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These computer security, troubleshooting and maintenance FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) cover topics pertinent to Windows versions 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP. While Windows 9x and ME are well past their official end of life, regarding official support, some people are still using those operating systems and are searching for help with issues specific to them. We strive to answer your computer security, support, troubleshooting and maintenance questions here. I am going to accumulate a new FAQs for Windows Vista, in the near future.
Frequently Asked Questions Overview
- About bundled anti-virus programs
- Basic computer maintenance
- About Chkdsk
- Causes of constant rebooting
- Copying and Pasting Explained
- About Disk Defragmenter
- About firewalls
- About Internet hoaxes
- About user account privileges
- Rebooting options explained
- Answers to ScanDisk questions
- Secure your PCs
Networking Questions
How do I setup a home or small business computer network? (Basics explained)
What equipment is needed for a Peer-to-Peer network?
How do I setup and control Windows file and printer sharing?
Windows 2000 / XP and computer security questions
What are the Chkdsk options for Windows NT4, 2000 and XP?
Why is it important to have a Firewall for your computers?
What type of Firewalls does Wizcrafts recommend?
What are the various user account privileges on Windows NT, 2000 and XP computers?
Windows 9x/ME and general computer maintenance and operating FAQs
What is the basic maintenance that should be performed on any desktop computer?
What system maintenance should be done on Windows 9x, ME, 2000, or XP computers?
Why must I use the Windows shutdown sequence? Why not just turn off the power switch?
How do I reboot into "Safe Mode" (all OS's)
How do I perform a "warm reboot" of Windows 9x?
How do I Copy and Paste text or objects in Windows computers?
Frequently asked questions about Disk Defragmenter (all OS's):
- What does the Disk Defragmenter do and why is it needed?
- How do I find the shortcut to the Disk Defragmenter?
- What can I do to get Defragmenter to complete it's tasks without constantly restarting?
- What is the command-line code to autorun then close the Windows 9x disk defragmenter?
- Read the answers to these Defragmenter questions here.
Frequently asked questions about ScanDisk:
- What does ScanDisk do (Win 9x, M.E.), and what option settings do you recommend?
- Where is the shortcut to run ScanDisk?
- What can I do to get ScanDisk to complete it's scans without constantly restarting?
- How do I stop ScanDisk from running automatically upon rebooting under Windows 9x or ME?
- How do I reboot into MS-DOS Mode to run the DOS version of ScanDisk?
- Read the answers to these ScanDisk questions here.
What Internet security holes exist in Windows 95 and 98 personal computers?
I just received an anonymous email warning me about a new, dangerous internet virus (or Worm or Trojan), telling me to forward the warning to everyone I know. Should I comply, or is this possibly a hoax email? How do I tell the difference?
Learn about current online security threats and viruses "in the wild," on my Security page and on my Blog.
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