As the volume of malware programs is growing extremely fast in the last years, it is difficult for antivirus programs to deal with them. This happens because every antivirus program must update its database with the new virus signature (first) in order to disinfect an infected system or to prevent a system from being infected.
In a customer’s computer, the following error appeared in device manager: the Sound Card (Intel Audio Controller) was marked with an exclamation mark and at the device properties, the following error appeared: “Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41). Click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter for […]
Windows 8 desktop interface doesn't include the traditional “Start menu” button anymore. Because of that, you cannot easily find all the installed programs on your computer. This tutorial contains step by step instructions on how to add a new programs toolbar in your Windows 8
If you use a VPN connection to securely access a workplace (e.g. your corporate network), then all network data are transferred through the VPN connection to the remote network. In simple words, the remote VPN server’s network card becomes a new route that connects your computer to the remote network
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be used to connect your private network with a different network across public network (Internet). A VPN can allow users to securely access their company’s files and computers while they are somewhere other than their work place.
Pop-Up Ads (Advertisements) are generated by Adware or advertising-supported software which automatically render advertisements on a victim’s computer in order to earn profits from advertisers. Although advertisements are a legitimate method for the advertisers to promote their products
Several times I have faced problems with USB devices in all Windows versions. For instance a USB device (e.g. printer, scanner or webcam) is not functioning or a USB storage device (e.g. USB flash disk) is not detected at all. USB devices issues can occur for different reasons.
This tutorial contains instructions on how to enable the F8 key on Windows 10/8.1/8, in order to access the 'Advanced Boot Options menu' and to start Windows in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Safe Mode with command prompt, etc., if needed.
In my opinion, Microsoft Security Essentials is a well working free Antivirus solution for individuals and small business. But some times, on different computers, I have discovered that Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Antimalware service “MsMpEng.exe” causes high CPU usage with no obvious reason.
Hiren’s BootCD (HBCD) is a bootable CD that contains a set of tools that can help users to fix their computer if their system fails to boot. More specifically, HBCD contains hardware diagnostic programs, partition tools, data recovery utilities, antivirus tools and many other tools to fix your computer problems.