Computer Troubleshooting

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...

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...

The page file, or virtual memory, is a small piece of hard drive space where data may be written and retrieved as needed. It acts in concert with a system's RAM to ensure that there is always...

The Automatic Updates feature is a vital Windows tool that makes downloading security fixes, patches and system components simple. It allows your computer to scan the Microsoft server for...

The "Start" menu on your computer is a great resource for allowing quick and easy access to all of your favorite programs. When you install a new program on your computer, a Start menu icon will...

When you install People OnPage, a toolbar will be inserted to the side of your web browser. This toolbar will have photos of people that are on the same website you’re on. It will also include...

When things go haywire with a computer, a full-system reset is often the most hassle-free way to restore normal operation. Resetting a computer forces all programs to close and reloads the...

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.

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....

Windows XP, the operating system released by Microsoft after Windows Me and 2000, has been the subject of much praise and criticism. While Windows XP is a stable, reliable operating system, it...

Certain models of Toshiba laptop computers have a built-in camera installed above the monitor capable of taking both still pictures and live-action videos. This can be great for people who like to...

Sometimes it can be irritating when a program is running in full screen mode but you need to quickly access information from another program running on your computer. Normally it means you would...

Performance issues in Outlook 2003 such as slow start and shutdown, slow email send and receive, difficulty opening links and attachments, and missing email, contacts and calendar entries, can in...

Fix It Utilities 6 is an older version of the software that helps you maintain your computer. The current version (as of October 2009) is Fix It Utilities 9. The newer version has an Internet...

After using your computer for a while, you may begin to notice that programs do not load as fast or the screens take longer to come up. There might be several reasons for this, but you can speed...

Virtual memory is a type of storage for a Windows computer. When memory runs out, the operating system saves the information on the hard drive, which is called virtual memory since it isn't...

Sound problems on a computer are mainly caused by corrupt, damaged or missing drivers. Sound drivers can become damaged or go missing for a number of reasons, including being corrupted by...

Over time it can be easy to build up a long favorites list while browsing everything on the internet with Internet Explorer. If your computer crashes all that work saving those sites is gone. ...

Have you ever tried to resubmit your current web page but can't figure out how to refresh your screen? Have you heard of people refreshing their computer screen when they get stuck online but you...

When surfing the Internet on a Dell computer, you may want to keep the screen display at maximum brightness. By default, some computer screens are set to dim, and eventually go into sleep mode...

Partitioning hard drives is the process of sectioning the hardware for use. Some users create partitions for different operating systems, and others section the hard drive for different functions...

The Apple iPhone was introduced in 2007 and has gone on to become one of the most popular cell phones in the world. While it typically runs smoothly for most users, some users have encountered...

Looking for a way to clean up old files on your PC, remove adware/spyware, and speed up your computer by defragging your hard drive and repairing the registry? Well it is possible to do all of...

The Windows Task Manager is a component that monitors currently running processes, CPU memory usage, applications and networks running on a computer. It becomes disabled mostly by spyware, viruses...

On occassion, Canon brand printers will report an error that the "Ink Waste is Full" (or similar error) that prevents the user from printing. One method that will enable the user to...

Over time, it often becomes necessary to reload your computer's operating system. The system becomes bogged down by corrupted files, viruses and abandoned or unused programs. This can cause the...

Is your computer screen completely stuck to the point where the none of the keyboard buttons do anything nor does the mouse work? Is the computer not able to shut down even if you press the power...

The Microsoft verifier tool is used by device driver developers. The tool ensures the device driver is compatible with the operating system and the computer. The tool gives developers a way to set...

Here we go again. You were just minding your own business and suddenly the computer is locked up. The annoying hour glass won't stop spinning. All you wanted to do was watch that video. No...

Startup problems can decrease productivity and lengthen downtime. If you are experiencing problems with Windows XP startup, there are a few simple tasks that you can try, to troubleshoot and...

There is nothing more irritating than discovering that a program is not responding. It's a big time waster and many people believe that the only way to end the program is to shut the computer...

Changing your computer's clock from its default setting to a 24-hour military time format is simple once you know where to look in the Windows operating system. Most people would think to check...

System Restore is a feature in Windows XP and Vista that makes it fast and easy to roll back system settings and software installations to an earlier point in time. Windows creates restore points...

Aawservice.exe is an executable file belonging to Adware 2007 (Adware Program). It is not a critical component, and usually automatically launches during start-up and runs in the background using...

The Windows Registry is a crucially important part of any Windows operating system. It contains special instructions for most computer functions and if poorly planned changes are made to the...

Netmon.exe is an executable file of the W32.Mimail.M@mm worm parasite. Once W32.Mimail.M@mm has been executed, it copies the netmon.exe file into the Windows folder, allowing other malicious...

Cpmsky or cpmsky.biz is a browser hijacker that installs on your computer and launches every time you start your computer. Once it has been executed, it bombards your browser with frequent pop-up...

The default action of Vista power button icon is "Sleep." In a lot of cases, you may not want to use the sleep option, but would like to change the sleep icon to shutdown or hibernate. It is easy...

ActiveX components are simple programs that are used to share information between different applications. They can be embedded on web pages, allowing multiple programs such as Windows Media...

W32.Gammima is a worm parasite that installs on your computer, and copies itself multiple times on removable media such as SD memory cards and portable hard drives. It also hijacks password...

The Agent.JEN Trojan, which is also known as the Downloader.Diliv Trojan, is a type of software that installs itself onto your system without your knowledge. Your computer would generally be...

W32.HLLP.Sality is a virus that has backdoor capabilities and installs and executes keylogger that affects executable files by prepending its code to host files. It can also download and install...

Adwaheck is a Trojan horse that contains both adware and backdoor capabilities. It has the ability to redirect browser searches if one of the search words is on its predetermined list. Adwaheck is...

In this "How-To", you will be shown how to configure the Mozilla Firefox web browser so that it clears all sensitive information automatically upon exit.

Browsers keep a record of your Internet activity. They store passwords, Web addresses, user names, search information and data form links. This makes navigating the Internet easier and faster for...

Have you ever wanted to copy your screen or take a snapshot of it? Now this is possible on the computer and it is quite easy. No matter what you are doing, this button captures everything. You...

Have you ever wanted to take a picture of your computer screen either for printing or for reference? Maybe you don't want to risk downloading the image? Read on to learn how to print screen shot...

Security Certificate warnings protect you against unsafe web sites. However, sometimes there's a glitch where you get this message all the time when it is not necessary. Please read on to learn...

Cookies are small text files that websites use to store information about you, your settings and your browsing preferences. Cookies are stored in folders on your browser's systems and might...

The Bloodhound.W32.EP virus is a worm that sends itself through email attachments and infected files on the Internet. The program makes itself look like an anti-virus tool used by the Symantec...