November 28, 2011

Windows 7 password recovery tips

For various reasons, windows login password can be easily lost, or forgotten, if we forgot, there will be a disaster to daily work, for we will be locked out of computer with nothing could do until that reset Windows  password without any damage. Many of us get no idea on how to reset Windows 7 password.   To solve password lost trouble immediately, I have tried to give you few tips with these  helpful tips you can keep a peaceful mind when you forgot Windows 7 password.

In Windows 7, the easiest method is to creat a  “Password Reset Disk” once you create a new accout. This will allow you to reset your password should you ever forget it. You'll need a USB flash drive or a floppy disc.

Steps to Create Password Reset Disk


•    Click "Start" button and and then click "Control Pannel"
•    On Control Panel, click on "User Accounts and Family Safety", and then click "User Accounts."
•    Click on "Create a password reset disc" on the left panel
•    The forgotten password wizard will open. Insert your USB flash device, or floppy disc, into your computer and then click "Next."
•    Choose from the drop down list the drive letter of the USB drive or floppy you are using and then click "Next."
•    Enter the current user account password, and then click "Next."
•    The password recovery reset disc will be created. When the progress bar indicates 100% complete, click "Next."
•    You have successfully created Password Rest Disc.

Windows Installation disc is another tip of Windows password recovery. If you lost Windows 7 password without a password reset disk, make use of Windows 7 installation disc, and access to recovery options to bypass the unknown password. This is a very efficient method and works well, but you must have an available system restore point that was created before you had logon issues. If you don’t have Windows installation disc, use Windows 7 system repair disc instead, to restore the system to a point that you know the login password.

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November 23, 2011

How to Repair Windows Vista Using Startup Repair

Windows Vista has many more diagnostic and repair tools than its predecessor, Windows XP. These tools enable you to diagnose problems and repair them without having to boot into Windows. One particularly useful feature is the Windows Startup Repair. Startup Repair is an easy diagnostic and repair tool to use when Windows Vista doesn't start correctly. A powerful diagnostic tool, it automates the repair process if you savvy problems booting up. Running the Startup Repair tool will occasionally restore a non-booting Windows Vista system to working order. If you find some difficulties while performing any of the below mentioned steps then you can also take help from Windows Vista Support at their Toll Free No + 1-866-541-1792 For US/CA. 

 Steps to Repair Windows Vista

• Boot your PC from the Windows Vista DVD. You may need to configure the BIOS settings on your computer so the PC will boot from the DVD drive. 

• A message will appear on your system screen "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD." Press a key on your keyboard. 

• Set your language, time, currency format and keyboard or input method when prompted for this information.

• Click the "Repair Your system" option. The "System Recovery Options" dialogue box appears.

• Select the "Windows Vista" installation option. If you need to load drivers for certain devices, click "Load Drivers." Click "Next" to continue.

• Click "Startup Repair" from the list of options that appears. The automatic repair process will begin. Your PC may reboot one or more times. Don't be alarmed – this is a normal part of the repair process.

• Wait for the "System Restore" screen to appear. If you believe that your computer might have been damaged by a recent software installation or other change, run the System Restore program. Otherwise, click "Cancel."

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November 21, 2011

How to Stop a Fake Anti-Virus Pop-Up

Many computer users are nowadays fooled with Anti-virus pop-ups saying it is either a substitute to anti-virus program or to its utilities. . These viruses plague the user with repeated pop-ups warning them that their computer has become infected. These pop-ups are so frequent that at least once the user heeds an attention towards them and in most cases the user is then prompted to purchase an anti-virus program, which turns out to be useless. These pop-ups cycle is endless and interrupts the performance of your computer which is very frustrating. Fortunately, there is a process for getting rid of these fake anti-virus pop-ups. If you have any issues in removing the virus. You can call Online Virus Removal at their toll free No. +1-866-541-1792.

 Instructions


•    Restart your computer in Safe Mode.

•    Log on to the Internet and go to the Rkill download website. Download the file Rkill file there. It is free

•    Double-click on the Rkill file, and start it immediately after download. The program will open an MS DOS box. Be patient and allow the program to do its work. It may take a few minutes. Move on to the next step once the MS DOS box closes.

•    Go back to the Internet, and download anti-virus software from a reputable source. Download the free anti-virus software there. Follow the easy on-screen instructions to install antivirus software.

•    Launch the Anti-virus program once it is installed. Click on the icon that looks like a computer hard drive, thereby having the program scan all removable media and drives.

