Have you been annoyed by slow computer speed? It is true that defragmenting disks can improve computer speed. Since Windows has its own defragmenting program, most users are supposed to have a try of that try. Unfortunately, it is not so smooth to complete it perfectly.
You may have encountered many problems during the process. If not, it is still worthwhile for you reading this article, because it can make sure that defragmentation runs smoothly.
It is a must for you to close down all the running programs and just let defragmentation work alone. In other word, you are supposed to do nothing but perform defragmenting program only. This is because the system has to read data in the disk repeatedly during the defragmentation. Thus, the process may be interrupted and forced to start again and again. What is worse, it can result in system crashes under the unstable system. If you do not want such disaster to happen, please remember to shut down all the working applications ahead of defragmenting disk.
And, you can do some changes of computer on condition that you are quite familiar with computer. If the volume of hard disk and disk partition are small, it does not take too much time to defragment it. If not, as for those big disks and partitions with a mass of data, you had better be ready to wait for a long time. Therefore, you can shut down the program of optimizing parameters of the computer.
Then, you also need to consider the screen saver during defragmentation. The open screen saver can lead to disk defragmentation repeatedly. You can close down it manually or let system do it automatically by altering the registry. In the "Registry Editor", find "HKEY: CURRENT/USERS/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Applets" and change the default value as "YES". So, the system can replace your work to shut down it by itself.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
The Best Registry Tool For XP
Registry cleaners are software tools that scan through an important part of Windows and then remove any errors or invalid files that are in there. They scan through the registry, which is a database that XP relies on to keep all your settings and personalized details stored, even if your computer is turned off and on again. This database has played a central role in the Windows operating system since 1998, but it's always causing trouble.
The problem with XP is that since every single setting on your PC is stored inside the 'registry', any problems that occur in the database will have a significant effect on your system. This is why the registry is the main reason for XP running slowly and with errors. The reason why the registry database is such a big problem is because it's being used too much - making Windows confused and saving many parts of it in the wrong way.
The registry is basically made up of a series of 'registry files', each of which store a variety of settings, information and options for your computer. Settings like your latest emails and even your desktop icons are kept in this database, making it like the 'memory' for your PC. This means that whenever you use your computer, XP is constantly opening and editing 100's of registry files to help it work, and this makes it confused, leading it to save many of these files in the wrong way. This makes them corrupt, damaged and unreadable, making your PC struggle to load them up when it needs them... slowing it down and causing errors.
Registry tools are there to scan through this database and fix any of the corrupt or damaged files that are in there. Unfortunately, Windows XP ends up making 1,000's of registry files damaged and corrupt, meaning that whenever you want to next use your system, your PC will be almost unusable. Registry tools scan through the entire registry database and then delete any of the corrupt or damaged files that are in there. This means that when you use a regsitry cleaner on your system, it's important you are able to get the one which cleans the most problems from the registry.
The best registry application for XP is the one which is able to fix the most problems without causing any more issues. Many cleaners simply delete as many files as possible, which leads them to delete healthy registry files.... leading your computer to just end up running slower and with more errors. Fortunately, there are several cleaners which work very well on XP and having used a lot of them, we've found that the one called "RegAce" appears to work the best.
The problem with XP is that since every single setting on your PC is stored inside the 'registry', any problems that occur in the database will have a significant effect on your system. This is why the registry is the main reason for XP running slowly and with errors. The reason why the registry database is such a big problem is because it's being used too much - making Windows confused and saving many parts of it in the wrong way.
The registry is basically made up of a series of 'registry files', each of which store a variety of settings, information and options for your computer. Settings like your latest emails and even your desktop icons are kept in this database, making it like the 'memory' for your PC. This means that whenever you use your computer, XP is constantly opening and editing 100's of registry files to help it work, and this makes it confused, leading it to save many of these files in the wrong way. This makes them corrupt, damaged and unreadable, making your PC struggle to load them up when it needs them... slowing it down and causing errors.
Registry tools are there to scan through this database and fix any of the corrupt or damaged files that are in there. Unfortunately, Windows XP ends up making 1,000's of registry files damaged and corrupt, meaning that whenever you want to next use your system, your PC will be almost unusable. Registry tools scan through the entire registry database and then delete any of the corrupt or damaged files that are in there. This means that when you use a regsitry cleaner on your system, it's important you are able to get the one which cleans the most problems from the registry.
