This is a family site, so we’ll abandon that line of argument and go on to higher issues. The heart of the matter is that most browsing software seeks to speed up your web browsing. Therefore, these browsers download web pages and store them on your computer’s hard drive - in a ‘cache’. For those of you who haven’t noticed, there’s a Temporary Internet Files folder in your PC that is a warehouse for all the items you saw (or heard) on the Internet, including web pages and cookies.

A cookie, incidentally, is a “message given to a Web browser by a Web server. The browser stores the message in a text file. The message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server”, says the Webopedia Computer Dictionary. If you cut out the tech jargon, a cookie basically identifies users who have visited a particular page and enables the page to load more quickly in case of a repeated visit.

So a cookie speeds up your browsing, but it is also a record of your Internet activity, and there may be several reasons why you don’t want people to know what you’ve been doing on the Net. Dominic Hutchins, a domestic abuse counselor in Philadelphia, says he advises most of his clients to clear their computers and browsing history because of fears that their abuser may track their Internet browsing patterns.

Even if you have no such pressing reason, we would advise you to clear your computer and browsing history because it enables your PC to run faster. However, even if you clear your Temporary Internet Files folder, there will still be other areas that you need to clear. “It is necessary to clear all search history from the search engines that you may have used,” says Devon. “Most search engines have a built-in Clear Search or similar option.”

As for clearing cookies, Temporary Internet Files and browser history, different browsers will have different options. We list the most common ones:

INTERNET EXPLORER 5.0 OR 6.0 FOR WINDOWS
-    Click the Tools menu on your browser
-    Select Internet Options
-    In the General tab, and under the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Temporary Internet Files
-    Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog
-    Exit Tools menu and restart your computer

NETSCAPE 4.0 AND ABOVE FOR WINDOWS, MAC AND LINUX
-    Click the Edit menu on your browser
-    Select Preferences
-    Click on the + sign next to Advanced
-    Select Cache
-    Click Clear Memory Cache
-    Click Clear Disk Cache
-    Click OK

INTERNET EXPLORER 4.5 AND 5 FOR MAC OS 8 & 9 AND MAC OS X
-    Click the Edit menu on your browser. For Mac OS X, this becomes Explorer menu
-    Select Preferences
-    Choose Advanced from the Web Browser heading on the left side
-    In the Cache section, click on Empty Now
-    Click OK

AOL 5.0 FOR WINDOWS
-    Click MY AOL, and select Preferences on the AOL menu bar
-    Click the WWW button
-    Click the General Tab
-    Click Delete Files
-    Click OK

AOL 6.0 - 8.0 FOR WINDOWS
-    Click Settings, and select Preferences on the AOL menu bar
-    Click Internet Properties (WWW)
-    Click Delete Files
-    Click OK

AOL FOR MAC
-    Click Members
-    Click Preferences
-    Select Web
-    Click Empty Cache

MOZILLA AND NETSCAPE FOR MAC AND LINUX
-    From the Menu, select Edit and choose Preferences. OS X users need to select Mozilla and then Preferences
-    In the window that opens, you will see a list of triangles and topics
-    Click the triangle next to Advanced and select Cache
-    Click the Clear Disk Cache and Clear Memory Cache buttons
-    Click OK

MOZILLA FIREFOX
-    From the Menu, select Tools and choose Options
-    Click Privacy
-    Click Clear next to Cookies
-    Click Clear next to Cache

To clear your computer’s browsing history, follow these steps:

WINDOWS 95 AND ABOVE
-    Click the tab marked History in the toolbar of Internet Explorer
-    Your web pages history will appear on the left
-    Under the Today section, highlight the names of pages you wish to remove from the history and hit the delete key on           your keyboard on each page name
-    To clear the entire history, follow steps 1 and 2 and then click on the button that says Clear History, and then     press           Yes

MOZILLA FIREFOX
-    From the Menu select Tools
-    Click Options
-    Click Privacy
-    Click Clear History. You also have the option of clearing cookies and Temporary Files here

Tips On Associating File Extensions With The Correct Program

Your computer’s operating system will associate a file extension with the correct program with the aid of the Windows Registry. If the Windows Registry has information pertaining to the file extension and the operating system has the appropriate application needed to open the program, the user will have no problem in opening the files. Your operating system will then continue to open files with that particular extension with the same program in the future.

At times, you can come across a file that appears to be unknown and that is not executable. This is because the system does not recognize the extension and may not have the right application to open files with that extension. You are now faced with the task of associating the file extension with the correct program to open it with. The good news is that you don’t have to be a tech-wiz to figure this out. There are a few simple things you can do to match file extensions to the right program.

The first thing that you can do is to clean your registry (note: direct download link). I recommend this step because sometimes the operating system may fail to recognize a particular file type because the registry file information is corrupted. When you use a registry cleaner, it can detect errors, repair them and fix the registry keys to ensure that your system performs optimally and file extensions are automatically associated with the correct program.

