With Windows 8 now officially on the store shelves and a plethora of articles, walkthroughs, and reviews have hit the Internet by storm, I’m going to backtrack just a bit for those of us who haven’t made the leap. There is a TON of things that …
Most people do not even think that this is possible in Windows 7 and went out the door with XP. While this is not the entire truth, not all situations will allow for a Repair Install on a Windows 7 machine. Although, if you just want …
Having to deal with a computer that crashes is bad enough, but having to reinstall Windows is a hassle for most people. In a lot of cases, users may not even have an installation DVD or recovery disk to perform a complete reinstall. There are other …
Does your computer run fast in the morning and then gradually slow to a crawl in the afternoon? If so, your computer might be suffering from a memory leak. A memory leak is caused when a program uses memory temporarily reserved for it and repeatedly fails …
If you’ve ever wondered about the reliability of your computer, you can get a visual report of how things are going under the hood by using the Reliability Monitor. This tool is a great resource for advanced users to track down any critical events or information …
Windows 7 is an efficient Operating System and requires very little tweaking to make it run faster out of the box. One tweak, however, might help speed up your system during normal operation. Windows uses allocated space on your hard drive called virtual memory as if …
Windows 7 is slow. Not initially, but just like all versions of Windows, your computer will eventually experience performance issues. Windows 7 seems to handle slow-downs much better than previous versions, but they do occur. Fortunately, Windows has a way of helping users determine what is …
You can create a system image in Windows 7 to quickly restore your PC to the condition it was when you created the image. Those that have a computer from a major brand such as Dell, HP or Acer are accustomed to using a disk image …
If your screen display is upside down, you are either the recipient of a prank or have accidentally performed a keystroke that has rotated your display. Not all versions of Windows are capable of performing a screen rotation by default, but most Professional versions and higher …
The Windows 7 Performance Monitor is a utility that provides a system health check for your PC. This report could reveal potential problems with your computer you didn’t know existed, and provides detailed information about the hardware and software resources running on your machine. You should …
This tutorial will explain how to schedule Sync Toy in Windows 7. SyncToy 2.1 is the latest version of Microsoft’s file synchronization software. While some prefer to use RoboCopy, SyncToy has a simple and easy to configure interface that is perfect for home users that want to backup their data …
Occasionally, you Can’t Connect To Windows 7 Homegroup and share files with other PCs. A Homegroup is a Windows 7 network scheme that helps users running the Windows 7 Operating System easily connect to each other and share pictures, videos, printers and documents. It works by …
You can easily recover deleted files in Windows 7 using the Previous Version tool. If you had been working on a document and deleted it by mistake, or if you had changed a document and accidentally saved over it, you can recover the old version in …
Computer errors can be divided into two categories: hardware errors and software errors. In most cases, software errors such as driver errors can be easily prevented by performing regular maintenance tasks. Performing driver maintenance tasks such as updating device drivers is easy and can be completed …
It may occasionally become necessary to uninstall Windows update. You should always download and install Windows Updates. In fact, we recommend automating the process so you never have to think about it ever again. If, however, an update has recently broken something on your computer, you …
No sound on computer? This problem can be caused by a hardware malfunction, a software update or a simple misconfiguration. No sound on computer can be fixed by troubleshooting several things in Windows 7. You want to start with the obvious things. Check cables, check to …
Adding a toolbar to your taskbar is nothing new in Windows, but it is a simple tip that can save you time accessing important data on your computer. Why would you want a toolbar on your taskbar? If you access a lot of the same folders …
Windows scandisk and chkdisk utilities have been around for many years to help you check your hard drive for errors. The purpose of these Windows tools are to check your hard drive for file system errors, and they can also scan the physical surface of your …
You can turn off UAC (user Account Control) pop-ups in a few simple steps in Windows. User Account Control (UAC) was one of most disrupting new security services added to Windows Vista. It annoyed people so much, most downgraded to Windows XP as a result of …
You can hide files and folders in Windows 7 so they are not easily viewable by snoops or family and friends. This is a great way to conceal notes, passwords and other things you do not want out in the open. This is a solution for …
Should I install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7? You probably already realized your Windows 7 DVD has both the 32-bit and 64-bit version of Windows to choose from. In order to decide which you should install, we need to cover some important factors …
Desktop Gadgets have been around since the days of Windows Vista. Most people don’t even know what they are, and some that do probably find them annoying or a nuisance. There are several installed by default. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that …
If you’re concerned about online safety for your child, you’ll want to take a moment and setup parental controls in Windows 7. The Internet has become such an integral part of our everyday lives. Unfortunately, there is no regulation on content, so your children can inadvertently …
