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Windows Update Errors: Common Codes, Causes and Cures

Are Windows Updates Really Necessary?

It can become something of an irritation to constantly update Windows if you use your computer on a fairly ongoing basis. Whether you’re doing time-sensitive work, have deadlines to meet, or just have 37 different tabs of research open, and really don’t want to close and re-open all those web pages- updates can be disruptive. …

Why is My Laptop Slow?

Every computer user asks this question at some point in time. Even the newest computer will have markedly diminished speed after six months of continuous use. The slow degradation is not usually noticed until the user borrowers another computer. When the speed reduction is noticed, most computer novices are uncertain where to begin to look for the cause.

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How to Fix Windows Update

Updates from Microsoft Corporation are automatically downloaded at intermittent intervals to keep each version of the Microsoft Windows Operating System running efficiently and securely. Windows software updates are created when programmers discover improvements that would enhance the computer experience for every Windows user. Frequency of the updates will vary depending on the importance and size of each update. During normal …

How to Install ActiveX Controls

Computer programmers use subprograms, add-ons, and applets because the functionality written into a smaller program can be accessed from any program that utilizes the required communication protocol. This practice reduces the maintenance and enhancement efforts for common functions that are useful from many software programs. Users who wish to perform certain functions within Microsoft Internet Explorer must install ActiveX Control. …

How to Use System Restore

System Restore is always running in the background when the computer executes the Windows operating system. Each storage device attached to the computer is monitored separately for changes made through normal use of the computer system. At regular intervals, normally every 24 hours, System Restore will create a restore point, also called a checkpoint, on the computer even if no …

What is a Script Error?

A script is a small program that is used by a software package to execute a simple standard task. One script will be executed by multiple subprograms within the software for tasks that must be performed repeatedly. When the scripts are executed completely, the computer is able to run quickly and efficiently without the user noticing all the background tasks …