Fixing NTLDR Error in Windows XP

Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP CDs supplied by Microsoft has a tool called the Recovery Console which can be used to repair errors that prevent Windows XP from starting using the command line. OEM versions of Windows XP, including computers that were supplied with Windows XP preinstalled, may not have this utility. STEPS: 1. [...]

Creating a Show Desktop Icon

Scenario: If you accidentally removed the Show Desktop icon or it just happened to be missing, just follo these instructions. Procedure: 1. Open a Notepad.  2. Type-in the following: [Shell]  Command=2  IconFile=explorer.exe,3 IconFile=’PATH_TO_ICON’,0  [Taskbar]  Command=ToggleDesktop 3. Save the file as ‘Show Desktop.scf’ and make sure theat ‘All Files’ is selected in the File Type list. Save this file [...]

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“Having won the ‘Most Educational to Follow’ category in the Open Web Awards 2009, esoriano.wordpress.com takes its place among the top 50 websites and services of the year. Web users cast thousands of votes for the site, selecting it as the very best in its field.” — Pete Cashmore, CEO, Mashable.com – Congratulations Bro. Eli, [...]

Do you know how to use BRIEFCASE?

Scenario: Windows Briefcase can be use to help you oganize and keep your documents up-to-date between your two (2) computers. Here’s how: 1. Right-mouse click your Desktop and click Briefcase. 2. Drag your important files into the Briefcase. 3. You can make changes either to the files inside the Briefcase or to the original files. [...]

Turning On Windows Automatic Updates

To turn on Automatic Updates, you must be logged on as a computer administrator to complete this procedure. Open System by clicking the Start Button, point to Control Panel and double click on System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab or If you are running Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, [...]

Review download updates first before downloading

Based on the settings of your Automatic Updates, Windows can notify you when updates that apply to your computer are ready to download. You can review each update and choose whether to download or not. To help protect your computer, Windows recommend that you download and install all updates that apply to your computer as [...]

System Configuration Utility, what is it?

System Configuration Utility usually used by the Technical Support engineers to troubleshoot and use when diagnosing issues. This tool is very vital in terms of its capabilities, and that is to enable or disable any programs on your startup. To execute this command, simply: 1. Click on Start Button 2. Click on Run 3. Type [...]

How to create a VPN Connections?

Make a virtual private network (VPN) connection Steps in creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection: Open Network Connections. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next. Click Connect to the network at my workplace, and then click Next. Click Virtual Private Network connection, click Next, and then follow the instructions [...]

Need to convert your Office 2007 Files to a PDF or XPS format?

Not a problem, here’s how: This download allows you to export and save to the PDF and XPS formats in eight 2007 Microsoft Office programs. It also allows you to send as e-mail attachment in the PDF and XPS formats in a subset of these programs. Specific features vary by program. This Microsoft Save as [...]

Changing the Size of the virtual memory paging file

Change the size of the virtual memory paging file To change the size of the virtual memory paging file You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you [...]

Enabling Internet Connection Sharing on a network connection

First of: You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. To set up Internet Connection Sharing, run the Network Setup Wizard. Important Do [...]

Looking for a solution to fix your Outlook Personal Folder Files?

Scenario: If you are keeping Outlook data on your computer, you are using a Personal Folders file (.pst). To prevent data loss, you need to know how to repair these files. If your .pst file becomes damaged, Outlook has a tool that may be able to correct the problem without switching to your backup copy. [...]

Problems in printing from your HP 900/910 printer?

Scenario: Why my client’s HP900/910c printer can’t print? Its settings such as driver installation is fine, connectivity from my USB port is up and running, and the thing is my HP 910 printer status is in “READY” mode and it has no warning messages concerning low ink cartridge. Why is that my client can’t print [...]

Want to Add New User to your Computer?

When you add a user to your computer, you are allowing that individual to have access to files and programs on your computer. The steps to perform this task differ depending on whether your computer is a member of a network domain or is part of a workgroup (or is a stand-alone computer). My computer [...]

Share your printer over the Network

To share your printer Open Printers and Faxes. Right-click the printer you want to share, and then click Sharing. The options you see on the Sharing tab differ depending on whether sharing is enabled on your computer. For instructions on what to do next, click the option that describes what you see on the Sharing [...]

Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors

Scenario: You can use the Error-checking tool to check for file system errors and bad sectors on your hard disk. Open My Computer, and then select the local disk you want to check. On the File menu, click Properties. On the Tools tab, under Error-checking, click Check Now. Under Check disk options, select the Scan [...]

How to re-format, re-partition and install Windows on your harddrive?

Reformatting a harddrive is a major catastrophe once you haven’t backup your files if any. You will need an installer of Windows Operating System preferably original copy to do the job. Please make sure you have configured the CMOS setup of your motherboard’s boot sequence, also make your optical drive as your primary or first [...]

How to check your IP Address, and what is it?

According to Wikipedia IP address is a numerical identification (logical address) that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes. Sometimes knowing your IP Address is vital. The question is “How to check your IP Address?”. Here’s how: There are a lot of ways to [...]

Know more about Windows Resource Kit Tools

Scenario: Windows Resource Kit Tools Help documents hundreds of tools that harness the power of Windows. Discover tools you can use to manage Active Directory, administer security features, work with the registry, automate recurring jobs, and perform many other important tasks. Windows Resource Kit Tools are not part of the Windows operating system. You must [...]

An error message appears when I start my Computer?

Scenario: If the error message refers to a file or service, then the file or service might be listed on one of the tabs in the System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe). If it is listed, turn it off; if not, click No at the bottom of this page, and then click the Next button. To disable [...]

Routers, how it works?

I’ve found a very good explanation of a Router. I hope that it will help you analyze why you need a Router. The Router is the central component in connecting all of your computers and network devices together, allowing them to access and share one high-speed Internet connection. It organizes all of the devices in [...]

System Restore, what is it?

One of the powerful application that Microsoft has made. System Restore can UNDO harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance. System Restore returns your computer to an earlier time (called a restore point) without causing you to lose recent work, such as saved documents, e-mail, or history and favorite lists.  Any changes that System Restore makes [...]

Want to control your friends computer remotely?

Do you know how to manage or control your neighbor’s computer no matter where its location? Or even do the support remotely? Here’s how: Actually there are a lot ways on how to do it, but I’ll just teach you how to do it free of charge. Yes free of charge because the program is [...]

Using “Safe Mode” to solve any hardware or software problems….

Scenario:  Problems in removing drivers of your hardware or uninstalling applications or program from your Windows Operating System? Not anymore, use can use the “Safe Mode” features of Windows to solve that problem. When you see the message Starting Windows or Memory Test, just keep on pressing F8 until a certain Menu appears. Use the [...]

How to delete “WebPage History” of your Internet Explorer

Scenario: As you browse the web, Internet Explorer stores information about the websites you visit and information that you’re frequently asked to provide (for example, your name and address). The following is a list of the type of information that Internet Explorer stores: Temporary Internet files Cookies A history of the websites you’ve visited Information [...]

Tips on how to prevent computer viruses…

Scenario: There are no guarantee that your computer is 100% secure with computer viruses. Here are some few tips: 1. After the fresh installation of your Windows (Operating System) make sure to install a licensed and latest anti-virus you may have. 2. Once done installing your anti-virus, next is to update its virus definition file. 3. [...]

Do you want to turn off the Information Bar of your Internet Explorer?

Scenario: Sometimes automatic displaying of information bar in the Internet Explorer are not that good because it usually appears every time there is a threat. To turn off Information bar messages about blocked pop-up windows Open Internet Explorer. Click the Tools button, click Pop-up Blocker, and then click Pop-up Blocker Settings. Clear the Show Information [...]

Signs of viruses: Are you infected?

This is a very useful article from Microsoft, please read more details below. After you open and run an infected program or attachment on your computer, you might not realize that you’ve introduced a virus until you notice something isn’t quite right. Here are a few primary indicators that your computer might be infected: Your [...]

Learn how to “Optimize Windows Vista” for better performance

Scenario: Computer hardware nowadays are very fast than before, installing the latest software is not a bottleneck anymore. But did you know that these computers with higher specifications is not the main factor why your computer gets on slowing overtime, especially when your are using Windows Vista? What shall you do? You need to Optimize your [...]