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Why is my computer showing the wrong date and time?

Is your computer showing an incorrect date and time?
This can be a highly frustrating and also a problematic experience especially when accessing applications, emails and calendar. But what is causing this problem and how can you resolve this date and time issue. Today we will explore the immediate steps you can take to resolve your computer’s wrong date and time.

 

Tagged with: battery, bios, date, motherboard, time
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

I have a blue screen of death, should I reformat or call for remote help?

Has your PC just experienced the dreaded “blue screen of death”? Most Windows PC’s at some point in their lifetime may experience a major system fault which will prevent you from being able to do anything on your computer. The system crash normally results in a full blue screen error message, often with an equally large numbered sequence of numbers. There can be several causes of a blue screen crash and often they can be both software and hardware related. However if your PC has just experienced this fault what should you do? If this fault continues then is a Windows Reformat needed or should your call a computer repair specialist for remote help? In this brief guide we will explore the options to repair your computer quickly.

Tagged with: blue screen, Death, virus
Posted in Errors

When is repairing a PC better than replacing it?

Are you considering replacing your PC because it has a fault? In this article, we will see why repairing a PC is better then replacing it.  Your natural impulse may be to pop down to your local electronics store and purchase a new computer. However that is not always necessary nor is it financially sensible. In most cases, it is much cheaper to repair a faulty PC then replace it with a new one. But what are some of the most common reasons why people replace their computers? And how difficult are repairing even major hardware issues? In this brief guide we will explore the important question of when is repairing a PC better than replacing it?

Tagged with: blue screen, Death, PC, replacing
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

How To Perform a Repair Install Of Windows 7

Hi everybody today we are going to talk about how to do a repair install of Windows 7. Sometime in the life of almost every operating system the need to refresh the original Windows files will become necessary. This is what a Repair Install will do. A program you installed might have caused the problem or you might of experienced a severe Malware infection. In any case, if you are having severe problems with your computer after a Malware removal, a repair install might be in order. To do this, you will need to meet certain criteria. The computer has to be at least bootable so you can run your current version of Windows. Ion addition, you will need your original Windows installation disk. The disk will have to match exactly including the service pack. If you cannot line up all of these items exactly, you will not be able to do the repair install. If you can say yes to the above, you are good to go.

Tagged with: repair install, Windows 7, Windows XP
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

Windows Is Not Genuine

Hi everybody today I am going to talk about what to do if you receive the Windows Is Not Genuine alert on your machine. First of all, this message can originate in different ways. Here a few of the scenarios that can cause this annoying alert.

Tagged with: genuine advantage, malware, windows, windows is not genuine
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

Is Remote Computer Repair Safe?

Over the last couple of years, thanks to increasing broadband connections and cost cutting, we have seen a popular rise in remote computer repair. But just how safe is remote computer repair and should you allow a stranger to remote control you PC with access to your personal files?

Tagged with: business, IT, remote computer repair, safe
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

Why It Is Best Not To Use Google to Repair Your Own Computer

Hi everybody today I am going to discuss the dangers of trying to repair your own computer by using Google to find answers. Often times when we have a major issue with our computers we will look to Google for all the answers. This can often times cause more problems then fixes, especially since the Penguin update. We are going to discuss when it is safe to try and repair it yourself and when you should seek professional help.

Tagged with: blue screen, google, Repairing Your Computer, windows
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

Recovering From A Frozen Computer

Hi everybody. There comes a time when every computer will lock and freeze as you open a program, read your e-mail or while browsing the web. If this is only an occasional instance, you probably have nothing to worry about but if it happens all the time your system probably needs a tune up. Regardless of the reason, you need to know what to do when this happens and the best way to rescue yourself from this annoying Dilemma. This will be the discussion in today’s column.

Tagged with: computer lockup, Frozen computer, task manager
Posted in Computer Repair


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