Bluetooth wireless devices not working

Ensure the device and your computer are the correct distance apart – not too far and not too near. For the correct distance, refer to the device instructions. Remove and then reinstall the device: Click the Windows Start Button, and the Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound, and then Bluetooth Devices. Select the device that […]

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Computer will not turn On or Start

Computer will not turn on or start Ensure that cables connecting to the computer to the external source are plugged in properly. When the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly , and the wall outlet functioning , the green power supply light on the back of the computer […]

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Software programs and files take longer to open or respond

If you have created multiple user accounts on your computer, ensure other users are not logged in. If there are multiple users logged in simultaneously, system resources must be shared among them. Run the Disk Cleanup program to delete unwanted files(including temporary files, installed components and programs that you no longer use, and files in […]

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How to clean the Temp files & Folder (Directory)

The Temp directory is a folder used to store temporary files. When a program ends, the temporary files are deleted. However, sometimes these files are not deleted, for example, when a program is exited improperly. Cleaning, or deleting, the contents of the Temp directory frees up space on your hard disk. In order to delete all files […]

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How to enable display of hidden files and folders

Hidden files are not shown upfront to avoid changes to the file from the user. However in some scenarios the threats are in the form of hidden files. So we may need to check the hidden files and here are the steps. 1. Click the Start button in the left lower corner of the screen. 2. […]

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My Internet Browser Home Page Changed to Something I Did Not Want

You May have Spyware on your computer. Spyware is software that usually runs silently in the background on your computer, collecting and sending information about you and your use of computer to another person or system on the internet. You can find and remove spyware from your computer by using any one of a number […]

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How To Check For Hard Disk Drive Errors

For read/write errors or media failures, check for integrity of hard disk. Save all your data & close all open programs, before starting the disk check. Click the Windows Start Button, and the Computer. Right Click the hard disk drive that you want to check, and click Properties.  Click on Tools tab. Under Error-checking, click […]

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How to Install Java

Java Standard Edition (SE) is a free software that provides the Java Runtime Environment and the libraries and components you need to display a wide range of programs and Web content on 32-bit Windows PCs. Java software allows you to run applications called “applets” that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow […]

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How To Schedule Windows Update

It is recommended to install windows updates to keep the computer safer and run smoothly. Windows update fetches latest security patches,feature updates & bug fixes when connected to internet. Better to install the updates regularly to avoid vulnerability attacks. So lets learn how to schedule & install windows update. Steps: Click on Start Icon Click […]

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How to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

The quickest way to get Service Pack1 is to turn on “automatic updating” in Windows Update in Control Panel, and wait for Windows 7 to notify you that SP1 is ready to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install, and you’ll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation. To know if […]

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