Computer Troubleshooting Videos

This Mhelp clip will teach you how to add a local printer in Windows 7 using easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Learn more about Mhelp for Windows 7 here and get access to over 300 help...

In order to convert a bitmap to an icon, an individual will need a converter program, such as ZylBmp2Ico. Find out how to save the new icon to the computer with help from an employee of an IT...

In order to convert a JPEG to a bitmap on a Mac OSX, double-click on the JPEG, save it to the desktop and change the format to Microsoft bitmap. Open a JPEG files and save it as a bitmap with help...

Converting a bitmap to a JPEG can be done simply with the Mac OS 10 Snow Leopard program. Find out how to reformat a file when it is being saved with help from an employee of an IT company in this...

One of the easiest ways to make Windows XP operate faster is by removing unnecessary fonts. Adding additional RAM or a high-performance video card are other great performance tips from an...

To start Windows XP in safe mode, press the F8 key during the computer's start up process. Learn how to start Windows XP in safe mode from an experienced computer technician in this free video on...

Keep a computer running cool by cleaning the dust out of it, adding a fan or moving it to a cooler part of a house making sure to not block the flow of air to the fan. Take these computer...

An easy way to make Windows XP start faster is by removing unnecessary fonts. Adding RAM can also help a computer's performance as well as other tips from an experienced computer technician in...

The best way to direct connect two computers without having to invest in any additional software or hardware is to use a crossover cable. Transfer files between two computers with these tips from...

Computer routers have a small reset button that can be accessed with a pen or paper clip and when held down for thirty seconds the router will reset to the default settings. Take these computer...

Anti-virus programs such as Norton is one of the best ways to rid a computer of viruses and other applications that might hinder it's performance. Take these computer troubleshooting tips from an...

The Windows Registry Editor can be opened by running the Windows Task Manager and using the Run Task option. Learn how to open the Windows Registry Editor or regedit with assistance from an...

If a computer is overheating it may be the location of the computer in the home of office or simply the temperature of the room. Consider adding an additional computer fan and take these computer...

To start making money fixing computers start by practicing on older, obsolete computers. Make arrangements to help a local computer store and apply these computer troubleshooting tips from an...

Deciding to replace or repair a computer depends on the age of the computer, the problems it is experiencing and how difficult it is to fix them. Take these computer troubleshooting tips from an...

Close a PC computer program that is not responding by pressing the CTRL, ALT and DEL keys which opens a dialog box and selecting the Windows Task Manager. Use the Windows Task Manager to quit a...

The first thing to consider in maintaining the speed of a CPU, is the amount of processing that the computer will be doing. Remove unnecessary software including unneeded fonts with help from an...

Spybot software will recommend changes and repairs to optimize a computer. Evaluate the results from running the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

Get rid of unused software programs, which slow down a computer, by uninstalling them during the optimization process. Uninstall programs on a computer with the tech tips in this free video on...

When optimizing a computer, select the option for automatic update checks to keep software programs up to date. Check for program updates on a computer with the tech tips in this free video on...

When optimizing a computer, get rid of clutter such as unused programs to make a computer run faster and more efficiently. Improve the functionality and control of a computer with the tech tips in...

Scan a computer with AVG anti-virus software to check for viruses and assess the protection level of a computer. Use AVG anti-virus software to scan a computer with the tech tips in this free...

When optimizing a computer,install a Firefox browser while running a virus check to multitask and save time. Install the Firefox browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

The "Lock the Taskbar" option should be disabled when configuring the Firefox browser to optimize a computer. Configure a Firefox browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

Press down the control and the T key in the Firefox browser to create a new tab for browsing. Customize the Firefox browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a ...

The default settings of the Spybot spyware software program will work well when optimizing a computer. Install the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

The first step when running the Spybot spyware software program to optimize a computer involves the creation of a registry backup. Configure the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this...

Remove unprotected cookies, which allow remote users to infiltrate a hard drive, from a computer using Spybot spyware when optimizing a computer. Review cookies with the Spybot spyware program...

When optimizing a computer, use the report from the AVG anti-virus program to evaluate potential threats to a hard drive. Evaluate a report from the AVG anti-virus program with the tech tips in...

Use Spybot spyware to scan a hard drive for potential problems when optimizing a computer. Check for software problems using the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on...

When optimizing a computer, download Spybot software and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

When optimizing a computer, download the Firefox browser and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the Firefox Internet browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

Trial software programs, which often expire after 60 days, should be removed from the hard drive when optimizing a computer. Delete trial computer programs with the tech tips in this free video on...

Remove unused programs when optimizing a computer to make the hard drive run more efficiently. Find and remove unused computer programs with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

Unused software programs, especially ones which compete with the active programs, should be deleted when optimizing a computer. Delete unused computer programs with the tech tips in this free...

Use Norton anti-virus software when optimizing a computer to locate and remove remnants of deleted programs. Run anti-virus software with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance...

When optimizing a computer, reboot to allow cleanup changes to take effect. Reboot a computer when optimizing it with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer...

When optimizing a computer, use the Control Panel utility to get a list of all programs, which will allow users to decide which ones to keep. Use the control panel to review computer programs with...

The virus definition files of the AVG anti-virus software should always be updated before optimizing a computer. Install AVG anti-virus software on a computer with the tech tips in this free video...

By eliminating unused programs and optimizing the remaining programs, computer users can make their hard drives run faster and more efficiently. Optimize a computer with the tech tips in this free...

When downloading programs to optimize a computer, users should create a directory to keep track of downloaded files. Set up a downloads folder on a computer with the tech tips in this free video...

Download the AVG anti-virus program when optimizing a computer and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the AVG anti-virus program with the tech tips in this free video on computer...

Microsoft Excel can be used to calculate home budgets, to create formulas, to make tables and to form charts. Use Microsoft Excel to organize lists and numbers with IT help from a software...

Right-click on "My Computer" and click on "Manage" before going to "Disk Management" to partition a laptop hard drive. Partition a laptop's hard drive as an administrator with IT help from a...

In order to make Windows Media Player a default player, right-click on a song and select "Open With" before choosing Windows Media Player under the option that says "Choose Default Program." Set a...

In order to minimize an active program on a computer, click on the far left button in the upper right-hand corner, the minimize button. Minimize a program to get it off the screen without closing...

There are two functions to use when calculating APR in Microsoft Excel. Use "PMT" and "Rate" functions in Excel to calculate APR, or what is being paid on a loan, with IT help from a software...

Most external hard drives are used by plugging them into a computer or laptop with a USB connector. Copy data into an external hard drive to back up files with IT help from a software developer in...

In order to make fonts bold in Microsoft Word, highlight the chosen text and click on the "B" at the top of the program. Try making fonts bold by highlighting text and pressing the control key and...

A table of contents can be created in Microsoft Word by going to the "References" tab and selecting the "Table of Contents" feature. Insert an automatic table when making a table of contents in...