Archive for September, 2010
Norton Antivirus 2007: an Upgrade Finally Worth the Wait
The Norton brand is probably the most synonymous brand when it comes to virus protection software. Norton Antivirus has been in existence since 1990, and since then a growing number of people have come to rely on the Norton name to protect their computers from virus attacks. In fact, Norton Antivirus is considered the most widely used antivirus software in the world today.
Over the years, Norton Antivirus has constantly underwent upgrades as a means of trying to improve on its ability to detect a growing number of viruses that are being spread. Additionally, each generation of the software incorporates several new features and services as a way of making it more effective in its task of detecting and eliminating (or quarantining) viruses as well as turning it into a more robust application. For example, in recent years, Norton Antivirus has begun to incorporate the detection… Read More
Easy Windows XP Registry Repair
Windows XP is a pretty robust operating system, and is much better than its predecessors. Many people are still using XP despite newer versions of Windows like Vista and Windows 7 being available. However, there are times when you will need to perform a registry repair on Windows XP.
As a start, let me briefly explain what the Windows registry is. Windows registry is a central database of operating system and other user-related and software settings. It is constantly accessed and modified by the operating system and is crucial to the stability and performance of the entire computer system. So it needs to be in tip-top condition all the time.
The registry can get corrupted over time by software that are not developed properly, by virus or spyware attacks and even general use. People used to wipe or format their hard disks and reinstall Windows to… Read More
Broadband Speed Test: a Short Overview
As we progress from dialup modems to high speed ADSL connections, the obsession with internet speed is matched only by the seemingly endless real need for more speed. At some point or other, most everyone has suspected that their internet connection may not be performing as well as it should be, and generally the first port of call to address such suspicions would be taking one of the many broadband speed tests that are widely available online.
How does it work?
Essentially, the workings of most broadband speed tests are exceedingly simple. A file is downloaded from a server, and then, in some cases, uploaded, and the average speed for both downloading and uploading are measured individually. By such a calculation, both the download and upload speed at the time of the test can be reported.
Is every broadband speed test accurate?
Just as with most any tests,… Read More
IDE Hard Drive Error: ‘No Fixed Disk Present’
A system might fail to detect an IDE hard drive if it is failed. Also, for an IDE hard drive to work properly, you should set the jumpers properly or else the drive will not work. An IDE hard drive is denoted as failed if either of its internal components, like read/write head, actuator, PCB etc.. stops working. Thus, to recover from such situations, you should call a professional Hard Drive Recovery service that helps extracting the lost data by repairing or replacing these damaged internals in safe surroundings. You might come across the below error message while starting a system installed with an IDE hard drive: “No fixed disk present”
Cause
The above error might root from any of the below reasons:
You have recently installed a new IDE hard drive and the jumpers have not been properly set. In such conditions, the system will fail… Read More
