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
Fix MSVCR100.dll missing error
Problem: you try to launch an application and experience the following error: “msvcr100.dll is missing” – read on to help fix this dll error. Although this error usually occurs when you try to start an application or program, it can also occur at other times such as when Windows starts or shut down.
Tips for keeping your MacBook Pro running fast
With time, every laptop slows down a bit. This is true for MacBook Pro as well. Here are few tips that help you regain your MacBook Pro’s lost performance. Increase RAM Increase the memory of your MacBook Pro. This will improve its performance considerably. RAM chips are now are quite […] Read more
Beware of Unsolicited emails with a link
Be careful when an unsolicited email with a link shows up in your email inbox. You must check whether the link takes you to the website that it claims it will take you. If you are careless about it, you could become the latest victim of an identity theft. Phishing […] Read more
Fix msvcp71.dll ‘missing’ or ‘not found’ errors
One of the following error messages is received when msvcp71.dll missing or not found error occurs: “Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvcp71.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.” “Msvcp71.dll Not Found” “The file msvcp71.dll is missing.” “Cannot find msvcp71.dll” “This application failed to start because msvcp71.dll was not found. […] Read more
How to stop automatic installation of updates in Windows 8
Windows 8 is a huge improvement over Windows 7. With that said, some things were better in the older version, such as an option for delaying installation of updates. Disappointingly, no such feature is present in Windows 8. In the new operating system, although users are informed about the upcoming […] Read more
hpqgpc01.exe error fix
hpqgpc01.exe is an important part of software for some HP printers. Users who have Windows Vista and who use a HP printer may receive the following error message when they shut down Windows: “The exception unknown software exception (0X0000005) occurred in the application located in 0X 760fbe16.” Cause According to […] Read more
Windows 8 Connection Error 651
You try to connect your Windows 8 laptop to the Internet, but it doesn’t connect and returns the following error instead: Error 651: The Modem (or other connecting device) has reported an error. Cause This error usually occurs because of some problem with the ISDN device driver. Solution The error, […] Read more
USB device not recognized by Windows
Windows not recognizing device plugged into a USB port? While there are many reasons why this issue may occur, the most common reason is virus infection. Virus are programs that interfere with files and programs present on your computer. They can also make one or more USB ports unusable. If […] Read more
taskhost.exe creating multiple pop up windows
Here’s an issue reported by some users recently: My Internet connection frequently becomes slow for no apparent reason. The default homepage is changed to something else. I change the homepage back, but when I reopen my browser the new homepage appears instead of the default one. Multiple black pop up […] Read more
