How to Increase Speed of Computer

March 10th, 2010

Corrupted Operating System, clogging up of unnecessary items on your hard disk, virus attack – any of them can be a reason after slow speed of your PC which is affecting your entire computer activity. It not only delays downloading and uploading acts but also cause irritation for you by taking too much time in performing simple tasks, such as delayed opening of word document or taking minutes in opening web browser.

But, this issue is no more a worrisome. Nowadays, many programs and tools are available that can help you to increase speed of your PC. Read on to know more about the methods, which are considered effective to increase speed of computer-

  • Inspect closely your computer’s files to determine, there is no back up or duplicate file hidden in your PC. If you find any, you can delete that file permanently to avoid the speed-issue with your computer. In Windows XP, Windows  Vista and Windows 7 Operating System, you can do the same by cleaning off of unnecessary files from your PC by following given procedure- Go to Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup > Drive Selection. Now select and delete temporary files forever from your PC.
  • Disk Fragment – This is the next option that helps you to improve speed of your PC. Defragmentation of your disk arranges the data in best possible order which ultimately increases speed of your PC. To defrag your hard disk, you need to Go to Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. This will pull all your files back together; thus, allowing you to access computer faster.
  • Installation of virus removal tool is taken as another crucial step in direction of speeding up of your computer. With good antivirus software you can detect all the virus infected programs and remove them from your PC.
  • Nowadays, many programs are available which are specifically designed to improve speed of PC.  You can easily install with help of CD/DVD. These programs automatically delete temp files, which get clogged up in your PC when you visit any web page. Such programs also repair common registry issues which are altered by frequent installation and un-installation of software.
  • Enhancement of RAM capacity is taken as a preferable method to increase speed of PC. Insufficiency of RAM can cause a major reduction in speed of your PC. So, increment in Random Access Memory would automatically increase speed of your PC.

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Why is Your Internet Slow?

March 10th, 2010

You have taken the best internet connection available, yet you are not satisfied with the service of the connection. Every time, when you browse a page or want to download something, you have to wait for long. Such internet speed is irritating.

There are numerous factors, which reduce speed of your internet connection. In this article, we have provided information about some common reasons which are responsible for slow internet connection.

Presence of Viruses, Spyware and Adware – Viruses, Spyware and Adware are responsible not only for computer’s slow speed but also for slower internet connection. Nonetheless, many of them come as Internet Speed Monitor but these malevolent programs play a crucial role in making your connection slower. These malwares come as hidden pack with other computer programs and get installed on PC without any difficulty. Later they shower pop up ads while one tries to browse a web page, which cause an effect on bandwidth of the connection. This results in a poor internet connection. Hence, to get a better connectivity, you must remove these malwares from your computer immediately.

Use of Bandwidth for more than one computer – When bandwidth is used for more than one PC, the internet speed automatically reduces.  This is something like a traffic jam in freeways, when people intend to use only the freeway to commute. Similarly, if someone else is using your bandwidth, you will get a slower internet connection. You must keep a check on diversified use of internet at home. Generally, kids tend to play online videogame with other online users; this consumes a lot of bandwidth. Online movie, VOIP phones and online music listening also eat-up a chunk of bandwidth; thus, internet speed gets slowed. If you are using a Wi-Fi service, chances are more that your bandwidth will be consumed by others. Nonetheless, many times, this is not done intentionally but some wireless cards are designed to connect automatically to the nearest available network. You can avoid this by logging into router’s page using a web browser.

Clogging up of Cookies – This is one of the most common reasons for slow internet speed. To avoid it, you may consider regular deletion of cookies from your PC.

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Why does my computer run slow

March 9th, 2010

Slow PC is definitely an issue which needs an immediate resolution. There are many reasons that are responsible for slowed speed of your PC. If you too are a victim of such computer problems, here are a few tips that may help you in dealing better with your PC.

