How To

How to Fix AVG Error 0xC0070643

January 17, 2011

Many AVG installation errors, including AVG Error 0xC0070643, can be fixed by completely removing any previous AVG installations. To do this, download the proper AVG remover tool for your computer.

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How To Disable “Google Instant”

September 10, 2010

If you’re not happy with Google’s new “Instant” search, which provides search results with every letter you type into the search box, here’s how to disable it and revert to the old way of searching.

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Computer Technician Secret: Remove Spyware and Viruses

December 2, 2009

Most technicians are probably against having this information posted publicly. However, I'm an information guy and I enjoy passing along a computer secret, every now and then. Of course, this information is secret to some and common knowledge to others. Keep in mind, this entry refers to removing files that are buried fairly deep inside Windows. Don't attempt any of this if you don't feel confident in doing so. Use this information at your own risk. [read the rest of this article] Read the rest of this entry »

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How To Remove Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro

July 3, 2009

This is just a quick update to a post I had originally published, just a few weeks back. This post is for people who need to know how to remove Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro and all the garbage that comes with it. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Remove Spyware and Viruses

June 29, 2009

Clearly, you need to have the ability to cleanup routine spyware and virus infections from your computer. Without this ability, you'll be paying someone, like me, lots of money to do it for you or you'll continue to use your infected computer until it's no longer usable. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Prepare for Migration to a New Computer

June 27, 2009

Buying a new computer can be a bittersweet process…
The good news is that you’re getting a new computer! I, myself, love having the latest technology at my fingertips. I get excited whenever the possibility exists that I’m getting a new piece of “tech” gear. Ok…that may just be me. Anyway, you know that your new computer is going to have a sleek new design and, more importantly, increased speed, capability and capacity to boost your computing enjoyment and productivity.

The bad news is that you’ve spent years storing important data and programs on your old computer. You most likely have a ton of applications (some good and some bad), pictures, music, documents, emails and more. This article will help you prepare to have SOME of that content transferred to your new computer.

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How to Fix AVG Installation Problems (Error 0×80070005)

June 27, 2009

There are many people experiencing an installation error, while trying to install AVG 8.0. The following error message is displayed after the AVG installation fails:

Error: Action failed for registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows: creating registry key….

Error 0×80070005

I’ve seen this, already, on a few machines and I’ve been trying to find a specific solution, with no luck. Obviously, most “solutions” are geared towards changing the registry permissions. This morning, I found what I was looking for.

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