Vista Registry Cleaners - Do They Actually Work?

Are you having trouble with your Window's Vista computer?

Heh, who isn't these days?

The truth is that everyone goes through it from time to time -- whether it be slow speed or just random crashes, we all experience a bit of Vista "hysteria" every now & again. The sad fact is that instead of fixing the problem, most people just "live with it". This is really unfortunate because the problem isn't even that big of a problem. In fact, most Vista computer issues can be fixed quite simply through registry repair repair software.

However, that leads us to the big question; will a Vista registry cleaner actually work?

In short, yes they do in fact work. But then again, that answer only applies to specific kinds of Vista registry cleaners that are proven to work -- it doesn't apply to the poorly designed and problematic registry cleaners that are developed & sold on a regular basis. Having said that, as long as you get your hands on a reliable registry cleaner, you'll be in good shape in terms of registry repair.

"Why is the registry so important anyway?"

Well basically, it's what keeps your computer stable and functioning. Without the registry, your computer would become confused and it wouldn't be able to tell this from that, nor would it even be able to start up properly. In a nutshell, it wouldn't be able to work on any level whatsoever. Now that you know that, you should also know that having lots & lots of registry errors is nearly the equivalent to not having a registry at all. This is due to the fact that the errors cause a great deal of confusion within the PC, which thereby causes decreased speed, sudden crashes, strange error messages, as well as many other performance hindering symptoms.

"These errors sound serious. what can I do to prevent them?"

Honestly, nothing. Even though registry error prevention is indeed possible, it is by no means easy. Error prevention means being remarkably careful with every action you take and every command you give to the PC. Considering the fact that most people aren't even remotely near that careful, it's just simpler and less time consuming to repair the errors instead -- and the best way to do that is with a registry cleaner.

A Vista registry cleaner is truly the only way to scan and fix your PC's registry properly & without hassle. The software will make sure that any & all registry vulnerabilities are removed completely so that your system will be less prone to damaging attacks -- and yes, the registry does get attacked. The attacks usually come from viruses, spyware, and adware, all of which place malicious keys & entries into your registry. A good registry cleaner not only removes these entries, but it strengthens the registry for the long haul as well.

You should also know that most reliable vista registry cleaners come fully equipped with a "back-up" feature that is guaranteed to keep your PC in working condition. If anything happens with the registry during a scheduled scan or repair, simply use the "back-up" copy of the registry and you'll be back in business.

As you can see, ignoring effective registry repair is not only stupid, it's downright dangerous.

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How to Keep Computer Clean?

Cleaning The PC :

Ever hear a strange noise coming from your computer. Maybe it sounds like a plane about to take off. That's the sound of a fan that needs to be cleaned. You may notice that your computer case has holes in the front and side. These holes allow air to pass through the case. Usually air is pulled from the front of the case over the hard drive past the motherboard and out the back of the case.

Usually there are two fans that accomplish this. One fan is usually mounted on the back of the case and the other is in the power supply. There is also a fan that is located on top of the CPU's heatsink. The outer rim of the fans will eventually get a build up of dirt around them. This will cause the fan to wobble causing it to make noise or even stop.

The best way to clean your computer is with a can of compressed air. Simply take the cover off of the case and spray the inside with the compressed air. Spray the fans and make sure they spin easily. Check the heatsink and make sure you clean it well. If it is full of dust the system could start shutting down on its own or you will start to get blue screen errors. Make sure you clean the fan in the power supply. Don't worry about spraying air inside the main concern is to make sure that the fan does not stop because of dirt.

If you want you can also clean any add on cards contacts or even your memory contacts. All you need is a pencil eraser. Simply run the eraser across the card or memory sticks contacts. Make sure you clean off any loose piece of eraser left behind.

If you want to clean your keyboard try using a paint brush. You can use a little glass cleaner as well.

Finally a handy trick for cleaning the outside of your case is to use hand cleaner. You can find hand cleaner in most automotive stores.

About the Author

Evan Freedman is an author for The Computer Geek Web Design and for CSSZafco.com, distributor of computers and accessories. Evan has been diagnosing and fixing computer for over 25 years. Please visit the site to view a huge assortment of Computer Technology.

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Computer Repair Service, Fixing The Problems

by mack.seo

Most of our offices and homes are fast becoming cases or warehouses for spoilt computers. Most of the times, we lack the required technicians to effect repairs or we are simply not advised on what to do when our computers stop working. We may be tempted to rush for new computers. Repairing your computer may save a chunk of your money.

Why struggle with computers and technology?

There is a service, Tech-pros, which you can consult to see if you computers can be reclaimed. What do you expect from a computer repair service? It is very common for most of us to anticipate the scenery prior to meeting the technician; while your computer is with the technician and the aftermath of your computer being repaired. This is because no one wants to get entangled in a mess. It may be wise to consider the following: Where can you get a good repair service? This subject can be answered by where there is an availability of quality services and accessories. It is recommended at times to get to the manufacturer of that make, but keep in mind that this can be very expensive.

Thanks to technological advancements, there are lots of individuals who can provide proficient services similar to those of and even above manufacturers. For example, service companies like Tech-pros may be operational with veteran, specialized technicians who do not only have the specific information and talents, but will equally undertake to help you get the most out of your asset. Another thing to consider is how long will it take to repair your computer? Computers can be a vital part of businesses or academic investments. So they should not be left to lie in wait. When such important assets go down, it may be probable for Tech-pros to get you going again. For the most part, this will depend on how talented the technicians are and above all, how reachable are the spare parts.

These constitute no problem today with the multiplicity of talented technicians and computer accessories. There exist large stores of original accessories as well as used parts of all assortments. A good computer repair service should not take more than five working days for the most complex type of diagnosis.

