Thursday, May 6, 2010

Advanced Startup Options (Including Safe Mode)

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How to use command prompt to save your files in Startup Repair

Select Command Prompt
Type Notepad
Click File
Click Open
Double click My Computer
Double click C: drive
Click Users folder
Click appropriate user profile folder
Save files to be backed up to external USB drive
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Corrupt Registry Repair in Windows Vista

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How to repair a corrupt registry in Windows Vista
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Installing and Using the Recovery Console in Windows XP

How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

Mouse Frozen on Lenovo Laptop

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Is your mouse frozen on the Lenovo N500 laptop?

Try clicking on the LED light at the top right hand corner of the laptop.  This should fix your problem!

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Troubleshoot and Repair Startup Issues

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You have corrupted system files and your operating system will not load, try this:

How to fix a corrupt master boot record

How to use the Bootrec.exe tool

Scan a Windows Installation Offline using SFC

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System File Checker (SFC) scans and checks all Windows Resource Protected (WRP) resources. Windows Vista added the following functionality to the SFC tool:
  • Ability to scan a single file
  • Ability to scan a Windows installation offline


Using System File Checker (SFC) to Fix Issues
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How to Elevate to an Administrator Account

You are unable to log into your Administrator account.  Click here for tips on how to do this:

Elevate to an Administrator Account

What to do if Windows Vista not starting correctly

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The following link contains the full instructions for a Windows Vista installation, rather it be a clean install or a reinstallation.  If you are doing a reinstallation, your files are automatically saved in a windows.old folder that you can migrate to your new os after the install.  Instructions are included in the link.


Windows Vista not starting correctly
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How to use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

Recovery Console Instructions

Command Prompts for Windows

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Which type of memory module has 144 pins?

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A SODIMM is a 144-pin memory module designed for use in primarily laptops.  These transfer data in 64-bit chunks.  There is also a 72-pin SODIMM.  This module transfers data in 32-bit chunks.

A SIMM (Single-Inline-Memory-Module) is a 72-pin memory module designed for use in desktop computers.  These transfer data in 32-bit chunks.

A DIMM (Dual-Inline-Memory-Module) is a 168-pin memory module, also designed for use in desktop computers.  These transfer data in 64-bit chunks.

RIMM is a type of memory module that consists of Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory chips, RDRAM chips, 184 pins. They transfer data in 16-bit chunks at a 1.6 GB bandwidth.

Computer Memory Types and Memory Technology
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S-video connectors

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How many pins can there be in a S-video connector?

Answer:  Four, seven, or nine pins in an S-video connector.  S-video connectors are analog video connectors that can transfer video signals to other devices.

Video Connectors