Data Backup Solution: Why You Need a Backup Plan in Place – Part 2 by Joe Duchesne
In the first part of this article series, I talked about the three main threats to the data on your computer. I talked about the need for a data backup solution that protects your data properly. In this article, I'll outline the most common data backup solution options available to you. ... If cost is an issue, get at least one of your computers installed with a RAID capable hard drive and at least one other hard drive. ... In House Hardware Data Backup Solutions Another data backup solution is to equip your computers with RAID compatible motherboards and install multiple hard drives in...

What's That Noise Coming From My Computer? by John Dow
That’s usually how it starts. You hear an unfamiliar noise when you turn on your computer. Or, you may be working along and all of a sudden, your computer stops responding. Most people just ignore either one of these signs that something is amiss. They reboot or ignore the noise. ... If your computer bios is set to boot off the CD (which most are since many don’t even have a floppy drive any more) you boot up once and get an error (we need to have power to open the CD unit) and open the CD and place the hard drive installation CD in and close it.

Software For Your Hard-Drive by John Deprice
All your software is stored on a hard-drive. But how about software FOR your hard-drive - private disks, partition managers, disk defragmenters? Here is the scoop on the latest tools. Paragon Partition Manager The program is suitable for both professionals and home users. ... It lets you install several separate operating systems on one hard drive. ... Once a user creates a virtual encrypted disk, that disk is assigned a new drive letter and appears to the user like any other system drive (like the A: or C: drive).

PC Tools You'd Never Think You Need by John Deprice
Do you use Windows standard uninstall feature? How do you migrate data from your old PC to the new one? Get some tips on amazing software you never knew existed and find out why the pros have been using them for years. Ashampoo UnInstaller Suite The question is, why should this be necessary at... Changed registry entries are restored to the values they had before you installed the program More Information: http://www.deprice.com/ashampoounInstallersuite.htm Acronis MigrateEasy 7.0 So finally you got your hard disk drive the way you like it.

Protect Your PC from Viruses, Worms & Trojans by Mike Burstein
Each of the items in the checklist below is part of a broad and easy to implement security policy. Install all windows critical updates for your operating system from the Microsoft Update site - it's free ! All that's required to keep your Microsoft operating system up to date is an Internet... Create a backup - even the best plan can be circumvented - be prepared for the worst with a complete backup of your hard drive! ... Install and configure antivirus software - the cost is minimal, there are even free versions available - the protection is priceless!

Why is Hard Drive Recovery So Important? by Jeffrey Meier
We live in a new technological age, and many of us purchase a computer and use it for everything, in fact it becomes a very important tool in our daily lives. We use it for on-line banking, job resumes, email, music downloads, just about everything. So what happens when the hard drive crashes... Some people use another hard drive, called a dual drive for backup storage of their most import hard drive data. ... For example one service offers a “look” at the hard drive for $99 with the caveat that a more detailed internal examination will cost almost $500.

Microsoft Has Decided to Drop Support for Windows 98 by Mickey Lieberman
Are you aware of the fact that on or about July 11, 2006, Microsoft will be dropping support on Windows 98? If you are still using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE, make sure you have all the updates that you want or think you need. Speaking from personal experience, on March 31, 2006, something got... The hard drive was reformatted and Windows was re-installed from a emergency restorable cd that came with the computer. ... This was the first program that I tried to install after Windows 98 SE was re-installed and it would not install without IE 6.

How to Install a Motherboard by Gary Hendricks
In this article we learn how to install a motherboard. This is your first stop in learning how to install computer components. The motherboard is attached one way or another to every device in your computer. You will notice that the motherboard comes pre-configured with numerous slots where you... Installing Critical Wires and Connectors The next step in knowing how to install computer components like your motherboard is to install critical wires and connects. ... The first wires are the ones that hang loose from your case, like hard drive, power, reset and speaker leads.

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 &... Hard Drive Fragmentation --------------------- Believe it or not, many people have never even heard of hard drive fragmentation, or the process of Defragmentation. ... In a nutshell, when you install software or create files and data, the Operating System stores this data on your hard disk...

How to Back Up Your Files Using XP's backup utility - Step by Step by Carlos Cabezas
To determine how important it is for you to back up your files, you can simply ask yourself the following question: “How bad would it be if I turned on my computer tomorrow and all my files were gone?” If the answer is “It wouldn’t be that bad, there’s really nothing important on my computer... Use the drop down menu to find the external hard drive you just plugged in (remember you took note of what drive letter it was) Click on the drive letter. ... Before plugging in the new external hard drive go to “My Computer” (Start, My Computer) and take a look at what is under “Hard Disk Drives”.