When looking for a computer repair service, also consider the repair rating. Do some online and off-line shopping. Get information from friends and colleagues. They might have had similar problems and may give you the best advice on finding an appropriate repair service. Thanks to numerous online feedbacks for its past clients, Tech-pros possesses of this quality. It may be wise to give it a try; one does not know.

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Back up, Restore, Update and Remove Device Drivers With Easy

GoldSolution Software announces the release of Driver Magician 3.26, a device driver tool for the Windows operating system which can back up, restore, update and uninstall device drivers with ease.

Device driver is very important for computer hardware, and all devices in computers will be useless without correct drivers. Driver Magician can extract driver files from hard disk and back them up to a directory of your choice.

When operating system is reinstalled, all drivers will be easily restored from drivers backup. It is especially helpful if original driver diskettes were lost.

Driver Magician has four backup modes, which are "in folders", "in a compressed file", "in a self-extractor" and "in an auto-setup package". If device drivers are backed up in an auto-setup package, all drivers can be restored with one mouse click. It simplifies drivers installation process greatly.

There is about 30,000 device drivers information in driver update database of Driver Magician. The database is updated everyday to give users the latest drivers information. Matured new drivers will obviously improve performance of hardware.

Unknown devices is annoying to computer users, Driver Magician can detect unknown devices and provide correct download link for it. This saves time to find correct drivers on the Internet.

Driver Magician can uninstall un-present drivers easily to increase system stability. Driver Magician is the right choice for device driver backup, restoration, update and removal with all future versions and upgrades available for free. It is both affordable to every computer user and a real value.

System Requirements Driver Magician will run under Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista on an Intel-based 586 PC or greater. It works on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The program requires 32 MB of RAM and 5 MB disk space to install.

Price and Availability Driver Magician is available now. The price for single user license is $29.95 USD. A trial version is available from the GoldSolution Software web site at:
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Your Computer May Be Infected. Here's How To Check.. (NOT about virus)

by: Fazly Mohamed

NOTE: Please take time to read on - it may be vital for your PC's security. If you are not in the mood, just save it or print it out for later reference.

A recent research revealed that 80% of the computers today is infected with these dangerous spyware and most of the users not aware of it. (Your computer could fall into this lot too.) The most dangerous fact is, even though the anti-virus software is running, these software can even inactivate them and take over your PC.

Have you experienced any of the following?

• Awsome popups comes out of nowhere, when browsing the web
• Home page reset to some other site

How can this happen?

The components installed when viewing certain sites, starts up and running as soon as it's finished installing (or after the page is completely loaded) and with every windows startup since then. Their job is to collect information and report (or transfer) it to an external computer.

What is deceptive software? (Reference: www.microsoft.com)

Spyware and unauthorized adware are two examples of "deceptive" software. Deceptive software includes programs which take over your home page or search page without first getting your permission. There are a number of ways deceptive software can get on your system. A common trick is to covertly install the software during the installation of other software you want such as a music or video file sharing program.

Whenever you are installing something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. Sometimes the inclusion of adware in a given software installation is documented, but it may appear at the end of a license agreement or privacy statement.

Sometimes deceptive software gets silently installed on your system without any warning at all. If you use Internet Explorer as your Web browser, this can happen if your Internet Explorer security setting is set to its lowest value. Make sure to keep this setting at the medium level or higher. Doing so will help you control what is being installed on your computer.

Have you ever had an experience where you were repeatedly asked to accept a download even after you said "no"? Creators of deceptive software often use such tricks to get you to load their software. If this happens to you, do not click "yes". Instead, try to close the Web page that first asked you to accept the download by hitting the "X" in the corner of the window. Alternatively, quit Internet Explorer and restart it to begin browsing the Internet again. If you visit a Web page that continually displays these tricky pop-up windows, that Web site may not be worthy of your trust.

Your computer may be infected by now, but you may not know. Just have a checkup with a software specifically designed for it, to know the status of your computer. You must clean infections once you find it and the game is not over yet. The spyware might reinfect your PC. So it's highly recommended that you run a firewall on your system after the clean up. This will allow you to monitor every single communication occurs with your computer and block the ones which you feel unnecessary. The firewall acts as a barrier between your PC and the external world (Internet / Network).

A good spyware detector recommended by most people is, http://noadware.cjb.net and it shows you all the infections and potential dangers in great detail. It's free to scan but not to clean. It's a good idea to have a scan even you have no idea of cleaning, since you know the status of your PC in great detail. This gives two advantages.

Firstly, if there are minor infections and if you have a fair knowledge on registry settings and how to edit them, you may have a try to clean them up. Secondly, if it shows that there are major infections, you can avoid using credit cards and doing other confidential stuff, until you clean it up later.

You must run a firewall. In many new operating systems (eg. Windows XP), there is a built-in firewall. Google search on how to activate it. Others may try one at http://www.download.com

You may have a question by now. What is the purpose of these spyware? Even though we cannot give an explicit and clear cut answer, we can safely state that every thing boils down to the urge of more profits. How? The spyware collects all your personal information and transfer it to an external computer. The information is reviewed by a software in the receiving computer and then delivered targeted popup ads to your PC. There are many things that spyware does in addition to this. The most dangerous of those is that collecting the credit card numbers.

If you have some technical knowledge on your PC, here's a technical explanation on what trouble does the spyware cause.

1. An extra process is running to monitor and log your activities in your PC.

2. Constant transfer is taking place between your PC and the spyware writer's computer.

The first process in it self is an unneeded process and it contributes to slow down your PC. Second is the most harmful. It transfers logged info to the external PC (spyware writer's PC). Then the external PC transfers targeted popups to the infected PC. This, in addition to slowing down your PC because of these extra processes, it also slows down the internet connection, as the bandwidth is shared. In short, PC with a spyware is like a dumping ground for snakes. Once its there and up and running, it can do almost anything with your PC.

