Archive for December, 2009
Three steps to recover windows registry
If you are trying to recover your Windows registry, then the first thing you need to do is to identify the problem. It can be anything from system freezing, system hanging, monitor changing colors, files corrupting and crashing to slow processing speed, loss of information and sudden switching off and booting of your system.
The second thing you have to do is to identify a good registry recover tool. You have to be careful while choosing a registry cleaner from the internet because the tool you are choosing may come with spyware that enter into your system and steal your precious information. While choosing a Windows registry cleaner, you should consider the reputation of the manufacturer and also efficiency of the program through online reviews.
The third step is to heed of warning that are very crucial to your system. You should not purchase a tool that does not give any initial trial period free of cost. You should also understand that registry cleaner program is not anti-virus program and you should not spend money on purchasing one anti-virus program after the other, while the problem is with your Windows registry.
Fixing problems with DLL files
Problems related to DLL files are fixed depending upon the source of error which may be due to malware or those that are related to application.
If your DLL file error has been caused due to malware, then an anti-virus or anti-spyware program may be sufficient to fix the problem. You should not only install these programs on your computer but also scan your system on a regular basis. The next thing you can do is to avoid opening emails from strangers and never download anything from the internet without checking its validity.
If your DLL error has been associated with application, then it can be fixed by restoring original DLL files. To do this, you have to check for patches and updates from the application’s manufacturer. If you are not able to find this, you can find the file over the internet and download and restore it again.
With these simple steps, you will be easily able to fix your DLL file errors in your system.
Troubleshooting wireless network card
Sometimes, your computer may get damaged if you pull out the wireless network card suddenly from its port. You must understand that when the card is working, it should not be unplugged because this will not only cause damage to the card but also to the computer interface, resulting in a system crash.
If your computer has frozen because of the wireless network adapter plug, then you should first make sure that you have not unplugged the card suddenly. If you have done so, then you can try to fix the problem by restarting the computer. If you are not successful with this, then here are the troubleshooting wireless network card steps:
• Go to the control panel and open the System Properties sheet
• Click on hardware and go to the Device Manager
• Right click on the network adapters and check its properties
• Click on disable and then plug this card
These steps may prove to be very helpful in troubleshooting your wireless network card. If these steps also are not able to solve your problem, then you may need to call a professional engineer to fix the problem for you.
Common problems related to computers
No matter how careful we are towards operating our computer system, it may encounter problems at one time or other. Some of the common computer related problems are:
The computer does not switch on at all: It may be due to power plug problem, bad power supply, bad motherboard, disconnected cables or cords, bad power switch, faulty power strip or insufficient power produced by the outlet.
Blue Screen of Death: The major cause of this computer problem is viruses or spyware, driver issues, corrupt registry, bad memory, bad power supply and bad motherboard.
Internet not working: This can be due to ISP problems, loose or faulty connection to your modem, modem/ router issues, viruses, spyware or malware and software.
By understanding the different types of problems that may arise in your computer system, you can identify what’s wrong with your computer and work accordingly to fix that problem either yourself or with the help of a professional engineer.
Using computer screen glasses to prevent early presbyopia
Presbyopia is a condition in which we find it hard to see nearby objects and we are not able to do our regular activities such as reading. When we are working on computer, we may suffer from several symptoms such as shoulder pain, blurred vision, neck pain, headache, loss of focus, burning eyes, double vision and tiredness. If you are more than the age of 40, then some of these symptoms may be due to presbyopia. In such a situation, wearing computer screen glasses become very important for your overall health.
These glasses will give you distinct advantage in your visual efficiency, visual recovery and visual endurance. High performance glasses will protect you from negative effects of viewing computer screen and also enable you to be more productive because of your improved overall health.
If you want to get rid of your eye strain, blurred vision, headache, dry eyes, back and neck pain and you need to be in front of a computer screen for a large part of the day, then the best thing you can do for yourself is to purchase a pair of computer screen glasses and wear them whenever you sit in front of your computer.
Getting rid of Blue Screen of Death
The Blue Screen of Death of BSOD is usually caused due to several factors including:
• poorly written device drivers
• incompatible bugs or DLLs in the operating system’s kernel
• faulty memory
• malfunctioning of a hardware
• faulty power supplies
• hardware running more than its specified limits
• over-heating of the computer components
If you are looking for ways to get rid of BSOD, then the first thing you should do is to fix the registry errors in your computer system. Corrupted registry not only results in slow performance of the computer and mysterious pop-ups but also appearance of BSOD every now and then.
You should also scan your computer for spyware which secretly gets infiltrated into your system to track your sensitive and personal information. If you suspect any spyware in your computer system, then do not wait and run a spyware removal tool on your system to get rid of spyware as soon as possible.
Maintaining your computer by defragmenting disks
Disk defragmentation is a major part of computer maintenance which helps you in getting rid of junks from your hard disk and freeing up space on your computer so that it can run more efficiently and smoothly. Temporary files and junks can be seen in some folders on your disk but you will not be able to see the fragments in your disk. This means that even if you manually delete the junks, you will not be able to remove fragments in this way. For this reason, the disk defragmenting program has been created by Microsoft to help you in solving this problem.
It is a fact that most of the programs are stored in the C drive only and if there are several fragments gathered in it, they may hinder the startup speed of the system. To speed up your computer’s speed, you need to reduce fragments in your C drive which can be effectively done with the help of the disk defragmentation tool.
Pros and cons of desktops and laptops
Apart from the physical appearance, desktops and laptops are different from each other in several other aspects too. Laptops are more fashionable, sleek looking and light weight than desktops. Although desktops are not that beautiful, they are more powerful and durable. Now, desktops are also available in slimmer CPUs and LCD monitors, lessening the requirement of space.
The major advantage of laptops over desktops is portability. Because laptops are coming in lighter and smaller designs, they have become very easy to be carried on the go, especially for people who need to travel around often. But you need to remember that laptops are more easily stolen than desktops and with this, you not only loose an expensive item but also important data. Security improvements such as voice recognition and thumbprint recognition are also available now-a-days but these are liable to be hacked easily.
As far as the desktops are concerned, they have better capabilities in terms of audio and graphics and that is why, they are the first choice for gamers and graphic designers. If you need to run your PC for longer periods of time every day, then desktop is the better choice for you.
Using PC repair tools for fixing and preventing errors
If your computer is experiencing errors, then the time has come that you should start using PC repair tools for fixing and preventing those errors. In addition to that, using these tools is also recommended to maintain higher levels of computer performance.
Some PC repair tools are already found on computers while others need to be downloaded from external sources. Some of the PC repair tools that are already available in your computer Check Disk tool, Disk Defragmenter tool and Disk Cleanup tool, all of which help you in scanning unwanted and unused files in your computer and either delete them or organize them to create more space in your system.
One of the useful PC repair tools that can be added to the computer is Removal Kits that completely remove the programs that you once installed on your computer but now, you want to remove them. You can also get a registry cleaner through which all the corrupted files are scanned and cleaned and all the files that remained on your system after removal of a particular program are cleaned.
Therefore, PC repair tools are extremely helpful for the proper and efficient functioning of your computer system as a whole.