Printer Troubleshooting
Novice technicians begin with the idea that the cause of the problem is something extremely complex. On the other hand, experienced technicians know that 90 percent of all problems are caused by something really simple. More ...
How to Fix Mshtml.dll Error
Mshtml.dll enables browsers to analyze and use HTML and Cascading Style Sheets. So, when browsers fail to find that file, they end up crashing. Here's how to fix Mshtml.dll errors. 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 ...
How to Tame Your Mouse
Most mouses (mice?) work by use of a rubber ball that moves three rollers. It is very common for the rubber ball to pick up dirt and feed it into the internal mechanism of the mouse. Tame your mouse by giving it a good cleaning. More ...
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 ...
Five Ways to Fix USB Ports Not Working
If your USB ports can't detect one or all of their USB devices, here are five proven ways to fix USB port trouble. More ...
How to Diagnose Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
Getting the Blue Screen of Death (or BSOD) can be a frustrating experience since there is no clear indication as to what to do next. But with the right tools the cause of a BSOD can quickly be determined. 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 ...
How to Fix Hard Drive Errors and Slowdown
Hard drive errors that indicate errors in sector X or Y occur when the electrical motor sends the spindle to a section of the disk that cannot be read. In this case, you may be able to fix hard drive errors to allow the section to be read. This article hopes to aid you when you need to an easy way to fix hard drive problems. More ...
The Windows Memory Dump Explained
When you computer encounters a fatal system crash, it activates the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The BSOD triggers a system scan to collect all the information related to the error. It will also copy your computer's memory in to a dump file. 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 ...
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 ...