The first tip is to figuring out of the reason, which is decreasing speed of your PC. Some of the most common reasons of a slow computer are –

  • Less space availability in your Hard Disk
  • Presence of Computer Virus
  • Installation of unnecessary software on your system
  • Corrupted data
  • Missing Windows Updates and Outdated Drivers
  • Poor hardware support

Resolution

  • Verify that your PC has a minimum of 1 GB – 2 GB free hard disk space. You can determine this by checking disk-space and then deleting unnecessary items from your PC. This space is very important for a speedy computer, as it allows the system to have room for temporary files.
  • You can also run Scandisk or a similar tool to ensure that nothing is physically wrong with your computer’s hard disk drive.
  • If data is not stored in proper manner than also you computer may get slowed. To avoid such situation, you can run ‘Defrag.’ This would arrange the data in your PC in best possible order. Thus, speed of your PC would be automatically enhanced.
  • Computer Virus is a major reason that slows down the speed of PC, remove virus from computer.  You can install good virus removal tool (antivirus software) to detect malicious items hidden in your PC and then remove them.
  • Low RAM capacity is also a reason behind poor PC speed. To get rid of such issues you can consider upgrading of your RAM.
  • Sometimes, missing Windows Updates also makes PC slow. To stay away from issues alike, tech support experts advise to go online and update the operating system.
  • Start in safe mode: This is considered an important step to enhance speed of your PC.

Step to start computer in safe mode is written below-

  • Click Start, then click Shut Down.
  • Click Restart and then click OK.
  • Press F8, prior to your computer launches Restart.
  • Now Select Safe Mode and press ENTER

If still you are not getting the reason of your slowed PC, you may consult to a professional tech support service provider. Internet is replete with information on quality on call/ online tech support provider who not only finds issues of you computer but also provide quality support for that.

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How to Remove Virus from Computer

March 9th, 2010

Computer Viruses – Probably there would be no computer user who would not be aware of such terms. Computer Viruses are harmful programs, which put negative impact on computer, when run or installed. Since, these programs put the same impact on computers how fatal microbes (viruses) put on living beings, these are widely known as computer viruses.

These malicious programs are very dangerous for health of PC. Hence, it becomes very important to remove virus from computer regularly. In this article, we have provided detailed information on virus removal to help you in keeping your computer running smoothly.

How can you get that your computer is virus infected?

If your PC is supporting any of following symptoms, it is likely to be infected by viruses –

  • Your computer is running slow
  • Many unknown error messages are popping up on your PC
  • Constantly displaying ad-windows
  • Random PC reboots and blue screen errors

Tips for Virus Removal
Automatic Virus Removal –

  • The best and easiest method to remove virus from PC is to install and run potent antivirus software on your PC. Prior to installing a virus removal tool (antivirus program), make sure you have saved and shut down all the programs that are currently running on your computer. This is important because most of the antivirus software ask to reboot PC to disable complete function of Computer Virus.
  • Now scan your PC using virus scanning tool and remove the detected virus.
  • If you are finding, despite of installation antivirus software, your PC is getting infected. You must consider update of the software program. Updating of antivirus software helps you in getting the most impactful tool to curb virus issue on your PC.

Manual Virus Removal
However, automatic virus removal is very impactful for health of PC but if your want to remove all the malicious items from your PC, you may consider Manual Virus Removal.

  • To remove virus manually from your computer you can got to Start Manu> Control Panel> Add or Remove Programs and then remove the suspicious program from the list.
  • You can do an online research to know about the types of files those are created by Trojans (viruses). Now you can search for the same files on your PC, if you find any, you can delete that manually.
  • To keep your PC running without any virus interruption, you must include deletion of unnecessary System Registry Entries on regular basis.

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PCCare247.com acquires 100 customers in its first month of operations

March 8th, 2010

March 8, 2010, Gurgaon – PCCare247.com, a Gurgaon based computer support company has acquired 100 customers in the first month of its operations, a spokesperson of the company said “This is a great example of how good service at an affordable price to provide the best solution to a customer can attract people” he went on to add,

Our customers are professionals, young mothers, small businesses and shop owners who were looking to get credible and professional support from a company without waiting and dealing with computer repair shops.

PCCare247.com has been founded on the principle that all businesses small or very small are entitled to professional information technology support and service at the most affordable costs. PCCare247.com aims to be the CIO/CTO and the implementation team for small businesses so that they can access best of solutions in CRM, Inventory Management, Accounting, Computer Support, Web presence for their business at the most affordable price. PCCare247.com strongly believes that for small businesses using technology effectively is going to be even more imperative as they compete with each other and larger service providers.

