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 ...
Windows 10 Built-in Troubleshooters
Each of the troubleshooters included with Windows 10 launches an interactive problem-solving tool that steps you through diagnosis and resolution of common problems. More ...
The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
When the Windows operating system encounters a situation where it can't continue, or where continuing might lead to data corruption, it comes to a screeching halt and displays an incomprehensible error message on a screen with a blue background. This situation is referred to as The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). More ...
Diagnose a PC's Multimedia Functions
The DirectX Diagnostic Tool is a Windows built-in diagnostic tool included with DirectX to help you troubleshoot problems related to multimedia, such as video, sound, input devices, music, and computer games. More ...
Troubleshooting a Dead Computer
The Windows startup sequence is nightmarish, bloated, overcomplicated mess. If you have ever experienced your computer freeze up part way through the startup sequence, or beep and spew out error messages rather than starting up, you may think your computer is dead for good. 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 ...
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 ...
What's With All Those Error Messages?
Your software application pops up an error message with some cryptic message like Unexpected Application Error, General Protection Fault or Illegal Operation. You don't have a clue as to what the message means. Illegal Operation! What did you do wrong? More ...
How to Fix propsys.dll Error
Propsys.dll is a core Windows operating system file that handles Office Document Properties. If Propsys.dll is missing, corrupt, or not properly registered in the Windows registry database, it will cause a system error. More ...
PC Troubleshooting - Symptoms of a Bad CPU
It's very difficult to determine if a failure is caused by the CPU because many other components can cause the same symptom when they fail. Before suspecting the CPU, rule out all the other possibilities. More ...
Stop Windows Freezing and System Lockups
Windows freezing up is one of the most frustrating problems that you can experience while using your PC. this article will help you track down the cause of the unexpected Windows freezing. More ...
How to Fix Svchost.exe Error
svchost.exe service host is a service host program that allows several other programs to run together to save memory usage. This article shows you how to solve svchost Problems. More ...
