Security software! learn how to use it correctly, and build up your defence army, to protect your computer, against those, vindictive virus criminals!

Also check your in- tray at the bottom of the screen, look out for the red shield with a cross, it is a security warning! Click on it and CHECK that your fire wall is not disabled!

Your hard drive is a dangerous place for your data, make sure that you do a virus check weekly, and most important update your security daily. Also the hard drive has many moving parts, that may go faulty " which means, that you can say good bye to your information" anything that is important please back it up, you cannot tell the tax man your hard drive is faulty and your tax information is lost. If your hard drive is makes a clicking noise, backup your important files, A.S.A.P! your hard drive is going to expire. Very important please take notice.If you must dump your computer, first kill your hard drive. Or your worst night mares will start, your hard drive is full of important data. That will make your worst night mares begin. if in the hands of a person with fraud in mind. Or your private photograph's may be discovered on the internet this is not a joke. Welcome to the real world. There is software you can download, from the manufacture website that you can use to test your hard drive, for efficiency and reliability. If your computer is set on" ntfs file system " , you will need this software to format your hard drive.

Windows password, don't forget it, as this will cost an arm and leg to retrieve it.

Hot tip always Have a back Door, but make sure it is a "Administration account"

Software this is very important, you must keep all software clean and in a secure place. You never know when you may need to reinstall your software in the approaching future.

To prevent any fire hazards in your computer, have you main board airbrushed.The dust will settle on the board, and possible damage your board. And your power supply unit may get clogged up to the brim,with up dust, which may cause to over heat and possible trigger a fire.The power supply unit is unrepairable, they will cost about £15 for a new power supply unit. If it needs to be replaced, better to be safe, after all you get your car checked yearly so why not your computer, you cannot put a price on your family.

Make sure you remove your usb memory stick, when you see the message on your monitor.

If you don't, you may infiltrate your files on the memory stick, which means no access to your files, so make sure you back it up on a compact disk. Even your memory stick is not guaranteed to keep your information absolutely safe .

Think of investing in a new printer! But do not purchase any make except an "Epson printer." The simple reason is your ink cartridges are cheaper, you can buy compatible cartridges which is one big massive cost cutter!

Thinking of investing in a new computer? Just take note, if it's a bargain the hardware is only the basic requirements in your computer. Check and make sure that all, the backup software is provided, with your computer package. If you get a "virus" it going to expensive to amend this problem. "Don't purchase a computer without any backup software" Don't panic if you think you suspect, that you have lost operation system, if your computer get a virus: Computer Company Setup computers, have a hidden recovery partition program for windows operation system. You will need to explore windows management to access this partition.

If you have a Del computer and you need to replace dvd\cd drive, it is essential to contact the Del suppliers. Due to the design of the desktop computer, only Del parts will fit, but you can install a standard size hard drive and ram memory. If you develop a keen interest to experiment with other components, then the answer is simple! Contact Del! I you are keen on del computers get a tower, then standard hard ware is not a problem.

Are you in business and do you email photographs to your customers? Please don't use a wireless network system! it may struggle, specially if there is a large volume of photographs. To archive the "Best Results"use a "rj45" cable, direct in to your modem, and the ethernet cable into your computer as there is a better signal and you gain more satisfied customers, combined with future custom! What could be better?

Pci graphic cards or express cards? Make sure there are fitted correctly ! This may cause a problem.You may think the equipment is present, when you install a card, this is if it fits ok! No image on your monitor. You just may come to the conclusion that the card is faulty, or the slot needs a blast with an air duster to clean the dust out. This Problem can wind you up, or even still drive you to the biscuit barrel .

BroadBand provider will give free security, but it is on basic security they don't cast their nets deep enough, to catch all the bugs in your system. Purchase your own security package better to be safe than sorry!

IRQ errors- you may get irq errors from you IRQ 5 . An example if you already using your local area network connection, (that is your onboard connection) and you are trying to use the onboard sound connection. But your sound will transmit from the speakers. This can only be interpreted that, your "LAN" connection is using irq 5. I trust you have checked all the connection and the speakers have a power supply, as well as making sure that the bios settings are enabled and color coded green

It is essential to purchase a sound card . However check your board manuel to see if it is a "PCI" card or a "PCI" express card. Here I am referring to the newly fashioned updated type.

Laptops computers will accumulate dust, the reason being, is that there is very little space for air to circulate. So get it cleaned out on an annual basis. This will put years on your laptop/computer. Be vigilant to the fact that dust can damage your main board.

Caution laptop power supply.  Must be inserted, without excess force. If  too much pressure is added to the contacts on your laptop, this will bend the contacts at the rear of the laptop. This will be very expensive to repair. Connect to power supply to your laptop, without force. Keep it straight entering and removing from the laptop.

Mouse is inoperable solution is pressing these keys in windows will bring up a "windows task manager"Ctrl+Alt+Del.The last resort is reset your computer and wait for a few minutes, then, resume using the computer.

Viruses and spy ware can cause your system to freeze and generally, misbehave an make your computer have a "mind of it own". Take control and remove all your spy ware daily. You need to use your security program and, do a spy ware scan and after a viruses scan.

If your computer is slow when it start up, then change the graphics card. With a card that got it least 256 built in memory. Top tip get an "A G P" graphics card or a" PCI "express card. Check your computer manuel first, every main board is different.

Power supply unit purchase a 550 watt power supply unit" don't "get yourself standard 350 watt supply unit . This may be cheap, but your computer needs a adequate reliable P. S .U to function and become operational, to support all computer hardware without"over heating"

Windows xp operation system Only install the genuine copy. For what reason you may enquire it easy, because you get all the updates and support from microsoft. Windows xp home edition you can purchase for £54.00 this is the best reason. Piracy copies there are more trouble forget them. Example if you install norton security, norton will activate your windows updates checking your system. Bingo and if it finds it a piracy copy! of xp home, and you get a patch down loaded to your computer, telling you "this is not a genuine copy" and no more support from microsoft , just you and your piracy copy of windows xp . With all the new virus around your security package cannot work alone, it needs genuine windows xp. This also apples for avg security, that you download to your computer. And other software specially security software. With all the viruses traveling around, using the webb, as there transport network . Like a globe game of hide and seek .You need the "genuine copy" This will update windows xp , and with the help of your "genuine security package" working together as a team. Keeping the viruses out. And your important data safe. But don't forget to backup your files also. Your hard drive will not last forever. Your photography's will be memories! if you have no cash. To retrieve them it will cost you about £500, from a data recovery company.You will not require any company to recapture you lost data, if you learn how to control you security system. If you have a piracy copy of xp fixed, so you can get your updates this is for short period only. Microsoft will detect this in time, don't try and save money purchase a genuine copy of windows xp £54.00. Windows Vista has been released to early. I will use windows xp, the reason is i cannot find any faults with windows xp ,very user Friendly.

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