The best registry application for XP is the one which is able to fix the most problems without causing any more issues. Many cleaners simply delete as many files as possible, which leads them to delete healthy registry files.... leading your computer to just end up running slower and with more errors. Fortunately, there are several cleaners which work very well on XP and having used a lot of them, we've found that the one called "RegAce" appears to work the best.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
How to Safely Download Windows Drivers From the Web
Installing the correct drivers for each hardware device connected to the computer can easily be accomplished by downloading the appropriate Windows drivers from the Web.
Windows drivers are programs that allow applications to use the functionality of the installed hardware device. The software will submit a request to use the said device directly to the driver application, and it will issue the data to the hardware for results. Windows drivers are device drivers coded specifically for Windows operating systems.
Most hardware devices are bundled with an installation CD/DVD containing its basic driver components. Using the drivers in this media may not be suitable for updated Windows operating system versions. Since these drivers were released at an earlier date, it is a guarantee that the versions of these driver programs are outdated.
It is important to download the correct drivers from the Web in order to ensure the usability of the hardware device when it is utilized by the operating system and its installed applications. However, user's need to be forewarned about the possibility of downloading device drivers that may contain malicious applications. The tips listed below can help users download valid device drivers without bundled malicious applications such as Trojans, spyware programs, viruses, and harmful adware components among others.
It is important to initially determine the type of drivers to be downloaded from the Net. This can be done by determining the manufacturer of the hardware device and getting the exact model of the hardware device installed in the system.
It is advisable to download the Windows driver for the particular hardware device directly from the manufacturer's website. If this is unavailable, users can download the appropriate device driver from other sites with a credible reputation.
Only download drivers specific to the operating system. Device drivers coded for a specific OS version may not function properly or may cause problems when installed on other platforms.
Download the most updated version of the Windows driver to ensure the optimal performance of your machine. Updated versions of drivers are those that incorporate patches to fix previous problems with the said program.
Windows drivers are programs that allow applications to use the functionality of the installed hardware device. The software will submit a request to use the said device directly to the driver application, and it will issue the data to the hardware for results. Windows drivers are device drivers coded specifically for Windows operating systems.
Most hardware devices are bundled with an installation CD/DVD containing its basic driver components. Using the drivers in this media may not be suitable for updated Windows operating system versions. Since these drivers were released at an earlier date, it is a guarantee that the versions of these driver programs are outdated.
It is important to download the correct drivers from the Web in order to ensure the usability of the hardware device when it is utilized by the operating system and its installed applications. However, user's need to be forewarned about the possibility of downloading device drivers that may contain malicious applications. The tips listed below can help users download valid device drivers without bundled malicious applications such as Trojans, spyware programs, viruses, and harmful adware components among others.
It is important to initially determine the type of drivers to be downloaded from the Net. This can be done by determining the manufacturer of the hardware device and getting the exact model of the hardware device installed in the system.
It is advisable to download the Windows driver for the particular hardware device directly from the manufacturer's website. If this is unavailable, users can download the appropriate device driver from other sites with a credible reputation.
Only download drivers specific to the operating system. Device drivers coded for a specific OS version may not function properly or may cause problems when installed on other platforms.
Download the most updated version of the Windows driver to ensure the optimal performance of your machine. Updated versions of drivers are those that incorporate patches to fix previous problems with the said program.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Ubuntu Introduction Guide For First Time Users
So, you are reading this because probably you have installed ubuntu right and now you need to know about the system and how it works and how can you optimize the system for better efficiency, for better look and how can you customize it like you can do it in windows! Well, look no further, you can get all those tips right here! Here is a "Beginners guide to ubuntu tips and optimization".
So, lets learn a few things about ubuntu, that you might want to know as a first time user.
First boot:
When you for the first time boot the ubuntu system, what you see is a boot flash screen which is called a USplash and it covers up what is going on in the background when linux is booting. This screen is introduced so that the users who arent interested in what actually happens in the background, dont really see it.
First Login Screen:
On the right side of the login screen, you will notice the name of the computer, the date and the current time. On the left side there are some very useful options, like reboot, shutdown, suspend, hibernate, change session etc. Ok, it's time for you to type in your username and password (hit enter after each one). Immediately after you've typed your username and password, you'll notice a splash screen that shows what programs are loading and in a few seconds the splash screen disappears and the Ubuntu desktop appears. That's the Ubuntu desktop!
