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Category Archives: PC Support

When the Windows Installation Fails

18-Jan-07

When the installation of an operating system doesn’t go smoothly, it can quickly turn into a major nightmare. In some occasions there seems as if there simply is no solution, but there is! Standby for the answer…but first - my story:
I have an old Compaq Presario laptop that has always been a lemon. [...]

Upgrade Your Router’s Firmware to Enhance Security

09-Jan-07

It is a good idea to upgrade the firmware on your router to take advantage of new features and bug fixes. Firmware is the software that runs the router. Most people are not aware that the firmware can be upgraded and don’t know why they should do so. It is likely that [...]

Windows Update Broke my PC

14-Dec-06

I was nearly horrified after a failed Windows update resulted in referenced memory errors. The referenced memory errors were related to svchost.exe. I was about to try the steps listed on Tech Blender (Windows Update Broke My Machine (svchost.exe — application error), and How to Fix It) when I found a patch [...]