Computer Troubleshooting

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

When your PC stops making sound, there's an underlying problem that needs to be fixed. Fortunately, most sound problems are relatively simple to fix, and the sound can be on again with a few...

Setting up parental controls on a computer will help you manage all of the software and games that your child has access to. You can also set up a time line of specific hours they can be on the...

If you want to get rid of software on your computer, you cannot just delete the icon on your desktop or in a file. You will only delete the shortcut. However, deleting the whole program from your...

The first part of our three part tutorial, How to Delete internet History and Cookies on Your Computer Part 1 dealt with cleaning up cookies and web browsing history. This is the second part of...

Restoring an HP laptop or desktop computer from a backup image is very simple with the HP Total Care Advisor utility provided on all HP machines. The HP Total Care Advisor software uses the...

A computer virus is a malicious program that installs itself onto your computer without your permission. Unlike a computer virus, a worm does not need to infect a program on your computer for it...

Changing the start-up sound in Windows is quite simple---if you're using an older version of Windows, that is. For those using Windows XP or earlier, you will need to access your control panel and...

The easiest way to get rid of viruses is to use an antivirus program. There are plenty of free and efficient ones available (e.g., ComboFix). However, if you don't want to download a program, you...

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...

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.

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...

Hibernate Mode on Windows allows you to conserve power without shutting down applications. The current state of the computer is saved to the hard disk and the computer shuts down. When you power...

The Refrog Keylogger is an application that records your keyboard keystrokes and saves the data into a file or sends them to a remote site. It can also monitor your computer activity, record chat...

Norton Antivirus is a security program that protects your computer from dangerous programs such as viruses, Trojans and spyware. It monitors your computer in real time and alerts you of potential...

Flash drives are portable hard drives that allow you to store information ranging from documents to music and videos. They vary in memory size and connect directly to a USB port on your computer...

USB ports on your computer allow you to run a variety of devices including digital cameras, portable MP3 players and video cameras. Once you connect USB devices to your computer, you are able to...

Microsoft Outlook is a software program that allows users to manage email and create schedules. Outlook can be a useful tool, but it can be an annoyance for those who do not use it often....

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...

On a Dell Inspiron laptop (as well as other laptops using Windows), passwords and other important data are stored in the Security Account Manager (SAM), which is a file readable only to the...

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...

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....

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...

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...

The "My Documents" folder is one of the earliest special folders that made its debut on Windows 95 and has been primarily used for storing all kinds of personal files. However, the name can be...

There are many ways to shrink your PC desktop wallpaper. Some methods require more knowledge than others. Often the image has been set to "stretch" in the Control Panel. In that case all you need...

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...

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...

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.

Computer security is a constant challenge. With so many threats on the Internet, it doesn't take much for your computer to pick up a virus or spyware. To make matters worse, many malicious...

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

The screen on your IBM laptop is capable of displaying more than one level of resolution. If you're having trouble reading the small type, you can change to a lower resolution, which will magnify...

The "Military Clock Virus" infects your computer by changing your system clock to military time and deletes the registry tab allowing you to change your desktop wallpaper. It replaces your...

One of the most reliable ways to restore data to multiple data files is through the Windows Backup utility. This handy tool is not to be confused with System Restore, which returns every piece of...

Windows Vista is not a bad operating system, however, it is not without its quirks. Sometimes the print queue in Vista gets overloaded; the items in queue to print will sit in the queue without...

Set up all of your documents for fast recovery and you will be well prepared to recover a file that is accidentally lost or overwritten. Even copy and paste documents are not immune to such...

The unknown Trojan is a type of virus that displays a pop-up message box with a error and it usually prompts the user to click the "OK" button. When you encounter this Trojan, do not click the...

Customizing a computer clock to view a 12- or 24-hour time format is one of the fastest ways to make it your own. It only takes a few steps to complete and the clock can be quickly modified....

Windows XP includes a magnifier tool to help those with visual impairments to use their computers. This magnifier, under its default settings, follows the mouse cursor around the screen. It can...

Bootable CDs can be created with the Nero5 CD-burning software. Bootable CDs are especially useful when you want a program on the CD to automatically run without your having to initiate the...