30 Jul 2012

How to Fix Black Screen Issue in Windows 7

How to Fix Black Screen Issue in Windows 7
After installing Windows 7, you may experience an issue in which the screen becomes completely black directly after startup. You can troubleshoot this problem by following the given steps.

If you want to fix Blue screen error, then follow this blog-How to Fix Blue Screen Error in Windows 7

Step1: Normally video adapter problems are the most common cause of black screen. Try to reinstall video driver.
  • Right-click the taskbar->click Task Manager->click the Processes tab-> click explorer.exe-> click End Process.
  • Click File->click New Task (Run). 
  •  In the Open text box, enter explorer.exe, and click OK.
  •  From the “Start” button, enter device manager in the search box and click “Device Manager”.
  • Double-click Display adapters, right-click your display device, click Update Driver Software, and then follow the steps in the wizard that appears.

Step2: If step1 cannot resolve this issue then check the registry issues.
  • Right-click the taskbar->click Task Manager->click the Processes tab-> click explorer.exe-> click End Process.
  • Click File->click New Task (Run).
  • In the Open text box, enter explorer.exe, and then click OK.
  • From “Start” button, enter “regedit” in the search box and then click regedit.exe in the search result.
  • Browse to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
  • Click to select the WinLogon key, and then, in the right pane, click Shell. The value of Shell in the Data column should be explorer.exe. If the value of Shell isn't explorer.exe, double-click Shell, and then, in the Value data text field, enter “explorer.exe”, and then click OK.
  •  Close the registry editor, and then restart your PC.

Step3: Here is another option, if step2 cannot solve this problem then start computer in safe mode and run the system restore.
  • Shut down computer and again restart and press F8 repeatedly.
  • From Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode and then press Enter. Now run the System Restore.
  • Go to "Start" menu >click "Programs"> click "Accessories"> Click "System Tools."
  • Click “System Restore". This action will bring up a system-restore window.
  • Select "Restore my computer to an earlier time"> Click “Next".
  • Follow the on-screen option and complete the process.
See also: How to Fix Windows 7 Bootloader Problems
                How to Use Backup and Restore in Windows 7


27 Jul 2012

How to Fix Browser Issues in Windows 7

Browser problems can occur at any time without any particular reasons. Most of the times it's the registry errors that often lead to browser issues. When registry information gets damaged, it can result in errors, crashes, program lock-ups and hardware failure. The most common browser problems are:

  • Freezing or crashing 
  • Slow process
  • Display error when running browser.
To fix these problems, follow the given steps:

If you want to fix network issues in windows 7 ,then follow this blog-How to Fix Wireless Network Issues in Microsoft Windows 7

Steps1: To fix slow process and get faster load times of widgets, you need to clear your web browser's cache.

Step2: If a certain web object that cannot run properly mighty freeze up you browser and force it to restart. To get rid of this, upgrade your browser to the most recent version.

Step3: Download and run the Browser repair tool PC Cleaner Pro. The tool prevents crashes and freezes, detect and removes malware, spyware and viruses, finds and fixes registry errors, optimizes system performance and boosts your PC's speed.

Step4: Click Scan to run an advanced error analysis on your computer.

Step5: When the scan finishes, click the Fix All button to automatically repair the problems found.

See also:
                 Reasons Why Windows 7 Performs Slow

24 Jul 2012

How to Fix Blue Screen Error after Installing Windows 7 SP1

How to Fix Blue Screen Error after Installing Windows 7 SP1
After installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), you might receive the blue screen error. This error blocks the login screen and restarts itself to begin the process again. Booting the computer in safe mode will allow you to repair the problem. Follow the given steps to fix this error.

If you want to fix black screen error ,then follow this article-How to Fix Black Screen of Death

Step1: Insert Windows 7 setup DVD and then restart your computer.

Step2: This will open the "Advanced boot options" screen.

Step3: From Advanced Boot Options screen, select "Repair Your Computer" and hit Enter. Choose your preferred keyboard layout and then click "Next".

Step4: The "System Recovery Options" screen open up. Click “Startup Repair" and follow the on-screen instruction.

Step5: Reboot your computer when prompted and allow it to start up normally.

See also:  Reasons Why the Blue Screen of Death Occurs
                 How to Fix Windows 7 Bootloader Problems

19 Jul 2012

How to Fix Blue Screen Error in Windows 7

How to Fix Blue Screen Error in Windows 7Blue screen error is basically related to hardware or driver issues in Windows 7. This error blocks users from logging onto their Windows operating system. Windows 7 can shut down or restart unexpectedly. However, users can fix this the Blue screen error using proper troubleshooting. Follow the given steps to fix the Blue Screen error.

