Entries for the ‘cleanup’ Category

6 Mar
2010

How to Fix Internet Explorer 101and Avoid Hang Ups and Crashes Ever Again

Posted by Kat

Maybe your Internet Explorer is crashing, or hanging a moment on starting up the program. Maybe you get strange errors, or are just not pulling up pages. It’s frustrating and can affect your productivity and daily routine. I’m going to do a walk through on how to fix Internet Explorer.

Causes of Internet Explorer Errors

First let us look at causes for your Internet Explorer problems. The most common cause is virus infection. Viruses can damage your Internet Explorer and the registry of your computer. Your computer’s registry is the core programming code of your Windows operating system. So any damage there will have far-reaching effects. Registry errors can be anything from corrupt or missing files to empty registry keys.

Fixing Internet Explorer

Before we begin, we want to make sure that your computer is clean of virus infection. To do this, we need to update your anti-virus program. It may need to be updated several times if you are not in the habit of updating on a regular basis. Once you have fully updated your anti-virus software, run a full scan on all of your hard drives.

Now that we know your computer is free of virus infection, we’re going to do a system restore. Basically what a system restore does is restore your registry to how it was at a previous date, before you started having the Internet Explorer problems. Any programs you installed between the date you pick and today will have to be re-installed.

For Windows Vista:

  • Restart your computer pressing F8 as it boots up. You should get a black and white menu, if you go into Windows you will have to try again.
  • The black and white menu should have Safe Mode listed. Use your arrow keys to select Safe Mode, then press Enter.
  • Go to your Start menu
  • In the search box at the bottom of the menu type in “restore”
  • You will see System Restore as an option. Choose that option.
  • You want to choose another restore point
  • Look over the available restore points and pick a restore point before you started getting the Internet Explorer errors.
  • Click Next
  • Click Finish

Preventative Measures for Computer Maintenance

To prevent registry errors in the future, I suggest using a registry cleaner. Registry cleaners go into the registry and find errors, then fix them, in a matter of moments.

To learn more about registry cleaners and how they can fix Internet Explorer visit our site today.

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3 Mar
2010

How to Cope With Errors in JavaScript

Posted by Kat

If you spend any amount of time online, you have encountered sites with JavaScript on them. Usually JavaScript will add some functionality to a web page, sometimes the whole page is written in JavaScript. Yet, what happens if you keep getting an error in JavaScript?

First Steps to Diagnose Errors in JavaScript

The very first thing you want to do is make sure it is not a problem on the website you are going to. Visit several sites. Go to sites like MSN, Yahoo, CNN, and sites that have JavaScript games. See if you get JavaScript errors on these sites too. If you don’t get errors on these sites, then the problem is on the site you are visiting and getting the error at. If you get errors at these sites, read on.

Causes of JavaScript Errors

The base cause of JavaScript errors if they are on several sites will be registry errors. Registry errors are errors in the core programming code of your Windows operating system. They can be anything from corrupt or missing files to links that point to programs that have been uninstalled. Symptoms of registry errors vary. Strange errors, slow computer, hanging as you open programs, system crashes, and blue screen errors can all be registry errors.

As to the cause of the registry errors, well the most common is a virus infection. So let’s make sure your computer is clean.

  1. Start your anti-virus software
  2. Choose to update your anti-virus.
  3. Update as many times as needed to fully update your anti-virus program
  4. Run a Full Scan on all your hard drives

Fixing Errors in JavaScript

Now that we have made sure your computer is clean of virus infections, we can talk about fixing your registry errors. In the past, you would have to go through thousands of files one by one looking for the file/files that were the problem. The process would not only take hours, but was risky. You could turn your computer into a paperweight if you made a mistake.

Today we have programs called registry cleaners that will go into your registry, find the corrupt and missing files, the empty registry keys, the ActiveX errors, the links that point to nothing, and many others, then the registry cleaners will repair those errors. All in a matter of minutes.  For more information on registry cleaners and how they can fix errors in JavaScript visit our site today.

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26 Feb
2010

How to Prevent and Repair Error 403

Posted by Kat

It can happen any time. You will go to a web sire you were previously able to visit and you will get Error 403: Forbidden: You don’t have access …” You haven’t changed any settings, you are using the same computer you were able to access the site before, and still you get error403.

Causes of Error 403

If you are on a work computer and visiting sites that your employer doesn’t want you to go to, you may be getting this error. I would contact your IT department and find out if this is the case. If that is not the case, for example you are on your home computer, then you have registry errors.

What Are Registry Errors?

Simply put, a registry error is any error in the core programming code of your Windows operating system. They can range from corrupt and missing files to links to programs you have uninstalled.