Please pass this on to all you know. The most risk is for people who use Internet Explorer, as it is the most popular web browser and that very fact has drawn more attention of many malicious software developers.

About The Author
Fazly Mohamed - fazlymohamed @ yahoo.com

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Seven Tips to Having a Healthy Computer

Submitted by emsi

Decatur, GA – Whether we are part of a small business, a multinational, or are just trying to find a recipe online at home, we seem to spend just as much time fixing ‘issues’ and ‘conflicts’ on our computers as we do working on them. For the home user this is merely an inconvenience, but to a business it can add up to tens of thousands of dollars lost to decreased productivity or repairs.

Although the mere thought of trying to ‘fix’ a computer would cause a cold sweat to break out in most of us, it is in fact the simple little things that even the most timid technophile could prevent, which cause the majority of our desktop woes.

Malware, viruses, identity theft and spyware account for about 80% of all computer issues resulting in downtime,” reveals IT guru Chip Reaves. “It is estimated that the lost-productivity cost due to these alone is around $50 billion, and the associated IT costs of dealing with it has skyrocketed from $20 billion to $198 billion in the last five years.

That is a lot of money and a lot of work-time lost. But Reaves, the National Director of Computer Troubleshooters, explains that there are certain simple tips everyone could adhere to – businesses and individual computer users alike – that will keep our computers (and wallets) in tip-top shape.

1. Old Hardware.

Studies have shown that the likelihood of physical problems with computer equipment goes up significantly after 24 to 36 months,” says Reaves. “Consider replacing computer systems every three years – considering how inexpensive computers have become, one major repair bill could easily cost more than purchasing an entire new system.

2. Power Protection.

Surges and power drops can cause data loss and are always damaging to sensitive components, reducing their lifespan. Most people do use surge protectors, but what many don’t realize is that surge protection wears off over time. For the best protection make sure that the surge protectors for all your computer equipment are replaced every 2 to 3 years.

3. Illegal Software.

Many businesses don’t realize that they don’t ‘own’ software; just the licenses to use it on a specific number of PC’s. Manyt software programs automatically report their usage via the internet, and breach-of-license letters and audits from software manufacturers to businesses are on the rise.

4. Training.

Having to spend money training your staff might sound like a waste, but most employees understand less than 20% of the software packages they use. The gain in productivity far outweighs the training costs.

5. Firewall and Security.

The internet is full of hackers who regularly try to access computers for nefarious purposes. If they get in (either directly, or with the help of exploits from malware or viruses) the list of problems they can cause is pretty big; including stealing files or customer records, and deleting important data. It’s important to be sure that all computers in your organization are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft or Apple, and that firewalls are installed and maintained properly.

6. Backup Data.

It sounds so obvious but most companies fail to keep 100% of their important data backed up 100% of the time – there are often gaps in what’s being backed up which are only discovered when it’s too late. The consequences of lost data can put a company out of business on the spot, and data retrieval is frighteningly expensive.

7. Spam, Viruses and Spyware.

80% of all Computer Troubleshooters’ service calls worldwide are from people with problems directly linked to these issues. You should consider good virus protection, spam filters and anti-spyware programs as mandatory if you want a trouble-free computer.

With a small amount of common sense, weekly maintenance (much of which we can set our computers to do themselves) and some small financial outlays, we can have many more trouble-free workdays and spend far less on the IT repair man. This will allow us more ‘up’ time to complete our work and give us the chance to explore the myriad other technology opportunities that can help us improve our businesses, or our lives. Now that’s technology in action.

About the Author
Chip Reaves is the National Director of Computer Troubleshooters. To help pay for his studies in computer science at Georgia Tech, Reaves began fixing computers for local businesses in the late 1980’s. The part-time work quickly became a full-time business, with Reaves establishing Chiptech in 1992. Reaves was surfing the web when he discovered Australia- based Computer Troubleshooters in 1998, and by 1999 he had negotiated the rights to operate CTS in the US, a move than has lead to over 230 CTS locations in North America today. Reaves is also on the board of directors of two local charitable organizations. Chip Reaves’ website can be found at www.comptroub.com

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The Different Between One Registry Cleaner Software And Another

Here’s a fact: 92% of computers run on Windows, and every 32-bit edition of Windows has a storage sector where options and settings are saved. This sector is called the registry, and it is one of the busiest databases in a computer. As such, it is one of the databases that are most susceptible to corruption and breakage. This is why the demand for an efficient registry fix is consistently high. But there are many options on the internet when it comes to a quick registry fix.

Which is the best one? Which registry fix is worth the download? Which registry fix will provide the best results? In this article, we will review five of the most popular registry cleaners available on the World Wide Web today. It is hoped that you, the reader, will be guided properly on how to choose the best registry fix for your needs.

Stompsoft Registry Repair
Stomp is known as the most thorough and most aggressive registry fix in the market today. Where other registry fixers can only diagnose 50 to 70 registry-related errors, Stomp can pinpoint more than 700.
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Some say that Stomp merely counts errors in the registry that Windows will auto-correct eventually. Some say that Stomp merely looks for errors in places where files don’t really have a bearing on the processes conducted by the system. Regardless, Stomp’s aggressiveness wouldn’t hurt, and at the end of the day, it’s still about how well the registry is fixed, and on this, Stomp has a pretty good record.

CCleaner
Being a free registry cleaner, CCleaner has built a huge and solid following, with most of its patrons claiming that they have been using this registry fix as soon as it was released almost 5 years ago, and they have never looked for any other reg cleaner since then.

For a free registry fix, CCleaner’s features are simply amazing. CCleaner does things right. It erases the useless and redundant files in the registry, and it never meddles with files that may affect the performance of Windows.
And it is constantly updated! This is something that free registry fixes can seldom afford.

