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Computer Troubleshooting

Tons of great computer troubleshooting advice is available courtesy of eHow’s tech geniuses. From diagnosing and repairing problems in a faulty CD-R drive to cleaning and fixing a mouse, eHow’s useful computer How Tos can help troubleshoot any number of pesky PC and Mac problems. Bummed out after discovering bad sectors on a hard drive? Visit eHow before calling a support line and save yourself the headache of staying on hold for hours on end.

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  • How to fix registry errors. The other route

    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.

  • How to make your PC noticably faster

    Do you ever wonder why your computer takes forever to boot up? Or why you can't run too many programs at once. Maybe you have a problem with unwanted pop-ups interrupting your internet browsing....

  • How to Remove an Icon From Your Desktop

    Is your computer screen getting crowded with so many little icons? Removing an icon will help clean up your computer. If you barely use programs that are on your computer, you can remove them to...

  • How to Get Rid of Cookies in Your Explorer Browser

    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...

  • How to Watch .ISO Videos

    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.

  • How to use Windows 7 System Restore to fix computer problems

    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...

  • How to Fix Your Windows XP From An Update

    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...

  • How to Do Basic Maintenance on Windows XP

    Every computer needs a little basic maintenance to keep it running smoothly and performing at it's maximum capacity. The newer operating systems are setup to do this automatically for you, but...

  • How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7

    IE's popularity has waned in recent years due to advances in capability & usability by other web browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. If you are one of the minions who have...

  • How to Make Sure That Your Portable Laptop Lives For A Long Time

    In this day and age, we all rely on our computers (portable laptops, more specifically, especially for people on the go) for a lot of things. Thus, it is important to take care of them in order to...

  • How to Make Windows Start-Up Faster

    If your computer is running slow there may be some things you can do to make it run faster. we all know what it is like when our computer is moving as slow as a turtle. If you windows is not...

  • How to Manually remove temporary internet files in windows XP

    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...

  • How to Fix Windows Startup Problems

    Have you ever experienced such situation that you failed to boot the operating system when you started the power of computer? Or are you annoying by the failure of booting Microsoft Windows Xp...

  • How to Remove Spyware Yourself and save the cash

    Every one hates the ads that pop up every five seconds and the screen that says you’re infected with 500 viruses on a program you never even installed. This is a crash course on removing Spyware....

  • How to Change your screen Resolution in Windows 7

    In this brief tutorial we will show you the most convenient and easy way to change your screen size.

  • How to remove a computer Virus using antivirus software

    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,...

  • How to Run a Recovery On HP Vista Operating System

    By Reading these Instructions, you will be able to Bring your Hp Desktop Computer Back To Its Factory Shipped Condition, Now by doing this, it will reformat your hard drive, so any data added to...

  • How to Remove Malicious Ware

    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...

  • How to Use Crossloop To Earn Money

    In the following article we tell you how to use Crossloop effectively to earn extra money helping people with their computer / website related issues. Crossloop is a great, free screen sharing...

  • How to Clean A PC for Free

    You can clean your PC for free if you follow these steps. Use this system tool often to keep your computer running optimally. Surfing the net leaves all kinds of unnecessary files on your computer...

  • How to Clear the Cache in Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0

    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...

  • How to Know The Speed of Your Internet Connection

    Ever wondered if those claims of high speed connections are true? Know how to test the speed of your internet connection to clear any doubts lingering at the back of your mind! Its simple and easy.

  • How to Remove a Dead Bat

    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...

  • How to Find and Download Printer Drivers

    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...

  • How to Tell If An Email Link Is Safe To Click

    Have you ever received an email that appeared to be from a service you trusted (e.g. a bank, hosting company, service you subscribe to, etc)? Of course you have. We get them all the time. But...

  • How to Increase The Amount of Available Memory in Your Computer

    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.

  • How to Make Your Computer Faster With Very Few Steps

    Have you ever wonderered what will make your computer faster without downloading a bunch of ridiculous trial software or opening up your computer? If so this is for you.

  • How to Easily Remove Antivirus System Pro From Your Computer

    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...

  • How to Delete a Virus

    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...

  • How to Turn Off Your Browsing History

    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...

  • How to Know When eHow is Not Working

    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...

  • How to Get Rid of Trojans and Computer Highjackers

    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...

  • How to Make Your Laptop Go Faster

    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...

  • How to Protect Your New PC Purchase

    If you just purchased a new PC, why not protect that investment from the ever growing threat of viruses and spyware. This can be done at no extra cost with great free antivirus software and free...

  • How to Get a Virus Off Your Computer

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

  • How to Keep Your Computer in Top Condition

    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...

  • How to Recover Data From a Formatted Hard Drive

    So, you formatted your hard drive? And you want to get information back? Don't panic too much just yet, your data may be recoverable. May is key in that last sentence, but don't lose all hope.

  • How to enhance the speed on your PC

    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.

  • How to Restore the Drop Down Address Bar in Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)

    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...

  • How to Speed up Your Computer Instantly

    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...

  • How to Keep Your Computer's Registry in Order

    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...

  • How to Get a Free System Profile On Your Computer

    You can quickly get a complete printable system profile on your entire computer system that lists everything about it. Keep reading to find out how.

  • How to Unjam a Printer

    Unjamming a printer can be a scary process to many. If you have a printer that gets paper jams a lot, this article will help you make unjamming your printer less stressful. Don't pull your hair...

  • How to Clean Laptop Keyboard with Removable Keys

    Laptop keyboards are made different among the manufacturers and even within the brands themselves. Not all models can have their individual keys removed for cleaning or for damage replacement, be...

  • How to add Safe Mode to your Windows Boot Menu, by editing the BOOT.INI file

    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...

  • How to Speed up Your Computer (xp) Start up

    Simple easy way to speed up your computer booting time fast. Best of all it only takes 2 minutes and no extra software to download or anything. The software is part of your computer already.

  • How to force Safe Mode on restart without editing BOOT.ini

    Are you unable to boot into Safe Mode, even after hitting F8 during startup? This usually brings up a blue screen with many boot options, including but not limited to Safe Mode. Windows booted...

  • How to Recognize Spoofed Websites

    A spoofed website is basically a website which is designed to look like the authentic website, usually to get personal information from you. They are usually paired up with phishing scams. Many...

  • How to Create a Screenshot on Your Computer

    If anyone has ever asked you to send them a screenshot you may have been left scratching your head. Many people who are very educated in computer usage often times forget that not everyone knows...

  • How to Speed Up Your Laptop or Desktop

    Here are a few quick fixes to dealing with a computer that has slowed down over the years. There are hundreds of solutions out there and most of them charge you money, but here are a few free...

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