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Error Messages

Error Message If you’re getting a specific error message, this is the place to start.

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Basic Troubleshooting Articles:
Error Terror—Your PC's Scary Messages Can Help You Resolve System Conflicts
Big, Bad & Blue—Understanding the "Blue Screen of Death"
Coping With PC Anxiety—Tips & Techniques For Stress-Free Troubleshooting
A Helpful Hand—Debuggers Let You Record


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Basic Troubleshooting Articles

Arrow & Target We’ve assembled a comprehensive list of articles that start at square one and work you quickly through all fundamental checks and tests.

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Troubleshooting Email
Troubleshooting Cable/DSL
Reinstall Windows

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Security & Privacy

Padlock It’s called malware—destructive viruses and worms, intrusive spyware and adware, and nuisances like spam email and unwanted pop-ups. (Read "A Malware Primer.") Check our Web log for the latest news and read our Basic Troubleshooting articles to learn how to diagnose and combat them.


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We'll tell you what to do to eliminate malware programs from your computer.

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Details of 100 million Facebook users published online
The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will now be unable to...
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Browser Hijackers
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Rootkits
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Viruses
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Backups & Data Recovery

Every disk drive in existence will stop working one day; count on it. If a drive
failure would be a major disaster in your life—or even just a terrible nuisance—move forward and back up.

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Backup Basics
Data Recovery Basics
Create Emergency Boot Disks

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Preventive & Regular Maintenance

First Aid SymbolIt’s really pretty easy, it doesn’t take very long, and it’s a whole lot better than having to buy a whole new PC.

Sample Articles:
Maintenance Basics
Clean A Full-Size Keyboard
Leave It On Or Shut It Down

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Networking & Communications

Installing and configuring your home network properly in the first place is the surest way to avoid problems. Whether you’re considering installing one, about to begin, or if you’re experiencing problems now with your home network, this section’s for you.

Sample Articles:
Setting Up A Wireless Network
Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
Setting Up Printer Sharing

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Articles On How To Install … Just About Anything
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Use these as step-by-step installation guides, or just scan them to see what you'd be getting into if you're considering a hardware or software upgrade or replacement. Whatever the case, life is easier when you do it right the first time. 

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Driver Education

Traffic Cone Drivers—they’re the little software programs that help your computer manipulate the various devices attached to it. But they can become lost, corrupted, or outdated. Read all about them, including where to find and download all the latest versions.

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