Sometimes your hard drive goes bad. Here are some ways to track down the problem and fix it, without having to buy a new one.
Navigating the Task Manager: Applications, Processes and Services
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The Windows Task Manager is divided into applications, processes and services. Learn more about the Task Manager here.
Use Compatibility Mode to Fix App Problems
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Running a Windows app in compatibility mode can fix many crashes, glitches and other issues when running that app. Here’s how compatibility mode works.
Use the Task Manager in Windows 7
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The Task Manager (found by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc) is where you manage applications and processes and check on CPU and memory usage. Learn more here.
The Windows Key: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
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Here’s a history of the Windows Key, what it does, and a list of Windows Key shortcuts in any version of Windows. Mastering this key is essential.
Using Windows 7 Sticky Notes
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Sticky Notes are like a better Notepad application in Windows 7, for those that want their notes on top of the screen at all times.
Enable Windows Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 7
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Remote Desktop Connection allows you to access a home PC from work, or vice-versa. It gives you control of the other PC to move files back and forth, for example.
Reinstall Video Drivers in Windows 7
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Sometimes Windows will install with generic or wrong video drivers. Here’s how to get the right ones for your card.
Fix Windows 7 File Errors
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There’s an easy way to verify and repair your files in Windows 7, and this step can often prevent Blue Screens of Death from happening.
Use the Action Center in Windows Vista & Windows 7
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The Windows Action Center is a great place to learn about issues that your Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC is having.
Open a Command Prompt in All Versions of Windows
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A Command Prompt, or DOS Window, is where you carry out text instructions that are difficult to do through Windows.
Transfer Files and Settings in Any Version of Windows
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Windows has an app called Windows Easy Transfer that makes it super easy to move files and settings from one PC to another.
Create a Shortcut in Any Version of Windows
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A shortcut is a Windows file that directs you toward a folder or file in a different part of Windows. Shortcuts are really useful for getting around the Windows environment.
Repair Internet Connectivity Issues in Any Version of Windows
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Windows has built-in tools for fixing Internet connectivity problems. Here’s how to activate these tools easily and get back up and running.
Change the Windows 7 Power Plan
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Adjusting a power plan in Windows lets you control how your laptop saves on battery, especially between charges.
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