Tag Archives: Windows
FAQ: Solving a common invalid password login error
We frequently get calls from users complaining their password doesn’t work. If your password has any numbers in it, check the num lock (numeric lock) key and num luck light on the keyboard. When the num lock is off, typing … Continue reading
Comparing all Windows versions
Between 1995 and 2011, Microsoft has produced 8 versions of Windows, and they continue to produce new versions of Windows. What are the differences and advantages of upgrading? Windows 95/98/ME: These versions are all identical, with only minor cosmetic changes. … Continue reading
When to repair, replace or upgrade Windows
When a computer running Windows stops working, the first troubleshooting step is to test all of the hardware. Any failure in a critical component, including the processor, RAM, motherboard and hard drive will prevent Windows from starting. These components can … Continue reading
Are you still defragmenting?
Microsoft Windows has always included a feature to defragment hard drives, and defragmenting is widely recommended as a necessary maintenance activity. But does it make a difference? When DOS and early versions of Windows 95/98/ME were released, they used a … Continue reading