can be used to sand down small objects far more quickly and efficiently than sanding by hand. Essentially it’s a disk with sandpaper at the end of a metal spindle. The spindle attaches to the drill, which spins the disk, allowing the sandpaper to move over the surface to be sanded at high speed. Although you can buy as disk sander attachment, you can also make your own.
Murray is a producer of walk-behind mowers, ride-on mowers, snow-throwers and trimmers -- making them a key player in the garden maintenance business. Many of these units utilize a Murray peerless drive system. It is vital for this component to be in proper working order to engage movement in your mower, and with the right knowledge you can fix many of the issues that could be affecting the transmission.
When you set up your MacBook, you'll find a lot of decisions have already been made for you. The screen saver, desktop, the brightness and other details are assigned a default setting before you ever take it out of the box. If you don't like your computer's default screen settings, you can change them from the Apple menu.
StorageCraft's ShadowProtect backup software enables you to restore any type of information from your computer or server. With multiple options, you can set how your computer restores, including disk signatures and hidden tracks. As you set up a new backup restore, remember the paths and directory names so that you can find your restore quickly once finished.
Web publishers typically like to know when another site has linked to their content. This has led to the process of automatically notifying other Web sites when you link to them. The process is known as linkback. The pingback notification process is a common form of linkback method that offers verification of links. WordPress and other publishing platforms include pingback notification tools for publishers. By default, WordPress is configured to send pings to the Ping-o-Matic notification service.
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a primary source database provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Employment, is the national standardization system used by human resource specialists and individuals to access detailed information about labor markets. It is free to search and explore the database online or to download it. Using the O*NET database helps people create job descriptions, find standard wage scales, assess workers, and handle effective personnel strategies. Each occupation has 277 key features categorized into six areas of basic functions. The database also provides tools for workers and students seeking career guidance.
