Norman from Pennsylvania writes: Every time I start up my computer I get a notification from Windows Update that I have an important update for Microsoft Works 9 (KB2754670). I do not have Microsoft Works 9 installed in my computer. How can I stop this message from popping up constantly? Continue reading
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Windows Update Stuck on MS Works
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013Is It The Website Or My Connection?
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013What do you do when a website won’t connect? Do you pull your hair out? Reset your router? Call your internet company? Reboot your PC? You can’t figure out what it could be because you don’t know if the problem is on your end or the website’s end. Continue reading
Laptop Battery Needs Replacing: Help!
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013What if your computer keeps telling you that your battery is no longer useful and needs to be replaced? Mine does that every day, but I can’t afford a new one. Answer: Contacting the manufacturer for a replacement can cost hundreds of dollars. I’ve got some good news: you can probably find one for a lot cheaper. Continue reading
Which Windows Updates To Install?
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013I have replaced the hard drive on an older XP machine and have re-installed XP Pro and SP1, SP2 and SP3. After the installation there was still about 150 updates that MS auto updater says need to be installed. Are all of these necessary? How can I determine which ones to download and install? Continue reading
Can You Use Internal And External Wi-Fi Adapters?
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013Jack from Worthington, OH writes: My laptop has a built-in wireless LAN adapter that I currently use. Can I plug in and use an external adapter (the USB kind) without interfering with my built-in adapter? Will it upset the future use of my internal adapter? What about my encryption and security settings? Answer: The most common complaint in regards to Wi-Fi is related to losing or having unreliable connections. Each… Continue reading
Multiple Svchost.exe, Dangerous or Safe?
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013Shreekanta from Bangalore writes: I have a WindowsXP OS. The Windows Task Manager shows 5 to 6 svchost.exe would be running.Why is it so ? And could I safely cancel any of them ? Answer: Many people when they open task manager see the same thing you saw… Continue reading
Older PC: Upgrade to Windows 7 or 8?
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013For many people, using Windows XP or Windows Vista this is an important decision to make. Do you choose Windows 7 knowing that it’s not the latest and greatest, or do you choose Windows 8 and force yourself to use the new interface? Continue reading
Back Up That Hard Drive
Sunday, January 13th, 2013How to back up to that new external hard drive. Continue reading
Lost Windows 7 Disc – What To Do?
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013Charles from MA. writes: My HD crashed and I lost win 7 replacement discs. Is there any generic version of Win7 I can use? Continue reading
The Dual Core Duel
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012Which is better for Kamal? Single core? Dual core? Quad core? Here are some guidelines to help him decide. Continue reading
Buying A New Computer? Download PC Decrapifier
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012If you’re in the market for a new computer this year and decide to take advantage of some of the holiday specials, you’ll quickly find they come preloaded with a lot of junk. Everything from trials and limited time software to plug-ins, pop-ups, and quick launch programs you either don’t need or won’t want. PC Decrapifier is the… Continue reading
Boot Failure: Flashing Cursor – Help!
Sunday, November 18th, 2012Dave from North Pole AK writes:
Every time I need to reboot I have to hit ESC to get to the boot menu, then click on the default location and again on the operating system. If I don’t do this I get a flashing cursor in the upper left hand corner and a black screen. I am running Windows 7 Professional as the only operating system on the computer. Continue reading
Finding Missing Windows Programs
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012Has your Windows Disk Defragmenter, Microsoft Paint, or other Windows installed program gone missing from your computer? Get them back using these methods: Continue reading
Low Virtual Memory In XP
Thursday, October 4th, 2012A reader named Carol writes us this week with a low virtual memory message in Windows XP. She wants to keep her computer, but she’s having difficulty with this error. How do you fix it? How do you increase your virtual memory? What other things can she do to improve her PC? Continue reading
Should I Upgrade Vista To 7? 8? Not At All?
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012Upgrading your desktop computer can be problematic, as some of the software or hardware may not be supported. The real question you should ask yourself before deciding to upgrade is: Do I need it? Continue reading
Does My Computer Have WiFi?
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012To see if your computer has a wireless adapter the easiest thing to do is to check the Device Manager in Control Panel. Continue reading
Do I Need To Upgrade To Windows 8?
Thursday, September 20th, 2012The good news is that Windows 7 isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Microsoft has traditionally offered long support cycles – for businesses especially, due to corporate customers needing guaranteed support for 3-5 years at a time. In other words, Windows 7 will continue to be supported by Microsoft with software patches, security updates and software. Continue reading
How To Password Protect A Flash Drive
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012Do you want to password protect your USB flash drive? Read this article to find out how. Continue reading
Reinstalling From Restore Partition
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012Why NOT just reinstall from “D” drive? Here’s an explanation of what the restore partition is and how to use it. Continue reading
New PC – D: Drive Nearly Full?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012Did you buy a new PC and your D drive is nearly full? Read this article to find out why it’s happening and what you need to do to handle the situation. Continue reading
Start-up Error Messages And The Corrupt Program
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012Getting an error on start-up because of a program? Here are some steps to fix it. Continue reading
Windows XP: The End of an Era
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012As of April 2014, Windows will discontinue support for XP. To ensure a safer technological environment, it may be time to prepare for the inevitable and upgrade. Continue reading
The Anti-Virus Story
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012Should I have several anti-virus programs installed on my machine? Can I run an anti-virus program from a removable drive? Which anti-malware program has the coolest name? If you’ve ever found yourself asking any of these questions, you’ll find the answers here. Continue reading
Formatting Your PC: What To Do Without A Disc?
Monday, July 23rd, 2012Do you need to reformat your PC but don’t have a Windows installation disk? Read this articles for some help. Continue reading
How To Locate And Change Clock/CMOS Battery?
Thursday, July 19th, 2012The clock battery (otherwise known as the CMOS battery) is a battery that is used to keep the system clock counting and the user settings saved in your motherboard’s circuitry. Over time, the battery can run out of energy and require replacing. These batteries are style CR2032 and are very easy to replace. Continue reading
