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Faster-PC Articles
We've just made our massive repository of over 60 articles available! These articles address all kinds of problems and errors in Windows Vista and XP. Get free computer help and how-to guides by visiting our Resources Section. Our article section is usually updated weekly, so please check back often. As always, please Contact Us with any questions.
Tweaking virtual memory
If you're trying to get the most out of your system - especially if it's a few years old - it's critical that you tweak your virtual memory settings. Virtual memory, a technology operating systems use that allows them to artificially increase the amount of RAM your computer thinks it has, is a great way to breath life in to an aging or sluggish PC.
Stopping ActiveX problems
ActiveX, a method for adding functionality to Internet Explorer, gives developers lots of freedom when it comes to making web applications for Internet users. Unfortunately, it also brings with it lots of bugs that can cause errors while you're using the Internet. Read our article on how to stop ActiveX errors by tweaking your system.
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- Optimizing System Restore When you perform certain operations on your PC, you face a high risk of causing otherwise irreversible damage to your operating system. For instance, installing new drivers for your sound card, installing a Windows service pack, and making edits to Windows initialization files are sometimes necessary but dangerous steps to fully optimizing your PC. What if something goes wrong? Even the most conscientious of technical gurus are still helpless if the software or hardware developer made a mistake. This is where System Restore comes in. By making regular backups of your system's state, as well as performing one-time backups whenever Windows detects that you are installing new software or drivers, System Restore gives you the ultimate "rewind" button for your PC.
- Fixing HTTP Protocol Errors HTTP 400 errors are typically generated when your browser generates a request that the web server can't understand. If your browser is behaving abnormally, it may be sending bad requests to the servers to which you are trying to connect. This problem is almost always due to a defect with your web browser.
- Useful PC Help Resources Ok, this one is pretty obvious, but it cannot be stressed enough. It does not matter if you are an expert or a novice, Google really should be one of the first places you look, and even if you cannot find anything immediately, persistence using this great tool will do you well.