Queenstown Computer Repair Services
HP Compaq DV2000 DV4000 DV6000 DV9000 black screen wont turn on
Do you have an HP Compaq DV2000/DV4000/DV6000/DV9000 and have a problem where the laptop wont boot up or switch on and the screen just stays black, but the lights come on?
DIY computer repair -Help your laptop live longer and fix restarting problems
Sometimes after you have had your laptop for a few years you can be using it and then it can suddenly restart, and then you turn it back on and it can keep restarting. if you feel your laptop to see how hot it is you can often feel that it is quite hot through the plastic.
Windows 7 God Mode
To enable "GodMode," on your Windows 7 machine; create a new folder, and then rename the folder to the following:
Scammers target Apple iPad searches
If you're searching for more information about the Apple Ipad be careful where you click. Scammers are creating pages deisgned to appear in search results that will attempt to use security loopholes in your computer or browser to gain access to your computer or steal your information.
Virus Protect Pro
Virus Protect Pro - Warning - Do not install this "virus checker" under any circumstances, it is infact a virus pretending to be a virus checker.
Applesyncnotifier.exe can't start becuase corefoundation.dll missing
If you are getting an error message "AppleSyncNotifier.exe program can't start becuase a corefoundation.dll is missing" or some other dll like pthreadvc2.dll this is because they are not in the folder:
Sony Vaio VGN-CS16 Known faulty fan problem
The Sony Vaio VGN-CS16 has a known issue with the fan being faulty and making loud noises, which can cause the laptop to overheat and restart itself. Laptops experienceing this problem will be repaired by sony even if the laptop is no longer under warranty. You should contact your nearest sony service center for more details.
Mac iCal sync conflict problem causes iCal to crash
Customer with iCal problem where it closes as soon as you open it (crashes instantly). Creating a new user account iCal seems to be working OK for new account, so program is actually OK. Suggests program configuration is faulty.
Google Chrome OS roumered to be available in 1 week
Google Chrome OS, Googles new operating system is roumered to be available within a week. Google seems to be answering to Microsoft's move into the search market with Microsoft Bing search. However, many have seen this move by Google as being more political than actually useful. Google have been making some interesting statements about their OS not being susceptible to viruses - not sure how they are going to manage that...
Remove junk programs from your computer with the PC Decrapifier
When you bought your Windows Computer or Laptop did you find it came with a load of pre-installed programs on it? You might have instantly been interested to see all these new programs, and explored some of them. However each one installed can slow your computer down, making booting up your computer and loading up programs you want to use much slower.