PCCare247.com offers its services at very affordable prices with its computer support for 1 PC starting at a low Rs. 250 per month, where the user is entitled to call any number of times and seek assistance till the issue is resolved. PCCare247.com provides technical support through phone and remote access where the customer can opt to let us access his PC or Mac remotely and work on resolving the problem, while their consultant is on the phone explaining the process to the customer on phone. According to a spokesperson of the company PCCare247.com has a very high customer satisfaction among its subscribers. To make the customer believe that the startup is serious and committed about the quality of service that they offer PCCare247.com offers a money back guarantee that a customer can exercise at any time during the duration of his technical support service contract, a first such offering by any company in India.

About PCCare247
Based in DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon home to Google, Microsoft and IBM, PCCare247.com is low cost provider of computer support services for home users, professionals and small businesses in India with operations currently in the city of Gurgaon, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Jaipur and Udaipur. PCCare247.com provides computer support, virus removal, desktop application support, wireless network support services, through its staff of Microsoft Certified Professionals. For more details visit www.pccare247.com

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March 2nd, 2010

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The Future of Windows Vista

February 26th, 2010

Microsoft is reigning over the world of computer and none can defy this fact and with Windows 7, the company has gained a momentum, which would be almost impossible for any other company to surpass in next few years. It seems, with Windows 7, a screenplay of Microsoft’s Pride and Prejudice is staged. The latest Windows Operating System has given the company an amazing pride and honour backup for what it is well known for.

Today, Windows 7 has been by officially acclaimed as one of the best among operating systems, available in market. This latest delight from Microsoft tops the chart of customer satisfaction on every scale. Thus, Windows 7 is garnering accolades from all corners.

This latest Windows Operating System is a sibling of Microsoft’s last marathon attempt, Windows Vista. Or, it would be better to say, Windows 7 is an improved version of Windows Vista. This was the first time, when Microsoft gave an utterly technical and hi-tech look to its operating system. Alike, Windows 7, Windows Vista too earned loads of acclamation from users. But there were shortcomings in it, which were not letting people complete fun of operating system. Microsoft figured out the drawbacks of Vista and engineered to give a more adorable look to it. Windows Vista is that modified version of Windows Vista.

The point of the matter is that will it be that down the line from now, let’s says in next 18 months would there be any one willing running something like Windows Vista. And if yes why?

Let’s break out this next generation of holdouts as follows:

* Home users who do not have the technical skill sets to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. Their computers work just all right with Windows Vista, and they find no reason to fix what is not out of order. Sooner or later, they will purchase a new computer system, at which point they’ll be upgraded to Windows 7 — whether they like it or not.

* Enterprise IT shops that dictate their own upgrade cycles (as opposed to following Microsoft’s cycles). These shops will eventually get around to upgrading, but not until their current investments in Vista-generation systems and applications is at least partially depreciated (think the 2011-12 time frame).

* Hard-core Vista fans who think Windows “6″ actually better than Windows 7 (actually, 6.1). I know, it’s hard to imagine such an individual. But believe me, such people do exist. These Vista loyalists will resist Windows 7 because to embrace it will mean admitting that its predecessor, Windows Vista — an OS they defended publicly and to which they’ve developed a deep emotional attachment — was in fact fundamentally flawed.

Hence, when Windows 7 hit the market, all those who wanted to get Vista but not able to do so due to its shortcomings, rushed to get latest Microsoft Windows Operating System. It was a surprising fact that within one month of launching windows 7 captured 5 % of total market share. But, with rise of Windows 7, Windows Vista was completely forgotten.

Nonetheless, despite of arrival of high end operating systems, Microsoft’s one of the initial version of operating system, XP is still highly used but Vista doesn’t seem to be that lucky. Wishing all the best to Vista and its dynamic sibling, Windows 7…

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How to Configure Parental Controls in Windows 7

February 17th, 2010

There are many automated tools that are designed to help parents in setting restrictions over their computer to prevent their kid from free access of internet and PC. With such service, you can also be enabled to limit the computer surfing hours of their kids. Known as ‘Parental Control,’ it gives you full control over your computer and helps you in restricting kids to watch certain videos, play certain games and run unauthorized programs.

This is an optional feature that filters the content. It roughly falls into different categories which are respectively –

Content filters – this limits access to age-appropriate content.

Usage controls – this constrains the usage of computer by putting a time limit on it. With it, you can decide about the period when your kids can work on the computer.

When parental control is implemented on a computer, a notification is displayed on the PC, stating about the particular program, which has been blocked. So, whenever your child would be clicking on particular program or game, program would ask for permission.

