Problem:One day you turn on your computer and have the computer tell you that it’s missing “\windows\system32\config\system” Nothing you do gets windows to boot normally. Fix: Multiple causes. Read on. This error might happen for a variety of reasons so I’ll post a few methods on dealing with this starting with the simplest and most […]
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Fix: Safe Mode boot hangs at agp400.sys
Problem:You try to boot into windows and it blue screens on you. Being a clever fellow you try safe mode and everything seems to be going great until the computer seemingly freezes when loading something called agp400.sys Fix: Disable the video card driver using the Windows XP Recovery Console. This problem is caused by an […]
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Tweak: Disable system paging of windows kernel
Tweak Name: Disable system paging of windows kernel File Type: Registry File Download: disablekernelpage.reg This is something for vista users who want to speed up their computers. The system kernel is the heart of windows and controls alot of low level functions. It’s a system component that you want working at it’s best. Unfortunately if you […]
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Fix: Windows Explorer crashes on right-click and on opening a folder
Problem: Whenever you try to right-click on the desktop or you try to open Windows folders such as My Computer, windows crashes (explorer.exe restarts). Fix: There is a corrupt Context Menu handler, find it and delete it from the registry. THE METHOD: This problem is caused by a corrupted shell extension created by a program. […]
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Question: How do I remove System Error Fixer off my pc?
Cathy writes: How can I get System Error Fixer OFF my pc? I’m not really Great at working on here, but RRunner said I needed to get it Off. When I went where they told me it was just to hard for me to even Try. Can U Help Me? The link to the forums. […]
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Acer Keyboard and Touchpad Problem. They don’t Work.
Problem: An Acer laptop is seemingly frozen but when you plug in an external USB keyboard and mouse the laptop works. It’s just the built-in touchpad and keyboard that don’t work or respond. Fix: Remove the laptop’s battery. THE METHOD: Fix the the issue by turning off the laptop and removing the battery. Then turn […]
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Apps: CCleaner
Program:CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) Price: Freeware Site: www.ccleaner.com Description: Cleans temp files from windows and also has a registry cleaner. CCleaner is one of those tools that you really need (or if not need then will miss) when you’re doing tuneups or setting up a new computer. We all know that over time computers get filled […]
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Public Service Alert from yours truly
Just a little reminder that you can ask me questions using the contact form to the right of the screen. These questions can range from novice questions to tech content requests. Remember I’m here to help you guys. Once you submit a question I’ll answer it as soon as I can on the forums and […]
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Tweaks: Make more then one set of Recovery Discs on HPs
Tweak Name: Reset HP Recovery Disc Creation File Type: Batch File Download: HPRecoveryDiscs.bat As anybody who has ever worked on a plethora of HP computers (and needed to set them up for clients) knows HP only allows for the creation of one set of Recovery Discs per computer. This means that if you’ve lost yours […]
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Print: Computer Repair Invoice Sheet
Document Name: Computer Repair Invoice Sheet Formats: OpenOffice, MS Word Modifiable: Yes Download: OpenOffice (25KB) MS Word (82KB) Description: A general purpose invoice sheet for those small repair shops that need one. It has a variety of sections from a repair summary, to technician notes, to an itemized listing of all the services rendered (as […]
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