Registry Mechanic
Registry Mechanic is likewise a stable registry fix. With the newest update, Version 6.0, Registry Mechanic is now capable of recognizing previously unrecognizable errors, and correcting the same, resulting in a cleaner, better performance for your Windows-based PC.

Many online authorities attest to the integrity of Registry Mechanic, mainly because of the aforementioned stability and consistency of this registry fix. This has created a wave of acclaim for the program, which has been translated to many downloads for the same.

Registry First Aid
Speaking of acclaims, if the number of awards is to be used as gauge, then Registry First Aid should top this list. Registry First Aid is a registry fix that boasts of a seamless cleaning process for your Windows operating system. It promises a stable program that will provide the registry fix you need fast and easy.

Registry Medic
Registry Medic’s claim to fame, on the other hand, lies in three things: its amazing user-friendly interface, its powerful scan engine, and its ability to remove and immunize your system from spyware and malware infestation.

Registry medic is indeed more than just a mere registry fix. It aims to be a spyware cure and prevention solution as well, making it one of the top downloads of people who wish to speed up and protect the integrity of their PCs.

About The Author

Mehmet Onatli has over 10 years experience in repairing computer. Download a free trial of RegCure http://www.registryheal.com/ today!

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3 Tips To Choosing The Perfect PC Registry Cleaner

By: Chelsey Fox

Why should you put up with a slow and sluggish PC when you have help at hand? The number one reason behind a slow computer is a corrupt windows registry. If you run a windows registry scan on your system, you will notice that your registry probably contains several hundreds of invalid entries, missing DLL files, untraceable shortcuts, etc. If you simply remove these invalid and missing entries, your computer will start behaving like a brand new machine! The best way to clean your windows registry is by using a professional windows registry repair utility. In this article I will tell you why.

You can try to fix your windows registry by hand, but unless you are a computer genius, you shouldn't even touch your registry because a single mistake can land you in big trouble. If you delete a valid registry entry by mistake, your entire computer might stop working altogether! This is where a windows registry repair utility scores! Let me give you some tips on how to choose a professional windows registry repair utility:

1. A compatible registry cleaner is a must

It is no use buying a top-notch registry cleaner software unless it is compatible with your system. There are some pc registry cleaners which are compatible only with Windows XP; others are compatible both with Windows 2000 and XP. Before buying any windows registry repair utility, check the system requirements needed by the program. An incompatible registry cleaner will harm your system rather than doing any good.

2. How easy it is

You need to buy a windows registry fixer which is easy to use. Usually, a professional registry repair tool should be fully automated and you don't need to configure anything manually. You simply need to install the software, push the 'Scan' button and the software should list all the invalid entries that need to be cleaned from your registry. When you click another button the entries are removed! You shouldn't purchase a software that is too complicated to use, because chances are that you won't be able to use it.

A professional registry repair tool should also have the option to schedule scans. This way, you don't need to launch the software program manually every time you want to clean your registry. The software would simply launch on its own and run the scan in the background, without bothering you in the least. Never buy a pc registry cleaner that doesn't offer the automatic scheduling option.

3. Backing up registry

Even with the best registry cleaners, problems can happen. What would you do if something goes wrong with your system after you have cleaned the registry? If you have backed up your registry, you should be able to restore your previous settings with no problems. Most professional pc registry cleaners offer you the option of 'automated registry backup' before removing the invalid registry entries. Don't buy a pc registry cleaner that doesn't offer this vital option!

I have tried a lot of windows registry repair softwares in the past and finally settled on Registry Fix 5.5. This is a very popular software and keeps my computer clean and efficient. You can read my registry fix review

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Tips on How to Buy Antivirus Software

A computer is a necessary and important tool and equipment for getting things done these days. Because the popularity and functionality of the machines are phenomenal, it is not surprising that there are also as numerous viruses, threats and spam that threaten to destroy and alter the computer systems. Thus, there is a need for appropriate and really effective protection. There is a need to buy antivirus software.

While in the past, it has been considered a luxury to buy antivirus software, these days, the activity can be seen as more than just necessity. To buy antivirus software is actually to secure the computer system and make sure it will be free from harm and programming disruptions. Because viruses are evolving and they come in strategic forms and tactics, there is a need for you to buy antivirus software that is proven effective and functional.

Because there are too many makers and developers of such computer programs, there is a massive confusion in the market. Here is a set of simple guidelines that would help and assist you to buy antivirus software.

1. Choose and buy antivirus software
That is compatible with your computer's operating system. Be informed and always remember that no matter how popular and effective an antivirus is, if it will not work due to incompatibility, you will not gain from the purchase. Before you buy antivirus software, be sure to check the software first for any specifications and requirements for system compatibility.

2. As you choose and buy antivirus software
Opt for products with excellent background protection. When you say excellent background protection, the antivirus product must be able to scan the PC for viruses even without the required manual intervention. Also favor to buy antivirus software that can neutralize viruses the moment they emerge.

3. Buy antivirus software
that is able to facilitate disaster recovery. You may not know it fully, but there are specific antivirus programs in the market that can work wonders like this. The antivirus should have a disaster recovery feature so that data and files would not be lost if ever a notorious virus attacks your computer system.

4. You should strive to buy antivirus software
That is able to prompt and initiate automatic updates. Every now and then, there are always new and more sophisticated threats and viruses that are rolled out in cyberspace. It is important that you make sure you would buy antivirus software that is up-to-date and boasts of the newest computer security features.

5. As a resourceful consumer
Make sure you buy antivirus software that is certified by the most reliable standards setting and certification bodies. These groups include the popular Virus Bulletin 100% Awards, the West Coast Checkmark and the International Computer Security Association or ICSA.

