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An online service that automatically repairs Windows XP systems leaving user data intact!

Having a PC that is slow or crashes can be a frustrating experience. There may be multiple reasons why your PC is not running well. Reimage pinpoints and identifies any faulty components and invalid files and registry entries. With Reimage you can rest easy that your PC will soon be working perfectly.

  • Automatically Scan & Repair Your Computer
  • Eliminate Windows Crashes and Freezes
  • Replacing damaged DLLs and System files
  • Prevent Annoying Error Messages
  • Keep your Data and all Programs Intact
  • Performance and Hardware Check Ups

How It Works...
With surgical precision, Reimage diagnoses operating system problems, and replaces objects detected as faulty or missing on the PC. By accessing a web repository that stores 25 million components and registry objects, Reimage repairs programs, refreshes drivers and removes bugs and glitches - while maintaining the integrity of the user data.

Reimage is an international patented technology recognized by leading experts as the best ever PC repair tool. Reimage is used by PC technicians worldwide for on-site and remote repairs.

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Thursday 17th September 2009, 10:06 AM


How to Manually Update a Broken Firefox Extension


Note: This article assumes the reader has knowledge of editing folders and files. When upgrading to a new version of Firefox some Firefox extensions may no longer work. This article explains why this happens and how to fix it. Some people have a favorite extension and it is very frustrating when it no longer works after upgrading to a new version. However, you can usually update yourself. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive in:

Step 1. Download the extension you want to update to your hard drive from the developer's website or homepage. This is the *.xpi file.

Step 2. Rename the extension from *.xpi to *.zip Really, the xpi file is just a zip file.

Step 3. Open and extract the zip file with your unzip utility. If you don't already have a zip utility, 7zip from 7-zip.org works great.

Step 4. Open "install.rdf" with your favorite text editor.

Step 5. Change the "maxVersion" setting as in the following example.

REPLACE maxVersion=3.0+ WITH maxVersion=3.5.*

Step 6. Replace the "install.rdf" file with the one you just edited and create a new zip file with 7zip.

Step 7. Rename the extension from *.zip to *.xpi

Step 8. Install your updated extension. You should be able to simply double-click the xpi file to have Firefox install the extension for you.

Congratulations! You just updated your extension, which in most cases will work with the higher version. It is just that easy.

The best way to learn about how things work on the Internet is to jump in and do things yourself. Updating your non-workable or broken FireFox extension is a great example.

About the author: Brandon Doyle, Owner of DoyleSoft. DoyleSoft pioneered the world's easiest to use Knowledge Base program. The peace of mind a Knowledge Base program can bring you may be more affordable than you might think.

http://doylesoft.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brandon_Doyle

Wednesday 12th August 2009, 1:40 AM


The Biggest Secret to Repair Windows Errors


This is one of the biggest secrets that I will be sharing and one that the big companies will hate me revealing as it will save you time and a lot of money: One of the reasons that PC repair can be so profitable is that it can be so time consuming: loading software, running scans, patching problems and endless reboots. When you're being charged by the hour, that's great for them, not so great for your wallet.

This led to some specialized PC repair companies springing up that offer a service that is known in the trade as nuke and pave. Rather than fix a specific problem, the important data is backed up, the drive wiped clean (wiping out the problems) and then windows gets a fresh install. This can be a great service and not as expensive but you do usually have to have your PC taken away. Why? because to make money on such a low price the repair company wants to have a technician working on as many PCs at a time as possible. So they can set up a bench of 10 pcs or more and he can work his way through wiping and reinstalling.

Now imagine if you could do that for your self. I can already see the looks on your face at the thought of backing all your data up, wiping the drive clean and then reinstalling windows. No fear, there is a great new service called ReImage that does it all for you online. ReImage is a kind of hybrid of the nuke and pave idea but with some very clever thinking. The ReImage software looks at your system and finds whats wrong, which pieces of the operating system are corrupted or damaged. It then goes to its online warehouse of good files and downloads only what it needs to to repair your PC. It keeps your data and applications safe. No backing up, no worries, no reinstalling.

The software is very easy to use, even a novice can fix their PC from the comfort of their chair. No making appointments for a technician to come to you, repair your PC at your leisure, when it suits you.

