THE COMPUTERMAN
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WE ALL FEEL LIKE SCREAMING FROM TIME TO TIME
SO HERE ARE A FEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED TO SAVE THE ANGUISH




Before deciding that your computer is on its way out, or, that it has developed a major fault, try and remember what you did last that may have caused your problem and reset your software as it was. Quite often faulty displays are caused by loose cables, unshielded speakers or mains adapter's being to close to the screen. Always check all your connections and cables, it could save you a call out charge.

Virus's and Spyware are now a major problem for everyone and unless your Anti-Virus and Spyware software is up to date you will have a problem!!.
(N.B. The Computer Man has a NO FIX - NO FEE policy)

 

As a free service below are links to FREE yes that’s FREE software !!! which used regularly will help keep your system clean and clear.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/compman/ccsetup207.exe This link is to a program called CrapCleaner used to clear out temporary files such as cookies etc…

http://www.thecomputerman.co.uk/spybotsd152.exe This link is to a program called Spybot which is used to remove spyware and Addware infections

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/compman/avgfree.exe This link is to a program called AVG and is a fully functioning Anti Virus program

 

Q My system resets when ever I connect to the Internet.

Q My homepage is always changing or does not stay on the one I select.

Q I keep getting loads of pop-up windows

A You almost certainly have a virus or spyware on you system or possibly a homepage highjacker, update your antivirus and spyware and run a full scan with each.

Q I am tired of the background screen and I want to change the screen saver.

A In W95/98 and XP remember you have the right hand mouse button, right click on the background and then select properties from the menu displayed, from here you change the whole appearance of windows.

Q Why does my computer take so long to start up.

A There could be several reasons for this, if you have too many programs being launched when the computer is turned on then things can slow down quite a lot. Try taking some of the programs you don't use out of the start menu, also a large picture being used as a background doesn't help, try using a smaller one and tilling it, if you still have problems try suing Defrag, this can be found in Programs/Accessories/System Tools on the start menu but do make sure you have disabled the screen saver before running it, if it still seems slow after this then call either the company you bought the computer from or a local dealer such as "THE COMPUTER MAN" to advise on the next step to take.

Q I keep getting error messages saying this program has performed an illegal operation, WHY?

A This could normally be put down to either a software conflict or memory, try reinstalling your software and checking for conflicts, if this doesn't work then your system needs to be checked by either your supplier or a local trader again.

The information provided here is meant as a guide only and will be added to from time to time however if you find that you are having persistent problems E-mail me.