Gnome Desktop:
The desktop environment that ubuntu uses is the GNome desktop! If you have a DHCP based network connection (automatic IP address) then you are connected to the Internet as Ubuntu configures DHCP connections automatically and you will notice a notification message in the right-upper part of the screen that says "Software updates available". Click on the new orange icon (from where the notification message appeared) and a window will appear on the left side of the screen. This window will start to search for updates. Click the Install Updates button, when the search is complete, to install the available updates on your system. Ohh, what's this? It asks for a password, because this is an administrative task and it's safer this way; just type your password and hit enter. This program is called Update Manager and you can always find it under System -> Administration menu, but it will always appear when there are new updates. Also, you will notice another notification message that will ask if you want to install proprietary drivers for your graphics card. Just click the Enable option and it will start to download and install the necessary drivers.
Panels and Applets:
et's learn a few things about the desktop. First things first, you should know that this desktop is called GNOME; as you can see, it's a little different than Windows, as it has two Panels: one at the bottom and one at the top. But what's cool about this desktop is that you can always configure it however you want, but we'll talk about this a little bit later. Both panels have the same options and configurations.
The bottom panel has the Show Desktop button on the left side; in the middle you will see all the current opened windows and on the right you'll see a trash icon and the Workspace Switcher. Now this is something you didn't have in Windows (at least not as default), as the Workspace Switcher allows you to have multiple desktops. How does it work? Very simple: on the actual desktop, you have a window (or more) and if you click on the second square (default there are only two desktops, but you can set up to 36 desktops) the window(s) will disappear. Why? Because they are on the first desktop (you can even see them in the first square), and if you click the first square the window(s) will appear again. On the second (empty) desktop you can have other window(s). Come on, try it yourself to see how it works!
The upper panel is a little more complex. It contains on the left side the Main Menu from where you can access all the applications, different system locations (home folder, network places etc) and the system configuration tools. Right after the Main Menu you will see some software icons; these are shortcuts for different applications installed on your computer and you can add there as many as you want with a simple right click on the panel; then click on "Add to Panel" option and when the Add to Panel window appears hit the "Application Launcher" button on the left side and select your favorite applications from the list. On the right side of the upper panel you will see two icons (the network monitor and the sound volume), the date, the clock and a shutdown button from where you can reboot, hibernate, suspend, log out, switch user, lock screen or shutdown the computer.
I think this is enough for today, with respect to the customization of the ubuntu desktop and the next part of this tutorial will include topics like how to install new software on ubuntu linux as well as how to make your desktop cool and funky!
So, please check back later or subscribe to the RSS feeds so that you know when is the next update to this ubuntu tips,tricks and hacks published!
So, lets learn a few things about ubuntu, that you might want to know as a first time user.
First boot:
When you for the first time boot the ubuntu system, what you see is a boot flash screen which is called a USplash and it covers up what is going on in the background when linux is booting. This screen is introduced so that the users who arent interested in what actually happens in the background, dont really see it.
First Login Screen:
On the right side of the login screen, you will notice the name of the computer, the date and the current time. On the left side there are some very useful options, like reboot, shutdown, suspend, hibernate, change session etc. Ok, it's time for you to type in your username and password (hit enter after each one). Immediately after you've typed your username and password, you'll notice a splash screen that shows what programs are loading and in a few seconds the splash screen disappears and the Ubuntu desktop appears. That's the Ubuntu desktop!
Gnome Desktop:
The desktop environment that ubuntu uses is the GNome desktop! If you have a DHCP based network connection (automatic IP address) then you are connected to the Internet as Ubuntu configures DHCP connections automatically and you will notice a notification message in the right-upper part of the screen that says "Software updates available". Click on the new orange icon (from where the notification message appeared) and a window will appear on the left side of the screen. This window will start to search for updates. Click the Install Updates button, when the search is complete, to install the available updates on your system. Ohh, what's this? It asks for a password, because this is an administrative task and it's safer this way; just type your password and hit enter. This program is called Update Manager and you can always find it under System -> Administration menu, but it will always appear when there are new updates. Also, you will notice another notification message that will ask if you want to install proprietary drivers for your graphics card. Just click the Enable option and it will start to download and install the necessary drivers.
