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What is PC Fixer?

PC fixer is a utility that can be used to detect computer problems. Once these problems are discovered, you get to decide whether or not you want to fix any of them.

Potential Problems Downloading PC Fixer

Problems with PC fixer can occur due to firewall settings, download manager related errors, or other simple issues.

Downloading Problems: Offsite Linking

Sometimes a message mentioning offsite linking appears when trying to download PC Fixer. Right clicking the PC Fixer link does not work. You need to left click on the link in order for it to load.

Downloading Problems: PC Fixer and Text and Banner Pop ups

Although the download should start automatically once you click on it, sometimes, it does not. When you click the download link, pop ups appear instead of the download. Try clicking on the first popup, which should include a mirror list of the locations for the download file. Follow the prompts and select save when that option appears.

Downloading Problems: PC Fixer and Firewall Issues

Your firewall might be blocking the download. Zone alarm is known for doing this. You can temporarily disable your firewall to allow the download. Enable the firewall immediately after the download is complete. You might be able to identify this as the problem if you are receiving requests for a password.

Downloading Problems: PC Fixer and Timeout Errors

If you are receiving a timeout error message, the download has probably started without being completed. Timeout errors can occur whenever the download site has become congested with online users. Simply try again at a time when most other individuals might not be using the site during non-peak hours. It can also occur due to temporary connectivity problems with your ISP or Internet Service Provider.

Downloading Problems: PC Fixer and Opening Issues

Once you have downloaded the file, it does not open. In some cases, the file is compressed and you need to have an archiver installed in order to uncompress it. Some versions of Windows have this type of program built into their system.

Downloading Problems: PC Fixer Corrupted File

If you receive a message that the PC Fixer file is corrupted, uninstall it and start over. An error probably occurred during the download.

Fast, Easy Java Repair

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Are you getting any error messages when you try to download Java? Without knowing specifically what the problem is, I can still give you some possible solutions.

Timing Out

It’s possible that your connection is timing out - are you on a dial-up connection? Some people with dial-up find that they can’t complete the download. Check your dial-up networking settings and increase the time before the Internet connection times out.

If you are using a laptop that has Wi-Fi capabilities, go to a hotspot that has wireless and try the download from there. Otherwise, consider upgrading to another type of connection that will run faster.

ActiveX Plug In

Sometimes the ActiveX plug-in is corrupted, so make sure you can enable it on your computer. Go to Start, then Programs and then Manage Add-ons. You will then need to click to enable programs that apply to Active X.

Download Offline

The best thing to do when the download is failing for no obvious reason is to make sure there are no other Java versions on your computer and then do an offline download. First, go to the Java website at Sun Microsystems. Scroll down until you see “Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 10″. Click on the button to download. Following the prompts, you need to choose the platform you are running and the language you use. You will be asked to accept the license agreement. Now you want to download the offline installation and file it on your desktop.

Once you have it downloaded, but not installed, go to Start. Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and Features. Click on Add/Remove Programs. Uninstall any previous Java versions that you see. When that’s done, go back to the Java that you stored on your desktop and do a clean install.

I think this kind of install will work for you. If it doesn’t, write back and let us know the exact nature of the failure, if you are getting any error messages and what exactly happens during the Java download process. We should be able to solve this problem easily.

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TROUBLESHOOTING A JAVA DOWNLOAD

Downloading Java

Without knowing more about your computer or about the error message that you are getting I can suggest a few reasons that you might be having trouble. Depending on how far through the install you have been able to get and on the specifics of your computer, the problem might be the program, or an incompatibility between the program and your computer. Installing Java should be easy. Go to the Java website http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp and select Download. You should be able to follow the prompts to complete the installation without any trouble. Since things are not working this way for you there are some things you can check.

Check System Requirements

1. Make sure that your computer meets the system requirements. As with all other programs, Java has a certain level of system performance that it requires in order to operate. For example, for Windows based computers, an XP version of the operating system is required, along with 128MB Memory and 110 MB of disk space. If your computer doesn’t meet these qualifications, you can upgrade your operating system and browser to more recent versions and add additional RAM to your computer or remove unwanted applications to free up disk space to allow Java to install.