Parental control can be configured on PC using administrator account and every user, for whom, you are going to activate this control, must have a standard user account.

In this article, we have discussed how parental control can be configured on a PC with Windows 7 operating system.

* Click the Start button to go Start Menu. Here, you need to choose ‘Control Panel Option.’
* Now click on ‘All Control Panel Items.’
* Now you can click on ‘Parental Control.’
* Here, you may need to provide an administrator password. Now type the password and provide confirmation, this will open the window.
* Now click on standard user account, for which you want to set parental controls.
* Now click on ‘Parental Settings On’ and enforce current setting.
* Once after implementing parental control over the particular account, you may adjust different individual settings. Such as, time limit, program access, internet use etc.

It is very easy to put control over your devices and prevent your kids from excessive use of PC and living a more social life.

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Tips to Speed Up Your Windows 7 Experience

February 15th, 2010

Windows 7 is great buy. “Its every feature is awe-inspiring,” you have just read or heard this but cannot actually enjoy cool traits of the operating system, as an unawareness regarding latest functions is not letting you enjoy it, the way you want to.

Now check cool tricks and tips, which would let you enjoy the best of Windows 7.

1. Keyboard Shortcuts – For a speedy deal while working on Windows 7, you can use following shortcuts.

  • Win+Left Arrow and Win+Right Arrow respectively dock the window to the left and right side of the screen
  • Win+Up Arrow and Win+Down Arrow respectively for maximizing and restore/minimizing
  • Win+M minimizes everything
  • Alt+Up, Alt+Left Arrow, Alt+Right Arrow navigate to parent folder, or browse Back and Forward through folders in Explorer
  • Win+Home minimizes/restores every open window apart from the active one
  • Alt+Win+# accesses the Jump List of program number ‘#’ on the taskbar

2. Rearranging of System Tray Icons – To make use of Windows 7 a delighting experience, you can rearrange icons on the taskbar as per your requirement and can start new by using Win+1, Win+2 shortcuts. It will rearrange every icon on the system tray as well as help you in reordering them. This also offers you a complete control of used apps.

3. Access Jump Lists with the Left Mouse Button – Jump Lists are usually shown up with a right-click on a taskbar icon. Nonetheless, you can access them also by holding the left mouse button and dragging them in upward direction. If you are using a laptop touchpad or a touch screen, you can find this a convenient deal.

4. Adding of Folders to Favorites – Windows 7 offers you the facility of adding folders to your favorite list. To add a folder in this list, you need to, navigate to it in Explorer, right-click Favorites in the left navigation pane, and select Add current location to Favorites. Now you can access your favorite folder with rapidity.

5. Pin Frequently Used Folders to the Taskbar – Truly, Windows 7 is a feature packed deal. Its qualities not only help you in adding folders to favorites but also in adding it to task bar.

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How to use system restore to log on to Windows 7 or Windows Vista

February 11th, 2010

You are facing problem in logging in Windows Vista or Windows 7… to cope with this issue, you have called your tech support service provider but received no reply from his side. For such odd times, you must know how to handle with such issues. Here we have provided some tips, which may help you in using system restore to log in to Windows 7 or Windows vista.

The most common scenarios, in which you fail to log on to your Windows 7 or Windows Vista, are –

* When you recently set new passwords to protect administrator account, it is possible that you may forget the new password. This may result in your failure in system logging in.
* Instead of typing correct logon password, you are not able to log on. This may be because of corrupted system.
* Many times, this failure takes place due to deletion of a protected account. This doesn’t let you log on to another administrator account.
* When you change administrator account to   user account, you would not be log on to administrator account.

These issues can be solved by using system Restore point. Tips to use this –

* Insert your Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD and now restart the PC.
* The moment you received “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” message, follow it.
* Now set the following preferences, and click next. Preferences are Language to install, Time and currency format, Keyboard or input method
* Now Click on Repair your computer, select the operating system that has to be repaired and then click Next.
* Click System Restore now and then click Next.
* Click the restore point which you want to use and then click Next.
* Now confirm the disk which you want to restore. Now click on Next.
* After following these steps, you may need to restart your PC.

Clicking on a restore point would allow you to successfully log on into your PC.

(Note – after using system restore feature, you may need to reinstall few programs and it is also possible that some updates may be removed.

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