Use Error-checking to check your hard drives for errors
From Checkdisk to Scandisk to Error-checking, Windows has continually improved its hard drive checking and repair tools. Windows
vista includes a hard drive Error-checking tool that can help you find errors and fix them before they become big problems. To run Error-checking in Windows Vista, click start, click "Computer" then right-click on the hard drive you want to check and select "Properties". No...
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Third-party Firewalls Run Amok
Windows XP and Windows
vista More lately than ever before are we receiving emails from frustrated folks who want to protect their computers but are so confused by all the conflicting advice they receive, they install more security programs on their computers than they need and end up with a computer that's out-of-control and nearly impossible to use. So, what's the point? If every time you try to download something, install something, or...
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No, Windows is not a virus. Here's what viruses do:
They replicate quickly - okay, Windows does that.
Viruses use up valuable system resources, slowing down the system as they do so - okay, Windows does that.
Viruses will, from time to time, trash your hard disk - okay, Windows does that too.
Viruses are usually carried, unknown to the user, along with valuable programs and systems. Sigh... Windows does that, too.
Viruses will occasionally make the...
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