computer maintenance

I have the following desktop: Link Removed My “MO” is generally to keep things “default” unless there is a good reason why I should change the way something is set up. An example is that I read SSDs wear out over time so it is better to put the paging file on a separate disk. Hence, I...

PROBLEM : Network shares created on Windows 7 and being accessed by Windows XP workstation are lost after a certain amout of time. XP never be able to access Share made on 7 until 7 is rebooted. You can still ping 7 from XP. WHAT I FOUND : Default configuration of Windows 7 (and...

This weekend, my PC has been freezing at random times and this is the only thing that I have been able to narrow down to the true issue. Log Name: System Source: Microsoft-Windows-WHEA-Logger Date: 4/26/2010 1:37:24 AM Event ID: 19 Task Category: None Level...

Recently I am starting experiencing a big problem. Whenever I am starting any program my CPU usage gets really big and when this program is turned on it gets to 5-8% again. Imagine how it chokes when Im looking any video or playing any game. IT LAGS. Even crashes and looks like sleeping. I'm...

Open the "Registry Editor" (Start (Orb), Run and type in regedit and click ok or press enter.) Navigate to and expand each the following: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers (This is where programs attach to the right click menu.) Now, you simply delete the keys you do not...

I have recently upgraded to Windows 7. However, It seems as if Windows Vista is still installed on my computer. When starting up it gives me the option to start up on vista or W7. How do I delete windows Vista from my computer and free up the space it is using. Thanks, James Keeton

Where are system protection settings stored on the system? In windows XP, this was in HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore In Windows 7, this key exists, but the only values available are: FirstRun (what is this?) LastIndex (what is this?) RPSessionInterval (set to...

Hey there all I am new to the forum, well specifically because I don't know where to turn. I have an HP Desktop model A6614F with AMD Phenom x4 9500, 7GB or RAM, 640GB harddrive, Nvidia GTX260, and a 550W PSU. Now I had a hell of a time getting Windows 7 Pro 64 bit to install originally going...

~ I've read a few tutorials in preparation for the upgrade to Windows 7 and it was recommended that I uninstall all unnecessary software from my computer. I've done that, as well as doing a disk-cleanup and defragging. But I was wondering if it would be advisable to also uninstall my...

Sooo I've never seen this problem and I don't really know where to start with it. I have two hard drives, Windows on the C and media on S, I decided to clear some space on S, as it was 4/5 full, and deleted a folder that was about 80 gigabytes. The weird thing is it went to the recycle bin...

hi guys my problem is that my 55gb hard drive is still full (about 3 gb spare) after installing windows 7... i do a disk cleanup, then then in the pop up window it says i can save 20mb, so i click the clean system files button, and it says i can free up 35gb.. thats right 35gb...so i click ok...

Trying to do a back up to a portable HD 250 GB I'm told insufficent room! Looking at Windows I see files Windows Old that is 63 GB and Windows Old 000 that is 36 GB in size - can someone enlighten me on these, what they are they for? are they necessary? and can they be got rid of? :confused:

Hello everyone, So I have been using windows 7 since about memorial day, and really cant complain too much. The only major concern I have so far (besides not being able to delete folders because it claimed they were in use {i think i fixed this}) is that recently, it almost seems like once a...

I've been running Windows 7 on my laptop since it was released and really like it so far. Never ran Vista as my primary OS but did have it installed on a dedicated gaming desktop for a short period of time. Don't recall having that many issues with it like others have reported but maybe I didn't...

This was a weird one. I did a clean install of RC1. I used my Dell driver CD to reinstall drivers. After installing the sound, chipset, and SATA drivers the DVD drive would disappear at the end of each installation. I rebooted and BIOS did not detect it. I had to power off at the end of each...

I put 7100 on a second partition on my p.c. so I could test it out since I have had to revert to 7000 paritition on this machine on all builds after 7022 due to internet loss bug. However I have solved the problem and am now ready to move the second partition over onto the first one, which I...

Probably a simple question but was wondering if constantly putting machine in sleep mode helps or hinders monitor and other hardware throughout the day rather than rebooting.

I have a Dell Vostron with Vista. Frequently, I get an error box (actually multiple ones) that says "Microsoft Windows" - clicking on the box, it says it wants to "scan and fix" one of my two external hard drives. The "autoplay" box will also be there multiple times. I do not believe...

:confused: Operating Systems: Windows Vista and xp prem. Types of computers used: Desktop Computer Number of Windows Vista installations: 1 Manufacturer: Other / Not Listed Make & Model: vista home premium build 6000 Processor: 2.67 Gigahertz Intel core 6700 2 duo, 64 kiobyte memory cache,4096...