6. Buy antivirus software that has a firewall protection
Firewalls help shield your PC from active threats, most especially when you are connected to the Internet. Usually, firewalls are offered and sold as a separate product from the antivirus, although there are some protection programs that offer both in a single package.

7. Make sure you prefer to buy antivirus software
That is configured to monitor your PC automatically. It is right that you buy antivirus software that detects and cleans viruses. It would be better if you would secure products that could initiate automatic checkups. This way, no matter what, no virus can be unforeseen and undetected.

8. Buy antivirus software that is proven to be easier to use
Install and even configure. The best products are always those that are user-friendly. Otherwise, you may not be able to fully make use of them.

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Use A Registry Cleaner To Speed Up A Slow PC

Computer Info Centre's tips to resolve the computer's speed problems by using a registry cleaner software.

The gradual slowdown in performance speed is a common problem that Windows based computers tend to have. The main culprit in this "aging" is the clutter that tends to build up over time as Windows is used dynamically (programs added and removed, settings changed, etc.)

It's puzzling since Windows is supposed to be used "dynamically," and yet this is what seems to cause the most problems. One big area that the buildup of temporary and obsolete files and folders is the Windows registry. This can cause Windows to bog down as it tries to make sense of these entries.

What Is The Registry?
The Windows registry is a filing system where Windows stores all the preference and settings files for software and hardware drivers. Every time you install a new program, new registry entries are created.

Technically when you uninstall a program or driver all the registry entries should be removed, but this isn't always the case. Usually there are quite a few files and folders left behind in an orphaned state. This is the main cause of registry clutter. Another cause is the buildup of temporary files that aren't removed.

How To Clean Up The Registry?
Fortunately it's very easy to clean up the registry on your PC. All you need to do is get your hands on a good, high-quality registry-repair software program. These programs will scan your computer and in seconds report all the obsolete, broken, and excess files. You can then delete them all with the click of a button.

Cleaning up the registry will get rid of all the junk that clogs up your machine and causes Windows to get bogged down while trying to make sense of all those invalid entries.


By: Cynthia Blake
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Webmaster Info - Things That can Hurt the Search Engine Rankings of Your Website

Written by Ashish kumar

It's been five years since I have been practicing and providing consultancy on all matters related to SEO and internet marketing. And in all these years I have come across numerous website owners who do all type of things that hurt their site's rankings in the search engines.

Following is the list of some of the common SEO mistakes made by the site owners and some of the so called SEO experts:

1. Selection of Keywords
The first and probably the worst mistake the website owners usually make is the selection of keywords for their site. I have seen clients who will just look to target high traffic keywords without giving any thought to whether these keywords actually match with the website's theme. And some will choose keywords which are extremely competitive and then expect to rank on those keywords within a month's time.

2. Under Optimized and Over Optimized Titles
Title tag is probably the most important SEO technique that you can do on-page. It is always recommended to put your targeted keywords in the Title tag. But in trying to put keywords in the Title tag some website owners and SEO practitioners stuff this tag with more than one instances of the same or similar keyword, which is wrong. I have also seen cases wherein all the site pages have exactly the same Title tag, which is an absolute disaster talking from search engine's point of view.

3. Same Metas on Every Page
One other commonly made mistake is keeping all the Meta description and Meta keywords tag same for all the pages on the site. Each page should have page specific and keyword targeted Meta tags.

4. Search Engine Unfriendly Redirects
There are many times when a site's page URL changes due to change to dynamic platform or change in directory structure and there is a need to redirect the old URLs to new URLs. But the mistake website owners usually make is, they generally 302 redirect these URLs which is not a search engine friendly way of redirection. All old URLs should always be 301 permanently redirected to make the redirection search engine safe.

5. Insufficient Content
You must have heard the saying "Content is the King" and when it comes to SEO content is probably the God. And most website owners in trying to have an appealing and graphic rich website forget the importance of quality content.

6. Duplicate Content
One major issue most website owners are unaware of is the issue regarding duplicate content being present on several pages of the site. Each page of the site should have unique content.

7. Complete Flash Site
Flash is undoubtedly a great way of embedding images and graphics onto your site and sites made in Flash look pretty and appealing. But an all flash website is an absolute nightmare from search engine's point of view because at present there is no way search engine crawlers can read content inside a flash file. But that does not mean you can't use Flash on your site, rather than making the entire site as one big flash file, the best way is to break site pages in individual flash files and then embed these files in respective HTML pages. This will allow each page of your site to have it's own URL and then Flash optimization techniques can be used.

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Mainboard Drivers and Utilities Driver Download, Update and Upgrade

Drivers for Mainboard Drivers and Utilities have been categorized by device manufacturers. The main driver developers of Mainboard Drivers and Utilities can be listed.

• VIA - Mainboard Drivers and Utilities Driver
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• SiS - Mainboard Drivers and Utilities Driver
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• Leadtek - Mainboard Drivers and Utilities Driver
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Computer Motherboard Guide

by: Peter Stewart

The heart of any computer is the motherboard. It is that big board inside the computer that everything is connected to. It performs the role of traffic lights and policemen, directing flows of information to where they are needed, when they are needed. Choosing the right motherboard does not have to be a huge issue, even though there is a lot to consider. I will start off with the most major parts and move onto the the things that are less important or non-essential.

Firstly is the socket type.

The socket is the place where the processor (CPU) connects to the motherboard. There is no compatibility between sockets, so it has to be the right one. The socket connection needs to match the connection of the processor you have or the one you intend to buy for the computer. Most older Intel Pentium 4s utilise socket 478. Newer ones use socket 775. AMD chips utilised socket A for a long time, but now the AMD Athlon 64 series and Semprons use socket 939. Just check with someone as to what yours or your intended one will have. Your choice of chip will have a lot to do with your needs, but choosing one with an up to date socket type will ensure slightly longer motherboard life as you can upgrade the chip for a while.

