When troubleshooting problems with various devices and components, there will be times when you would like to see information such as the hardware ID of the device or other information that is not available by default in Device Manager. You can configure Device Manager to display more detailed information.
PC Support
Backing Up The Registry In Windows XP
Posted: February 10, 2009
Making changes to the registry in Windows has been a fact of PC life for a long time now. Before making any changes it’s always a good idea to make a backup of the registry just in case. Many registry modifications take effect immediately and there is no “undo” function. If you make a mistake while editing the registry, it can cause major problems, including a non-bootable system.
Missing ‘Folder Options’ in Windows Explorer
Posted: February 10, 2009
It is possible for the “Folder Options” choice to be missing from the “Tools” menu within Windows Explorer, try this to restore the “Folder Options” if you are running Windows XP Pro:
Windows Antivirus 2008 and Variants Removal
Posted: July 15, 2008
Antivirus 2008 Screenshot
This is something that I have ran into quite a bit lately. It goes by many names, some of the ones I have come across:
- Windows Antivirus 2008
- XP Antivirus 2008
- XP Security Center
- Antivirus 2008
All of the many variants of this spyware/malware are grouped under the name SmitFraud and are some of the hardest infections to get rid of that I have come across so far. The best tool for removal that I have found is SmitFraudFix.