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We've just made our massive repository of over 60 articles available! These articles address all kinds of problems and errors in Windows Vista and XP. Get free computer help and how-to guides by visiting our Resources Section. Our article section is usually updated weekly, so please check back often. As always, please Contact Us with any questions.
Tweaking virtual memory
If you're trying to get the most out of your system - especially if it's a few years old - it's critical that you tweak your virtual memory settings. Virtual memory, a technology operating systems use that allows them to artificially increase the amount of RAM your computer thinks it has, is a great way to breath life in to an aging or sluggish PC.
Stopping ActiveX problems
ActiveX, a method for adding functionality to Internet Explorer, gives developers lots of freedom when it comes to making web applications for Internet users. Unfortunately, it also brings with it lots of bugs that can cause errors while you're using the Internet. Read our article on how to stop ActiveX errors by tweaking your system.
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- Tutorial on how to open 3g2 files What is a 3g2 file?
- Fixing Windows Media Player Errors Although Windows Media Player comes with support for many different types of audio and video files, there are certain formats that it can't play without some modification. A Codec, or a "Compressor-Decompressor", is the software responsible for interpreting your media files so that Windows Media Player can play the files back to you. If you're missing codecs from your computer, you may receive one of the following errors:
- Fixing the Blue Screen of Death A blue screen of death represents a Windows Stop Error - a critical, unrecoverable error that can only be removed by restarting your computer. When Windows encounters one of these errors, it crashes, and displays technical diagnostic information on the screen. This technical information is also dumped to a log for your computer technician to look at.