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Computer Locks Up – Top Ten Solutions

by Rod Dunne August 10, 2010

When a computer locks up you rarely get the chance of seeing a computer error that points you toward a solution. Here, we’ll look at the top 10 solutions to attempt when your computer hangs or freezes up, during a slow startup or regular everyday usage. Hardware: Check all air vents are unimpeded as overheating (more)

Hard Drive Failure Recovery

by Rod Dunne August 3, 2010

When your computer throws up a computer error stating there has been a hard drive failure then there is no need to panic just yet. Your issue could be a mechanical fault or related to some software issue so there are many troubleshooting options to consider for completing a HDD repair. Before you take your (more)

How To Fix DLL Errors

by Rod Dunne July 27, 2010

Dynamic link libraries (DLL) are a type of utility application used in Windows. Unfortunately, a common computer error that users see is when these shared DLL file are removed or become corrupted. Here, we’ll show how to fix DLL errors by examining where the issue lies (application/operating system). Problems DLL errors can arise due to (more)

RegCure Review 2010

by Rod Dunne July 18, 2010

RegCure by Pareto Logic has, for the past decade, been at the forefront of software utilities that repair, optimize and clean registry files. As the product’s popularity and user base has grown, so too has the volume of features it adds yearly. This RegCure review looks at how the latest version performs, to check if (more)

How To Fix A Slow Computer

by Rod Dunne July 17, 2010

Understanding how to fix a slow computer can sometimes appear like a game of trial and error. In reality though, achieving a faster PC boils down to understanding what programs/services are putting undue demands on your slow PC. Here, we’ll look at some of the common reasons why a computer runs slow and propose some (more)

Photo Backup – Software, Tips and Tricks

by Rod Dunne July 15, 2010

It is unfortunate to say, but you only really understand the value of using a photo backup approach after you lose some photos due to a power surge, accidental deletion, computer error or virus damage. This article looks into the local and online photo backup options available, the pros and cons of each and some (more)

Fix Error Messages – Manual And Automated Options

by Rod Dunne July 7, 2010

The two main ways to fix error messages on computers are to use repair software (the automated approach) and by troubleshooting the computer error for yourself (the manual approach). Here, we’ll look at both of these to establish the best tools and practices to use. Automated Approach: PC Repair Software Using software to scan your (more)

Hard Drive Crash Recovery

by Rod Dunne July 7, 2010

There are three common scenarios for making a successful hard drive crash recovery. Here, we’ll look at these scenarios and what workarounds and PC repairs can be attempted to make a full data recovery. Windows Reboots Correctly If you are fortunate, then the hard drive crash may only be a minor fault and your computer (more)

Registry Error Tips

by Rod Dunne June 9, 2010

Knowing how to fix computers when the root cause is a registry error boils down to (a) doing your research and (b) keeping back-up copies of the registry. This article shows how to research the causes & resolutions for making an effective PC and registry repair. Step 1: The first point to mention is that (more)

PC Maintenance Software Precautions

by Rod Dunne March 15, 2010

The worst sight any Windows user could possibly see is the blue screen of death. This is a screen of exception code stating a fatal computer error has happened leaving you no option but to reboot. Thankfully this is a rare occurrence. That said, there are several practices that Windows PC users can execute to (more)

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