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How to repair computer errors
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By: Michael Cottier
Learn how to repair computer errors that are annoying
and intrusive. Find out about the different types of
errors, where they come from and what causes them.When
you have a computer error it can be very frustrating,
especially if the error prevents software from running
or your computer even starting. If you add the internet
to the mix, your computer will get viruses, spyware,
adware and other malicious software that will cause
errors on your machine.
All errors can be fixed by the average person though;
you just need to know what you are trying to remove and
the right software to remove it. This can be a daunting
task to someone not so tech savvy, so I will take you
through the different threats that exist on the internet
and your PC.
Spyware is perhaps one of the most dangerous types of PC
infections to date. If a computer gets infected with
spyware, a person could keep track of your every
keystroke, email, website visit and other confidential
conversations you might partake in. So if you do things
like online banking, a person could use the spyware to
find out all of your information and do what illegal
acts they want to with it.
The next internet threat is adware and isn’t as
dangerous as spyware, but can be very annoying. I
despise any company or individual who develops adware
because it is intrusive and no better then spam. Adware
is advertisement software that usually attaches to free
software that most people download. And even if you are
connected to the internet or not adware can show
advertisements. It will also do this even if the
original download is not running. Adware ads come in
many different forms, like pop-ups, URL redirection and
many other things that anyone would find annoying.
Most people use Windows, if you don’t then you can skip
this part. If you do, then you should know that Windows
uses registry files and these registry files could be
causing errors for you. When registry files have invalid
entries this can cause error messages and crashes. Also
if you remove orphaned references in your registry you
can increase your PC’s performance and stability.
Viruses are the main reason people have computer errors,
especially if you are connected to the internet. If the
computer does not have any internet connection, then a
virus could have only gotten on their by someone
inserting data that has been infected by a malicious
virus.
A Trojan virus is the most common type of virus and you
should know how it works to avoid it. A Trojan virus
hides in a program that appears as something you may
think is safe, but hidden inside is usually something
harmful, like a virus. Trojans are so common because you
may download a game or even a picture thinking it is
harmless, but once you run the file, the virus gets let
loose.
If this is the first time you have ever tried to remove
these errors from your computer, then you can expect to
find a lot. That is why I recommend you get a good
computer error removal program and use it at least once
a month.
With this knowledge of all the different types of
computer errors, you should be able properly diagnose
what is causing the errors on your computer and fix it.
Do not be discouraged if all errors aren’t fixed right
away, as it could be all of the above. If you do have
every type of errorComputer Technology Articles, then
you would have to take removal steps for each type of
error.
The connection between the LCD monitor and the computer
also makes a major difference in picture quality. LCD
monitors have an AGP port just like CRT’s do, but they
also have another port called DVI, which instead of
being analog it uses a digital signal. Digital
connections have less picture and color loss than an
analog one, but do
require you to have a DVI port on your computer. If your
computer doesn’t have one, then you have to buy a new
video card that does and install it.
Now that you have the basic knowledge that you need to
know when buying an LCD monitor, you are prepared to buy
one at your local store or online. Before you go
though, I just wanted to say that I have owned an LCD
for the past 2 years and I could never go back to a CRT
monitor, my eyes have been spoiled! The picture quality
is
just that good, plus not to mention how much more desk
space I have and the fact that I am using less power
feels good too. I guarantee that once you have an LCD
monitor
you won’t be able to go back to a CRT either.