PC Maintenance

How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 7 0

How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 7

Don’t want to use IE7? For whatever reason you may have (e.g., conflicts with 3rd party software on your PC, new features you don’t have time to learn, etc.), know that you CAN uninstall Internet Explorer 7 from your PC if you want to. Find out how…

Permanently Delete Data from Disk 0

Permanently Delete Data from Disk

When you want to delete a file from your computer, you press Delete. And until the trashcan is emptied, you can recover your files. But even after your trashcan is emptied, special programs can undelete data. If you want to protect your privacy better, you make sure the data is really gone.

Defragment Files that are in Use in XP 0

Defragment Files that are in Use in XP

Heavy computer use means you need regular PC maintenance. This definitely includes defragmenting your hard disk(s). But not all files are defragmented automatically, since they can be in use at the time of defragmentation. If you want to maximize computer performance, you should also defragment the Windows system files.

Windows Defrag Alternative 3

Windows Defrag Alternative

Part of system maintenance is running a defragmentation application. Defragmentation ensures your file system is rearranged to ensure better disk performance and minimal loss of space. Windows has a standard defrag utility, but there are other tools that you can use.