Category Archive: Security

Prepare your computer for installing AntiVirus Solution

To make sure your Antivirus Solution installs correctly, follow these easy steps. This way you can easily preempt any errors with installation and ensure you get the best possible performance from your new Antivirus solution. Computer should meet minimum system requirements Most antivirus require below system requirements; Windows XP (SP2 and newer), Windows Vista, Windows […]

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How To Test My Antivirus Solution?

To make sure that your Antivirus product is properly running, we recommend you using the Eicar test. Eicar test enables you to check your antivirus solution using a safe file developed for primarily for testing purposes. Its more or less like you taking a simulated car crash test. To test your antivirus solution, follow these […]

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How Can I Remove Other Security Solutions?

The purpose of installing a security solution is to provide protection and safety for your computer & online transactions. But when you have more than one security product on the same computer, the system becomes unstable. Its like running a car with two engines and each running in opposite direction. Most security solution installers automatically […]

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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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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 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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Six Tips To Help You Stay Safer Online

Follow these six simple minimum steps to protect your devices, information, and family on the Internet. Protect your computer Keep all software (including your web browser) current with Microsoft Update. Install legitimate antivirus and antispyware software, such as Kaspersky, Norton, Mcafee, AVG, Malwarebytes, etc. Keep your firewall turned on. Protect your wireless router with a […]

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How to Boot computer in Safe mode

Safe mode loads the operating system with minimal set of drivers and services. Safe mode will not launch any programs that are set to start automatically when Windows starts. This makes Safe Mode very useful for diagnosing hardware driver problems and computer infections. Windows Safe Mode loads basic video drivers so your programs may look […]

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