Panels and Applets:
et's learn a few things about the desktop. First things first, you should know that this desktop is called GNOME; as you can see, it's a little different than Windows, as it has two Panels: one at the bottom and one at the top. But what's cool about this desktop is that you can always configure it however you want, but we'll talk about this a little bit later. Both panels have the same options and configurations.
The bottom panel has the Show Desktop button on the left side; in the middle you will see all the current opened windows and on the right you'll see a trash icon and the Workspace Switcher. Now this is something you didn't have in Windows (at least not as default), as the Workspace Switcher allows you to have multiple desktops. How does it work? Very simple: on the actual desktop, you have a window (or more) and if you click on the second square (default there are only two desktops, but you can set up to 36 desktops) the window(s) will disappear. Why? Because they are on the first desktop (you can even see them in the first square), and if you click the first square the window(s) will appear again. On the second (empty) desktop you can have other window(s). Come on, try it yourself to see how it works!
The upper panel is a little more complex. It contains on the left side the Main Menu from where you can access all the applications, different system locations (home folder, network places etc) and the system configuration tools. Right after the Main Menu you will see some software icons; these are shortcuts for different applications installed on your computer and you can add there as many as you want with a simple right click on the panel; then click on "Add to Panel" option and when the Add to Panel window appears hit the "Application Launcher" button on the left side and select your favorite applications from the list. On the right side of the upper panel you will see two icons (the network monitor and the sound volume), the date, the clock and a shutdown button from where you can reboot, hibernate, suspend, log out, switch user, lock screen or shutdown the computer.
I think this is enough for today, with respect to the customization of the ubuntu desktop and the next part of this tutorial will include topics like how to install new software on ubuntu linux as well as how to make your desktop cool and funky!
So, please check back later or subscribe to the RSS feeds so that you know when is the next update to this ubuntu tips,tricks and hacks published!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Clean Up Computer Registry to Boost the Performance
Windows registry is the most important part of the operating system and if you clean up computer registry regularly then you will be able to avoid many PC speed related troubles. Registry plays a vital role in defining and establishing connection within the installed software and the Windows. Also it contains many such important data about the applications, such as how they should look, how they should act, where to save certain files and many more. A damaged registry can lead to many problems and error messages are just one of them. Another big problem is that your computer will start running slow if the registry is becomes too large that is why it is good practice to clean up your computer's registry regularly.
A large registry takes more time to access, and the software that are trying to modify it perform all the more slow. Also if there are malicious codes and erroneous keys in the registry then your applications will not run properly and show a lot of error messages which are often difficult to understand and correct. Two common problems are the rundll error and the missing folder option error. This is often done by viruses and spyware and sometimes the best of antiviruses fail to detect them. You can clean up computer to avoid the errors.
The best defense against slow computer or error messages is to clean up computer registry. There are tools that can do the job accurately. They detect every single error in the registry and remove them. These software are known as registry repair software. All you have to do is just install the software and start scanning your computer system with it. It will search for abnormalities in the registry and eliminate them. A good registry cleaner will work well with any type of antivirus software and does not require much system memory.
If you clean up computer registry and fix the errors with the help of registry repair software, your computer will always be fast and error-free.
A large registry takes more time to access, and the software that are trying to modify it perform all the more slow. Also if there are malicious codes and erroneous keys in the registry then your applications will not run properly and show a lot of error messages which are often difficult to understand and correct. Two common problems are the rundll error and the missing folder option error. This is often done by viruses and spyware and sometimes the best of antiviruses fail to detect them. You can clean up computer to avoid the errors.
The best defense against slow computer or error messages is to clean up computer registry. There are tools that can do the job accurately. They detect every single error in the registry and remove them. These software are known as registry repair software. All you have to do is just install the software and start scanning your computer system with it. It will search for abnormalities in the registry and eliminate them. A good registry cleaner will work well with any type of antivirus software and does not require much system memory.
If you clean up computer registry and fix the errors with the help of registry repair software, your computer will always be fast and error-free.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Quick & Easy Way to Perform Windows Registry Clean Up Here!
The Windows registry is the backbone of the XP system. Frequent installing and uninstalling of applications, modifying system configuration settings, browsing and downloading software, and changing computer hardware can bug your system with unwanted entries.
In this article, you will discover a really effective Windows registry cleaner that is highly recommended for you to perform a Windows registry clean up. Registry Fix is a software that can offer you top-quality registry cleaning performance without hassles. This innovative software can maintain your computer in good shape and perform Windows registry cleanup.
