View Hidden Devices with Device Manager
Device manager lists all the devices installed on your system. But Device Manager may not be giving you the full story. By default, Device Manager hides certain devices, for example, some printers and non-PnP (non Plug and Play) devices. More ...
How to Resolve Windows 7 BOOTMGR Missing Error
BOOTMGR is missing error occurs when Windows is corrupted Windows or it is trying to boot from a wrongly configured or improperly connected hard drive. More ...
How to Fix Rundll32.exe Errors
Rundll32.exe is an executable file responsible for running DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files. DLL files are components of applications, but sometimes spyware uses the name rundll32.exe and runs from a different directory in order to disguise itself. 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 ...
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 ...
How To Repair Hard Drive Problems
you should ASSUME NOTHING when diagnosing any computer problem. We diagnosed a new PC with a video display problem. After briefly looking at the video card it took a while to see that the video card was not pushed into the adapter slot completely. 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 ...
Windows XP's Built-in Help and Support Center
Continue working through the steps in the troubleshooter until you have either fixed the problem or have come to a dead end. Yes, sometimes the troubleshooter can't help you fix the problem. But in many cases, it can, so why not try a Windows built-in troubleshooter before you make an expensive call to a computer repair service or Microsoft's Technical Support line? More ...
How to Replace a Broken Dell Latitude E5520 Laptop Screen
Replacing a damaged LCD screen is easy. This step-by-step guide will show you how to remove and replace the screen of a Dell E5520. However, most laptops are similar. 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 ...
Use chkdsk to Find and Repair Disk Errors in Windows 7
If your computer takes a long time to start, and occasionally locks up or crashes, Check Disk is a command line program that can perform an analysis of the disk and repair any errors it finds. More ...
Stop Windows Freezing and System Lockups
Windows freezing up is one of the most frustrating problems that you can experience while using your PC. this article will help you track down the cause of the unexpected Windows freezing. More ...