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Tips for fixing common Windows problems

  • Microsoft UAA Bus problems
    Download and troubleshoot Microsoft UAA Bus driver problems for Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Server 2003.

  • Windows won't let you delete a file?
    If you are having trouble deleting a file in Windows XP, here's the simple way to solve the problem without messy DOS commands or registry changes.

  • Flash installation issues
    Fix Flash player installation problems

  • Video Chatting
    How can I video chat?



  • Autorun
    How to create your own free autorun for a CD or DVD.

  • USB 2.0 Drivers
    Download and troubleshoot USB 2.0 drivers for Windows XP and Windows 2000.

  • Hiberfil.sys
    What is this huge file lurking on Windows XP computers and can you safely delete it?

  • How to fix the 'Cannot find the file flash.ocx' error
    Fix the Flash error message 'Cannot find the file flash.ocx' and download Flash.Ocx correctly.

  • Data error - cyclic redundancy check
    What are CRC errors and their implications for your data, CD and DVD discs.

  • Free file recovery toolkit
    Recover lost files from a CD, DVD, hard drive or memory card with these free tools.

  • DirectX
    How to check the DirectX version installed on your PC, fix common DirectX errors and download the latest version as a single installation file. Also see DirectX 10 and 11

  • Index.dat
    What is an index.dat file, how can I read their contents and why should I care?

  • lsass or Isass
    lsass.exe or isass.exe - virus or system file? Find out the latest tricks used by virus writers.

  • About:Blank
    Fix and remove the About:Blank adware hijack of Internet Explorer's home page.