Second is the memory type

DDR is the RAM of choice for most systems, but some newer systems, which includes all Pentiums with socket 775 use DDR2. These two kinds are not interchangable and have a different number of pins. Both DDR and DDR2 come in different speed ratings measured in MHz. DDR has a usual 400MHz denoted as DDR400 or PC3200, while DDR2 can go a little higher and comes in slightly faster speeds. Just make it match what the board needs.

Third is expansion slots

The expansion slots are the places where you put extra cards onto the motherboard, like graphics cards, extra sound card or a wireless internet card. The old standard is a PCI slot and these are appropriate for most expansion cards, excepts new graphics cards. The most simple of graphics cards are sometimes available for PCI slots, but not too many. More common are AGP cards and the newer PCI express (PCIe) cards. AGP slots come in speed variants up to 8x, make sure the slot matches your card. PCI and PCIe are incompatible, so don't be confused by that. The PCIe slots are much longer and have a securing latch. If you want an SLI graphics card setup with two PCIe cards with SLI attached together, make sure the motherboard specifically states that it supports SLI.

Fourth is hard drive and optical drive connections

Two kinds are available, IDE and SATA, IDE is older with a thick cable and SATA is newer with a thinner cable. SATA capability is usually an add-on, you can see a dedicated chip on the motherboard. IDE is being phased out, but is still used for many drives and all optical devices like DVD and CD drives. IDE has speeds of ATA66, ATA100 and ATA133, SATA has speeds of 150Mbps and 300Mbps the latter sometimes referred to as SATA2. Make sure your board supports as much or more than you intend to install.

Fifth is the extras

The number of extras available on motherboard has increased greatly and so has the quality of the extras. Things to be expected are USB 2.0, a sound card and network slot. Other things which it may or may not have are firewire and extra USB slots.

So with all that in mind you should be in good stead to make a good decision on your purchase. Happy shopping.

About The Author

Peter Stewart is a computer enthusiast, his interest in computers and focus on practical down to earth advice inspired his two websites.
http://computer-buying-guide.com - Practical buying tips
http://computer-reviews.net - Fair and honest reviews and opinions

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Motherboard

A motherboard is the central or primary circuit board making up a complex electronic system, such as a modern computer. It is also known as a mainboard, baseboard, system board, planar board or, on Apple computers, a logic board, and is sometimes abbreviated as mobo.

Most motherboards produced today are designed for so-called IBM-compatible computers, which held over 96% of the global personal computer market in 2005. Motherboards for IBM-compatible computers are specifically covered in the PC motherboard article.

A motherboard, like a backplane, provides the electrical connections by which the other components of the system communicate, but unlike a backplane also contains the central processing unit and other subsystems such as real time clock, and some peripheral interfaces.

A typical desktop computer is built with the microprocessor, main memory, and other essential components on the motherboard. Other components such as external storage, controllers for video display and sound, and peripheral devices are typically attached to the motherboard via edge connectors and cables, although in modern computers it is increasingly common to integrate these "peripherals" into the motherboard.

There are a lot of motherboards on the market to choose from. The big question is, how do you go about choosing which one is right for you? Different motherboards support different components, and so it is vital you make a number of decisions concerning general system specifications before you can pick the right motherboard.

If you purchase your case before the rest of the components, the first factor to think about concerning motherboards is the size, or form factor. A form factor is a standardised motherboard size. If you think about fitting a motherboard in a case, there are a number of mounting holes, slot locations and PSU connectors. The most popular motherboard form factor today is ATX, which evolved from it's predecessor, the Baby AT, a smaller version of the AT (Advanced Technology) form factor. Generally speaking, nowadays a standard computer will have an ATX form factor motherboard: only special cases require different form factors.

So now you know which size you need, what comes next? The following are all factors you need to consider.

The first important differential is which CPU the board supports. Two of the biggest makes of CPUs at the moment are Intel and AMD, yet you cannot buy motherboards that support the use of either: it will support one or the other, due to physical differences in the connectors. This is often referred to as a type of platform; for example, an ‘Intel platform motherboard' means a motherboard with an Intel CPU. Furthermore, you must choose a specific type of processor; for example, an AMD Athlon 64 or Pentium 4. Therefore, you must choose which CPU you want before you can choose your motherboard. Both Intel and AMD processors are capable of running the same applications, but there are differences in price and performance depending on which one you choose.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; http://www.pcreview.co.uk/articles/Hardware/What_is_a_Motherboard/

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Components and functions of Mainboard

The motherboard of a typical desktop consists of a large printed circuit board. It holds electronic components and interconnects, as well as physical connectors (sockets, slots, and headers) into which other computer components may be inserted or attached.

Most motherboards include, at a minimum:

• sockets (or slots) in which one or more microprocessors (CPUs) are installed^[4]
• slots into which the system's main memory is installed (typically in the form of DIMM modules containing DRAM chips)
• a chipset which forms an interface between the CPU's front-side bus, main memory, and peripheral buses
• non-volatile memory chips (usually Flash ROM in modern motherboards) containing the system's firmware or BIOS
• a clock generator which produces the system clock signal to synchronize the various components
• slots for expansion cards (these interface to the system via the buses supported by the chipset)
• power connectors and circuits, which receive electrical power from the computer power supply and distribute it to the CPU, chipset, main memory, and expansion cards

Additionally, nearly all motherboards include logic and connectors to support commonly-used input devices, such as PS/2 connectors for a mouse and keyboard. Early personal computers such as the Apple II or IBM PC included only this minimal peripheral support on the motherboard. Occasionally video interface hardware was also integrated into the motherboard; for example on the Apple II, and rarely on IBM-comatible computers such as the IBM PC Jr. Additional peripherals such as disk controllers and serial ports were provided as expansion cards.Given the high thermal design power of high-speed computer CPUs and components, modern motherboards nearly always include heatsinks and mounting points for fans to dissipate excess heat

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Integrated peripherals of Mainboard

With the steadily declining costs and size of integrated circuits, it is now possible to include support for many peripherals on the motherboard. By combining many functions on one PCB, the physical size and total cost of the system may be reduced; highly-integrated motherboards are thus especially popular in small form factor and budget computers.