 

Start Windows in Safe Mode:

 

Step1: Turn on your computer and press the F8 key repeatedly from your keyboard. You must press F8 before the Windows logo appears. It will display the Advanced Boot Options screen.

Step2: From Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode option then press Enter.

Step3:  If Windows loads and works fine in Safe Mode, a bad driver is probably causing the error. Uninstall device drivers and reinstall them. If Windows experiences issues in Safe Mode also, repair your hardware.

 

Startup repair:

 

Step1: Shut down your computer and then restart it in Safe Mode (see step1).

Step2: From Advanced Boot Options screen, select "Repair Your Computer" and hit Enter. Choose your preferred keyboard layout and then click "Next."

Step1: Click “Startup Repair", and follow the on-screen instruction .Startup repair can solve this problem.  

System Repair:


Step1: Follow step1 and step2 from Startup repair section.

Step3: Now select system restore from the System Recovery Options menu. And follow the on-screen instruction to select a restore point.

Notes:If your system is still display the error,then you should check antivirus,run windows update and clean windows 7 registry .

See also: How to Fix Windows 7 Error


18 Jul 2012

How to Fix Windows 7 Bootloader Problems

If your computer is failing to load the operating system during startup, the problem might be a corrupt Windows 7 bootloader. The startup problem may occur due to various reasons like damaged or replaced Windows 7 boot sector or an earlier Windows operating system has been installed after windows 7 was installed. This can easily be fixed using command line utility. Follow the given steps to fix this problem.

If you want to fix bootmgr error in windows 7, then follow this article-How to Resolve Windows 7 BOOTMGR Missing Error

Step1: Insert Windows 7 setup DVD in the optical drive and restart your computer. Press any key when prompted.

Step2: Click the option “Repair your computer”.

Step3: After scanning, select Windows 7 as the installation type and then click “Next”.

Step4: Click on the “Command Prompt” option on the “System Recovery Options” window.

Step5: Type “bootrec.exe /FixBoot” (without quotes) and press “Enter” to repair the Windows 7 bootloader. This command writes a new boot sector to the system partition by using a boot sector, which is compatible with Windows 7 or Vista.

Step6: After repairing the bootloader, restart your computer if prompted.

See also: How to Install Windows 7 from USB
                How to Make Bootable Disks in Windows 7



17 Jul 2012

How to Access Windows 7 BIOS

How to Access Windows 7 BIOSWhen you want to manage the memory settings, configure a new hard drive, change the boot order and reset the BIOS password, you may need to access the BIOS setup of windows 7. The BIOS (basic input and output system) actually is a separate system that is independent of a computer's operating systems, such as Microsoft's Windows 7. Follow the given steps to access the BIOS setup in windows 7.

If you want to fix bootmgr error in windows 7, then follow this article-How to Resolve Windows 7 BOOTMGR Missing Error

Step1: Turn on your computer or restart it if it's already on.

Step2: Press the BIOS key combination to access the BIOS setting on the computer. Common keys to open the BIOS are F2, F12, Delete, or Esc. Many computers will display the key you need to press to open the BIOS before loading the Windows 7 operating system.

Step3: If you don't remember your motherboard's model number, you can look it up without opening up the case by downloading and running CPU-Z and clicking on the Mainboard tab.

Step4: You can also update BIOS setup .Before updating BIOS, you should make a backup copy of BIOS. 

See also: How to Reset BIOS Password in a Dell Laptop
                How to Format and Re-Install a Windows 7 Computer



12 Jul 2012

How to Fix Windows 7 Error

How to Fix Windows 7 Error
Windows 7 errors can include program lock-ups, slow PC performance, freezes and crashes, startup & shutdown problems, installation errors, and hardware failure. To repair Windows 7 errors, you must clean, repair, or restore Windows 7 operating system. Follow the given steps to fix errors in windows 7 without changing current settings and applications.

Step1: If you are having trouble starting up your system then you need to reboot your system. Reboot your system using bootable CD or DVD. Just follow the given steps.
  • When "Install Windows" screen will open the click "Next."
  • Click "Repair your computer" at the bottom of the next screen. Then click "Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows" option, select your operating system, and click “Next”.
  • Click "Startup Repair" at the "System Recovery Options" screen. The tool will automatically detect and fix startup errors.
  • Restart your system.
Step2: You can also use system Restore in windows 7. Your system will be restored back to the state it was in before the problem occurred.
  • Go to "Start" menu >click "Programs"> click "Accessories"> Click "System Tools."
  • Click “System Restore". This action will bring up a system-restore window.
  • Select "Restore my computer to an earlier time"> Click “Next".
  • Follow the on-screen option and complete the process. System Restore will shut down all open applications and your computer will reboot.
Step3:  You can also use registry cleaner to clean your windows 7 registry. This can certainly help fix the registry errors that often lead to miscellaneous errors in Windows 7.

