Windows XP
Fix: Windows XP Gets Blue Screen Error after Windows Update (KB977165)
by Kevin Schulte on February 24, 2010
A recent Windows Update (KB977165) for Windows XP caused many computers to experience Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors when the computer restarted after the update. The cause of the blue screen wasn’t just the update, but rather a rootkit (a form of malware) which had been present on the users’ machines prior to the update. The specific error is: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Technical... [Read More]
How to Install Flash Player Updates on Citrix/XP/Terminal Servers
by Jacob Keppeler on September 3, 2009
Anybody who has had to deal with Citrix servers knows that it’s a pain getting anything installed without affecting end-users. Adobe Flash Player is no different – it must be installed a specific way to make it work properly without getting the dreaded “Application was installed previously with administrative permissions, please install again” error. Procedure Step 1: Download... [Read More]
How to Rebroadcast a Weak Wifi Signal
by Evan Wondrasek on July 24, 2009
There may be a time when you have access to a wireless network in one part of your house, but just can’t get it anywhere else. This isn’t a big deal if you own the network (you can buy another access point or wireless repeater), but if you don’t own the network, this guide will show you how to extend your free coverage. What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? In my case, I can connect... [Read More]
How To: Change The Default Location of Documents, Pictures, and Music Folders in Windows
by Evan Wondrasek on June 8, 2009
Saving your documents, pictures, and music to a separate partition from your operating system is a great practice to follow because it makes installing/reinstalling an operating system easier, allows you to access your files from a different operating system, and helps save your data in the event of a hard drive failure. This guide will show you how to set the new location of these new directories... [Read More]
How To: Restore Built-In Zip File Integration in Windows XP
by Evan Wondrasek on May 26, 2009
Have you ever used a new computer and found, to your dismay, that a 3rd-party shareware program (such as WinZip) was currently set to handle compressed .zip files? Windows XP already has built-in .zip file integration, so unless you’ve decided to replace it with a program such as 7-zip, it is usually best to let Windows handle those files. To restore Windows XP’s built-in .zip file handling: Click... [Read More]
Windows Won’t Boot? Try The Recovery Console
by Evan Wondrasek on April 4, 2009
It is all too easy for the Windows operating system to become damaged and render your computer unusable, stranding you from your critical applications and documents. Events such as power outages, electrical surges, or even an improper shutdown can damage or corrupt important system files which may cause the operating system to fail when loading. This guide will show you how to use the Recovery Console... [Read More]
Conficker Worm: How to Check If Your Computer Is Infected
by Evan Wondrasek on April 1, 2009
Today is April 1st, and with that comes the fear of your computer being infected with the Conficker worm. Besides following Lifehacker’s tips to protect your PC from Conficker, you can follow a more advanced method of scanning your computer in this guide. UPDATE: There are new and easier methods to scan your computer for the Conficker worm: Online Conficker Detector (developed by authors of... [Read More]
Windows Tip: How To Create a System Standby Shortcut
by Evan Wondrasek on March 30, 2009
This guide will show you how to create a System Standby shortcut for your Windows computer, which will allow you to manually activate Standby mode by simply double-clicking an icon. What is standby mode, you say? “Your machine recovers quickly as your data is stored in RAM. The slower part is waking up the peripherals. Although your machine is in “standby” the power has been cut... [Read More]