For example, the ECS RS485M-M,^[7] a typical modern budget motherboard for computers based on AMD processors, has on-board support for a very large range of peripherals:

• disk controllers for a floppy disk drive, up to 2 PATA drives, and up to 6 SATA drives (including RAID 0/1 support)
• integrated ATI Radeon graphics controller supporting 2D and 3D graphics, with VGA and TV output
• integrated sound card supporting 8-channel (7.1) audio and S/PDIF output
• fast Ethernet network controller for 10/100 Mbit networking
• USB 2.0 controller supporting up to 12 USB ports
• IrDA controller for infrared data communication (e.g. with an IrDA enabled Cellular Phone or Printer)
• temperature, voltage, and fan-speed sensors that allow software to monitor the health of computer components

Expansion cards to support all of these functions would have cost hundreds of dollars even a decade ago, however as of April 2007 such highly-integrated motherboards are available for as little as $30 in the USA.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sound Card Drivers - Free Download

Latest update for sound card drivers, download for audio types as: AOpen, Asus, Audiotrack, Aztech, Cirrus Logic, C-Media, Creative, ESS Audio, Genius, Guillemot/ Hercules, Leadtek, Philips, Realtek, Screpte, Terratec, Trust, VIA, Videologic, Yamaha, and many others, support for Windows (95, 98, XP and several for Vista).

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How And When To Upgrade Your Sound Card

Have you seen or even heard of a new computer without a sound card today? Yet many PC users, even owners of new systems upgrade their sound card.

Why you ask? Many new computers come with an integrated sound card.This means that the sound card is really a chip mounted right onto the motherboard.This type of sound card is of poor quality and sound.

Installing a new dedicated sound card in an empty expansion bay will greatly improve the quality and sound of anything you listen to on your computer, especially those awesome in depth games you play.

Before deciding to upgrade your sound card, you should know the type of sound card you have and its capability. You should know if your current sound card is integrated or if its inserted into a adapter slot in the system unit.

Its rather easy to find this information from your PC by clicking on Start,Control Panel,click on Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Now Click on Sounds and Audio Devices and click on the Hardware Tab.Whew,that's a lot of clicking isn't it.

But you can find this information without going through the hassle of opening your computer or its owner's manual.If you see a device with the phrase "Integrated Digital Audio" then you have an integrated sound chip on your motherboard.

Games are no doubt the first reason for sound card upgrades.Nearly all games support 3D audio APIs or Application Program Interface.This technology use surround sound through your sound card.

Two of the most popular APIs are Microsoft's DirectX and Creative Lab's EAX. When upgrading don't overlook the type of speakers you have.You will cripple that awesome new sound card if your speakers are the pits.

The Second thing you need to do in upgrading is to remove any and all software concerning your current card. And you need to disable your old card if it is integrated onto the motherboard.

To perform this task,boot up your computer and as it goes through the POST or Power On Self Test,press the key combination that will allow you to access your BIOS.

Your BIOS is your Basic Input Output System which tells the computer to check itself for operation.There are various key combinations and sometimes just one key such as F1 to access the BIOS.Check your owner's manual to be sure of the right key.

Once inside the BIOS,look for references such as "On-board" or "Integrated" devices.Click this reference and find the "Sound Device.Next change the settings to off or disabled.The Integrated sound chip is now off.

To remove any software and device drivers related to the old card,Click on Start,Control Panel,and click the System Icon.Then click the Hardware tab of the System properties windows.

Now click on the Device Manager button and click the plus sign next to Sound,Video,and Game Controllers.Now you will need to Right-click on the entry for your sound card or chip.

Choose Uninstall from the drop-down menu to complete the software removal task.This procedure must not be overlooked since the computer uses device drivers to talk to the components inside the PC.

Now you are ready to remove the old card if it is in a expansion slot and install the new card. Turn off the PC and unplug it.Remove static charge from yourself by touching a doorknob or using a wrist strap.

Open the case and locate the sound card in one of the adapter slots.Remove the retaining screw and carefully pull the old card out.Take note of the cable coming from the cd-rom and dvd drive.

Disconnect this cable,remove the old card and push the new card in its place.Re-connect the dvd drive cable and secure the card to the system unit using the old retaining screw.

Now you can replace the system unit cover,plug all the peripherals into the computer and plug the PC back into its power source.Plug the speakers into the line level output of the sound card.

Start the computer and when Windows detect the new card,follow the instructions to install the manufacturer supplied software with the device drivers.

Even though the sound card is new,visit the card's support web site and check to be certain you have the most recent device drivers.If not,you can easily download and install them from the support site.

And there you have it.Its that simple to upgrade your crappy old sound card to a powerful high quality sound card capable of producing bone shaddering noises in conjunction with the awesome graphics in your favorite game.

About the Author:

Otis F. Cooper is solely dedicated to boosting the knowledge and confidence of every computer user. Sign up to receive his informative articles every month and learn PC Repair absolutely free.Sign up
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Record and create MP3 from your home

You won't get any substitution for a good recording being done in a professional recording studio. With the rise in popularity of digital PC recording and the low cost of recording software, many people are thinking again for the idea of home recording. The ease of MP3 distribution and the sites that offer free web hosting and the ability to upload and download free music, the difficulty of promoting and distributing your MP3 band has become very easy.

