If your pc is shutting down unexpectedly while you work on it, ask yourself these questions before doing anything else: All of them—installation of a new program or latest Windows updates, a change made to the Windows settings, and a corrupt, cluttered registry—can cause Windows to shut down unexpectedly. If […] Read more
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Fix ekrn.exe High CPU Usage
Users who use ESET products like ESET Smart Security Suite Kernel Service or other products often complain of a process, called ekrn.exe, consuming high CPU resources regularly. The Ekrn.exe file is an important part of ESET Smart Security Suite Kernel Service, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, and some other ESET security products. […] Read more
Registry Errors: Causes and Solution
Errors in windows registry can become a huge problem if they are not addressed. Registry errors can slow your pc, cause dll, exe, Activex, and ‘Blue Screen of Death’ errors, make certain programs unusable, and, in the most serious cases, prevent Windows from booting up. While the consequences of registry-related […] Read more
How to run Disk Cleanup in Windows 7
The Disk Cleanup is a free built-in utility in Windows which allows you to free up space on the hard disk by removing files that can be safely deleted. You can use Disk Cleanup for the following: To start Disk Cleanup in Windows 7, perform the following steps: Disk Cleanup […] Read more
How to use Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 8
Internet Explorer 10, or IE 10, is the default web browser in Windows 8. It is also the latest version of Microsoft web browser. However, some websites don’t work with IE 10 and can only be accessed with older IE versions like IE 8. A workaround for such situations is […] Read more
Fix ‘rgss102e.dll not found’ error
This dll file is associated with RPG Maker. It is a program used by people for creating their own role-playing computer games. The “rgss102e.dll not found” error message usually comes up when you try to access a computer game that uses RPG Maker. However, the error message may surface at […] Read more
How to Remove FB Downloader Tool Bar
To remove the FB Downloader tool bar from Internet Explorer (IE), perform the following steps: To remove the FB Downloader toolbar from Google Chrome, perform the following steps: To remove the FB Downloader tool bar from Firefox, perform the following steps: If you are connected to the Internet, it is […] Read more
Hottest hot keys for Windows 8
Windows 8 is faster than older version of Windows, but is rife with behaviors and features that can confuse users. To make Windows 8 easier to use, here are some useful hotkeys: Press the Windows key to enter the Start screen Press Windows + E to open Windows explorer Press […] Read more
PC Speed Help: How to fix high CPU usage
When your PC’s CPU usage is high, its performance slows down. In worse cases, high CPU usage can cause your system to freeze or crash. Here are two simple steps that allow you to fix high CPU usage: Remove unwanted startup programs Click the Windows icon, type msconfig in the […] Read more
How to speed Windows 8 startup
If your Windows 8 is taking more time than normal to boot, you can use the following tips to make it boot faster: Remove unwanted startup programs Startup programs are those which launch themselves automatically each time you boot Windows. You can speed up the startup process by ticking off […] Read more
