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How to Fix Error "Can't Find NTLDR"
You attempt to start your PC and you receive the error message: "Can't Find NTLDR". With Windows operating systems previous to Visa, one of the first files the operating system looks for is NTLDR. To fix the error use the Recovery Console to restore the NTLDR file from your Windows installation disc. More ...

Buffer Underrun and Overrun Scenarios
This is not a how-to article about fixing buffer underrun and buffer overrun errors, but a basic description of what a buffer is, why we need buffers, and what causes buffer underrun and buffer overrun. More ...

How to Fix iisutil.dll Error
iisutil.dll file is a critical system file. If the iisutil.dll file is missing, it will be recorded and flagged in the registry that it is missing. Even after replacing iisutil.dll the issue may not be resolved as it needs to be registered in Registry with other as well. More ...

How to Create a Windows XP Boot Disk
In many cases the cause is a corrupted startup file which prevents the computer from going through the bootup from start to finish. In this case, an easy way to start your PC is to have an emergency boot disk handy. A Boot Disk contain copies of critical files needed for startup that you should have made earlier. More ...

Troubleshoot Windows 7 with Problem Steps Recorder
You may not be able get help desk personnel to come to your assistance if you have to leave your desk. The Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) records your problem by capturing screen shots as you move and click with the mouse. You can then send the recorded results to the help desk. More ...

How to Find Windows 7 Product Key
This article shows you how to get your Windows 7 product key if you don't have a system disc. More ...

Your Computer Can't Keep Time
If your CMOS battery is dead, your computer will not be able to retain the date and time. The computer will also lose any custom settings, for example, the boot sequence. If you set a password in CMOS, you may be locked out of the computer. More ...

How to Fix Advapi32 Error
Advapi32.dll is part of the Windows OS and is used by many programs that provide security for the system and that make registry calls. Here's how to fix advapi32 error. More ...

Introduction to Windows Performance Monitor
Performance Monitor is a visual tool that system administrators can use to examine how various parameters of a Windows system are performing. More ...

How to Fix Extensible Storage Engine Errors
Extensible Storage Engine (ESE)is a data storage technology from Microsoft. ESE is a component of Microsoft Desktop Search, Exchange Server, Active Directory. Its purpose is to allow applications to store and retrieve data via indexed and sequential access. More ...

Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts
Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts presents a visual expert system for diagnosing component failure Following a structured approach to troubleshooting hardware reduces the false diagnoses and parts wastage. 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 ...

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