You need to think that what is needed to begin such recording at home, how these recordings can be turned into MP3's and what to do with these MP3 ‘s once they are created. Home recording on a PC requires some necessary things such as a computer, recording software and a digital sound card. If you are recording multiple tracks from multiple sources at the same time you might want to invest in a mixer as well. This will allow you input more than one instrument or microphone to your computer at the same time. You need to install your recording software and sound card drivers. Plug your mixer into your sound card, plug your instruments into your mixer and there you are ready for recording. The recording process may be a little different depending upon what software you are using. Most decent software comes with a good instruction manual that you can consult if you have any problems. After recording, you can also mix all tracks down to stereo audio .wav file.

Now that the recording is completed and you have the .wav file in hand you can convert it into MP3 file. IF you burn your tracks to CD, you won't need to convert it to a MP3 file but for distributing music downloads on the web, the most universally accepted method will be an Mp3 file. You can take your .wav file and export it as an MP3 with the help of any audio recording program. Most of the recording software provides this option but you should keep in mind that you might need to mess with the output settings to get the best quality MP3 program. Another option is to use a stand alone .wav to MP3 converter.

Once you have your MP3 files, you can set up your own website and offer free music downloads. You can visit many websites that offer free web hosting for musicians so that the musicians will have a place to offer downloadable music Mp3, music videos and music lyrics.

About the Author:

Olivia Andrews, writer of freedownloadmp3song.info is a freelance journalist and has written many reviews on subjects such as finance, education, health, entertainment, music, gifts, crafts, travel, apparels and mobile phones.

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Know More About Computer Speaker

When Charles Babbage invented computer, it was meant for calculations and nothing else. And moreover, it was huge in size with less functioning. But technological experimentation over the years has resulted into the change in the forms and functioning of the computers. Calculation is a just a small part of the broad system; it is now the most hi-tech equipment for interaction, networking and entertainment. A computer has become a replacement of the televisions, movie theatres and as well as music players. And for all these things good quality computer speakers are required.

Computer speaker is also known as multimedia speaker that is used externally and has low power internal amplifier. Most of speakers that come along with the computer do not have good sound quality but those with better sound quality have equalization features like bass and treble that support the quality to some extent. The sophisticated speakers have a sub-woofer unit to support the bass output and they usually include power amplifiers both for the bass speaker and the satellite speaker.

However, the qualities of the computer speaker depend on the manufacturer. But there are some common features too. First of all there are controls of volume and the bass and treble that support the sound. Next is the audio connection, which is 3.5mm (or1/8 inch, considered to be standard) stereo jack. Then there is a power indicator called the light emitting diode (LED) indicator.

High quality computer speaker is that, which has high frequency response, total harmonic distortion and has more watts, i.e. it should have good amount of amplification. Frequency response actually determines the measurement of amount of sound (high or low) produced by the speaker. Whereas, total harmonic distortion means the amount of distortion created by amplifying the signal. These higher quality speakers are not only used for music and movies but also are the perfect ones for multimedia and games as they provide higher quality sound effects.

Among the others, personal computers are such that are being used with greater frequency. And moreover, multimedia is one of the vital features of every computer with other software applications due to which the personal computers are more in use. Especially with increase in the use of video and the audio application in the multimedia, speakers are becoming important day by day. Most of the desktop computers and laptops usually had a single audio output, which had minimum dynamic range. Even the sound cards that are capable of reproducing high fidelity sound were absent in most of the computers.

Multimedia integrated computers have LCD display panels; CD ROM drives as well as audio speaker systems. Moreover, it also has added stereo high fidelity sound and improved sound card systems. Multimedia computer speaker system includes pairs of wide band speaker drivers mounted in different housings with amplification. It should be mentioned here that integral amplification electronics provide simple and compact transducers. This feature makes the sound quality of these speakers more exclusive and perfect for music.

About the Author:

Victor Epand is an expert consultant for music gear, speakers, and microphones. You can find the best marketplace for music gear, speakers, and microphones at these 3 sites: music gear, music equipment, speakers, computer speaker, , and laser microphones, parabolic microphone.

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A Blog About Display Settings - Download Drivers

This Blog is for everyone out there using a computer. I would try to make my post as much non-technical as possible, but if you need some clarification please get back to me with a comment or an email or an off-line message...

When you are buying a computer you try to buy a Good Graphic Card and the Good Monitor you can buy with the money available. In most cases the Mother Board has the Graphic Card integrated into it and you might have bought a CRT or TFT/ LCD Monitor.

After getting your computer, do you check weather the graphic card and monitor are configured optimally to give the best display resolution? The answer would be No in most of the cases. Let me explain you why.

In 99% of the cases in assembled computers I don’t see the drivers of the Monitor Installed. It would be installed and configured as a Generic Color Monitor. So if your monitor supports better refresh rates or resolutions your System would not be knowing that and hence wont try to display those resolutions and refresh rates.

If I ask you where you should configure your resolution, most of you would have an answer, but if I ask you where to change the refresh rate I am sure very few would have the answer. When you right click on the desktop and select Properties and go to the settings tab you would find a slider to set your resolution.

If you click the advanced button and go to monitor tab you would see the drop down list to select the refresh rate. Higher the refresh rate less strain for your eye. So go ahead and select the highest value you see there. Sometimes your display would go blank when you select a refresh rate which is not supported by your monitor don’t worry, just wait for a minute and your Graphic card would reset the refresh rate to the older value. Now you can select the value which is lesser than the highest value until you find your monitors highest supported value.

Installing the latest drives for your Graphic Card and Monitor would improve the quality of the Display a lot. So keep checking the website of the manufacturers once in a month to find any updated drivers.

If you need any further clarification please get back to me.

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Author: Sunil Saripalli
Blog: http://cybergurus.wordpress.com

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