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Including DIY computer repair, FYI sheets and useful guides to computing life.
Knowledge
As we make repairs, we keep a history of fixes in our knowledgebase.
Help Guides
What are the causes, effects and treatments for various computer and laptop related ailments? What to look out for when buying a new computer?
What is a bad sector? What is malware? Find out the answer to these important questions, and more! Click Here to see them all.
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Knowledgebase (KB)
Following KB articles is at your own risk. These are not suitable for beginners as we often skip obvious steps. You should always seek professional help if you do not know what you are doing or feel out of your depth.
Important: BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP.
Here are our most recently updated kb articles, Click Here to see all of them.
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k001089
06 09 2011
One of the files containing the system's Registry data had to be recovered by use of a log or alternate copy. The recovery was successful.
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k001097
06 09 2011
Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
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k001105
06 09 2011
Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification Service service. Please consult your system administrator.
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k001889
06 09 2011
USB\VID_174F&PID_A821
Q&A!
Have a simple IT related question? Drop us a message here and we'll answer it!
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What is Malware?
Malware is the overall term given to a range of nasties including viruses, trojans, fake AV packages and pretty much anything that wants to hurt you or your machine in some way.
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What are Bad Sectors?
A sector is a physical location on the hard drive that stores your data. A bad sector is a normal sector that has failed.
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Help Guides
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How to Add Users to Your Windows 7 Computer
Users are the account profile settings used to separate each person who logs in to your Windows 7 computer. These profiles are especially helpful for home users who have children or want to separate documents etc.
08 11 2010
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How to Set Up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Windows 7
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a utility included with the Windows operating system since the release of Windows 98. The software lets you use one computer on your home network (or even a small office network) to act as a gateway to the internet for the rest of the network.
08 11 2010
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Laptop or Netbook? Which One is Right for You?
Mobile computing is essential for anyone who travels while working. It’s also a convenient way to move around your house while still browsing the Internet. When the time comes to purchase one of these machines, the decision must be made – netbook or laptop. Although the two types of machines are similar, they have different experiences and uses.
30 07 2010
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Part of the advantages of having a home network (or even a small office network) is sharing files across your network using network shares. Here's how to get it done in Windows 7.
viewTwo main components of your computer are the hard drive and memory. Some users have multiple hard drives installed. For most computers, more than one memory chip is installed, and the motherboard has upgrade slots for additional memory.
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