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Fix Windows 7 Errors with Startup Repair

27 July 2010 0 Comment

To those who are new into using and troubleshooting Windows 7, perhaps you are still unaware of its features to resolve system issues using Startup Repair. Microsoft Windows 7 Startup Repair tool is a system recovery application designed to help users deal with various system malfunctions. This tool is available on Windows 7 System Recovery Options menu. Any failure on boot-up will bring-in a System Recover Options and scan computers for issues and fix them automatically. There is also a way to run this tool manually if in case it did not run on boot-up. More

Restore FireFox To Its Default Settings

18 June 2010 0 Comment

There are instances that we wanted to restore FireFox to its default settings but no available preferences inside this Internet browser so we wondered if FireFox default settings can be restored. Firefox has simple method to get back to its fresh-installed settings with these simple steps. More

How to Reset Internet Explorer Default Settings Automatically or Manually

18 June 2010 0 Comment

Internet Explorer settings may be changes manually or even without our consent while visiting various web sites. These changes are usually required by site contents or add-ons usually downloaded and installed. More

How to Backup Windows Registry – XP, Vista and Windows 7

4 May 2009 1 Comment

Windows registry stores the most essential information concerning your computer. The registry holds information of hardware and software installed and other related data. How Windows is configured during setup and every time new hardware and software are added also saves in the registry. In fact, big or small changes you made on computer will reflect on that part of the system data – the Windows registry. More

How to Edit Windows Registry

4 May 2009 3 Comments

Windows registry contains complex system information about how the programs will run. Windows in general will make changes to registry every time a new hardware and software is installed, removed or changed. Usually, editing a registry is vital in removing threats from the computer. Some anti-virus programs may remove files but not the value or entries it threat have registered. More

How to Start Computer in Safe Mode

4 May 2009 0 Comment

Starting Windows in Safe Mode is very useful when troubleshooting computer problems by limiting the resources it loads when Windows is started. While in Safe Mode, users will start with only basic options and will load only basic drivers. Starting this way can help users diagnose systems problems easil The computer must be in Off mode to enter the Safe Mode menu. More

How to Disable or Enable System Restore on Windows Me

4 May 2009 2 Comments

Information provided on this page is How to disable System Restore on Windows ME and prevent the viruses on infected data from being restored. System Restore is part of Windows ME, which was by default is turned on during the installation process. Turning Off system restore may remove previous restore points so it is advised to do this if there are no used of your previous restore points.

1. On the Desktop, Right Click on My Computer
2. Select the System Properties
3. On Performance Tab, Click File System in Advanced Settings at the bottom.
4. On Troubleshooting Tab, Mark Disable System Restore t disable or Unmark to enable.
4. Click OK
5. When asked to Restart Windows, click Yes.

Note: If you turn off System Restore for troubleshooting purposes such as Virus removal, don’t forget to turn it on again again after the removal process. You must create new restore points once you turn System Restore back on.

How to Disable or Enable System Restore on Windows XP

4 May 2009 6 Comments

Information provided on this page is How to disable System Restore on Windows XP and prevent the viruses on infected data from being restored. System Restore is part of Windows XP, which was by default is turned on during the installation process. Turning Off system restore may remove previous restore points so it is advised to do this if there are no used of your previous restore points.

You must have an Administrator Privilege to be able to disable System Restore on Windows XP.
1. On the Desktop, Right Click on My Computer
2. Select the System Restore Tab
3. Mark the “Turn Off System Restore” to disable and UnMark to Enable
4. Click Apply on the Bottom of the Dialog Box to save the settings.
5. A message “This deletes all existing restore points” will appear, click Yes to disable.
6. Click OK.

How to Restore Windows Desktop Icons

14 October 2008 2 Comments

Some virus and malware can disable and remove desktop icons on infected computer. Even though the threat was removed, icons will still be missing from desktop because virus removal software is limited only in removing the infection.

Below, you will find step-by-step guide in restoring your Windows Desktop Icons. More

How to remove autorun.inf from USB Drive

30 January 2008 94 Comments

External drives like USB Flash drive, USB hard disk and MP3 Players are among the top spreader of computer Worms. If any of the given devices is compromised, the worm quickly looks for any drive it can infect that is attached to the same system. More