Windows 7 Startup Modes for Troubleshooting
Windows 7 has several startup modes, called "Advanced Boot Options" that can help when troubleshooting the system. For example, the Safe Mode option lets you start the operating system in a limited state with only basic configuration settings and basic default device drivers. More ...
How to Troubleshoot and Fix No Sound
It can be so frustrating when you get on your computer and you don't get any sound. What makes it worse is you have no idea how to fix no sound. We'll walk you through some basic sound troubleshooting to get your sound up and running again. More ...
Windows Doesn?t Shut Down
I have always believed Windows should start and shutdown like turning a light switch on and off. Instead it sits there churning away loading unnecessary software and making unnecessary checks every time it starts or shuts down. And now, instead of shutting down, Windows XP may reboot. 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 ...
How to Fix KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED Error
Stop errors, or blue screen of death (BSOD) errors, occur when a serious problem causes your system to shut down or restart unexpectedly. The most common cause of BSOD errors is a device driver problem. More ...
Troubleshooting Broadband Cable Modem Problems
If you've been accessing the Internet through a broadband cable modem but now you can't connect, this guide provides some troubleshooting tips. More ...
Slow Log-on to ISP
When you are connecting to an unknown network, you need to determine which network protocol the other network uses, and you may need to log-on to the other network. Common network protocols are NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP. More ...
Fix System Information "Can?t Collect Information" Error
The System Information utility is an interface to the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service. If you recieve the error message: Can't Collect Information, it means either the WMI service is not running, or a problem is preventing the WMI service from collecting information. 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 ...
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 ...
Understanding the boot.ini File
Understanding each step in the boot process is important for troubleshooting Windows startup problems. Boot.ini is one of the first files to come into play in the boot process, therefore it's important to know how to edit, or should it become necessary, to replace the boot.ini file. More ...
Introduction to Windows 10 Resource Monitor
Because Resource Monitor provides in-depth information about a wide range system activity, it is probably your most powerful tool for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting the system. More ...
