Christa from Lake Charles, La writes: I have a Dell Dimension 3100 running Windows XP. I have not been able to use my system restore for awhile. Even if I just try to go back to the day before it says that my computer cannot be restored to that date. Please help.
Virus Gone, Windows Installer Missing, Help!
Charlie from New Jersey writes: After removing a virus from my computer I'm unable to install anything. A message comes up saying: Windows Installer is missing....I'm using Vista, 32 Home Premium Version. Can you help? Thank you Answer:...
Computer Freezes & Graphics Card Crashes! What’s Wrong?
Crys from West Indies writes: I have an HP a6700f Desktop and while using it, the computer freezes for a couple seconds with an irritating sound. Sometimes a popup says the graphics card recovered from a crash and this happens every 10 minutes or so. I'm guessing its the graphics card....but i opened it up an found none. Can you provide any suggestions?
Can I Upgrade To Windows 7?
Shirley from FL writes: I have a Compaq laptop with Vista on it. It is about 4 years old, am I able to put Windows 7 on it? Since I can not afford at this time a new laptop I would like to get rid of Vista since I do not like it. Answer: Shirley, I've got some great news for you. If your PC is running Vista then it...
Evict User Data from Used Computer
Roy from Las Vegas, NV writes: Bought a used computer from a friend that wanted a new one. Now, I can't get his name from showing up in the USERS etc. Have changed everything suggested by the Worldstart Forum. Still it comes up! Is there a simple way to change his to mine? I am listed as the owner etc now and in the registry but his name keeps showing up!
Continuing Your Backup
When you do a backup, what information is backed up? Does it pick up where it left off, or does it simply back everything up? And how do you know when your destination drive is full?
How Do I Reformat My eMachines Windows 7 Computer?
Find out how to make a backup recovery disc for your eMachines computer if you've lost the original CD.
Why Does Adobe Need to Store Info on My Computer?
If you're getting a pop-up from Adobe saying that Flash needs to store information on your hard drive, this article will explain why and how to stop it.
Can I Add USB 3.0 To My Motherboard?
Rahul from Rajasthan writes: I enjoy your daily newsletter and find them quite informative. I want to know if there's some way I can install a USB 3.0 card on my Asus P5KPL-AM/PS motherboard running Windows XP Service Pack 3. Warm regards. Answer: A USB 3.0 card is an expansion card you place in your computer which will offer USB 3...
2,000,000 Files – Where Do They All Come From?
James from Oklahoma writes: Yesterday I was doing a security scan of my wife's computer and had noticed that after the scan finished it had 2,000,000 plus files, where are all these files coming from? How do I get files reduced? Answer: As you use your computer to browse the web, download e-mail, edit photos and all of the other daily tasks, many small files are created and stored in the process. These files...