How to Create a Vista Boot Disk
Hard disks formatted with NTFS have built-in security features that prevent using a boot disk to access their files. The boot disk for Windows Vista is actually the Windows installation disc. If Vista won't start, you can use the installation disc as a boot disc. More ...
Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts
This book provides a unique visual approach to troubleshooting PC hardware problems. The seventeen diagnostic flowcharts at the core of this book are intended for the intermediate to advanced hobbyist, or the beginning technician. More ...
Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Computer Hardware
Hardware and software work together to form a fully functional system. Rarely do you get a fully functional system all the time. Recovery of failed hardware components is basically identifying and replacing the problematic component. More ...
How to Fix Winload Errors
winload.exe is a small file (Windows loader) started by BOOTMGR. Usually winload is not missing but instead something has currupted BOOTMGR. You can fix this by booting from a Windows installation disc and selecting the repair option. More ...
How to Diagnose Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
Getting the Blue Screen of Death (or BSOD) can be a frustrating experience since there is no clear indication as to what to do next. But with the right tools the cause of a BSOD can quickly be determined. More ...
The System Information utility
The System Information utility provides a Tools menu, that gives you quick access to Windows Systems Tools such as Disk Cleanup and Dr. Watson so you can troubleshoot your system. More ...
How to Spot a Failing Hard Drive
Everybody who uses computers regularly is likely to experience either data loss or a failed hard drive at some time. Hard drive maintenance can be broken down into two distinct functions: checking the disk for failed clusters and keeping data organized on the drive so that it can be accessed quickly. More ...
How To Fix pnrpsvc.dll Error
The pnrpsvc.dll provides Peer Name Resolution Protocol service, which enables serverless peer-to-peer programs to communicate with each other across a network. Here's how To Fix pnrpsvc.dll Error. More ...
How to Fix No Mouse Pointer Problem
When your mouse pointer disappears, its very important to get it back. Windows was designed to be usable without a pointing device. To do so, you need to navigate the pointing devices configuration screens using the [Tab] and [Arrow] keys. More ...
View Hidden Devices with Device Manager
Device manager lists all the devices installed on your system. But Device Manager may not be giving you the full story. By default, Device Manager hides certain devices, for example, some printers and non-PnP (non Plug and Play) devices. More ...
Create Recovery Discs for Windows Vista with HP Recovery Manager
After booting up your computer, with factory installed Vista for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. More ...
How to Fix Windows XP Errors
Windows XP has quickly become one the most popular computer operating systems on the planet! But there exist as many errors and problems that can occur in Windows XP as there are stars in the heavens it seems... So we're going to show you how to effectively Repair Windows XP. More ...
