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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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- Fixing Windows Media Player Errors Although Windows Media Player comes with support for many different types of audio and video files, there are certain formats that it can't play without some modification. A Codec, or a "Compressor-Decompressor", is the software responsible for interpreting your media files so that Windows Media Player can play the files back to you. If you're missing codecs from your computer, you may receive one of the following errors:
- Tutorial on how to open an ICA file ICA stands for Independent Computer Architecture and is a file used by Citric application servers. This type of file contains information for connecting to different servers. ICA files have the .ica extension and are usually generated by an application such as the Application Configuration or ICA File Editor. ICA files are sometimes used to create some custom WinFrame client diskettes.
- Removing Windows Messenger Windows Messenger is included with most editions of Microsoft Windows XP in the default installation. Users who run Windows XP Professional are more likely to have Windows Messenger come with their PC than users who run Windows XP Home. Just like Microsoft Paint, WordPad, and Calculator, Windows Messenger is installed on your computer at the same time as the host operating system. During the installation of Windows, you are not given an option to avoid installing Windows Messenger. If you purchased a computer that came with Windows XP, the computer manufacturer may have used a special installation process to prevent Windows Messenger from being installed on your computer.