In a previous article we dealt with speeding up the way Windows loads up. In this article we’ll hopefully fix or speed up, as well as clean up, the way Windows XP shuts down. A lot of systems I see often take an unusual amount of time to shut down and usually I see errors [...]
Almost everyone has come across a file that cannot be deleted by Windows although you know for a fact that the file is not necessary for any program to run correctly. Although the message may vary, the simple fact that it’s annoying, like getting gum on the sole of your shoe.
You want to download a file or sign up for a website but it requires that you provide an email address to which it will send you a verification email or other such nonsense. The problem with providing your real email address is you start receiving unsolicited email, more commonly known as spam. Many people [...]
Eventually, the time comes where you need to install, reinstall, or repair your operating system. Maybe you just bought a new PC and already have a copy of an operating system and have chosen to take on the task of installing the OS on your own. Possibly you’re at the point where your system is [...]
As time has passed, many of you have noticed that your PC has gradually become slower and slower starting up. We’ll try to help speed things up using the System Configuration Utility to remove unnecessary and unwanted startup items.
1. Click ‘start’ then ‘run’ to open the ‘Run’ dialog box and type ‘msconfig’ just like the [...]
One of the often overlooked methods for troubleshooting a system running XP or Vista is Event Viewer. Event Viewer is a component included with these operating systems and, as the name suggests, allows you to view the event logs on your machine. So let’s get to work on seeing if we can find out some [...]
Since its release in October 2001 to much fanfare, hundreds of millions of people have adopted Windows XP as the choice of operating system. Even with the release of its successor, Windows Vista, a lot of people still continue to use XP. Most people know how to change the desktop wallpaper and have changed it [...]
Most of you coming to this site are here in hopes of obtaining an answer to a problem with your system. Sometimes the answer may already be on your system. For Windows users, it’s just a matter of accessing the ‘Help and Support’ on your ‘start’ menu. The new and improved Vista help menu offers [...]
OK, we’ve all been in this position. Either Windows or another program you’re using has become corrupt and you need to reinstall but you can’t find the packaging or card with the product key to reinstall. You’re either a victim of your own ‘controlled anarchy’ that you call your living space or you’re just very [...]
What you need is a program called HJSplit.
What is HJSplit?
HJSplit is a popular set of freeware file-splitting programs created by Freebyte.com.
Now what’s the use of a program like HJSplit? Think of a file of 20 Mb, and try to send this to a friend. Using email this does not succeed, it is simply too large, [...]
