Research

Below are a few of the resources that we check daily as we troubleshoot computer issues.

Technet Microsoft - Microsoft needs no introduction, this is the online troubleshooting database for all things Microsoft

CNET - Cnet has a decent library of questions and answers, try to look past the advertising and you just may find your answer here. The CNET link in this description goes to a great article on how to deal with a painfully slow Windows XP OS.

Free Computer repair utility kit - This is a massive blog that we read daily. Lots of experts weigh in with articles in their respective areas of specialty. I discovered this site when searching for an all-in-one pc repair utility (gladly such a thing exists).

PCtools - Good company and great pc utility products Registry Mechanic is awesome its not free but you get what you pay for.

Paretologic - Local security and utility company from Canada. Ive used Antispyware XoftSpy SE for years. IMHO the best removal tool for online rogue hard-to-uninstall programs and browser hijackers.

Ccleaner - Ccleaner and Recuva are free tools for clearng unwanted online data and recovering wanted data respectively. Very good programs.

All about Windows XP fixes - try to ignore the ads and you'll find a lot of useful tips on how to fix bugs and issues with Windows XP. Windows 7 will be out of beta soon, perhaps wait and you'll have a better OS.

Free Computer help - Great site here if you cant find answers to your particular computer problem. Ask their Tech Jocks a question and theyll give you a full-page answer for nothing, that's right free- go figure!

Speed up your Slow computer - Loaded with reasonably accurate suggestions on how to tweak your computers speed.