When Pesky Programs Won't Go Away
During installation a program copies files to the applications folder, the Windows folder, and creates entries in the registry. The problem is that when you uninstall a program, it may leave behind pieces of itself and entries in the registry. More ...
How To Troubleshoot Video Display Problems
When you have problems with your video display, it can be something as simple as having the brightness turned down to a bad controller on the motherboard. If you have not done, first learn to identify the components of the video display system. 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 ...
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 ...
How To Fix pnrpsvc.dll Error
The pnrpsvc.dll provides Peer Name Resolution Protocol service, which enables serverless peer-to-peer programs to communicate with each other across a network. Here's how To Fix pnrpsvc.dll Error. More ...
Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts
This book provides a unique visual approach to troubleshooting PC hardware problems. The seventeen diagnostic flowcharts at the core of this book are intended for the intermediate to advanced hobbyist, or the beginning technician. More ...
How to Troubleshoot and Repair Optical Drive
Because an optical drive is a mechanical device many of the causes of their failure will be physical. So the first thing you want to look for is a loose power cable or data cable. More ...
How to Fix Overheating Computer
Your system works fine after a cold start, but after running for a while, it starts experiencing errors, or locks up entirely. This is a typical symptom of an overheating computer. In this article you learn how to determine if your computer is overheating, an how to cool it down. More ...
How to Resolve Cable, DSL, and Dialup Modem Problems
When it comes to diagnosing the modem and any other computer problem, always start with the most obvious first. Modem problems may be repaired as fast as re-booting the computer or can be as complex as resolving hardware conflicts. More ...
How to Fix Winload Errors
winload.exe is a small file (Windows loader) started by BOOTMGR. Usually winload is not missing but instead something has currupted BOOTMGR. You can fix this by booting from a Windows installation disc and selecting the repair option. More ...
Fix DNS Server Not Responding on Windows 7
A DNS Server is the Internet's system for converting domian names into IP addresses. Sometimes, a computer can't connect to the internet, and shows you an error that The DNS Server is Not Responding. 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 ...