There are a wide range of causes of registry errors. The most common causes are virus infection, improper installation/uninstallation of programs, and poorly written programs. Registry errors can cause thins like slow computer, blue screen errors, and strange error messages that pop up on your computer.

First Steps to a Clean Computer

Before you do anything you need to make sure you have a clean computer. You need an up to date anti-virus program. This means one written in the last couple of years and updated.

  • Open your anti-virus program
  • Find the updater. Some will have a button that says, “Update”, some will have a tab you need to go to.
  • Update your anti-virus until there are no more updates to be had.
  • Run a full scan on all of your hard drives
  • Update on a weekly basis to make sure you are safe from the new viruses that come out daily.

It’s not Malware, so What Now?

Now that we have made sure your computer is free of virus infections we need to repair the registry. In the past, you would have to go into the registry manually, searching each file for the one(s) causing the problem. There’s several problems with this method. The main problems are it can take hours. If you make one mistake, you turn your computer into a paperweight.

There is a better answer today. Today, we have registry cleaners, which are programs written specifically to go into the registry and look for those broken and missing registry files. For more information on registry cleaners and how they can fix error 403 visit our site today.


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19 Feb
2010

The Basics of Error 1904

Posted by Kat

If you are experiencing error 1904, you must be trying to install some software. What you are trying to install is unimportant. What is important is you are experiencing an error in your dynamic link library, and this is causing the error.

Causes of Error 1904

There are a couple things that could cause your error1904. The first and most destructive to your computer is virus infection. The second is just wear and tear. Files just go missing or get corrupted as you use your computer.

Fixing Error 1904

First, let us make sure you have a clean computer. We want to make sure your anti-virus is up to date, so start it up and choose to update it. If it has been a while since you have updated your anti-virus, you may have to update several times. Next, you want to run a full scan of all your hard drives. It can take a while, so go have a cup of tea or watch a show while it runs.

Now that we have made sure your computer is clean, it is time to do a system restore. Think of it like taking your computer back to a time before you started having the error. That is basically what we are doing. A word of note. Any programs you installed between now and the date you choose will have to be re-installed.

For Windows Vista:

  • Restart your computer into Safe Mode. To do this hit the F8 key as your computer starts up. Use your arrow keys to select Safe Mode from the menu, then press Enter.
  • In the Start Menu’s search box type “restore”, you will see system restore listed there.
  • You are given two choices. A recommended and choose another restore point. You want to pick a date before you started having your problems, so look at the dates carefully.
  • If you choose to choose another restore point, you will see a list of restore points and what you did when each one was created.
  • Choose the restore point
  • Click Next
  • Click Finish

If you are still experiencing error 1904, then you have registry errors. Registry errors are any errors in the core programming code of your Windows operating system. There are programs called registry cleaners that are made specifically to deal with registry errors. To learn more about registry cleaners and how they can fix error 1904 visit our site today.

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16 Feb
2010

How to Deal with Error 1317

Posted by Kat

There are lots of instances you can get a error 1317. It can be received while trying to update your Windows, access a program, or open a document. Error 1317 is not tied to any single program, so troubleshooting and fixing it is not as simple as uninstalling and reinstalling the program the error is tied to. The error is a result of a corrupted file.

Causes of Error1317

The file that is corrupted could have been corrupted just by wear and tear on your computer, or through an infection.

Fixing Error 1317

Let us start off by making sure you have a clean system and are not experiencing this error because of a virus infection. First you need an up-to-date anti-virus program. If it’s been a few years since you bought a new anti-virus, it is time to upgrade. If your anti-virus is more recent, then you want to update it until there are no more updates. A good rule of thumb is to update at least once a week. Now that your anti-virus is updated, you want to run a full scan on all of your hard drives.

Now that we have made sure that your computer is clean it is time to do a system restore. A system restore is basically like sending your computer back in time to a date before you started having the error.

For Windows XP follow these directions:

  • Go to the Start menu on the lower left of your desktop
  • Go to All Programs
  • Click on  Accessories
  • Click System Tools
  • Click on System Restore
  • Select “Restore my computer to an earlier time,” then click Next
  • Select the restore point you want to use based on the date and description, you want to pick a date before you started having the problem, then click Next
  • On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page verify the settings you have chosen. If everything looks in order click Next

Keep in mind that if you have installed any programs in between that date and today you will have to reinstall those programs.

If the error1317 persists, then you have a registry problem.

What are Registry Errors?

Registry errors are anything that has gone wrong in your registry. Simple enough explanation, but you need to know that your registry is the core programming code of your Windows operating system.

When something goes wrong in the registry, it can have far reaching effects. Luckily, today there are programs designed to deal with registry errors called registry cleaners. For more information on registry cleaners and how they can fix error 1317 visit our site today.

