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Dear Computer Owner,
Computers are undoubtedly wonderful things. But we all know how infuriating and exasperating it can be when they decide to freeze, crash, misbehave or throw up indecipherable error codes at the worst possible moment.
Well now you can do away with all those problems once and for all. You're about to discover that there are actually some very simple tricks, tools and secret commands you can use to make your Windows 100% foolproof, far faster, less irritating, and much more pleasurable to use than it is today.
All you need are a couple of tweaks and the know-how and you'll soon be able to totally transform your system. In the simply brilliant and much-needed Windows Advisor manual (why didn't anybody come up with this sooner?!) you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to resolve problems quickly by yourself - as well as instructions on what NOT to tamper with. Plus, there's a whole host of checklists you can follow to carry out numerous repairs, or changes to fine tune your PC.
How to quickly deal with every
Windows error message
The next time an error message like 'Code 14' appears on your screen, for instance, you'll be able to look it up instantly and sort the problem out. A couple of clicks are all you'll need to sort out many problems.
Try this great tip now to boost your PC's performance...
Use this tip immediately to make
your computer run faster
Over time Windows becomes clogged up with helper applications installed alongside the tools and software you install on your PC. These helper applications are launched when Windows starts, and take up valuable processor time and memory, slowing down your PC.
Many of these helper applications aren't really needed anyway, and can safely be turned off to make your system run faster. Simply press [Windows Key] + [R], type MSCONFIG and click OK. When the System Configuration Utility opens, click on the Startup tab, and untick any helper applications that you don't need. When you're done, simply click OK then restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Following this tip will give you a performance boost on any Windows system.
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Shortly, I'll tell you about the 9 most common things that are slowing down most PC user's machines. I'll show you how you can instantly prevent your machine from letting in viruses. And I'll show you how you can get a free 6-week trial of this product, as well as dozens of exciting tools and software free on CD.
But first, I wanted to tell you why The Windows Advisor is better than any other source of PC information and advice you could ever hope to get your hands on - especially as you get access to dedicated email support and have your specific queries dealt with individually by experts...
Even specialists are amazed!
The truth is that there is certainly no shortage of advice for the PC user. From hundreds of books and magazines to literally thousands of sources on the Internet, you could spend weeks of your life trawling through page after page of information. Some of it would be good. Some of it would be terrible. And the chances are you still wouldn't have the answers to all your questions.
The Windows Advisor is your one-stop shop for PC advice and assistance. You get everything from the most basic operating advice to the highest level professional secrets that can help you run your system like a dream. In fact, we've had thank you letters in from both professional and home users agreeing that it really is the best source of information they've ever seen:
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Access to all the information you'll ever
need to fix your computer's problems
The Windows Advisor contains the knowledge you've always looked for and is amazingly easy to read and follow.
Whatever you want to know or whatever problems you have, simply refer to The Windows Advisor manual and you'll find extensive information on your question immediately. You'll also get clever checklists, new software and tests you can use to ensure your computer's working to 200% capacity!
Better still, if you can't find the answer you're looking for in the manual, you can contact our experts directly by email and they'll help you solve your Windows problems.
For everything from basic Windows problems to faulty drivers and graphics card errors... The Windows Advisor's artillery of manual, CDs and person-to-person advice service will help you find the answer to every question you might have - including the problems you currently don't know you have! It will also help you use your computer in ways you never thought possible.
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Close the door to viruses, killers
and spies for good
Do you remember the notorious 'Conflicker? It spread across the Internet like wildfire. It was spread further still via CDs and USB memory sticks. The part of your computer that leaves your system wide open to these attacks is your PC's automatic loading function. Hackers program a few lines of code and then the malicious programs install themselves automatically on your hard disk and cause havoc.
But there is a simple way you can prevent this from happening - without any need for expensive security software. All you need to do is to stop Windows from automatically launching programs contained on removable drives such as CDs and USB memory sticks.
Windows 7, Vista Ultimate and XP Pro users simply need to use the GPEDIT tool, by following the steps below:
- Press [Windows Key] + [R], type GPEDIT.MSC and press [Enter].
- Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, and then click Windows Components > Autoplay policies (Windows Components in Vista or System in Windows XP Pro).
- In the Settings pane, right-click Turn off Autoplay, and then click Properties.
- Click Enabled, and then select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay box, and finish by clicking OK.
Users of other Windows systems don't have the GPEDIT tool, and so have to disable the Autoplay feature by tweaking a setting in the registry. We'll show you everything you need to know about safely editing the registry in article R 11 in The Windows Advisor manual.
Applying this tip shows you how to prevent viruses from easily infecting your system, but if you should become infected and your system starts to behave erratically, what should you do? Simply follow article A 2 in your Windows Advisor manual for all the information you need on dealing with nasty virus and spyware infections on your PC.
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Lift the bonnet of your PC
and get it to peak fitness
The Windows Advisor provides you with hundreds of tips, tricks and nuggets of advice to enable you to get full use and maximum enjoyment out of your PC with all the help you need to fix it and make it run better. It will show you how to:
- Boost your PC's performance for free - no expensive hardware and software upgrades necessary
- Get your Windows to peak fitness
- Give your computer a DIY health check
- Cure your PC startup problems
- Fix errors quickly and easily
Whether you're a casual home user, business user or even an IT professional, The Windows Advisor is like no other source of computer information. For both beginners and professionals it gives you all the information you'll ever need to really get to grips with your computer. Don't worry if you are a beginner, you really don't need any PC knowledge before you start!