There are several excellent applications that Registry Fix can do. It is capable of providing safe and smart cleaning to fix errors. Its reliability goes beyond most of the existing registry cleaners. It ensures smooth computing experience with guaranteed error free system.
An excellent registry cleaner software need to be able to execute both selective and full backup of your computer's Windows system. If problems might occur, you can easily restore the entire registry with the full backup.
There are two scanning techniques used by most of the software:
1. Smart and Safe
Genuine errors can only be reported if the registry cleaner is using the Smart and Safe technique. Errors are categorized into 'Safe to delete', 'Not fully safe to delete' and 'Unknown' types with this technique. Proper analysis of all errors is ensured by this process before they are prompted to the user.
2. Bulk and Deep
Unknown entries are being displayed as errors using in this method. It could be of more advantage since many more errors can be uncovered. Just be very careful that you won't delete carelessly some important and relevant data.
In this article, you will discover a really effective Windows registry cleaner that is highly recommended for you to perform a Windows registry clean up. Registry Fix is a software that can offer you top-quality registry cleaning performance without hassles. This innovative software can maintain your computer in good shape and perform Windows registry cleanup.
There are several excellent applications that Registry Fix can do. It is capable of providing safe and smart cleaning to fix errors. Its reliability goes beyond most of the existing registry cleaners. It ensures smooth computing experience with guaranteed error free system.
An excellent registry cleaner software need to be able to execute both selective and full backup of your computer's Windows system. If problems might occur, you can easily restore the entire registry with the full backup.
There are two scanning techniques used by most of the software:
1. Smart and Safe
Genuine errors can only be reported if the registry cleaner is using the Smart and Safe technique. Errors are categorized into 'Safe to delete', 'Not fully safe to delete' and 'Unknown' types with this technique. Proper analysis of all errors is ensured by this process before they are prompted to the user.
2. Bulk and Deep
Unknown entries are being displayed as errors using in this method. It could be of more advantage since many more errors can be uncovered. Just be very careful that you won't delete carelessly some important and relevant data.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
How Do I Fix Windows Media Player Error Messages?
Windows Media Player is a fun application that lets you watch video clips, listen to music and other fun entertainment. You can play, record and transfer music files, listen to live streaming video and audio files and watch and download your favorite video clips. You can have fun all in one place.
Of course, this application is not perfect. You can have problems or errors when running this program, installing it, starting it up and sometimes when you are trying to transfer audio or video files and burn CD's to a portable device. There are steps you can take to assist in preventing Windows Media Player errors from happening and there are steps you can take to fix the error messages when they occur on your computer.
The main problem that happens is when you do not have the most current version installed on your pc. This application is actually updated on a regular basis so you can download a newer version for free to replace the older versions easily. A lot of people do not know that if you do not have the most recent version that you may not be able to open up various types of media files and run them properly.
There is a preventative that you can perform easily and within minutes to assure you do not get Windows Media Player error messages. One of the best steps you can take is to perform regular maintenance on your computer which would include cleaning up your Windows Registry. Also, make sure to download the newest version when it is available online.
Not only will a good registry cleaner fix these error messages but the registry cleaner will also find all errors on your computer that may be causing your computer to run slow, freeze up, not allow you to open up certain applications and so forth. By finding and repairing these errors you can have your computer running like new.
Of course, this application is not perfect. You can have problems or errors when running this program, installing it, starting it up and sometimes when you are trying to transfer audio or video files and burn CD's to a portable device. There are steps you can take to assist in preventing Windows Media Player errors from happening and there are steps you can take to fix the error messages when they occur on your computer.
The main problem that happens is when you do not have the most current version installed on your pc. This application is actually updated on a regular basis so you can download a newer version for free to replace the older versions easily. A lot of people do not know that if you do not have the most recent version that you may not be able to open up various types of media files and run them properly.
There is a preventative that you can perform easily and within minutes to assure you do not get Windows Media Player error messages. One of the best steps you can take is to perform regular maintenance on your computer which would include cleaning up your Windows Registry. Also, make sure to download the newest version when it is available online.
Not only will a good registry cleaner fix these error messages but the registry cleaner will also find all errors on your computer that may be causing your computer to run slow, freeze up, not allow you to open up certain applications and so forth. By finding and repairing these errors you can have your computer running like new.
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