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14 Feb
2010

The Basics of Internet Explorer Errors

Posted by Kat

With extended use of your computer, you will start to see errors crop up from time to time. Internet Explorer errors are no different, except they may be more noticeable. IE errors can range from crashing, to hanging, to just not starting up, and possibly even crashing your computer itself.

With our lives more and more dependent on the Internet, we use Internet Explorer to keep in touch with the world via news sites, social networking, and web-based email, as well as a slew of other sites we visit on a daily, or near daily basis.

Some Causes of IE Errors

There are a few causes of IE errors. One is the possibility of virus infection. There are viruses that target Internet Explorer specifically. There is also the possibility that your computer needs basic maintenance. Then there is the possibility that your are experiencing registry errors.

Fixing Your Internet Explorer Issues

First let’s make sure your anti-virus is up to date. You will want to launch your anti-virus and find where it says update. You want to update till there are no more updates. I suggest updating at least once a week to keep your anti-virus up to date. Now that you have the newest definitions, you want to run a full scan. This can take some time, so go watch a show while you wait for it to complete.

Now that we have made sure your computer is free of virus infection, we can get down to the basic maintenance.

In Windows Vista:

  • Go to the Start button on the lower left of your screen
  • Choose All Programs
  • Go to Accessories
  • Select System Tools
  • Choose Disk Defragmenter

What this will do is run a scan on your hard drive, then work like a secretary cleaning up a filing cabinet that has been left in disarray.

If you are still having IE issues, then the problem may be registry errors.

The Basics of Registry Errors

Registry errors are problems within the core programming code of your Windows operating system. It can range from corrupt files to links to files that no longer exist. When you have registry errors, they can have far reaching effects. Luckily there is a new kind of program on the market. These programs care called registry cleaners, and they specialize in fixing registry errors.

For more information on registry cleaners and how they can fix your Internet Explorer errors visit our site today.


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29 Jan
2010

How to Perform a Computer Tune Up

Posted by Kat

It is no secret that on occasion we need to do a computer tune up to keep our computer in tiptop shape, but the average computer user is usually in the dark on how to go about this. This is where we come in. We are going to share with you some steps to take to tune up your computer.

  1. Go to your start button.
  2. Go to Accessories
  3. Select System Tools
  4. Choose Disk Defragmenter, and wait while it does its work. This can take a while if you haven’t done one in a while. Do not do anything on your computer while Defrag runs, or else it will constantly start over and not get anything done.

If your computer is still misbehaving after the Defrag is complete you may have registry errors.

The Basics of Registry Errors
The registry is the core programming of your Windows operating system. If files in your registry are corrupt, missing, or linked to nothing, you will start to have problems. Anything from a slow computer to errors can occur.

How to Deal with Registry Errors
There is a new type of program on the market today called a registry cleaner. These programs are easy and safe to use. They go into your registry fixing corrupt or missing files. They will also remove the empty registry keys that are known to slow down your computer.

What are you waiting for? Learn more about computer tune ups today.

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21 Jan
2010

How to Know When to do a Windows Cleanup, and How to Go about It

Posted by Kat

Not everyone knows when they need to do a Windows cleanup, or how to go about doing one. We’re here to give you the information you need to keep your computer in tiptop shape.

No One Can Afford a Slow Down on Their Computer

In today’s day and age, we are dependent on our computers for work and to keep in touch with the world around us. If our computer is running slow or giving us a bunch of errors, we are negatively impacted in our day-to-day lives and usually have headaches to go along with it.

Slow Registry Keys and Windows Cleanup

What does a slow computer or errors have to do with Windows cleanup? In many cases, our computers make empty registry keys that point to nowhere and slow our computer down because our Windows has to go through them to find the registry keys it needs to do anything.

This is a common registry error. Since the registry is the core of your Windows operating system, and anything impacting the registry will affect your computer’s performance, it is important to keep on top of your registry’s empty keys.

Performing an Internal Clean Up

When your computer is sluggish or showing memory errors, one of the easiest solutions is to clean up your internal memory using Disk Cleanup or Disk Defragmenter:

  1. Find “My Computer” Icon and open it.
  2. Right-click on the “C:” drive.
  3. Click on “Properties” in the dropdown menu.
  4. Go to “General” tab and click “Disk Cleanup”.
  5. This will tell you how much space you can clean up.  A box will appear saying, “Files to delete”, pick the ones you would like to delete.
  6. Click “OK” and it will start cleaning your hard drive.

After you finish the Disk Cleanup, try a Disk Defragmenter:

  1. Go to “Tools” on the “C:” drive “Properties” section.
  2. Find the “Defragmentation” section and click “Defragment Now”.
  3. When the command opens, click “Analyze”.  This will tell you how much space you will gain by performing the disk defragmenter.
  4. If you decide to defrag, then restart your computer afterwards.