If that step did not solve your problem, you can do a quick search on Google or Yahoo to find out which programs are associated with your unknown file extension. Some systems are programmed not to show file extensions, making it hard to figure out which program to use to execute the file. If this happens to you, you need to open Windows Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, Tab and remove the check against the “Hide extensions for known file types” box. That should show you the extension of the file that you are trying to open.

When you try to open the file, you’ll get the options to select a program from a list. If you have identified the right program to open the file with, then you can select it from the list of programs displayed. If you are uncertain, be sure to remove the check against “always use the selected program to open this kind of file” tab.

If you own Windows XP you should have an even easier time locating the right program to open your file. Windows XP offers users the option to search for information regarding the file extension and the application needed to open it. This can help you locate information online. If you are coming across such unknown files a lot, you can purchase software that lists file extensions, the types of applications that may be used to open the files, the creator of these applications. Once you have located the application needed to open the file, you may have to purchase it or perhaps download it for free. A word of caution here - I strongly recommend that you scan any file that you download with an antivirus software program first before proceeding to install it. Once you have installed the application, the operating system should continue to automatically open files with such extensions with the selected application. If not, you can select that particular program from the list and check the box “always use the selected program to open this kind of file”.

These are just a few suggestions to help you associate the right program with its corresponding file extension.

When a file type is not associated with any type of program it will be represented in Windows Explorer by a blank page icon. Double clicking on the file will not load any kind of program - you will instead have to use the “open with” dialog box to select a program to open the file with. This can get annoying after a little while, and if the software which opens the file is Windows compatible and you use it often you should make the association so it will open automatically when you double click on a file.

There may be cases in which you have two or more programs on your computer which are capable of opening the same file type. From time to time you may prefer using different kinds of readers to access your file; the most convenient thing for you to do in that case is to associate the file extension with the program which you will want to use most often. The answer might also depend upon your workflow. Maybe when you click on a file in Windows Explorer you only want to make quick changes, and you need one program, but normally you open it through another program. Do whatever is most convenient for the way that you use the files.

If you find that a file extension has been incorrectly associated with a program that can’t open it, then using the “open file” dialog to change the association is the way to fix things. Another time when you will use the “open file” dialog is when you install a new and better program to open a given file, but the program doesn’t automatically associate it (or you choose for some reason not to associate it immediately). Sometimes you may want to spend a little more time using the first program before you make the change, and in cases like that the ability to use “open with” whenever you want is very useful.

Once you check out the features of a new program for opening your files and decide that it is the best program for you, you can associate the files with it and make it your primary means to open a given file type. The system used by Microsoft Windows makes it easy for you to change your mind if you decide that you want to go back later. I hope that this article has given you a sense of some of the issues having to do with file association!

Now, search for that extension (which is generally a three or four letter code) on the internet using a search engine tool such as Google or Yahoo. You may want to add the word “file” or the word “player”, to bring up examples of programs which might be able to read the file for you. Some web sites are set up with details on lots and lots of file types - you can read about the kind of file that you have, what kind of data is stored in it, and sometimes even some history about the file format and how it has developed.

Often, if the file that you have is a media file, you can find a player for it online which is available for free download. If the file has to do with word processing or it is some kind of special proprietary format things might not be so easy. Depending on the kind of data you may have to purchase a program which has the ability to read it, but with the huge number of great freeware and shareware programs on the internet it is more likely that you will find a downloadable player in short order.

Once you find out what kind of file your unknown file type is and you discover what the right kind of player is and get it installed on your system, it is time to open the file! By right clicking on the file in Windows Explorer and choosing “open file” you can access a dialog box where you choose the program that you want to use. If you have installed a new reader to read your unknown file you will probably have to hit the “browse” button and locate the executable file for the reader program.

Make sure that the “always use” check box is checked and then press the “ok” button, that way not only will you open the file with your given reader but you will also associate the file type with that reader. From then on, you should be able to open the file with the same program simply by double clicking it. You should also see a new icon for the file, indicating that it has been associated with a known program. Good luck finding out what kind of file your unknown file type is and finding a program with which you can access it!

The Basics
If certain simple tasks are scheduled regularly you will find that your computer performs without a hitch. One of the first computer optimization tips is to regularly perform tasks such as disk defragmentation; scan disk and disk clean up. A disk clean up tool can free up disk space and improve performance. Disk defragmentation helps the files on the PC to be organized neatly improving speed and scan disk can check and fix errors. You can schedule these tasks to be performed each week and then your PC will function optimally.

One of the computer optimization tips that can help speed up your computer is to reduce the number of programs that are running in the background. Manage the start up programs and you will notice that your PC boots much faster.

Windows updates are available and can be downloaded to improve performance. If certain precautions are taken people will find it easier to have a problem free PC. While downloading emails, do not open any message without scanning it with the anti-virus software. It will also help if you install a firewall that protects your PC from intrusions. Certain websites that offer free games or music downloads are the main source of malware as are porn sites, so beware of browsing such dubious websites.

Install Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software
There is free software available that offer adequate protection to home computer users. You can set up the software such that it scans your computer at regular intervals. Scan any item downloaded with the anti-virus software before you begin to use it.

