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Prevent Cyclic Redundancy Check Error

This is a common problem and occurred to one of our readers so I thought of writing a detailed article about it, so that it may help others as well. Cyclic Redundancy Check or CRC Error is quite common and can occur in any system.

First of all believe me this error is not certain i.e. [...]

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[Solved] Enable GPRS/Edge/Internet and APN Settings on iPhone

I have a jailbroken iPhone 3G with Vodafone connection but the problem that I had was with the Internet connection. Despite having an activated Edge or GPRS service my iPhone was facing the internet connectivity problems and was not able to run the internet.

I needed to set up my internet settings manually but those who [...]

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[Solved] You have been disconnected from chat Problem

This problem was submitted to us by one of our readers who came across the following error message “You have been disconnected from chat because you have signed into Yahoo Messenger from another computer or device”

Well there is nothing to be afraid of as this error message is common and can occur because of logging [...]

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Solve debug.log Appears on Desktop Automatically

The problem was faced by one of our readers that whenever he tries to open Orkut, an unknown file named Debug.log appears on desktop automatically. This problem has also been seen when trying to open iGoogle.
When you open the debug.log in a notepad you will find that it is empty and does not contain anything.
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[Solved] has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP

One of our readers was facing this problem that when connecting the pen drive Windows came up with this error message that “The software you are installing for this hardware: “name” has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP”

This message can be easily disabled as this is the message that [...]

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Fix Windows’ Hidden Tool Tip with ToolTipFixer

Windows has an age old bug of hidden tool tip that can come in any version of any Windows OS. The bug can come up to anyone and it feels very annoying as the tool tip that we want to know is hidden behind the tool bar.

The “hidden tooltip” bug has been around since the [...]

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Incorrect Icon Shown for different File Association

One of our readers was facing this problem that even after changing the file association for some file the file showed different icon image.
Despite changing the file association for the song file from windows media player to VLC player, his song file showed the same icon image as linked with the Windows media player. Normally [...]

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[Solved] User Name Missing from the Task Manager

One of our readers submitted this problem of not being able to view the names of the users under the User Name tab of the Task Manager while System was listed as usual.

This is very unusual thing and can happen immediately after the system is booted up that is before the system is fully processed. [...]

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Solve Windows Installer Preparing to Install Message

It is a common problem that whenever we try to open an Office application we come across a dialog box with the following message:

Preparing to install…
Please wait while Windows configures Office Edition
These messages may appear if any one (or all) of the following DWORD values in the registry is missing from

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Steps to Remove MIRC Virus

One of our readers was facing problems due to the virus named as mIRC which is also known as IRC-Worm.Mircup, IRC/DeathTech, WIN.IRC.Virus and Trojan:IRCDeath.
The Trojan operates mostly upon IRC (Internet Relay Chat) if that is installed in the system. This Trojan is designed to update the mIRC version and looks like a harmless and useful [...]

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Solve PC Beeps Continuously After Startup

The problem was reported by one of our reads who was troubled by the fact that his PC made continuous beep sound after he switched ON his system.
So if it is the same case with you then try out following stuffs as this can remove the problem for you easily.
Steps:
1. First of all to ensure that [...]

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[Solved] IE Automatically Opens Porn Site

The problem was reported by one of our readers that the Internet Explorer he worked upon automatically opens a porn site like fucketa.com. This is very embarrassing for him and also unsafe for the crucial data he has.
The problem is not only this as the browser opens up every 30 seconds. This is clearly a [...]

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