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...

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...

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...

Hard drives seem to get bigger every couple months, and with built-in RAID options in many computers, the possibility exists to create massive linked hard drive systems. With these options, you...

The file extension index, or index file, is a file that keeps track of all the different types of files your computer uses, how they are used and what programs may access them. The index file is...

An iTunes Library file contains the general information about all of the songs in your iTunes Library stored in a single computer file. If you accidentally move or delete this file, the next time...

The Google search bar, also known as Google Toolbar, is a popular browser add-on. In addition to having a convenient Google search box, you can customize the toolbar with features and buttons. If...

Pop-ups are an annoying marketing scheme. They show up right when you are in the middle of an important Web search. Although you have blocked all pop-ups on your browser, they still find a way in....

Zedo, ZedoBlast! and Powered by Zedo are all spyware (browser hijacks, to be specific). Zedo pop-ups are triggered when the user tries to use a search engine. Zedo will display search-related...

WebHancer is spyware typically installed with another program without the user's knowledge or consent. The presence of WebHancer can cause system slowdowns and crashes, unsolicited pop-up windows...

Think-Adz is a malicious parasite related to the Zeno parasite. It secretly installs on your computer mainly through browser exploits and software downloaded from the Internet. Once it has been...

System Security is a rogue anti-spyware program that damages your computer, although it is disguised as a legitimate security tool. Like other rogue anti-spyware programs, it displays false...

Cleaning the Windows registry is becoming more of a necessity as Windows gets more complex and the programs using the registry become more obnoxious about loading keys and not uninstalling them...

Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files are executable file resources shared by many programs in your computer. Some of the more cunning or malicious spyware/virus programs install these DLL files into...

When you use Google search on a computer, it will automatically attempt to complete search phrases entered by other users when they are logged onto the computer. In order to prevent others from...

You can be a expert "web surfer" in no time with these easy to follow instructions, and learn how easy it is find what you want on search engines like Google. These instructions are for...

In Windows Vista, it is quite possible that your search index may become corrupt or unusable. In a situation like this, it is fairly easy to rebuild the search index in Windows Vista. I have also...

Recovering deleted Internet search files often is as easy as restoring them from the desktop recycle bin. Retrieving deleted Google search history can be more difficult but is possible using the...

If your “internet is acting funny,” going to strange sites when you click on certain links, changing your homepage and otherwise indicating that it’s “broken,” you may have tried reinstalling or...

Home Search--or Home Search Assistant, as its commonly known--is a spyware program installed by CoolWebSearch. Once it has been installed, it hijacks your web browser, changes homepage settings...

Searching for a particular file or email on your computer can be daunting. Although you can use the search feature on your computer to locate particular files or folders, you will probably have to...

Web browsers support add-on applications known as search toolbars, which allow you to search for content easily no matter where you are on the Internet. Whenever you search for content on a search...

Dynamic Link Libraries, also more commonly known as DLLs, are an exclusive and integral part in the execution of Microsoft Windows operating systems and the programs that run on it. As the name...

It happened without warning. One day, you were happily surfing the net using Firefox; the next day, Bing magically appeared and screwed everything up. If you are a Firefox fan, you probably love...

Finding help when troubleshooting computer issues can be critical to fixing the problem encountered. When seeking sources for assistance, several considerations need to be taken into account,...

Trojan.downloader.agent.al is an infectious file that can cause damage to a computer. These files can be downloaded to a user's computer without her knowledge. A computer can become infected with...

DrAntiSpy is a rogue antispyware program that installs on your computer without your consent. It is usually installed by various Trojans and displays false notifications of threats it claims are...

Khalmnpr.exe is a component of Logitech's Bluetooth mouse installation that allows for advanced configuration, diagnostic and monitoring utilities. The file is not required for usability of the...

If you are looking for a designated Icons folder, good luck. Because, there is no "Icons" folder unless you created it. You can, however, locate all of the ones that were installed with certain...

The iSearch Desktop application is a search tool that helps users find information on the Internet and their computers. If iSearch Desktop is installed on your computer, it was likely done so by...

Ismini.exe is an executable file installed and used by SpywareQuake. SpywareQuake is a rogue anti-spyware program that secretly installs on your computer and displays pop-up reports of threats it...

Something that is a concern to almost anyone and everyone searching or using the internet is the threat of viruses. Spyware is a type of malicious software similar to a virus which gives your...

Igfxpers.exe is a process installed as part of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver that provides additional configurations options. It installs automatically to the startup menu, launching...

The files in the computer always have a date stamp attached to it, showing the date or time the files were created. However, you might want to change the file date for putting the files in order....

Spoolsv.exe is a file extension installed and used by IamBigBrother and Findwhatever, which are PC monitoring programs that install on your computer and track your activity such as instant chats...

CWS.Aboutblank is a web browser hijacker that initiates a java program. It redirects your searches and forces your browser to visit 1-se.com, where it bombards you with more than 100 adult and CWS...

Wtoolsa.exe is a file extension installed by HuntBar, Search Assistant and ibis toolbar, which are parasite applications that install on your web browser and redirect searches, change home page...

E404 is a malicious file installed by Adware.BHO.je which is an annoying web browser hijacker that displays frequent annoying popup advertisements and redirects browsers to 404 error pages. Like...

Issas.exe is a file extension installed and used by OnTarget, Rontokbro, Pexmore and others which are hacker programs used to control the infected computer remotely. It is usually installed...

A Trojan is a type of software that is installed onto your computer without your permission when you open up an infected program. The Boaxxe Trojan installs several other malicious programs on...

The PePatch virus is a backdoor malware program that attacks computers running the Windows operating system. The W32/PEpatch virus will install both an executable file as well as a dynamic link...

Unwise.exe is a file process that is installed by AmysHorse, SpyBlocs and TopText, which are spyware programs that allow backdoor activity to monitor and steal information from your computer. They...

Smax4pnp.exe is a system process that is part of the SoundMAX software program. It is not necessary for sound to work on your computer but is mainly used to run or add components to the SoundMAX...

Since Microsoft Vista's release, it has been the victim of unfavorable comparisons to Microsoft XP in terms of speed. One of the most common complaints is that file transfer speeds---whether...

Winsecure.exe is a file extension that is installed by Affilred, which is a browser hijacker that blocks access to a number of websites and sends a web browser to predefined websites without the...

SpeedRunner.exe is an extension file that is installed and used by Trojan-Downloader.Agent.ndt, and is used to create loopholes on your computer by which spyware and adware can be infiltrated into...

Conscorr.exe is a file extension that is installed by IPInsight. It is an Internet Explorer browser hijacker that monitors addresses you enter in Web forms to try to make a database of...

Backdoor.Ranky.X is a Trojan Horse (Trojan) that installs itself on your computer and allows the infected computer to be used as a covert proxy. It is downloaded secretly by the W32.Wargbot worm...

VirusIsolator, which is a clone of SpywareIsolator, is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs itself on your computer through Trojan horses (Trojans). It constantly displays false, exaggerated...

Mailbot is a malicious Trojan that installs on a computer and sends out mass spam email messages from the infected computer. It bypasses some Web filters and hides among legitimate processes by...