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Archive for June, 2009

How to Delete Undeletable Folder or Files

Posted by Nikolai On June - 22 - 2009

Cannot delete a certain folder in XP or Vista? You have an error message saying, “Cannot delete file. It is being used by another person or program,” I assume. Well, the error message have explained it accurately. Personally, I think that Microsoft has deliberately imposed this windows limitation to protect us from ourselves, it is not safe to delete files that may be necessary for your system’s stability. However, this is not always the case. In fact, some viruses exploit Read More

Issue: After starting up your computer or a certain application, you will see an error message sayin that “The Feature You are Trying to Use is on a Disk that is Not Available” and it is asking you to insert a certain “msi” disk. Other Error Message Variations: The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again or enter an alternate path to a folder containing the installation package ‘msi’ in the box Read More

How to Go to Regedit Video Instruction

Posted by Nikolai On June - 18 - 2009

This video is video is created to give novice users a visual instruction on how to go to regedit (registry editor). Read More

What to Do When Your Computer Freeze

Posted by Nikolai On June - 17 - 2009

Is your computer Frozen or unresponsive? Well the easiest way to get out of it is by restarting your computer. After restarting your computer everything should be fine. If it’s not, then your computer may need some maintenance or worst it may be infected with virus. How to maintain your computer? Clean your Registry – over time your computer’s registry will be cluttered and will surely cause your computer to slow down and freeze on you. You need to optimize it regularly Read More

Don’t you just hate it when your cell phone is out of power, and you need to make an urgent call? Well Nokia, apparently, came out with a solution to this common problem, Wireless Cellphone Recharging. Future technology for infinite power for microelectronics might come to us sooner rather than later. Nokia has successfully made a prototype phone that has theoretically infinite power! It constantly recharges itself throughout the day by collecting enough power from the wasted radio Read More

We all hate getting spammed. But no matter how hard we try to avoid it spammers still find a way to get a hold of our emails. One way to get spammed is by placing your email address on sites that are publicly accessed like forums, blogs, etc… I strongly advise everybody not to share email addresses in such sites because it would be very easy for spam bots to harvest your email address, but if there is really a need to do so then you must hide you email address by posting it as an image! Read More

HP USB Printer Not Detected

Posted by Nikolai On June - 15 - 2009

Issue: USB Printer Cable is not detected. During installation, you will be required to insert the USB cable how ever installation does not respond after inserting the USB cable. Affected Products: All HP USB connected printers such as Photosmarts, Deskjets or Officejets. Solution: Remove / Disconnect the USB cable. from computer. Also make sure you are not using any USB hubs and the printer is connected directly to the wall outlet. Restart your computer and restart printer. Run L1 and L2 HP Read More