Archive for May, 2009
Fix Printer Jams
By ComputerRepair.com | Computer Repair Help and Information at 29 May, 2009, 2:23 pm
My Printer Jams Paper All the Time – What Do I Need to Look For Now?
When working with any printer it is inevitable that you will encounter a paper jam. While this may indicate a larger hardware issue, most likely it is a simple fix. Below are the steps you’ll want to follow when your printer jams:
- Turn off your printer.
- Inspect the location or tray the printed paper ejects to.*
- Remove all paper trays and any paper that may be stuck between the tray and the printer.*
- Open the printer door that allows you access to the printer ink cartridges or toner and look for any stuck paper.*
- Turn the printer back on. If you continue to receive a printer jam error, try repeating the above steps. If an issue still persists (and you do not see any paper that is stuck in the printer), it is likely your printer is experiencing another hardware issue. At that time, you should contact the printer manufacturer for additional assistance and/or repair.
*At this point, it is OK to manually remove the paper. In order to remove any paper, you will need to pull on it with both hands. Be careful not to tear the paper at the same time. If you’re unable to get to an edge of the paper that allows you to pull it, you may need to manually rotate the gears that feed the paper through the printer.
Below are some ways to prevent paper jams:
- If your printer has a paper tray, do not fill the tray to capacity. If you’re encountering frequent paper jams, reduce the amount of paper you place in the tray each time it is filled.
- Make sure the tray feeding the paper into the printer is aligned properly. Also check to see that the slider used to hold the paper in place in the tray fits snug with the paper.
- Many printers have sliders that allow different types and sizes of paper to be fed into the printer. If the slider is not properly positioned it can cause paper jams.
- Use standard office paper. Folded paper, paper with labels, and specialty paper such as hard bound paper can often cause paper jams.
- If you’re uncertain what type of paper you should use with your printer, check your printer documentation. It will list the types of paper compatible with your printer.
- Do not mix the types of paper you’re feeding into the printer at one time. If you need to change the type of paper or the size of paper being used, you need to remove any other paper currently in the printer before inserting new paper.
- Examine the printer for any previous stuck paper in the printer. Previous paper jams, torn paper, printing labels, or other foreign objects in the printer can cause reoccurring printer jams.
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Loading ...Vista Vs. Windows 7
By ComputerRepair.com | Computer Repair Help and Information at 29 May, 2009, 2:17 pm
Is It Worth Upgrading to Vista or Should I Wait for Windows 7?
The question of upgrading to either operating system has been answered in many ways, discussed at length by many IT Gurus, and has been debated on most popular forums. The truth is – there is no “one size fits all” answer for this question. It really depends on three things:
1. Your timing and need
2. Your computer system’s configuration
3. Your usage
Timing and Need
One question that should be answered before asking yourself to choose between Vista and Windows 7 is “When do I need it?” If you have to upgrade now, you want to go with Windows Vista, which is available now. Vista has been around for a while, and most of its most bugs have been fixed and it has a considerably stable operating system.
If you don’t have to upgrade now and can wait another year or so, you should probably wait for Windows 7 to hit the market, and wait a while for the reviews. Considering many are commenting that Windows 7 is supposedly an evolution of Vista, allowing time to pass will help you to make the decision to upgrade to Vista or Windows 7, based on the reviews.
System Configuration
Your system’s configuration is important to consider before making this upgrade decision. Typically, any new operating system from Microsoft tends to have more features than the previous version, but also requires higher system resources to run efficiently. For example, XP would run on a minimum of 128MB RAM, where as Vista needs around 1GB. One should expect that Windows 7 would need even more RAM, a faster CPU, a faster graphics processor, etc. A PC with the best components available today and capable of running Vista may turn out to be the minimum spec required by Windows 7. Look into your system’s configuration and capabilities before making your decision. You can check this by looking right clicking your “My Computer” icon and selecting “Properties.”
Usage
One of the most important factors to consider would be the intended usage. For corporate users or even for personal usage which requires a stable and reliable operating system, Vista would be the way to go. Windows 7 may need some time for most of the security risks to be discovered and plugged.
Although the answer is a complex one, you should be able to make a decision to upgrade to Vista now or wait until Windows 7, depending on your individual case. Hopefully, this analysis can guide you into making an informed decision.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Connect Laptop to Desktop’s Printer
By ComputerRepair.com | Computer Repair Help and Information at 29 May, 2009, 2:09 pm
How Do I Get My Laptop to Work With My Printer When it is Connected to My Desktop?