See also: Reasons Why Windows 7 Performs Slow
                How to Use USB Flash Drive As RAM in Windows 7


 

5 Jul 2012

Backup System Data to a Virtual Hard Drive in windows 7

Using a virtual hard drive, you can take a backup of your important data on your PC that you don’t want to lose. It is very useful for a network. The entire data that all computers and devices have on a given network can be stored on a Windows 7 VHD. In this way, multiple computers can have their backups on one computer on the network and then they all can have a consolidated backup saved on a single external hard drive (see: How to use backup and restore in windows 7). This is useful for single PC users as well. Follow the given steps to create a backup of system data to a virtual hard drive in windows 7.

If you want to partition hard drive in windows 7 then follow this article-How to Partition Hard Drive in Windows 7 Computer
 
Backup System Data to a Virtual Hard Drive in windows 7
Step1:  From Start menu, right-click on Computer and select Manage. When the Computer Management screen opens, under Storage highlight Disk Management, click on Action and then Create VHD.

Step2:  Select the location of the computer where your virtual hard drive will be placed and mention the size of it. It can be created on the local hard drive or external drive. You also need to decide whether you want it to be dynamic or with a fixed size.

Step3:  Now you will see the virtual drive listed as an unknown & unallocated space in the Disk Management window. Right-click it and select Initialize disk option. Also right click the unallocated area and select New Simple Volume.

Step4: The New Simple Volume Wizard opens up and now you can select to format the volume and give it a Volume label and click Next.

Step5: Once you have completed these steps, you will see the new VHD listed under Hard disk drives in computer. Now you can use it for the data backup.

See also: How to Use USB Flash Drive As RAM in Windows 7
                How to Make Windows 7 Bootable USB


3 Jul 2012

How to Make Windows 7 Extremely Fast

How to Make Windows 7 Extremely Fast
Windows 7 is already fast, secure and customizable compared to other Windows versions. But you can still take a few simple steps to speed up your Windows 7 computer if you find it a bit slow(see:Reasons Why Windows 7 Performs Slow). Follow the given steps which will help you increase your Windows 7 performance.
If you want to install windows 7 from USB,follow this blog-How to Install Windows 7 from USB .

Step1: Disable some extra features like:
  • Windows 7 Sidebar and Gadgets
  • Windows 7 Aero Theme and unwanted Startup programs
  • Search Indexing Feature
  • Unwanted Visual Effects in to Speed Up more
  • User account control Feature 
  • Windows Defender

Step2: Clean Drives and the Registry Regularly(see:How to clean Windows 7 Registry). Open Disk Cleanup from Start menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tool. The "Disk Cleanup" dialog opens. Your computer will calculate how much space you can save by using the Disk Cleanup function. And Select the drive which you want to clean up from the drop-down menu.

Step3: Click "Delete Files" to confirm that you want to permanently delete the selected files. Disk Cleanup begins removing the files. The program will automatically close when Disk Cleanup is finished.

Step4: Defragment your Drives Weekly. For defragmentation, Click "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories," "System Tool," then "Disk Defragmenter." The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears.

Step5: Select the drive which you want to defragment. After completing this process, click “Close” to close the program.

Step6: Try to find whether you have any disk error or not and repair it.
  • Close all programs that are currently running on your system and then click the "Windows Explorer" icon from the taskbar. Alternatively, press the Windows key +"E." The Windows Explorer panel opens. Right-click the hard drive which you want to scan for errors and click "Properties." The Properties dialog of the selected disk appears.
  • Select the "Tools" tab at the top of the dialog box and then click "Check now" in the Error-checking field. Check the box to the left of "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors." Make sure the box next to "Automatically fix file system errors" is unchecked.
  • Click "Start" to check for disk errors. When the program has completed its error checking, it will indicate whether you have any disk errors. If the program detects errors, click "Fix Errors." If the program doesn't detect errors, click "Close" to close the program.
Step7: Scan your system for viruses, spyware and adware by using a Trusted Antivirus Software.

*** If your system is still slow, it means there is something wrong with your hardware.

See also:
How to Delete Undeletable Files in Windows 7
                How to Use Backup and Restore in Windows 7