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Windows Troubleshooting

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 ...

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 ...

Repairing Internet Explorer
Because the Windows operating system relies on many components of Internet Explorer, any problems with Internet Explorer can affect other areas of the system. More ...

How to Recognize and Repair Power Supply Problems
The Power Supply convert's your regular household current into low DC voltage used by the computer. When this component fails, there is simply no activity going on with your computer. Remember to do the easy troubleshooting first. Inspect the Power Supply for any damage. Double-Check all connections. More ...

Troubleshooting DLL Problems
When using an application, if you receive an error message like Illegal Operation, Incorrect DLL Version or similar types of errors, it could be because you don't have the latest DLL or it could be because one of DLLs of that application was overwritten when you installed a new program. 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 Troubleshoot a Document Scanner
When toubleshooting a scanner, first check the obvious. Then make sure the scanner iinitialized properly. The make sure the PC recognized the scanner. More ...

Troubleshoot With Reliability Monitor
Windows Reliability Monitor, available in Windows 7 and Vista, is a built-in utility that analyzes your PC's event logs and provides a graphical display. If you click on an x, a list of the events related to the error will appear in the details box at the bottom of the page. More ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

How to Restore an HP Computer to Factory Settings
If your HP computer is experiencing problems, sometimes a factory reset can be a quick way to fix your computer. Here's how. More ...

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