Quick and Easy Guide to Reinstall the Video Driver
Sometimes you will need or want to reinstall the video driver. You could be having problems, bought a new video card, or any number of other reasons. Therefore, we put together this quick guide to installing video drivers. More ...
How To Service a Nvidia 8800GTS Graphics Card
Servicing the 8800GTS (320MB and 640MB) is recommended and is a relatively simple process that can be completed in as little as ten minute. Performing this simple procedure once every 6-12 months should keep your 8800GTS running cooler and can help to extend its lifespan considerably. More ...
Troubleshooting Computer Freeze (Lockup) Problems
Your computer was working fine, but then suddenly started locking up (aka hanging or freezing), rebooting itself (crashing) or shutting down spontaneously? If you know only too well what I am talking about, then read on! More ...
Fix CD Writer Buffer Underrun Errors
You patiently wait 20 minutes while your CD Writer has written 300 of 600 MB to a CD-R. Suddenly the buffer underrun error message appears, ending your recording session and wasting your time and a CD-R disc. More ...
MSCORSVW.EXE Hogging CPU resources?
Your computer suddenly starts running slowly without you doing anything. You check Task Manager and find that one file, mscorsvw.exe, is Hogging CPU resources. This is actually a Microsoft program that optimizes your PC. 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 ...
Video - Dell Laptop Optical Drive Replacement Tutorial
If the optical drive has been in use for a while, it may simply need cleaning. Many people have had good luck with Memorex's laser very low cost lens cleaner disc. However, if cleaning the optical drive does not solve the problem, this video shows how to replace it. It's amazingly easy. More ...
How to Fix KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED Error
Stop errors, or blue screen of death (BSOD) errors, occur when a serious problem causes your system to shut down or restart unexpectedly. The most common cause of BSOD errors is a device driver problem. 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 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 ...
Troubleshoot Windows XP with Free Upgrade Advisor
As Microsoft has advanced the Windows operating system from versions 3 and lower, which were DOS based, to Windows XP, which is based on the NT (New Technology) operating system, more and more legacy hardware devices and software applications where allowed to become incompatible. 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 ...