•    Click on the "Play" button to start the program. Once the infected file is found, follow the recommended course of action, which usually is simply clicking a button to "move the infected file to chest." Your annoying fake anti-virus pop-ups will be gone.

November 16, 2011

How to Troubleshoot a Netgear Wireless Router

It’s quite common to face problems like internet connectivity, frequent drops, or browsing etc. while using a wireless connection. Sometimes, the problems go away with a simple power cycling of the devices and sometimes these continue to recur. The below mentioned guide will help you resolve the issue(s) on your own and if you find some difficulties while performing any of the below mentioned steps then you can also take help from Netgear router support at their Toll Free No + 1-866-541-1792 For US/CA.

Instructions:

Power cycle all the devices namely computer, modem, and Netgear router by turning on and off them. Wait for all the devices to boot properly. Check that all the relevant lights are lit up on modem and router. Check the hardware setup if any light on the modem or router has trouble lighting up. Connect to the wireless network and check if you can browse internet or not.

Download and install latest updates for your computer and router. Update drivers for the router from the Netgear’s official website. Recheck if the problem has gone away.

If you recently made changes to your computer or router, then try to undo them. Fox example, if you added a new device to your computer and thereafter the problem set off, then remove it and recheck the connection problem. Another example is that if you modified the configuration settings like channel number, SSID etc., then revert these to the original ones or to something else that cures the problem.


Else click on the Start menu and click to open Run. Type ‘cmd’ (without quotes) in the blank box in the Run window and hit the Enter key on the keyboard. This will bring up the Command Prompt window. Type ‘ipconfig /all’ (without quotes but with proper spacing) and hit the Enter key. Write down all the information like IP address, default gateway etc. under the heading Ethernet adapter wireless network connection. Since it’s a wireless connection, you will be noting the only information related to wireless connection and not what’s under the Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection.

If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 or something like 169.254, then power cycle the modem, router, and computer. Wait for them to boot up properly with all the lights lit. Reconnect and check if you can browse internet wireless or not. If the problem has not resolved, then move on to the next method.

Open the Command Prompt window. Type ‘ping 192.168.1.1’ (without quotes and as is). Check for the resulting responses and act accordingly. If you think something has to be done with the router’s configuration, login to its interface. Open you internet browser, type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and hit the Enter key. This will prompt for the router’s username and password. Enter the credentials and check and modify settings if required. Save settings and exit all the windows. Your wireless connection should work fine now. If you are still unable to get it working, then look for online technical support options for Netgear routers

November 15, 2011

How to Connect Linksys Router to an Existing Network

Linksys is a brand of computer networking products. Producing cards for computers as well as wired and wireless routers.  Linksys is by far the most ubiquitous router in use for home users and offices. The below mentioned guide will help you connect your Linksys device to the existing network on their own. If you find some difficulties while performing any of the below mentioned steps on your own, then you can also take help from  Linksys router support  at their Toll Free No + 1-866-541-1792 For US/CA.

Instructions:

•    Turn off all the devices namely computer, internet modem, and router and disconnect their power cables from the respective outlets. Disconnect the internet modem by unplugging its Ethernet wire from the back. Now take a network cable plug its one end into the WAN or WLAN, or Internet port located at the back of the router and other end into the modem.

•    Reconnect the Linksys router to its respective electricity outlet using the power adapter. When plugged in, turn on the device and wait for it to boot. Plug the modem back to the router using the Ethernet wire. Thereafter, plug the modem back to the electricity jack and turn it on.

 •    Reconnect the computer too to the power outlet and Linksys router. Once the computer has turned on and fully loaded, open up your internet browser. Type ‘192.168.1.1’ (without quotes) into the address bar of the browser and hit the Enter key on the keyboard. It will bring up the router’s login screen asking for username and password.

•    Type the login credentials into the respective fields and click on the Login button. When logged in, highlight the Wireless tab and the Basic Wireless Settings to configure wireless. Give a name to your Wireless Network, select a Channel number for the Wi-Fi to work on, choose a Network Mode, and select to enable Wireless SSID Broadcast etc.

•    Highlight the Wireless Security tab and select the Security Mode viz. WPA2 Personal or WEP etc. Enter an alpha-numeric key to secure your Wi-Fi connection from unauthorized access. When done, click on the Save Settings button and exit the router’s interface. Your Linksys router is now added to the existing network to ensure enhanced Wi-Fi range and connectivity.