Sometimes you bring your laptop from the office to work on a presentation or a document at home. If you need to print the file, you can use your home printer. If you are running Windows 2000, 2003, XP, or Vista, follow these instructions to connect and share your printer with your laptop.
First, you need to set up your desktop.
Desktop Instructions
You need to make sure the desktop PC is powered “on” and also that it is allowing the printer to be shared.
To share your printer:
1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Click on Settings
3. Click on Control Panel
4. Click on Printers
5. Right click on your Printer’s icon
6. Click on the menu option called “Sharing”
7. Enable sharing by selecting the radio button and give the shared printer a name
Then, you need to set up your laptop.
Laptop Instructions
You will need to add the printer to your network.
To add the printer:
1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Click on Settings
3. Click on Control Panel
4. Click on Printers
5. Click on the “Add A Printer” icon (If you are using Vista, go to network settings and then click on the “Add A Printer” button.)
You can then select network printer. At this point you can browse for the printer or enter the network location manually (i.e. \\desktop name\printer sharename\.) Click next and follow the prompts in the window.
Once you complete these steps, you should be able to print from your laptop.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Phishing attacks on Facebook users point to efforts to mine login data for profit
By marianmerritt at 14 May, 2009, 7:38 pm
A new wave of phishing attacks on Facebook users is underway. You’ll remember the story from several months back of someone whose login credentials were stolen and then the crook used that Facebook access to swindle the victim’s friends out of thousands of dollars. The current effort resembles that one, in that a compromised account sends a malicious link to friends. The friends click on the link and are taken to a site that looks just like a Facebook login page. Providing the criminals with their login and password can sometimes injure the victim beyond the damage to their social network.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Roll Back to the Previous Version of a Driver
By pooja at 14 May, 2009, 4:51 am
- Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools.
- Double-click Computer Management, and then click Device Manager in the left pane.
- Right-click the device for which you’d like to roll back the drivers, and then click Properties.
- On Driver tab of the Properties dialog box, click Roll Back Driver, and follow the wizard’s instructions.
It’s that simple, although you need to be an administrator or a member of theAdministrators group to complete this procedure
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Modify Settings to Improve Performance
By pooja at 14 May, 2009, 4:48 am
- Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
- Click the Advanced tab, and in the Performance area, click Settings.
- On the Visual Effects tab, click the Custom radio button, and then select which UI features to disable to improve performance.
- Click the Advanced tab, and in the Processor scheduling area, click the Background services radio button. Selecting this option means that background tasks that you want to run while you work, such as backup utilities or print jobs, will share processor time equally with programs.
You may need to be logged on as an Administrator to make these changes. Note that applying these settings may change your current desktop theme.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Create a Password Reset Disk
By pooja at 14 May, 2009, 4:40 am
- Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts.
- Click on the account which you want to create a password disk.
- Click Prevent a forgotten password which starts the Forgotten Password Wizard .
This is found under Related Tasks.
- Insert a blank, formatted disk into drive A, and click Next.
- Enter the password in the Current user account password box.
To use the recovery disk, at the Welcome screen:
- Click the user name whose password is on the recovery disk.
- Click the question mark button, this causes the “Did you forget your password message” to appear.
- Click use your password reset disk. This will start the Password Reset Wizard.
From this point, just follow the wizard’s instructions and you will be able to set a new password.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...My Computer Won’t Shut Down Itself After Installing XP
By pooja at 14 May, 2009, 4:37 am
- Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options tab.
- Then click APM > Enable Advanced Power Management Support.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Display Hibernate Option on the Shut Down dialog
By pooja at 14 May, 2009, 4:34 am
- For some reason, Hibernate isn’t available from the default Shut Down dialog.
- But you can enable it simply enough, by holding down the shift-key while the dialog is visible.
- Now you see it, now you don’t!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...How to make Windows XP/Vista look like OS X Leopard!
By Alex at 4 May, 2009, 8:21 pm
In this video I show you how to make your XP/Vista look like OS X Leopard!!
Programs used :
Rocketdock: http://rocketdock.com/
Stack docklet: http://rocketdock.com/addons/docklets/1791
Yahoo Widgets: http://widgets.yahoo.com/download/
Download for car at the start:
http://www.car-wallpapers.ws/lamborghini-murcilago/Lambo-Murc-R-GT-02-1024.jpg
music: Now your gone by Basshunter
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