Computer Troubleshooting

There are times when you have exhausted all other possibilities of trying to repair your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System and have come to the point where it is necessary to reformat the hard...

So you are trying to start a hotmail email account but don't know where to begin. Hotmail accounts are used for emailing your friends and it is a great way to stay in touch. Hotmail is also safe,...

In this super easy tutorial I will show you how to turn off an uncessary program in Windows XP that will help speed up your operating system.

Hi! Do you get that sound on your PC every time you get an email? Whether at work or home, this can make you want to throw your computer keyboard , hard drive and monitor right out the door every...

Hi! Do you get that annoying pop up window on your PC screen every time you get an email? Whether at work or home, this can make you want to throw your computer keyboard , hard drive and monitor...

"I'm sorry, but that title has already been taken." By you? Five seconds earlier, when it redirected you to the home page once more? There are many difficulties we as writers are...

Using OverDrive media is a great way to get downloadable audio book for free from your public library. In this article, I'll show you how to transfer audio ebooks to your IPOD. In short, you do...

The need to restore screensavers happens when you downloaded a new program or a virus hit the computer and the screensaver and the screensaver tab are totally gone. The choice is to turn the...

So, your computer isn't quite running quite as fast as you would like? Well, join the crowd. There have been millions of complaints about computers running slowly. I've complained about it...

These tempoary files are not needed and should be cleared out occasionally for better performance. Once a week is usually enough.

So your faced with having to take your computer to a repair shop or perhaps even worse, having to reinstall Windows yourself. Perhaps your start menu is corrupted, slow or perhaps you cannot...

When you first upload multiple files, such as photos to you computer, they are all given default names. Assigning each file a new name one at a time is too time consuming. Instead, give all your...

RAR is a file format used to store compressed files. Files such as software installs are sometimes saved in .rar format for archiving and downloading from the Internet. The contents of a .rar file...

Windows 7 comes installed with nice little backup and restore utility. Anyone who has ever experience a hard drive crash or accidental deletion of a file knows the importance of a good backup.

Windows 7 comes with the built-in ability of being able to create an “image” of your hard drive. Previously you needed a third party commercial application like Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image...

One of the most asked Internet Tech Support questions is, "how do I find my WEP key," the Wired Equivalent Privacy key for your wireless network. It's a set of numbers 0-9 and letters...

You sit down at your computer, ready to check you email. You double click on the Outlook Express icon and as it finishes loading you notice a message in your preview pane. "This message...

If you have a computer or a laptop and have it attached to a network, it may be necessary at times to refresh your IP address. This is especially true if you change networks frequently. In this...

Computers are machines, and machines are prone to breakdowns and problems. A computer can have issues in either of its two main components--hardware or software. While software issues are...

A hard drive is a storage device that stores information contiguously on the platters. The platters are the central component of the hard drive that stores and retrieves the ones and zeros you...

Removing the keys from a laptop requires removing the entire keyboard. You may need to do this if a key sticks, if you spill something on your laptop, or if you have to do some maintenance to...

The Aspire line is one of the most well known within the Acer line, and many computer owners have purchased and use these popular machines. Even though the Aspire line is generally quite reliable,...

One of the more popular features of computers running Windows Vista is the ability to use remote desktop access. Remote desktop access gives you the opportunity to log in to another computer that...

As a Fujitsu Lifebook owner, the first step you take when setting up your computer is deciding on a security passcode. If, for some reason, you suspect your passcode has been compromised or are...

A virus can ruin a perfectly healthy computer. A virus can steal your personal information and even frame you for collecting child pornography, according to an article in The Huffington Post....

A Dell Resource CD contains device drivers, diagnostic programs, utilities and user guides specific to a given model of Dell computer. The Resource CD is shipped with the computer, and is packaged...

Lost passwords can be disastrous. If you have lost the password to a Microsoft Word document there is a simple and effective way to make an attempt at retrieving it called a brute force attack. It...

If you receive a message on your computer "NTLDR is Missing," your computer is telling you that it is missing a vital file or files that Microsoft Windows needs to start your computer.

When you delete a file, it is never actually deleted. Most of the time, it is simply moved to the recycle bin. If it is "permanently" deleted, it can still be recovered rather easily. So, if you...

A laptop allows you to access your email, documents and computer software while on the go. Laptops are an indispensable tool for mobile users and businesspeople, and are made by all major computer...

Ares Ultra is a P2P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing program that lets you connect with millions of users across the world. Because of potential copyright issues, the legality of such programs has been...

One of the most integral components of a laptop is the system clock. The clock not only tells the time, but it also indicates when the whole computer system should get an upgrade. With an outdated...

Sometimes accessing the BIOS setup screen on your computer is necessary for certain configurations, such as to set up a supervisor password, or to make the computer detect a newly installed hard...

There is nothing more frustrating than a sluggish laptop. Thankfully, Windows has provided multiple ways to speed up a wireless laptop or a PC. With just a little patience, and some basic...

File sharing on Windows computers allows you to share documents, pictures, music and more with other users on the computer and with other users on a network. When you enable it, you can set limits...

The Adobe Photo Downloader is a photo add-on that automatically searches for and downloads photos from attached memory cards, cameras and mobile phones. It is installed by Adobe Photoshop Elements...

CompTIA's A+ Certification provides entry-level acknowledgment of a PC technician's skills and know-how. Some employers and clients will demand A+ certification prior to hiring you. While you may...

You plug the Ethernet cable into your laptop's Ethernet port and start connecting to the Internet. When you're ready to unplug the cable, it doesn't release from the port. You press down on the...

Spybot Search & Destroy is a security tool that allows you to search for and remove malicious programs such as spyware, tracking cookies and more. Once you install it, its icon remains on the...

In Windows, the far right area of the taskbar, at the bottom of your screen, is called the "notification area" or "system tray." It displays the system clock and various icons, including a...

Antivirus programs are security tools that protect your computer from dangerous threats such as viruses, Trojans, spyware, worms and more. They vary in protection strength and monitor your...

Hibernation in Windows computers allows you to conserve power, especially if you are using battery power on a laptop. It is a feature that shuts down Windows without turning off the computer or...

The Windows Scheduler is a program that starts when you boot your machine. It is used to schedule functions like defragging a hard drive or running a backup application. The Scheduler can be used...

The winload.exe virus is a nasty bug that can do a variety of annoying things to your Windows-based PC. From keeping you logged out to changing system settings, nothing is more annoying than...

People are told constantly to brush their teeth and floss, but some still lose their teeth to bad dental hygiene. Computers and the data stored on them are in the same predicament. Computer users...

A .bat file is a type of file that contains basic, DOS syntax. These files can load programs, change settings or even partition a hard drive. A bat file is created in a simple text editor like...

If you want to start over or get rid of a bunch of programs, sometimes it's just easier to format the hard drive. If your laptop doesn't have a CD-ROM drive, you can still format the laptop with...

Keyboard loggers are designed to keep track of every key that is pressed on the keyboard. They have some positive uses, such as monitoring a child's Internet activity or keeping track of employee...

HP Pavilion CRT and flat panel monitor issues can arise from incompatible devices, a faulty AC outlet, damaged or disconnected video cables, loose power cords or incompatible display resolution....

You might have a computer virus if your computer starts running slowly, freezing up, getting pop-ups, or generally won't operate correctly. Many viruses can be wiped away with antivirus software,...