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 ...
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 ...
Hard Drive Does Not Boot
When your computer does not boot, the first thing a technician must ask is; what do you mean by "it won't boot"? Many times the problem is simply that the user doesn't have their monitor turned on, or they left a floppy in the drive. 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 ...
How to Fix RpcRtRemote.dll Errors
RpcRtRemote.dll initializes Windows update components. So, why are people having problems with this file if it serves a very simple purpose? If the computer couldn't access it, it'd be impossible to complete the installation of update packages. More ...
Video - Dell Laptop CPU Replacement Tutorial
CPUs rarely fail, and 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. But if you feel a bad CPU is causing your problem, this video shows you how to replace it in a Dell laptop. More ...
Windows Takes Too Long to Start
Every software company thinks that their particular creation is the most important program in the world. May of them think that their program should be configured to run every time Windows starts, whether you like it or not. Unfortunately this causes Windows to take longer to start. More ...
Troubleshoot Windows XP with Free Upgrade Advisor
As Microsoft has advanced the Windows operating system from versions 3 and lower, which were DOS based, to Windows XP, which is based on the NT (New Technology) operating system, more and more legacy hardware devices and software applications where allowed to become incompatible. More ...
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC Desk Reference For Dummies
Most troubleshooting books concentrate on upgrading - and usually hardware at that. This book concentrates on solving problems - whether they're software, hardware, or operating system problems. This book reflects the handholding, clear explanations, and light humor that are hallmarks of the For Dummies style. More ...
Free Firewall - ZoneAlarm
Hackers want to know if your computer has any open ports they can use to take control of your computer. One of the hackers favorite tricks is to install spyware on your computer. More ...
Video - How to Use Memtest86+ to Test Your PC's Memory Subsystem
This video by Matt from Gaslamp Computers shows you how to run the FREE Memtest86+ program to determine if your PC's memory subsystem is working properly. More ...
Free Detailed PC Analysis
The free version of Sandra includes 50 modules that provide diagnostic, benchmarking, and performance tune-ups for different hardware devices and subsystems, including CPUs, modems, BIOS, drives, graphic cards, and DOS and Windows memory. More ...