ReImage is an online service so you have access to complete repairs 24 hours a day. How much would it cost you to have a repair company on stand by like that?

If you cannot get online to repair your pc you can download a free copy of their bootable CD builder that establishes Internet access from a damaged or broken PC. Once you access the Internet and log-in to ReImage , you can start the repair. Reboot after the repair, and the PC will be brought back to life again!

So what can it fix?

  • Virus and Spyware problems. ReImage can deactivate and remove viruses and spyware software including the notorious Antivirus 2009.
  • Blue Screen errors
  • Internet Explorer problems
  • Continuous shut/down start-up
  • System errors Replacing damaged DLLs and System files
  • Performance and Hardware Check Ups
  • Hard Drive errors

This really is a great service

  • Fast: average repairs takes 40 minutes
  • Convenient: Repairs done online when you need them. Available 24 hours a day
  • Satisfaction: Easy to undo a repair if your not happy, 7 day money back guarantee
  • Value: an on site visit for virus removal from GeekSquad can cost in excess of $299 dollars. Reimage is a one off fee of $65 dollars or buy a block of 3 repairs, valid for a year for $79 dollars

If you have more questions please visit http://www.pcrepairsecrets.blogspot.com

or Click here to visit ReImage.com

Article Source: http://www.pcrepairsecrets.blogspot.com/2009/07/fix-xp-easy-way.html

Monday 10th August 2009, 12:07 PM


Best Practices For Troubleshooting Windows Errors


Windows is one of the most popular PC operating systems, especially among home users. Programmers work hard to continuously update and upgrade operating systems in order to remove bugs, security loopholes and potential errors. Still, like all things related to technology, Windows PC users can encounter errors due to various reasons.

Any kind of computer error can be annoying. Some of the errors that occur frequently or have a tendency to recur may be quite frustrating for users. Spending time and money on similar types of errors is not a wise thing and you must accept that the only permanent solution to such problems is to learn the causes of and solutions to these nagging computer problems.

Although the error messages and error codes related to Windows errors may look intimidating at times, most of these errors can be resolved if you follow the troubleshooting practices enlisted below.

  • The first step is to understand the cause of the error. When an error message is displayed, it usually displays an error code, such as 0xc004d401, 0x80070052, and 0x800106ba within it. These error codes act as the first step to help you identify the cause of the error. You can use these error codes to search for the possible causes and solutions on the Internet. For instance, if you perform a search for error 0x80070052, you may find out that this error occurs when your Windows Vista computer is unable to access a USB drive connected to it. You may also be able to find a solution to this problem which you can implement to resolve the error.

  • Many computer errors are generated when the software on your computer gets infected with a malware, such as virus, Trojans or worms. Errors may also occur and you may notice considerable deterioration in your PC's performance accompanied by unauthorized advertisements if your PC is infected with malicious programs, spyware and adware. To combat these two categories of malware, you need to have antivirus and antispyware tools on your computer. To ensure that these tools are at their best, you must update them frequently and schedule at least weekly full system scans to ensure that your PC stays free from any malware infestation.

  • Software manufacturers release regular updates to patch up any bugs in their products and to incorporate new enhancements. Failure to install these updates, not only result in outdated files errors, but you may also find that there is a slowdown in PC performance and your system may become more vulnerable to malware attacks. This is the reason why, you must ensure that all software, including Windows operating system, driver, and applications on your PC stay up-to-date.

  • As your PC gets older, the hard disk gets filled up with new programs, files and folders you add to the system. Over time, you may not use many of these programs, but they may still exist on your PC. These programs not only clutter the hard disk, but may also make your PC vulnerable to malware attacks as you may fail to update the programs you do not use. To clean up all unwanted programs from your computer, you need to remove them using Add or Remove Programs or a good third-party program uninstaller tool. To clean up unwanted files, you may use the Disk Cleanup tool and finally to make the data on the hard disk contiguous, you may defrag it by using the defragmenter tool.

  • Finally, it is essential for you to maintain a healthy Windows registry. To do this, you must regularly scan and clean your registry to keep it free from unwanted entries. You can do this easily with the help of a reliable and efficient registry cleaner tool.

    Saturday 8th August 2009, 11:51 AM


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