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How To Wipe a Hard Drive
Easy instructions on how to wipe a hard drive. A hard drive wipe will erase everything on the hard drive - something deleting and formatting can not do.
How To Fix DLL Errors
The only way to permanently fix DLL errors is by fixing the underlying cause of the issue, not by downloading DLL files. Here's how to do it.
How To Update Drivers in Windows Vista
Learn how to update drivers in Windows Vista with this tutorial. Updating drivers is a good troubleshooting step when a hardware device isn't working.
How To Change the Refresh Rate Setting in Windows XP
Screen flicker and other related CRT monitor issues could be corrected by a simple refresh rate setting change in Windows XP. Here's how.
How To Adjust the Color Quality Setting in Windows XP
You might need to adjust the color quality setting in Windows XP if photos or other images with lots of colors don't look right. Here's how to do it.
How To Write a New Partition Boot Sector To a Windows 7/8/Vista System Partition
Easy instructions on writing a new partition boot sector to a Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista system partition using the bootrec /fixboot command.
How To Properly Scan Your Computer for Viruses, Trojans, and Other Malware
Here's how to completely and correctly scan your computer for malicious software like viruses, trojan horses, rootkits, spyware, adware, worms, and more.
How To Repair or Replace Boot.ini in Windows XP
Easy instructions on repairing or replacing the boot.ini file in Windows XP. Issues with boot.ini can prevent Windows XP from starting properly.
How To Troubleshoot a DLL Error That's Being Caused by an Unknown Hardware Issue
A troubleshooting guide for solving DLL problems that appear to be caused by a hardware problem. This involves testing and selectively replacing hardware.
How To Download & Install DirectX
Where and how to download and update DirectX. Updating DirectX 11, DirectX 10, or DirectX 9 is easy and could improve game performance in Windows.
How To Change the Default Program for a Specific File Extension in Windows 7
Instructions on how to change the program that starts when you open a particular kind of file in Windows 7.
How To Use System Restore in Windows 7
Detailed instructions on using System Restore in Windows 7 to undo recent driver, registry, and other important changes.
How To Update Drivers in Windows 7
You'll need to update drivers in Windows 7 to fix hardware problems or enable new features. Follow these easy steps to update drivers in Windows 7.
How To Degauss a Monitor
Have an older style (CRT) monitor with color issues, especially around the edges? You probably need to degauss the monitor. Here's how.
How To Disable Data Execution Prevention for Explorer.exe in Windows XP
Disabling Data Execution Prevention (DEP) for the Explorer.exe process can sometimes fix certain error messages and system issues.
How To Rename the NLSPATH System Variable in Windows XP
The NLSPATH system variable has been known to cause problems like the ntdll.dll error. Renaming the NLSPATH variable can resolve this specific issue.
How To Repair Damaged or Corrupted Thumbs.db Files
Some kernel32.dll errors are caused by corrupted or damaged thumbs.db files. Here's how to fix the problem in Windows XP.
How To Restore NTLDR and Ntdetect.com From the Windows XP CD
Instructions on restoring NTLDR and Ntdetect.com from the Windows XP CD. Missing or corrupted versions of these files can cause serious problems.
How To Repair Damaged or Corrupted Password List Files
Instructions on repairing corrupted or damaged password list files. Damaged PWL files can cause simple logon problems or serious kernel32.dll errors.
How To Repair the Master Boot Record In Windows XP
Easy to follow instructions on how to repair the master boot record in Windows XP using the fixmbr command from Recovery Console.
How To Restore Deleted Files From the Recycle Bin
Need to get a file back from the Recycle Bin? Restore Recycle Bin deleted files easily with these steps.
How To Scan Your Hard Drive Using Error Checking in Windows XP
An easy way to check for, and even repair some, hard drive problems in Windows XP is to run Error Checking. Here's how.
How To Use System Restore in Windows XP
Detailed instructions on using System Restore in Windows XP to undo changes to important parts of XP like drivers, the registry, and more.
How To Use System Restore in Windows Vista
Detailed instructions on completing a System Restore in Windows Vista. System Restore is used to undo recent changes to important parts of Windows Vista.
How To Properly Reinstall a Program in Windows XP
Here's how to properly reinstall a software program in Windows XP. Often times, simply reinstalling a program can fix certain kinds of issues.