How to Reinstall Windows XP
There are several circumstances in which you might need to reinstall Windows XP, for example if you upgraded a system component that might require a different hardware abstraction layer (HAL), like the motherboard. This article shows you how to perform a reinstallation (also called a repair installation) of Windows XP. More ...
Video - Exploring with Process Explorer
In this video, Leo Notenboom walks through some of the features and useful things you can do using SysInternals Process Explorer. When you start Process Explorer, you'll see a list of processing running. Double-click on a process for more information about it. More ...
PC Troubleshooting - Symptoms of a Bad CPU
It's very difficult to determine if a failure is caused by the CPU because many other components can cause the same symptom when they fail. Before suspecting the CPU, rule out all the other possibilities. 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 ...
How to Create a Vista Boot Disk
Hard disks formatted with NTFS have built-in security features that prevent using a boot disk to access their files. The boot disk for Windows Vista is actually the Windows installation disc. If Vista won't start, you can use the installation disc as a boot disc. 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 ...
Diagnose a PC's Multimedia Functions
The DirectX Diagnostic Tool is a Windows built-in diagnostic tool included with DirectX to help you troubleshoot problems related to multimedia, such as video, sound, input devices, music, and computer games. 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 ...
Troubleshoot Windows 7 with Problem Steps Recorder
You may not be able get help desk personnel to come to your assistance if you have to leave your desk. The Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) records your problem by capturing screen shots as you move and click with the mouse. You can then send the recorded results to
the help desk. More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
