If you open My Computer one day and realize your CD or DVD drive is missing, there are two possible causes. The first is a physical issue, where the drive has died or a power or IDE cable has somehow come unplugged. The second is a problem with the registry. This is not an uncommon [...]
Archive | June, 2009
Launch Programs at Startup
You can automatically launch programs at startup. We usually talk about removing programs and processes from starting up at boot. But what if you want something to load each time you startup your computer? It is a scientific fact (not really) that humans have a predetermined amount of clicks in their index finger. If we exhaust that [...]
Top CD and DVD Burning Software
If you bought a computer with a CD or DVD burner in it, it probably came with all of the software you will ever need to burn disks. If you buy an OEM drive, however, you’ll need to install software on your PC that allows you to perform various burning tasks, like making a music [...]
Create An Administrator's Password Reset Disk
A problem we see a lot is forgotten Administrator’s passwords–Especially in Windows Vista where it urges you to run as a limited user. If you created a password for your Windows Administrator’s account and run as a different user, it might be only a matter of time before you forget what that password is, and [...]
Troubleshooting Printer Problems
Troubleshooting printer problems can be frustrating. Printers are one of those devices we use everyday and never think about until there is a problem with it. Finding the problem with a printer is the toughest part of the troubleshooting process because printers will not often give you a good explanation, despite having installed software on [...]
Top Boot Disks
A boot disk is a CD you can put in your drive and run without having to load Windows. There are a lot of uses for these disks, such as performing diagnostics, removing viruses, recovering lost data and partitioning drives. We have compiled a list of a few of our favorites. You should consider downloading [...]
How to Improve System Performance in Windows XP and Vista
Two of the most frequently changed settings I adjust on a computer are the virtual memory size and the visual preferences for the Windows Operating System. Those two settings can make a night and day difference in the performance of your computer especially if you have lower than the recommended amount of RAM installed. I [...]
Change The Location Of My Documents Folder
Some people prefer to change the location of My Documents folder in Windows in case something happens to the partition where the Operating System resides. Moving the default location of your My Documents or My Pictures folder is something that is not really necessary for most people, but does add an additional barrier of safety [...]
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