Month: January 2011

Windows Vista Security Explained

Windows Vista has many new security features that have not been seen in previous operating systems. Improved security in Windows Vista includes better firewall protection, enhanced pop-up blockers, and improved malware protection. Understanding what these features do will better enable users to make educated choices when optimizing settings for their system.

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Basic Windows Vista Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Windows Vista can be a daunting task especially if the problem is unknown. Computer maintenance is important for every computer and is easily overlooked by many users. Computers become slow down due to a multitude of reasons, some of which are fixable with basic computer troubleshooting skills. Windows Vista provides users with a number of easy ways to troubleshoot problems and offers solutions to many of those problems.

Three common problems associated with slow computers are memory leaks, corrupted files, and bad file archiving. Windows Vista troubleshooting can find and fix memory leaks, identify corrupted files, and archive files

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How To Add Windows Vista Parental Controls

Adding parental control to Windows Vista is a great choice for parents who want to protect children from the less desirable side of computers. Adding computer parental control gives parents the ability to monitor actions on the system and block unwanted programs and websites.

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How To Perform A Clean Installation of Windows Vista

Upgrading Windows operating systems has become a nearly painless task over the years, but with Windows Vista a clean installation is always best.

However you might be wondering how to perform a clean installation of Windows Vista. Before installing any operating system cleanly there are reasons to consider why this is the best choice and if you have the necessary Windows Vista installation requirements.

Learn More About How To Perform A Clean Installation of Windows Vista With Free Computer Maintenance

  • Drivers that cannot perform with new operating systems will present themselves and allow users to identify which need updates and which do not.
  • Formatting your hard drive is a great way to get rid of
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What Does That Mean? Too Many Cookies? Too Much Cache?

From the sound of it, having too much cache and cookies, wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. But, in the case of a computer, it can cause a computer slow down.Learn About Cookies And Cache with Free Computer Maintenance

What are cookies and cache?

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