Run Old Programs in Windows Vista
Every time Microsoft releases a new version of the Windows operating system, a whole slew of old programs stop working. By using the Program Compatibility Wizard or by manually setting a programs Compatibility properties, you might be able to run programs written for previous versions of Windows. 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 ...
Introduction to Windows Performance Monitor
Performance Monitor is a visual tool that system administrators can use to examine how various parameters of a Windows system are performing. 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 Fix "ICACLS" Error
Icacls is an executable program that runs a command line function to set and change file system permissions in Windows system servers. It controls file permissions like reading, writing and executing to file ownership and integrity levels. More ...
Your Computer Can't Keep Time
If your CMOS battery is dead, your computer will not be able to retain the date and time. The computer will also lose any custom settings, for example, the boot sequence. If you set a password in CMOS, you may be locked out of the computer. More ...
Clear DNS Cache to Fix Network Issues
If you are frequently receiving error messages when trying to access websites, you may need to clear your DNS cache. A DNS cache can become poisoned when computer viruses insert invalid entries into the cache. 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 ...
Quick and Easy Guide to Reinstall the Video Driver
Sometimes you will need or want to reinstall the video driver. You could be having problems, bought a new video card, or any number of other reasons. Therefore, we put together this quick guide to installing video drivers. More ...
Windows Don't Start Because of a Corrupted Registry
The registry is a bloated hierarchical database used as a central repository for almost all Windows configuration information. If areas of the registry related to hardware and security become corrupted, windows can't start and you lose access to all of your files. More ...
Wireless Router Problems and Solutions
While many routers offer good features, most still come with flaws such as confounding setups or limited security. This articles provides six router problems and possible solutions. 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 ...