Check if Java is already installed

1. Uninstall any old or corrupt downloads. Open All Programs in your Start Menu and see if there is a listing for Java. It is possible that the program downloaded incompletely or that the downloaded files were corrupted. If there is any listing for Java, remove it using Windows Add/Remove. To do this, open the Start Menu; select the Control Panel and the click twice to choose Add or Remove Programs. Start the Components Wizard by selecting Add/Remove Windows Components. Find the listing for Java and remove the check in the box or boxes that correspond. Then Next and then Finish.

Check your settings

1. You might need to make changes to your Internet browser or your security settings to allow Java to access your computer. Not all versions of Internet browsers support Java, so check that you have the latest version installed. You can adjust your browser to allow Java in Internet Explorer by clicking the Tools tab, then Internet Options, then Security, then Internet, then Custom Level and then Java. Check that the box beside Disable Java is not selected and select High Security.

Remote Assistance

If none of these suggestions help, you might want to consider seeking more personalized assistance. You can take advantage of the remote services of expert technicians available through www.filetonic.com/support or visit the Java support pages at http://www.java.com/en/download/help/ where they will be able to ask you more questions and try to figure out why you are having problems with this download.

I was looking for an address book and I downloaded a trial version of Contact Wolf from the Internet. I didn’t like the product so I tried to uninstall (my user has admin level) it but it has some uninstall security that prevents me from removing it. Can you help?

Contact Wolf

Contact Wolf is a popular software program from Lone Wolf software company. It is a contact management database that keeps records including addresses, phone numbers, Internet information and family and business contacts. If you are looking for a simple address book, this program may be overkill, although it has received good reviews from people using it in their businesses for contact management.

I wasn’t able to find any uninstall problems with Contact Wolf in general, but that doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. The file may be corrupt or the uninstall program isn’t working for some unknown reason. Whatever the reason that you can’t uninstall the program, there are ways around it.

Simple Solutions

I’m sure that this isn’t your problem, but I have to ask - is Contact Wolf running in the background when you are trying to remove it? Programs have to be closed before they can be removed.

Is the Add/Remove program giving you any particular error messages? It is easy to find the problem if the system points you in the right direction.

Delete Contact Wolf Manually

The best way to get around Add/Remove program problems is to delete it through the registry. Make sure that you have given yourself a restore point in case you run into any problems.

To set a restore point:

1. Go to Start, then Programs and then Accessories.
2. Open System Tools.
3. Start System Restore.
4. Pick the option for Setting a System Restore Point.
5. Click Next.
6. Name the restore point so you can find it easily later.
7. Click Create, then Close.

Once you have set a system restore point, you can get into the registry:

1. Go to Start, then Run.
2. Type in regedit.
3. Search for the Contact Wolf software by entering the name of the program.
4. Delete anything that is associated with this program.

Using System Restore

If for some reason, uninstalling through the registry doesn’t work, you can go back to a previous restore point (not the one you just set up) to get back to a point before you installed the Contact Wolf program.

1. Follow the above directions through number 3, getting into System Restore.
2. Click on ‘Restore my computer to an earlier time’.
3. Click Next. See the Select a Restore Point page.
4. Select the Date you want to restore to. This should be a date just before you installed Contact Wolf. Any programs you installed after this date will have to be reinstalled.
5. Confirm the date, click Next.
6. The computer will shut down and reboot. You will see the “Restoration Complete” page. Click Ok.

One of these solutions should work for you. You can also use a software uninstaller program such as Perfect Uninstaller.

Are you tired of going to various locations on your computer to access your favorite computer tools? One minute you need Device Manager, the next you want to run the Performance Monitor, followed by checking the status of your favorite Web site such as Filetonic.com. What if I told you that your computer comes with a cool utility where you can manage all of your favorite tools in one location? No more going back and forth between Control Panel, the Start button, Windows Explorer, and your Internet web browser. Instead, use Microsoft Management Console and create your own “console” of goodies.

Microsoft Management Console is one of those obscure Windows operating system utilities that few users know about. According to the help files for Microsoft Management Console, this console hosts administrative tools for administering networks, computers, services, and other system components. Don’t worry; you don’t have to be a techie to use this tool but you will impress your friends once you’ve set up your own custom console.

First, start the Microsoft Management Console, or MMC, by entering mmc.exe into the Run dialog box found in the Start button. If you have Windows Vista, simply type mmc.exe in the Search bar and then click the program when it’s displayed.

