Troubleshoot Windows with Task Manager
Task Manager is a Windows system utility that displays the tasks or processes currently running on your computer. To open Task Manager, press Ctrl+Alt+Del. The Applcations tab lists the applications currently running on your computer. A single application may actually consist of several running processes, and many programs that run in the background are not listed (you can see icons for some of these programs in the System Tray). More ...
How To Service a Nvidia 8800GTS Graphics Card
Servicing the 8800GTS (320MB and 640MB) is recommended and is a relatively simple process that can be completed in as little as ten minute. Performing this simple procedure once every 6-12 months should keep your 8800GTS running cooler and can help to extend its lifespan considerably. More ...
How to Fix Overheating Computer
Your system works fine after a cold start, but after running for a while, it starts experiencing errors, or locks up entirely. This is a typical symptom of an overheating computer. In this article you learn how to determine if your computer is overheating, an how to cool it down. More ...
Is Your Laptop Overheating? - 12 Tips To Prevent Overheating
There are a whole bunch of reasons why you would think your laptop may be overheating and because this is such a common problem I have decided to write an article on some of the heating causes and what you can do to prevent it. More ...
Why Don't I Get Sound From My PC?
Don't get sound from your PC? Here are the troubleshooting steps to find out why you're not getting any sound. You may need the original driver disks that came with the separate sound card or motherboard with integrated sound. If you don't have the disks, look for the drivers on the Manufacturer's web site. More ...
Video - Common Laptop Problems
In this video Dave Andrews talks about common laptop problems. One of the most common laptop problems is overheating. Another common problem with laptops is the battery. Another common problem is the LCD screen. More ...
How to Reinstall Windows XP
There are several circumstances in which you might need to reinstall Windows XP, for example if you upgraded a system component that might require a different hardware abstraction layer (HAL), like the motherboard. This article shows you how to perform a reinstallation (also called a repair installation) of Windows XP. More ...
Free Tool to Recover Files From Damaged Disc
Nowadays CD and DVD discs are a very popular media for storing files, images, music and video. The problem is a small scratch from careless handling can result in a failure to read the information recorded on the disc. CD Recovery Toolbox is a free tool for recovering files from a damaged disc. More ...
Windows XP's Built-in Help and Support Center
Continue working through the steps in the troubleshooter until you have either fixed the problem or have come to a dead end. Yes, sometimes the troubleshooter can't help you fix the problem. But in many cases, it can, so why not try a Windows built-in troubleshooter before you make an expensive call to a computer repair service or Microsoft's Technical Support line? More ...
Wireless Router Problems and Solutions
While many routers offer good features, most still come with flaws such as confounding setups or limited security. This articles provides six router problems and possible solutions. More ...
How to Fix Sqmapi.dll Error
Sqmapi is Microsoft Window's SQM (Software Quality Management Application Programming Interface) client DLL file and is a critical system file needed for your computer to run. More ...
Get Remote Technical Assistance
The Remote Assistance feature in Windows XP allows a support technician to connect to your computer over your local network or the Internet and see what you see on your computer screen and to use their keyboard and mouse to troubleshoot your computer. More ...