Resolve Registry Errors More Easily Now

A registry cleaner will go through your registry removing all these empty keys, which causes your computer to speed up and stop giving you registry errors. Cleanup your Windows today..

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12 Jan
2010

Delete Your Subseven Trojan Virus Infection and Repair Runtime 216 Errors

Posted by Kat

The runtime error 216 message has been linked to infection from the Subseven Trojan virus. So, if you’re receiving this error message, then it is likely you’re facing an infection.

The Subseven virus is the most popular, widely available virus to the public. It is also very dangerous.

It infects any Windows previous to Vista. So, if you are having extreme difficulties deleting this virus, then I suggest upgrading your Windows program to prevent further problems. However, here is some knowledge that you’ll need when deleting the virus.

Effects of Subseven Trojan Virus

The Subseven virus will create a backdoor into your system. This allows a user to gain control over your computer.

They can do several malicious things like take screenshots of your display, log your keystrokes, and even force your computer to do things like print, open programs, and even open and close your CD tray. They can even add and delete programs, as well as log your chats.

Needless to say, this is a high risk infection.

Basically, this program roots itself in your system registry, controlling and editing it to run different processes on startup.

You’ll want to keep an eye out for files running by these names: “WATCHING.DLL, SERVER.EXE, RUNDLL1.EXE, SYSTRAY.DL, TASK_BAR.EXE, FAVPNMCFEE.DLL, MVOKH_32.DLL, and NODLL.EXE”.

Any files by these names are signs of infection and are, at minimal, “at-risk” processes.

Avoiding Subseven Infection

This particular Trojan is usually propagated through email attachment downloads.

Be wary of every program or file attached to emails. Do not open or download any attachment without first scanning it with an up-to-date antivirus program. Usually it is just a matter of right-click and choosing “scan” before you open or download a file.

It sounds simple enough, but sometimes it can catch us off guard, especially if we are receiving emails from people we know that are actually infected.

Always keep a high-security firewall running on your machine. It should go without saying, these days. Some firewalls can be slightly annoying, but I always say it is better to be slightly annoyed than devastatingly sorry.

Scan Your PC with Updated Antivirus Software

Unplug your PC from the internet and boot it up in Safe Mode. Be sure you have the latest update / patch for your software.

Run deep scans on your computer until you find an infection or one of the suspicious files. Delete all instances of the infected processes and files.

Download a registry cleaner to stop runtime error 216 messages on your computer and clean up any damage done from an infected registry.

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8 Jan
2010

The 4 Easiest Ways of Speeding Up a Windows XP Slow Start Up

Posted by Kat

If you have encountered a Windows XP slow startup, you probably want to speed things up. A Windows XP slow startup will make it very difficult to do anything on your system. This is because the majority of issues that cause a slow startup also affect other processes and applications. Here are a few ways to speed up your computer’s startup and address all underlying issues.

Deactivate Programs from Startup

If there are a cluster of programs that are automatically starting when your computer boots, your system will become congested. As a result, you should definitely minimize the number of programs that run on startup. It’s fairly simple to do this. Here’s how:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Go to Run.
  3. In the Start Search field text box, type in msconfig.
  4. Click OK.
  5. The System Configuration Utility will now open.  Click the Startup Tab.
  6. Uncheck the programs you wish to disable from running at startup.

An excessive number of programs at startup is one of the most common and obvious causes of slow startup. However, many other factors contribute to a slow boot.

Run Disk Cleanup

If there are a dizzying number of extraneous files on your system, then it’s time to run Disk Cleanup. Actually, you may be unaware that there are a lot of seemingly harmless files that are actually slowing down your computer. Disk Cleanup is a wonderful utility that can get rid of extra files. It’s easy to run Disk Cleanup:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Select All Programs.
  3. Go to System Tools.
  4. Click Disk Cleanup.
  5. Check the files you wish to remove.
  6. Click OK.

You should run Disk Cleanup occasionally, even if you think you don’t need to. This is because Disk Cleanup works wonderfully as a tool of prevention.

Add RAM

If you’re savvy enough, then you can also add RAM to your system to speed it up. Take note, however, that this isn’t a panacea. You need to also fix any latent issues that might be slowing your computer.

If you have fixed these issues and you still want your computer to run faster, then it’s always an option to just add RAM to your system

Registry Cleaners

Registry cleaners are very investigative tools that do detective work on your registry. If they find something out of place, then they fix it. This is why they are particularly suited to fixing slow startup problems. If you haven’t run a registry cleaner yet, you should definitely do so. It’s a good way to prevent errors and keep your system running at its optimal performance.

Speed up Windows XP slow start up, so your computer runs as efficiently as possible.

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