Author: Michael Garrett

Fix Software Install/Uninstall Problems with Microsoft’s New Utility

If you have been experiencing issues with installing or uninstalling software on your Windows computer, your solution may now be in sight.

Microsoft has now released a Fix-It to diagnose problematic installing and uninstalling issues. Although it is usually not a problem to install or uninstall most Windows software, problems can occur during this process, causing programs to not install or uninstall properly.

“Installation issues are often caused by missing dependencies, for instance when a program that requires the Microsoft .NET Framework needs to be installed without the proper Framework version installed on the system, states Windows 7 News.…

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How to Password-Protect Your USB Flash Drive

USB flash drives are so inexpensive now that everybody has one. We use them to store family photos and videos, important documents from work, and just about any other type of file that we need quick and easy access to.

But what if you lose your USB flash drive? Or it ends up in the wrong hands? USB drives lack the password protection of cloud storage, so how can you be certain that your private data is not being accessed by meddlesome individuals?

Luckily, with the help of the BitLocker Drive Encryption utility in Windows 7, you can secure and …

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What Do Windows Registry Cleaners Do?

Across the web you will find many different registry cleaners for Windows PCs. Some are free and some charge a small fee. But what exactly do these registry cleaners do to your computer? How do they help keep your PC performing its best?

To put it simply, registry cleaners are designed to help achieve better computer optimization. It is important to understand that not all registry cleaners are built equal, and it’s even more important to know exactly what you are installing on your PC.…

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Windows is Now More Secure Than You Think

You hear it all the time. It’s almost considered common knowledge that Microsoft’s Windows operating system is insecure, unsafe, and an easy target for hackers.

But now, according to renown security firm Kaspersky Lab, that conventional wisdom is just plain wrong.

In their latest quarterly malware report, Kaspersky Lab’s discovered that none of the top 10 malware and security threats are Microsoft-related. That’s right… not even ONE.

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