This opens an “empty” console which is basically going to act as a container for tools that you add or “snap” in. Let’s add those tools, shall we? Go to the File menu and choose “Add or Remove Snap-ins.” This opens a list of potential snap-ins that you can add such as:

• ActiveX Control
• Device Manager
• Computer Manager
• Event Viewer
• Folder
• IP Security Monitor
• Reliability Monitor
• Link to Web Address

The snap-ins in your list will vary depending on what operating system you have. Add the snap-ins that make the most sense to you. For example, let’s say you want your own console containing your favorite performance tools. In this case, you might add Reliability and Performance, Reliability Monitor, and Disk Management. In addition, if you have a favorite Web site related to PC performance, you can add it by clicking the Link to Web Address option and then entering the URL.

For example, I made a Microsoft Management Console contains the following:

• Device Manager
• Reliability and Performance
• Filetonic.com
• Event Viewer
• Windows Media Player

Now, instead of having to go several places on my computer, I can simply launch this one console and have all of my favorite utilities and resources a click away.

Save your Microsoft Management Console with a unique name such as My Performance Tools. Once you have created and saved your custom Management Console, you need an easy way to access it. The easiest way for me is to “Pin” it to the Start menu though you may prefer a desktop shortcut. Either way, you will need to go into Windows Explorer (right-click the Start button, choose Explore) and then find your saved console. By default, the saved location is:

C:\Users\User Name\App Data\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools

After navigating to this folder, find your Management Console file and right-click it. From here, either choose Pin to Start Menu or Create Desktop Shortcut. If you create a shortcut, drag and drop it to your Desktop.

You did it! You just created your own console and filled it with your favorite tools. Remember, you can add and remove snap-ins at any time.

Why Won’t My CD Rip to My Hard Drive?

Even though digital music downloads are gaining popularity, you still own CDs. You might even buy new releases on CD even though you have an MP3 player. But for some reason, you can’t rip certain CDs to your hard drive. This is frustrating, to say the very least. All you want is to transfer your music so that you can enjoy it in your MP3 player or computer.

Here are some reasons why CDs won’t rip. Fortunately, these problems are easy to fix, even if you’re not the most-advanced PC user on the planet. Your music should be on your hard drive very soon.

You might not be able to rip your CDs if: 

• You’re trying to rip a copy-protected CD. Sometimes the CD ripper that you’re trying to use just won’t work with the disc’s protection. The easiest fix is to use different software. Apple’s iTunes is free and has few problems with copy-protected CDs. You can also try Windows Media Player, which is already on your computer if you have a Windows operating system. Be sure to update any ripper that you use: this way, you’ll get the latest version with the most bug fixes and patches.

• There’s a problem with the software settings. Each program has a different setup and user interface, but some things are common to most programs. Check the preferences or options menu for things like the file format, quality, and destination. You can also read the program’s Help files and troubleshooting sections for assistance that’s specific to that program.

• The computer needs to restart. This is the magic cure for many computer problems. Save all your work, reboot your system and try again.

• Your CD is scratched, scuffed or otherwise damaged. Scratches and scuffs can be repaired. If your CD has pinholes - that is, light shining through on the play side - you can’t do much to fix the problem. You can try using a CD ripper with error-correction capabilities to recover as many of the songs as possible, but there are no guarantees that this will work for every file. If this does work, it’s wise to burn a copy of the album so that you have a “good” copy on hand.

• Your CD is smudged or covered with other gunk. Fingerprints, smudges and other messes are easy to clean off. Just give the CD a bath in lukewarm water. Dry it with a lint-free cloth and try ripping again.

• Your CD-ROM drive is dirty or damaged. You can use a laser lens cleaner to eliminate many read errors. If that doesn’t help, you might have a damaged drive. You can confirm that the drive is the problem by trying to play other discs. If they all give you the same errors or problems, then you should consider calling your computer’s manufacturer for technical support.

• Somebody sold you a bootleg. This happens more often than you might think. Some fakes look very much like the real thing, so it’s easy to pick up a bad copy. Because these CDs aren’t regulated or subject to quality control, some won’t rip to your hard drive. Many of these knockoff discs are full of errors, in fact, so intentionally buying them to save money is rarely a good idea.

If your CD still won’t rip, you can try calling the record label’s toll-free number. Somebody there should be able to tell you what, if any, problems have been reported by other buyers - and tell you what to do about it. Hopefully, though, you won’t have to worry about that. In most cases, the problem is easily fixed, leaving you free to rip and enjoy your music.