Computer Repair and Networking Solutions Blog Posts

• Removing boot sector virus
  on Jun 9, 2011 in Removing boot sector virus Computer Repair
  Many computer users might have faced the message “ BOOT SECTOR VIRUS. PROCEED Y/N? “ during Windows installation thus not allowing to install the operating system or you to boot operating system if already installed. Some motherboard manufacturer...
• How to create partition in existing hard disk or external hard disk drive in WindowsXP
  on Jun 9, 2011 in Computer Repair How to create partition in existing hard disk or external hard disk drive in WindowsXP
  There are many ways to create partition. You can use DOS command utility FDISK or during Windows setup or with third party tools or using windows built-in COMPUTER MANAGEMENT tool after installing Windows. Partitioning hard disk drive using COMPUTER...
• How to reset or recover CMOS or BIOS settings to factory default settings
  on Jun 8, 2011 in Computer Repair How to reset or recover CMOS or BIOS settings to factory default settings
  All motherboard manufacturers provide you option of clearing CMOS settings to factory default settings by changing the jumper settings. Motherboards have three pin jumper settings block. Motherboard manufacturers have their CMOS jumper placed at d...
• Installing windows and other application in less than 30 minutes
  on Jun 7, 2011 in Computer Repair Installing windows and other application in less than 30 minutes
  Installing windows and other applications will take more than less or more than an hour depending on the speed of your computer. But with Norton Ghost you can install windows operating system along with other applications in less than half an hour. N...
• Three keystrokes to change or remove administrator or user password through DOS command prompt
  on Jun 5, 2011 in Computer Repair Three keystrokes to change or remove administrator or user password through DOS command prompt
  It is very easy to remove or change the password for administrator or user with administrator rights through command prompt provided you have administrator access to the computer. Once logged in as administrator in windows, you can change administrat...
• How to troubleshoot when you have problem accessing internet
  on Jun 5, 2011 in Computer Repair How to troubleshoot when you have problem accessing internet
  Check for installed ethernet card driver. Hold " WINDOWS " key and press " R " to open RUN window. Type " devmgmt.msc " without double quotes and press ENTER key to open DEVICE MANAGER window.   Go to NETWORK ADAPTERS in the list and cl...
• Installing SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard disk driver without floppy during windows XP setup
  on Jun 3, 2011 in Computer Repair Installing SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard disk driver without floppy during windows XP setup
  Many might have encountered the problem SATA hard disk not detected during Windows XP installation. Usually driver for SATA hard disk comes with floppy provided by motherboard manufacturer whether it is desktop or laptop. If you have a floppy drive a...
• Convert FAT32 filesystem partition to NTFS filesystem partition without loosing data
  on Jun 2, 2011 in Convert FAT32 filesystem partition to NTFS filesystem partition without loosing data Computer Repair
  There are many advantages of converting FAT32 filesystem to NTFS filesystem. NTFS filesystem provides high performance with file level security. You get the option of providing security such as controlling the level of access that is granted to indiv...
• Connect two or more computers for home or small network using Windows XP
  on Jun 1, 2011 in Connect two or more computers for home or small network using Windows XP Networking Solutions
  If you want to network multiple computers and allowing them to access internet then here is the procedure. Requirements: DSL Broadband internet connection. A broadband router or a modem. (Recent routers has one INTERNET port and four LAN ports) A s...
• Two most useful collection of free software utilities CD's everyone must have
  on May 31, 2011 in Computer Repair Two most useful collection of free software utilities CD's everyone must have
  Most of the windows users encounter some or the other problems related to their computer. It may be hardware or software related problems. Always it is better if you could manage to troubleshoot the basic problems on their own. Here are two free soft...
• DOS network commands
  on May 29, 2011 in Computer Repair DOS network commands
  Hold the "WINDOW" key and press "R" to open RUN window. Type "cmd" and press ENTER key to open DOS command window. ipconfig = Displays the present active network connections settings assigned by the network such as IP address, Subnet mask and Defaul...
• Easy way to search the web using Mozilla Firefox web browser
  on May 28, 2011 in Computer Repair Easy way to search the web using Mozilla Firefox web browser
  Generally we search the web by opening web browser and clicking on address bar and typing the web search engine URL and pressing ENTER key. Instead, there is a easy way to search the web only with keyboard using Mozilla Firefox web browser. Firefox w...
• Windows built-in keyboard shortcuts
  on May 27, 2011 in Computer Repair Windows built-in keyboard shortcuts
  Windows key or Ctrl + Esc =  To open windows start menu. F1 = To open help. F3 = To open search window when the cursor in on desktop. Windows key + F = To open search window. Ctrl + Shift + Esc = To open Windows Task Manager. Windows key + D = T...
• How to remove bad sectors from hard disk
  on May 26, 2011 in Computer Repair How to remove bad sectors from hard disk
  Most people might have faced problems like CRC (Cyclic Redundany Check) or cannot open the files or programs properly. This is because the hard disk might have filled with bad sectors which makes your data unreadable or corrupt. Any data stored in ba...
• Mirroring or creating backup of your existing hard disk
  on May 25, 2011 in Computer Repair Mirroring or creating backup of your existing hard disk
  Hard Disk Mirroring (also called as Disk Backup/Disk Cloning) is a process where you can create an exact copy of your existing primary hard disk including partitions to the new hard disk.All data including operating system, drivers, files and program...
• How to remove CD/DVD media struck inside CD/DVD drive
  on May 23, 2011 in Computer Repair Remove CD/DVD media struck inside the drive
  If your CD/DVD drive has a problem and not able to open the CD/DVD media struck inside the drive. No need to get panic. The procedure to remove the media is very simple. Open "MY COMPUTER" and right-click on the CD/DVD drive and click on "EJECT" to...
• How to create Windows Unattended Setup Disk
  on May 23, 2011 in Computer Repair Create unattended windows setup disk
  Unattended Windows Setup, as the names suggests Windows can be installed easily without user intervention. When creating unattended setup you can add as many programs you wish to be integrated along with Windows setup.Once the setup disk with is crea...
• Computer turns off automatically
  on May 23, 2011 in Computer Repair Computer turns off automatically
  In most cases the computer turns off automatically due to hardware related issues. Check the power supply also called as SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) at the back side of the cabinet where you connect the power chord from main power board. If the...
• Delete virus or trojan from System Volume Information in WindowsXP
  on May 22, 2011 in Computer Repair Delete Virus from System Volume Information
  System Volume Information is a hidden folder. It is a part of System Restore that stores details about system restoration set points. All the partitions or drives on your computer have this folder. Follow the simple steps to delete the virus or troja...
• Computer Acronyms
  on May 20, 2011 in Computer Repair COmputer Acronyms
  AGP = Accelerated Graphics Port AMD = Advanced Micro Devices ASCII = American Standard Code for Information Interchange ATX = Advanced Technology Extended ADSL = Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line BIOS = Basic Input Output System CMOS = Complementary...