Category Archive: Windows

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 create System Restore

Microsoft Windows includes a feature that enables your computer configuration to that of a previous time when the current software problem did not exist. The feature does this by creating a restore point where it records the computer settings at that time and date. When a new program is installed, the operating system automatically creates […]

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Audio

No Sound is Produced Press the mute button on the keyboard to see whether the mute feature is enabled. or Click the Windows Start Button, and then Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound, and then Adjust system volume. If programs are muted, click the mute button to unmute. Click the Volume Icon ()on the task […]

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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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