Basic Tips and tricks for Windows XP by Darren Joseph
Running Applications in Compatibility Mode With Windows XP, you can run programs as if though they were being run under a different operating system. (This is known as "emulation".) Simply right-click a shortcut, select "Properties" and then check "Run in compatibility mode" and select the... Be careful *not* to use this with certain system utilities, such as antivirus, defrag, registry, and disk tool applications. ... Of course, for some people, this isn't the best choice or the user preference.

Hard Drive Data Recovery by Mac McClellan
Hard drive data recovery is the method of recovering data from hard drives when it cannot be accessed in the normal manner. This failure to access the hard drive could be caused by logical damage to the file system or any physical damage that had occurred to the storage device, thereby... Some of the main contexts where hard drive data recovery software could save one from the blues include a formatted drive, deleted file or directory, missing file or directory, drive not booting, inaccessible drive, copying of system locked files like registry hives, damaged or corrupted partition table,...

Best Computer Upgrades -- Cost verses Value! by John Dow
I do a lot of computer repair work and one of the first questions I get asked (after I fix the computer) is what can I do to improve the performance. I normally clean out all the old temp files and registry entries (two things that slow down a computer) whenever I work on a computer. ... The best three in order of performance increase are RAM, Video Cards, and hard drives. ... So the next best bang for the buck is to increase the amount of ram in the computer. ... Many of the newer drives spin up to 7200 rpm or even 10,000 rpm.

10 Things To Do For A Healthy & Secure PC by Darren Miller
Many who read this article may find these recommendations to be old news. However, think about the number family, friends, and associates that ask you for help fixing their PC and I believe you will understand why I chose to write this article.. This list of recommendations for a healthy &... One thing I suggest is to purchase a registry cleaner. ... Furthermore, don’t just assume that the default configuration of the program is best suited for your environment. ... 8. ... It’s not just Operating System bugs that can put you at risk, applications can too.

Removing Adware and Spyware by Mike Mendenhall
What is Spyware If your computer runs slower than normal, or you are constantly bombarded with popup ads, then your system probably has spyware installed. Spyware is a software that runs on your computer, and can do many types of things. Spyware can come in the form of a tracking cookie that... The manual removal instructions may also include other items like manual deletion of files, manual changing or deletion of registry keys, or un-registering system dll (dynamic link library) files. ... Perform regular spyware and virus scans on a weekly basis or whatever time frame works best for you.

Windows, the Disposable Operating System by Peter Blue
I guess most of us have know this for many years but now even the creators of Windows have admitted it - Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible "When you are dealing with rootkits and some advanced spyware programs, the only solution is to rebuild from scratch. ... They say the worst equipment makes the best engineers so I certainly got a good education from the 6 years I spent using / fixing Windows, especially in recovering data from crippled Windows machines. ... If you are using Windows things are a lot more complicated as a lot of your data will scattered across...

Partitioning, Formatting and Reinstalling in Windows 98 by Ashish Jain
Formatting and reinstalling windows 98 is very easy if you have the right know-how. This article will discuss how to format, partition and reinstall windows 98 on your PC. Before going ahead and doing this, it is important to be comfortable with the terms format, partition and file systems. ... Another reason could be to clean out the registry, which gets clogged up over time by installing programs (and spy ware and third party software which get installed without your knowledge). ... Delete the existing DOS partition by following the prompts on screen.

Hard Drive Crash? The Essential Data Recovery Report by Greg Duffield
Your worst nightmare just became a horrifying reality. You keep hearing that little voice in your head mockingly shout "you should have backed that stuff up" The voice keeps echoing throughout your head as you perform a quick inventory all of the important information that you just lost…..your... This can occur due to a virus, accidental deletion of key files or registry components, and in some cases even electro-static discharge. ... Also, try to stay away from companies that want to charge $50-$300 for evaluating your drive.

Reloading Windows XP by Bill Nadraszky
If you have been running Windows XP for a couple of years or more you may find that it is not running quite as quickly and smoothly as it was when you did your first install. I am constantly 'evaluating' software and uninstalling and reinstalling beta software on my computer and have always... In the install of Windows you will need to have at least 2 gigs of free space so make sure that you have freed up enough space to do the install When I am deleting folders I am most interested in deleting the” Documents and Settings” and “Windows” folders, as this is where you will find user...

How Do Spammers Harvest Email Addresses? by Sandeep Kautish
Introduction It is often difficult or impossible to tell how a spammer acquired a user's e-mail address. Is it a result of some activity the user engaged in? Did the user give his/her e-mail address to the wrong person? Is the user randomly targeted? ... Yet he supplied no references to web pages and used a free E-mail address.All Richard wanted was to get people to send him valid E-mail addresses in order to build a list of addresses to spam and/or sell. ... 13. ... The letter promises a free CD for every person to whom the letter is forwarded to as long as it is CC'ed to Richard.Richard...