How to Create a Windows XP Boot Disk
In many cases the cause is a corrupted startup file which prevents the computer from going through the bootup from start to finish. In this case, an easy way to start your PC is to have an emergency boot disk handy. A Boot Disk contain copies of critical files needed for startup that you should have made earlier. 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 ...
Can't Detect a Hardware Device? - Try Resetting BIOS
Like any software, the BIOS can become corrupt. If the BIOS becomes corrupt, a hardware device may not operate properly, or a hardware device may be detected, or the computer may fail to start. More ...
How To Troubleshoot Video Display Problems
When you have problems with your video display, it can be something as simple as having the brightness turned down to a bad controller on the motherboard. If you have not done, first learn to identify the components of the video display system. More ...
Troubleshooting Laptop Power Issues
You plug your laptop in the wall outlet and turn it on and - nothing. This article teaches you about power adapters, laptop batteries, and how to troubleshoot laptop power issues. 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 ...
A Quality Freeware Hardware Diagnostic Tool
Restart your computer with the diskette in your floppy drive. Your computer will boot from the floppy and begin running a series of diagnostic tests to check your computers CPU, RAM, display, floppy drive, hard drive, serial port, and parallel port. 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 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 ...
Video - Common Laptop Problems
In this video Dave Andrews talks about common laptop problems. One of the most common laptop problems is overheating. Another common problem with laptops is the battery. Another common problem is the LCD screen. More ...
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 ...
Examining Computer Hardware Components
Do you remember how fast your computer ran when you first brought it home? Regretfully, as time passes, your computer often becomes slower. Here is a list of some tools you can use to check your computer's hardware components. More ...