November 11, 2011

How to Fix No Internet Access in Windows 7

There are many method to fix internet access issue in a Windows 7 computer. The methods described here are simple and reliable. However, it is still recommended that these should be followed correctly in order to avoid making mistakes and running into problems. Doing so will eventually save their time and money that would otherwise be spent looking for Windows 7 support or Microsoft product support alternatively. The below mentioned guide will help you fix the problem on your own and without the help of Microsoft technical support.

•    Disable your antivirus program and then try connecting to internet again. If it works, update the program and give another try to internet connection. If you can connect to the internet, it’s well and good. If you cannot, uninstall the program and reinstall it using its CD or DVD etc. Despite this if the issue persists, then move on to another method.

•    Click on the Start menu, right click on the Computer icon and then click to choose Manage from the drop-down list. This will open up the Computer Management window.

•    Click on the triangle icon next to Services and Applications. Locate Bonjour Service from the listed options and double click on it. It will prompt open the Bonjour Service Properties (Local Computer) window.

•    Under the General tab next to the Startup type, click to select Disabled from the dropdown arrow.

•    Click on the Apply button and OK to apply the changes and exit the Properties window.

•    Alternatively, you can click on the Start button, type ‘services’ (without quotes and as is) in the Start Search field and hit Enter on the keyboard. This will bring up the Services window with all the services listed as they are.

•    Locate Bonjour Service from the options, right click on it and then select Properties (or you can double click on the icon instead of right clicking). When the Bonjour Service Properties (Local Computer) window comes up, follow the same abovementioned procedure to disable the service. Exit all the windows and restart the computer.

 Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

Tips for Migrating Applications to Windows 7

Windows 7, the successor of Windows Vista, has been out for more than a year now. Users who have been looking to upgrade to Win7 from their existing operating systems (OS) are exploring ways to do it in the right manner. Considering it, we have designed a comprehensive guide that will help users perform the migration on their own and essentially without the help of Microsoft technical support.

Steps to Migrating Application to Windows 7

Before starting with the migration procedure, you should have purchased the original Windows 7 OS along with the installation media like CD\DVD etc. If you purchased the OS online, then you would only receive the product key in your mailbox from Microsoft and not any CD etc. If you want an installation disk, then contact Microsoft product support. You might have to shell out extra money to get one.

Check Windows Updates to see if you are being offered upgrade to Win7. It is, however, recommended to perform a clean installation of Win 7 instead of upgrade so as to avoid bumping into common upgrade problems. Back up all your data to an external flash drive or other media before performing the clean installation.

Check that your hardware meets the minimum system requirements for Win 7. If you are upgrading from Win Vista, then you need not worry as it meets the hardware requirements. However, if you are upgrading from Win XP, then you must check these. The installation of Windows 7 requires 1GHz processor (32-bit/64-bit), 2GB RAM (32-bit/64-bit) or higher for heavy-duty applications, 16GB free space available on the hard drive, DirectX 9 graphics support, Windows Driver Model (WDM) 1.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, and 128MB graphics memory among others.

 If you don’t want to go through the installation or upgrade procedure, then use this method. Do not erase anything on your computer. Simply download and install Windows Easy Transfer from Microsoft’s official website. You can also choose to download Laplink’s PCmover. Both the tools will help you not only backup all your data and settings etc. stored on the hard drive but also cleanly install Win 7 on a new computer or the existing one. Laplink PCmover comes with a transfer cable that will help you move your existing data to another Windows 7 computer. Windows Easy Transfer gives you options to transfer data through transfer cable, network, and an external USB flash drive or hard drive.

Whichever tool you conclude on, download it from its official site. Save the downloaded file to desktop (for convenience) and then run it as an administrator. Follow the wizard’s instructions and complete the migration.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

November 08, 2011

How to Boost the Performance of Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is one of the most popular free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation. Mozilla Firefox runs on various operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac Operating System X, FreeBSD, and many other platforms. While surfing the Internet using Mozilla Firefox as your Web browser, you may experience issues which prevent Web sites from displaying properly or at all, or a failure to navigate to the correct site or intermittent lockups and slow performance. Try clearing the Mozilla Firefox temporary Internet file cache as in most cases clearing the cache will resolve poor performance issues.

Steps to Boost the Performance of Mozilla Firefox

•    Open Mozilla Firefox. In the menu at the top of the Mozilla Firefox browser, click "Tools" and select "Clear Private Data."

•    Uncheck all the checkboxes with the exception of the Cache checkbox.

•    The other selections will delete your browsing history and passwords that the browser automatically enters for you, so confirm that all but the Cache checkbox has been cleared.

•    Click on the "Clear Private Data Now" button and wait a few seconds to allow time for the files that were stored in the cache to get deleted.

