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*Free Resources: Repairing Microsoft Windows
If you are trying to repair your computer for free you came to the right place.
We have gathered a list of free resources pertaining to troubleshooting a Windows based computer. You can find them at the bottom of this page.
You will find information about how to start a computer in Safe Mode, how to create a DOS BootDisk, the Windows XP Recovery Console, System Restore, how to use MSCONFIG to edit the startup menu, how to use Last Known Good Configuration, how to partition and format a hard disk in Windows XP, how to repair Windows XP, how to setup a home network, how to troubleshoot a network, information about Windows Update, etc...
It's Your Computer - You Can Fix It For Free!
All the information you need to repair your computer is here, you might need to do a bit of research but you can find all the answers you need to solve most computer problems.
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These Microsoft Windows Resources Are 100% *Free
Click on a title to go to the download page.(will open in a new window)
- Annoyances.org
Annoyances.org is the most complete collection of information assembled for and by actual users of
Microsoft Windows. Explore this free web resource by selecting one of the
destinations on your left, or use search to find a specific solution.
- Black Viper
Black Viper's Windows XP Home and Professional Service Pack 2 Service Configurations.
- Boot Into Safe Mode
Learn how to boot into Safe Mode (Windows 95,98,ME,2000,XP)
- Computer Knowledge Virus Tutorial
Welcome to the Computer Knowledge tutorial on computer viruses. We'll discuss what they are,
give you some history, discuss protection from viruses, and mention some of the characteristics of a virus hoax.
- Create a DOS BootDisk
From BootDisk.com, how to Download and Create A DOS Bootdisk.
- Description of the Windows 2000 Recovery Console
From Microsoft.com
- Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
From Microsoft.com
- Disabling Or Enabling Windows Me System Restore
From VermontPCSoutions.com
- Disabling Or Enabling Windows XP System Restore
From VermontPCSoutions.com
- Download Replacement Files For Windows
If your valuable system files have been corrupted by spyware you can download a replacement version here.
Includes rundll32.exe, control.exe, msconfig.exe, notepad.exe and shell.dll (Windows 95-XP).
- How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
From Support.Microsoft.com, - In Microsoft Windows XP, the TCP/IP stack is considered a core component of the operating system, and you cannot remove TCP/IP. Therefore, when you view the list of components for a network interface, you may notice that the Uninstall button is disabled when Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. In extreme cases, the best solution for this issue may be to reinstall the Internet Protocol stack. But with the NetShell utility, you can reset the TCP/IP stack to restore it to its state that existed when the operating system was installed. This article describes how to use the NetShell utility for this purpose.
- How to back up files using Windows XP
Back up your data before it's too late! Step by step instructions on how to back up files using two methods: 1) the Backup Utility build into Windows XP and 2) using the Windows XP CD Writing Wizard.
- how to reinstall Windows XP Home Edition
Step by Step, we will guide you through the process of reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition.
- How
to turn off System Restore
A step-by-step on how to enable/disable System Restore in Windows XP and Windows ME. If you are removing viruses, spyware and/or adware you should turn off System Restore.
- How
to use MSCONFIG
A step-by-step on how to edit the startup menu in Windows. This
is a great took for removing viruses,
spyware
and/or adware.
- Last Known Good Configuration
The Last Known Good Configuration startup option allows you to recover from a problem by reversing driver and registry changes made since you last started Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Professional does not update Last Known Good Configuration information in the registry until the operating system successfully restarts in normal mode and a user logs on and is authenticated.
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer V1.2.1
MBSA is the free,
best practices vulnerability assessment tool for the Microsoft platform. It is a tool designed for the IT Professional
that helps with the assessment phase of an overall security management strategy.
MBSA Version 1.2.1 includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems.
- Microsoft Windows Update
This is where prevention begins. Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, hardware.
Windows Update scans your computer to see what updates are required and provides you with a list of updates tailored just for you.
- Msconfig
These downloads are from www.perfectdrives.com, not Microsoft. MSCONFIG was built into Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP is a special tool called the "Microsoft System Configuration Utility" or simply "MSCONFIG."
Designed to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer, MSCONFIG can also be used to ensure that
your computer boots faster and crashes less. You will find downloads available for Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP.
- Online
banking safety tips
Brought to you by VPC. A list of tips to help you safely use online banking systems.
- Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP
From Microsoft.com.
- Protect Your Computer from Spyware and Adware
Microsoft.com, by Jerry Honeycutt - April 20, 2004
- Replace Rundll32.exe in Windows 98
By DAL Computer Help.
- Repair Windows XP
By Webtree.ca
- Safe Mode in Windows XP
If you are unable to start your system by using Last Known Good Configuration, Windows XP Professional provides safe mode, a startup option that disables startup programs and nonessential services to create an environment useful for troubleshooting and diagnosing problems. In safe mode, Windows XP Professional starts a minimal set of drivers that the operating system needs to function. Support for devices such as audio devices, most USB devices, and IEEE 1394 devices is disabled to reduce the variables that you need to account for when diagnosing the cause of startup problems, Stop messages, or system instability.
- Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition
From Support.Microsoft.com
- Setting up WEP with a Linksys Wireless Adapter in Windows XP
From Linksys.com
- Setting up Wireless Security - Linksys (WRT54G, BEFW11S4 or WAP11 v2.2)
From Linksys.com
- Share Files through Windows XP's Internet Connection Firewall
From Annoyances.org
- Task List Programs
These pages are from AnswersThatWork.com's in-house database and provide
guidance on the usefulness or not of these programs and services, and removal procedures when recommended.
- Troubleshoot Home Networking In Windows XP
From Support.Microsoft.com
- Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows XP-based Wireless Networks in the Small Office or Home Office
From Microsoft.com
- Upgrade to Windows XP
From Microsoft.com, how to prepare to upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP.
- Windows NT/XP Command Line Reference
SS64.com's A-Z Index of the Windows NT/XP command line.
- Windows Internet Connection Firewall
By Microsoft.com learn how to use Windows Internet Connection Firewall.
- Windows Process Library
From Liutilities.com, includes process names and descriptions for common Windows processes. Includes security risks, system and application processes.
This resource is helpful when trying to figure out which processes running are useful and which are spyware.
- Windows Update
From Microsoft.com, how to turn on Windows Update in Windows XP.
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