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How to solve Windows 7 crashes in minutes
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| http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2011/041811-windows-7-crashes.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2011-12-26 |
| From the article: " Everything is perfect; you've upgraded to Windows 7. It's fully patched, all drivers are updated, security is tight, maybe you even have new hardware...yet the old Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) taunts you from your new high definition-screen. " |
This is an updated version that will make you the master of system crash resolution in your home or office.
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Six Windows 7 Nightmares (and How to Fix Them)
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| http://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2011/041411-windows7-nightmares.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2011-12-26 |
| From the article: " Compared with its predecessors, Windows 7 is remarkably secure and dependable. It's far from perfect, though: An unbootable PC, a nasty piece of malware, or a single but important file gone missing can make you lose days or even months of work. " |
And you can't solve every nightmare by waking up.
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15 incredibly useful (and free) Microsoft tools for IT pros
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| http://tinyurl.com/6pgle2k |
| From the article: " We've dug through the jungle that is Microsoft Downloads and found 15 of the best free tools you've probably never heard of. " |
Good tools, cheap!
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Blue Screen of Death gets a new look in Windows 8
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| http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/blue-screen-death-gets-new-life-windows-8?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2011-09-14 |
| From the article: " While there had been hints of a new look earlier, the Windows 8 code delivered to developers at Microsoft's Build conference in Anaheim yesterday includes a Blue Screen of Death the likes of which users have not seen before. " |
The BSOD has an emoticon!
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iFixit
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| http://ifixit.com/ |
| From the article: " "Empowers you to fix things yourself. From troubleshooting to parts and tools, to repair guides, they have your back." " |
Best tear down and reassembly information anywhere.
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Everest Home Edition 2.20
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| http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Everest-Home-Edition.shtml |
| From the article: "
Everest Home Edition is a free system diagnostics, system information and benchmarking solution for home PC users, based on the award-winning EVEREST Technology. It offers the world's most accurate system information and diagnostics capabilities, including online features, memory benchmarks, hardware monitoring, and low-level hardware information. " |
Figure out what is on the logic board, invaluable for tracking down drivers for hardware components. |
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
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| http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/ |
| From the article: " The first question that should be asked is what problem has prompted the need to start over. Usually it is not necessary to start from scratch with XP. You have a few options before using the hammer approach (aka format). " |
good basics |
In the Malware Trenches with Small and Medium-size Businesses
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| http://whitepapers.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=262698 |
| From the article: " Malware, which encompasses viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious software, continues to be a significant problem for small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). According to an exclusive survey of IT decision-makers, the vast majority of businesses have experienced malware incidents in the past year that resulted in hours of downtime. " |
You have to register and download the paper, but it is worth it. |
Help Is Just an Internet Connection Away
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3711586 |
| From the article: " Receiving or providing technical help via Remote Assistance can be more efficient than doing it in person and much more effective than trying to muddle through issues with someone over the phone. " |
Remote Assistance, built in control
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