Ryan B. from Spokane, Washington asks:
I have a question about updates. I have an antivirus and firewall program installed and they always notify me when they have updated everything; I figure that’s good since they are the most important. I also have Windows Update. I am very busy and get tired of having Windows Update nagging me to update all of the time but I do
Note: This article is only for Windows XP users. Other operating systems like Vista and Windows 7 do not share this problem.
Problems with Internet Explorer are a common sight. They range from simple errors to dangerous vulnerability exploits.
The first thing you should do when you have an Internet Explorer problem is to upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible. Not… Continue reading
Jan, from Milaca MN asks:
Should I download service pack 3 and Windows 7? I now have service pack 2. I have a Vista Home Premium, 32 bit operating system.
Jan,to your first question, it is always a good idea to have your operating system as up to date as it can be, but there is currently no service pack 3 for Vista. There… Continue reading
Walt from OK asks: How do I remove McAfee from my computer completely so I can install a different anti-virus?
McAfee offers products for home and business users alike. Both can be removed from any computer, but sometimes it takes more than just a few steps. Products available
Andrew from MI asks:
I keep getting the message \”need more virtual memory\”. I have tried a few different ways to increase it, with no success. Can I get a better graphic card and will that help? I have 4.00 GB RAM (3.25 usable) No problem with computer slow down. My operating system is 32 bits whatever that means. Is it possible to upgrade to 64?
Lois asks:
If I do not have SP3 on my XP machine, where can I get it?
Great question, Lois and yes we can check to see if you have Service Pack 3 on your computer in just a few steps. If you have Automatic Updates turned on, you will have Service Pack 3. Don’t worry if you don’t, because it’s very easy to… Continue reading
Note: While this tip is geared towards Windows 7 users, except for some minor differences, Vista users can proceed, using the same process.
Are you having computer problems that nothing seems to fix? Do you wish you could go back to an earlier time and undo something you’ve done? A time before you started having problems. A time before you installed that new software. A time when… Continue reading
Formatting the hard drive of a computer can be a pain, but sometimes it’s unavoidable and needs to be done. Although operating system installations don’t take hours to complete anymore, it is still cumbersome to re-install all of your favorite software all over again on a freshly formatted drive. Some applications, like the media players, messengers, and browsers, etc. are needed the moment one boots into a freshly installed PC… Continue reading
Anna asks:
I seem to have lost a program in Windows XP called Systems Tools. I can find my Disk Cleanup, but I can’t access the Defragment program. Where could the the Systems Tools (and Defragment program) have gone to? How can I get it back?
Well, to start with, let’s take a look at the Systems Tools folder and what it contains.… Continue reading
Note: This will only work on Professional editions of Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
Unwanted files and folders have been plaguing PC users since the first computers were made. And, it goes beyond operating systems.
Whether you’re using Windows, Linux or a have a Mac, excess files will always clutter your computer and consume precious hard drive space.
Every time… Continue reading
