There were some questionable files on my computer and I installed Stopzilla to remove these files. However, Stopzilla has now become the pest. How can I remove Stopzilla from my computer? The computer is running Windows XP. (more…)

Continuing with the recent line of tips aimed towards Mac users, here is another tip for those who are running the latest version of Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard). While the primary function of the Spotlight search feature in Leopard is to find files and folders, this can also be used as a quick calculator. Enter a formula into the Spotlight search (e.g. 2+2) and the answer will appear in the search results. (more…)

About two out of ten times I cannot get the computer to return from standby mode. The computer tower has green lights together with the speakers illuminating, indicating that all is go, but the monitor light remains amber and the monitor remains off. Switching the monitor off and on displays the message “Going to Sleep” which it promptly does. The only way the monitor can be revived is to restart the computer. How can I resolve this problem? The computer is running Windows XP Home Edition. (more…)

There are a few questions regarding my current and potential computer setup on which I would like to seek your expertise. First, when shutting down Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 the computer hangs and does not progress through the shutdown motions. The only way to complete the shutdown is to use CTRL-ALT-DEL. Is there a problem with Service Pack 2? Second, I recently ran the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor , to test the compatibility of my computer with Windows Vista, and the utility reported that Asix AX88172 USB to Ethernet adapter is not compatible. Why isn’t Vista compatible with this adapter, as don’t all Ethernet cards do the same thing? Finally, when starting Windows Media Player a message appears informing that the program cannot start because the user id was not found in the Dynamic Link Library. Can you explain the meaning of this message, and how it may be resolved? (more…)