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 Fix CD-ROM Redirector Error
Mscdexnt is a CD-ROM redirector that allows the CD-ROM to access from MS-DOS. It is also one of the core system files. It requires loading the right CD-ROM driver, normally from CONFIG.SYS. More ...
NTOSKRNL Missing or Corrupt Error Message
The file ntoskrnl.exe is a core Windows operating system file. If it's corrupt or missing your PC will not be able to startup. This article shows you how to repair NTOSKRNL missing or corrupt error. More ...
Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out
This book is for all level of Windows 7 users ranging from beginner to quite advanced. Lots of tips and tricks explained with screenshots. Contains a ton of useful troubleshooting tips for Windows 7.
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How to Spot a Failing Hard Drive
Everybody who uses computers regularly is likely to experience either data loss or a failed hard drive at some time. Hard drive maintenance can be broken down into two distinct functions: checking the disk for failed clusters and keeping data organized on the drive so that it can be accessed quickly. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
PC Troubleshooting - No Sound
Troubleshooting a problem with PC sound is difficult because there are many points of possible failure. The first rule of troubleshooting is to check the obvious first. There are many sound volume controls, is one turned all the way down? More ...
How To Troubleshoot Your Computer Hardware
The process of troubleshooting your computer involves taking logical steps; identifying the problem, finding the cause of that problem, determining the solution, executing that solution, and testing that solution to see if it solves your problem. More ...
How to Fix "USB Device Not Recognized"
what happens when you get a "USB device not recognized" issue? In this article I'm going to walk you through the common fixes of device not recognized issues starting with the easy stuff first. More ...
Problems with Floppy Disks
With the advent of the rewritable CD (CD-RW) many people are predicting the demise of the venerable floppy disk. Today's computers can even boot from the CD drive. But if your computer is not connected to a network, there is no quicker way to back-up or share a file. More ...
