Computer Troubleshooting

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...

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...

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,...

A Trojan virus is not always easy to detect on a computer system. It typically takes on the appearance of something good or useful for your computer when, in fact, its purpose it to do harm to...

Lexplore.exe is a virus that can infect your computer through infected files, browser exploits or other methods. It is particularly dangerous because it can send your personal information to the...

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...

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....

There is nothing more frustrating than a computer that runs slowly. Not only does this waste valuable time waiting for programs to load, but it can cause work to be lost and Internet file...

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,...

A computer virus can severely damage your computer or even render it inoperable. Fortunately, it can be fixable. There are professionals you can hire to fix your computer if you encounter a virus....

Computers and their disks can fail. When they do, the loss of access to your data files can be absolutely devastating, especially if you do not have a recent backup readily available for you to...

Movieland installs as a supposed legal peer-to-peer network starting off with a free trial, but it hammers you with pop-up reminders of payment. Because of Movieland's aggressive nature,...

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...

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...

Dialers are pieces of software that silently use your computer's modem to call out to toll lines that result in charges being accrued on your phone or Internet bill. Because these dialers are...

The HP Pavilion computer is a popular brand that represents a wide range of models. HP Pavilion computers, like any computer, may experience a variety of problems, including hardware conflicts and...

Unidentified .DSG files on your computer might be part of a popular video game, or some component of a proprietary infrastructure or medical software suite.

On the second Tuesday of each month, known as "Patch Tuesday," Microsoft issues a series of security updates for its software, including all of the Windows-branded operating systems and its Office...

Sometimes certain situations can cause photo software can get the glitches. For example, when a change has been made to the registry, such as with a system upgrade. It is also not uncommon for a...

DocumentViewer.msi is an installation file. It packages the files necessary to install Hewlett-Packard’s Document Viewer utility. The Document Viewer comes with the Photosmart/Officejet...

Conflicker.B is a dangerous Trojan that is affiliated with Antivirus Pro 2010. This Trojan can be caught in numerous ways including an attachment through email or visiting unprotected sites. ...

There are many types of tools available to test a computer for different types of errors, viruses and performance issues. A good knowledge of the tools available will help you test your own system...

Computer problems are not always caused from faulty hardware. Try reinstalling the software to overwrite the previous attempt when a new program won't run correctly. If your computer is still...

Windows 7 introduced a new feature that adds a media-player style library system to the Windows Explorer function. This lets you include multiple folders in a specific library, unfortunately this...

Understanding how your web browsing history works and how to track it is helpful for you and others in your family. If you know how to track your browsing history, you can access websites you may...

CD Emulation software can be very beneficial if you do a lot of work with .ISO files. ISO files are CD image files. Tthey are the exact contents of a CD archived to a computer file. CD Emulation...

A file extension consists of the characters following the final period (or "dot") in a file name. Computers can use the file name extension to determine which program to use to open a file. For...

For various reasons, you may eventually encounter a time when you'd like to magnify what you see on your computer screen. Whether you have degrading, or already poor, eyesight or your monitor...

. The most effective way to deal with a virus problem is to begin to protect your computer before a virus ever hits. Just think of the anti-virus software as a type of preventative medicine for...

System Security is a program that masquerades as a computer utility, but in reality is a malicious form of malware that can seriously damage your computer and exploit it. Once it infects a...

BearShare is a peer-to-peer file-sharing program used to search for and download videos, photos, music and more over a network. Like other file-sharing applications, it increases the potential of...

Cleaning your PC registry is one of the best things you can do to keep your PC running fast and efficiently. Cleaning the PC registry is also something most don’t know about. Most people are also...

When you use a software program frequently, there are some selections you make repeatedly, such as where to save files. Some programs have the ability to retain information about your choices for...

Like that drawer in your kitchen filled with odd and ends, a computer can often become cluttered with unwanted software programs over time. The fact that some of these programs are taking up...

Completely restoring the system on your Acer computer to factory settings is a quick way to fix any software problems you are experiencing. If your hard drive has become infected with spyware you...

Circumstances will arise when restoring a computer to its original factory configuration is the best way, and sometimes the only way, to correct a serious Windows problem or cure a particularly...

It's a familiar sales pitch: "Optimize your compute--run faster with Acme Optimization." Dozens of these so-called "Optimizer" programs are available on the market today, creating millions of...

A CDA (Compact Disc Audio Track) file is one of the many audio formats that can be played using digital software installed on a computer. Though typically, by default, the CDA format is not among...

Windows plays traffic cop and directs the operation of all software on a computer through a central database called the Registry. Unfortunately, the registry can become cluttered with garbage and...

The Conficker computer worm, which is also known as the Downadup worm, hit many computers in 2008. This computer worm exploits a vulnerability in the operating system software of computers running...

Computers are excellent sources for productivity and fun. Computers power almost any electronic device you can find, and they come in all different sizes and price tags. However, they are also a...

Virus' and spyware come in all shapes and sizes. This irritating little bugger somehow lands on your computer and pops up annoying messages telling you that "your computer is infected"...

An Error 1720 is a Windows error which occurs during software installation and can cause the installation to crash or stop. This usually occurs when the Windows Installer is unable to find the...

Sometimes when you try to install software, you might get an error known as "Error 1406" saying the system was not able to write into the registry. This occurs when the installer is not able to...

If you think someone is after your personal data, there are a number of routine things you can do to keep them out. Firewalls, virus and spyware protection and locking your doors can certainly...

In the best-case scenario, an Internet virus in your computer will severely compromise your system resources. Your computer will slow down drastically until the virus is removed. In the worst-case...

Are you confused by a mysterious file type found on your computer? If you're concerned about a file with a BWI extension, don't worry. It's a perfectly harmless component to a brand of software.

The .asd file extension is associated with Microsoft Word software, and by Alphacam software used in woodworking. The .ads designation tells the computer what software the file works within and...

WMV (Windows Media Video) files rank among the most reliable media formats. However, as with all software, problems can and do occur. WMA issues revolve around hearing, viewing, adding and...

System administrators, help-desk professionals and home computer users may encounter problems when a computer does not have the correct driver for a piece of hardware. An out-of-date or otherwise...