•    Click the "X" inside the red square in the upper-right corner of the Mozilla Firefox window to close the Web browser.

\•    Start Mozilla Firefox and test the performance by accessing a couple of your favorite Web sites.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

November 03, 2011

How to Remove Adware SpySheriff

Adware SpySheriff or you can say the red wallpaper virus is a adware program that installs itself without your knowledge. It  is an obnoxious bit of adware that pretends to be a legitimate anti-spyware program. It doesn't matter which version of Windows you're running, you are vulnerable to this particular adware program.  It pops up messages claiming your computer is infected with various (fictitious) spyware bugs. It then offers the user a program that will remove them, for a price of course. It's a scam. It can change your computer's settings, install other spyware and adware programs, display unwanted advertisements at any time during your computing experience.  The only bug on your computer is the SpySheriff adware itself. You can remove it with an actual anti-spyware/adware program that comes with Windows.

Steps to Remove Adware SpySheriff

•    Launch Windows Defender. This tool comes pre-installed with Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

•    To run Defender, type the name ("Windows Defender", no quotes) into the Start menu search bar, then hit the ENTER key. Though Windows XP does not come with the tool pre-installed like 7 and Vista, XP users can download a free version from Microsoft Support (see Resources).

 •    Click the arrow next to the "Scan" button once. A menu will appear. Select "Full Scan."

•    Click the "Scan" button once.

•    Wait for the scan to finish. When it does, click "Clean System" or "Remove All" (the wording varies by system) to remove the SpySheriff adware.

•    Restart your computer.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

November 02, 2011

How to Install AVG Anti-Virus

AVG Anti-Virus is the well-known free anti-virus protection software. With AVG Anti-Virus program you will get a reliable tool for your computer protection against computer viruses. It works across multiple Windows platforms and is used by more than 80 million people. The program automatically updates itself and you can set it to perform regular scans on your computer without having to start it manually. AVG Anti-Virus offers real-time protection against today’s most sophisticated threats. AVG detects a wide variety of viruses, Trojans and worms and protects you from Spyware and Adware that can keep track of your personal information. Installing AVG Anti-Virus is a very quick and easy process. If you find some difficulties while performing any of the below mentioned steps on your own, then you can also take help from  online technical support  at their Toll Free No +1-866-541-1792 For US/CA.

Steps to Install AVG Anti-Virus

•    Open your web browser and type http:// www.avg.com and click on the "Download" link

•    Verify the download by clicking "OK" if a pop-up window appears. Your computer may start the download automatically.

•    Click the AVG icon after it is installed on your computer. Click on the desired language you want AVG to communicate with in the initial installation window and click "Next."

•    Accept the AVG terms of usage by clicking "Accept." Click on "Accept" again to agree to the license agreement.

•    Select "Standard Installation" in the next window and click "Next." Click on "Next" to activate your free AVG license.

•    Check the "AVG toolbar" check-box if you desire the installation of the AVG toolbar with your installation. Then click "Next."

•    Click on "Finish" to complete the installation. The program will automatically open.

•    Click "Next" on the first screen to advance to options. Select at the top of the window how often you want the program to update itself. Click on the bottom the desired time you want AVG to automatically scan. Click "Next" when finished.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

November 01, 2011

How to Reset Your Dell Vista Computer

In the following simple solution, I have tried to explain you how to reset Dell Vista Computer. This will save your precious time and money also that would otherwise be spent searching for Microsoft Windows XP support or Dell support alternatively. A Dell computer factory reset will completely erase all files on your computer, and restore the computer to the original factory settings. Dell does not include a Microsoft Vista installation disk for the reformat. Instead, Dell provides the operating system on a separate partition on the hard drive. You must access this partition and run the recovery utility to reset your Dell computer.

•    Remove all peripherals such as printers, USB hubs, network cables, scanners, PDAs, external hard drives and other devices. Leave the monitor, keyboard, and mouse plugged in to the computer.

•    Press the "F8" key on your keyboard as the computer reboots, before the Windows logo appears. Wait for the Advanced Boot Options utility to load.

•    Press the down arrow key on the keyboard to select the option "Repair Your Computer." Press the "Enter" key.

•    Select your language setting and log in as an administrator, if applicable. Click "Dell Factory Image Restore." Click "Next."

•    Click the radio button that says "Yes", reformat the hard drive and restore system software to factory condition. Click "Next."

•    Allow the utility to reset your computer to original factory settings; this may take several minutes. Wait for a dialog window to appear notifying you that the reset has completed. Click "Finish" in the confirmation window; the computer will reboot.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.