For example, thanks to The Windows Advisor's articles, such as the ones listed below, you will begin to understand the various computer terms and actions in just a few short hours:
- Running a complete PC maintenance health check (P 20)
- BIOS troubleshooting and optimisation (B 2)
- Tune your registry settings (R 11)
- Remove dangerous Internet trash slowing down your hard disk (O 4)
- Solve problems caused by incorrect DLL versions (D 11)
- Hard disks - essential maintenance and configuration (H 4)
- How to track down secret boot utilities (R 19)
The 9 most common causes
of slow-moving computers
One of the remarkable things about computer usage and ownership is how few people realise that their computers are running as much as 5 times slower than they ought to - due to incorrect settings and excess baggage. These all eat up memory and make your computer drag its feet. There are, however, lots of things you can do right away to clear up all the mess and make your computer run faster.
Whenever you install new software on your system, for example, you will often install lots of extra features and tools that you don't need, and create lots of digital junk in the form of temporary files used by Windows as part of the installation process. This causes your system to crash more often and become generally lethargic. Article I 4 in The Windows Advisor manual will show you how to fix this problem.
And how about all those temporary files, Internet files and general files in your Recycle Bin lying around your computer like the mess in a teenager's bedroom? Imagine how much faster and smoother your computer could work if you did it the favour of cleaning up all that mess!
In article O 4 you'll find step-by-step instructions showing you exactly how this can be done. Your Windows Advisor manual will also show you how to fix the 8 other common causes of a slow computer that crashes too often. These include too little disk space, too many utilities and data bottlenecks.
Save yourself hours of time and a lot of expense
When you start finding out more about how your computer works it can be very liberating and addictive. If you're the kind of person who likes to 'get under the bonnet' then you'll love The Windows Advisor. Even if BIOS, motherboard or SCANREG mean nothing to you today, you'll very quickly become a PC 'Mr Fix-It'. In fact, you may soon find yourself helping other people fix their computer problems too!
Next time your computer fails to start, refuses to function properly or throws up an error message, you'll be able to get straight to the source of the problem within a few minutes. The Windows Advisor gives you the checklists and shortcuts that will save you time and money.
What to do the next time your computer crashes
What do you do, for example, if your computer fails to startup properly? Your First Aid Kit will show you how to boot the computer using the emergency disk. Article S 32 will show you how to launch Windows in Safe Mode, while article H 16 will show you how to check that your hardware is working properly.
This information alone could one day save you from throwing your old computer out!
Learn to use fabulous functions
you never knew you had
And the The Windows Advisor isn't just about fixing problems. For instance, did you know that Microsoft Word has several built-in tools to help you write documents more quickly and accurately? In article W 21 I'll show you what they are.
The Windows Advisor will also show you:
- How to use the autocorrect function to its full effect
- How to integrate new functions into Word
- Wonderful little tips that even the Word operating instructions don't tell you about
- How to customise the Word toolbar so it does what you want it to
- All the best shortcuts only the real anoraks know
- Dozens of other tricks that will transform you into a computer wizard with better PC knowledge than your friends and even the kids!
The new version of Windows is here -
is it worth making the switch?
Windows Vista has been widely acknowledged as a commercial flop, with many users deciding to stick with the tried and tested Windows XP. However, Microsoft are
hoping some of the criticisms aimed at Vista have been addressed with the release of Windows 7, so
is it worth making the switch?
While Windows 7 may look superficially like Vista, Microsoft have worked hard to tweak things under the hood, to make a leaner, meaner operating system that runs faster on today's PC hardware.
In The Windows Advisor we'll show you what Windows 7 has to offer, whether it's worth updating, and what version is best suited to your needs. We'll also bring you all of the latest information on diagnosing and troubleshooting Windows 7 problems, as well as tweaking your PC for optimum performance.
If you're considering upgrading, you'll first need to check that your PC's hardware is capable of running Windows 7. Microsoft have stated that the minimum requirements are a 1 GHz system processor, 1 GB of system RAM and at least 16 GB of hard disk space available.
If you aren't sure whether your PC meets these requirements, you can quickly check on its capabilities by following the steps below:
- Click Start > Control Panel > System. Here you will be able to see your system's RAM and hard disk size.
- Click OK, then open Computer in Windows Explorer (My Computer in Windows XP).
- Right-click on the C: drive, and choose Properties. Here you will find the amount of hard disk space you have free.
- Click Cancel to close the window.
You'll find all the important information on Windows 7 in Windows Advisor updates. In fact, our automatic updating means you'll always stay up to speed on everything new that's happening. You'll know what to do about bugs, how to customise your system and so on...
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Don't forget that as part of your free 6-week trial of The Windows Advisor, you'll also receive a fantastic amount of free software on CD. These great gifts include all of the following:
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With the unlimited potential of today's computer technology, it's a shame that most people only understand a fraction of what their computers can do. Just a little extra knowledge can completely transform your experience of using your computer - turning you into a professional user in no time.
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