There are anti-spyware and anti-adware software available for free too. Installing them and scanning your PC regularly can speed up the computer as well as protect your PC from malicious software. Running these programs on a regular basis can really help improve your computer’s performance.

Delete Temporary Internet Files
Most of us browse the internet frequently and temporary internet files may accumulate, taking up disk space and causing unwarranted problems. If you make it a habit to occasionally delete temporary internet files you will be freeing up needed resources. You can perform this simple task by opening Internet Explorer, clicking on the tools tab, selecting internet options-general-temporary internet files and clicking on the delete files tab. You can also limit the disk space taken up by the temporary internet files.

Clean up the Registry
Whether you realize it or not, your registry file changes every single day. New entries are added and sometimes old ones are not purged. It is very easy for your registry to turn into a bloated mess. When the registry is out of sync the computer tends to freeze or crash. Cleaning the registry and repairing it can be done without any hassles if the right tool is used. We recommend using RegCure (note: direct download link) for all of your registry cleaning needs.

You can keep your hardware drives up-to-date, this also helps. These are a few computer optimization tips that can do wonders in improving the performance and speed of your personal computer.

Wise Registry Cleaner 1.76
This is one of the best and most popular windows vista registry cleaners on the site. It has been downloaded more than 17,000 times and is free. The scanning engine of the cleaner is also extremely fast. It does a thorough scan of the registry within minutes. Even if you are very new to the registry process, you can easily scan and clean it with the wise registry cleaner. Any incorrect or unwanted entries will be fixed with a lot of ease. The software also has a good user rating. If you are a windows vista user, then this is the best one that you can get.

Registry Help Pro 1.32
This one has a horde of features that are difficult to find in any normal registry cleaner. It has built in features for scan, clean and repair, tweaking the registry, an advanced search engine for searching within the registry, advanced browsing and editing features, complete back up features, comparing the newer and the older version of the registry, and restoring the registry. You can use optimized algorithms to ensure the most complete and precise error finding methods. Even if your registry has a stubborn Trojan, you can count on this one to find it and chuck it out of your system. This one is free to try; however, there is a fee of $24.95 involved if you wish to own a licensed copy. However, it might well be worth it.

CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner
This one ranks number one in google searches. This cleaner has loads and loads of features that make it perfect for a windows vista user. The first feature is that it has support for both the versions of windows vista including x64 and x86. It has almost all the features that we discussed in the previous version, along with a couple of new features, like the BHO organizer. The Trojan remover utility of the software is one of the best features that you can ever find in a registry cleaner.

Windows Vista Registry Cleaner
This software is designed to support and be compatible with Windows Vista systems. In fact it supports all Windows platforms. It can scan and fix 32 bit views and 64 bit views of the system registry, which ever is applicable. Users can back up and restore the full registry and the software can automatically scan and clean up the registry. Other features include registry defrag and registry compact. It can remove Trojans and has a BHO organizer too.

RegCure
This software has many features such as a built-in scheduler, back-up registry, compress/defrag registry and automatic or manual removal of the items to be deleted. It can check for invalid Class keys, removes duplicate files and deletes empty registry keys. The custom scan feature allows the users to select the items that they want to scan. It removes incorrect program shortcuts and improves the performance of your PC. You can download a copy of RegCure here (note: direct download link).

After selecting the Windows Vista Registry that works for you, make sure to run it daily to ensure that your PC continues to function as well as it did they day you bought it.

1. Avoid spyware.
This sounds easier than it is, but truthfully, if you’re cautious, you can reduce the risk of having spyware on your computer. Don’t visit sites you don’t trust. Don’t download .exe files unless you are absolutely sure they do not contain malicious code. When searching for sites, use Google since they will scan a site and let you know if it poses a threat.

2. Clean your registry.
Invest in a good registry cleaner. While it’s not a good idea to try to clean your registry yourself, investing in a good registry cleaner is a simple solution to most computer problems. All programs make entries in the registry file and over time this file can become huge and bloated. Old, uninstalled programs can leave behind “ghosts” or corrupted code within your registry. A good cleaner will remove these and help optimize your system.

3. Resist the urge to download.
While you may adore that picture your niece sent, do you really need to keep it on your computer? If you do, make sure you offload it to a cd or a disc and then delete it from your hard drive. You’d be surprised at how much junk we can accumulate over the years.

4. Set a date for spring cleaning your computer.
Even though it may not look dirty, chances are, you have programs you’re not using, files that are collecting virtual dust and other unnecessary bits of data. Periodically clean out your computer, saving anything important to disc. This is also a good time to clean out your browsing history and any temporary internet files you no longer need.

5. Clean out your email.
If you are using an email client to access your mail, you can accumulate a massive amount of data in a short time. Whether it’s attachments you don’t need or simply a sheer volume of messages, your computer can get really bogged down. Clicking delete on a message doesn’t really delete it from your hard drive. You’ll need to go in and automatically enter the trash folder in your mail program. This can clear up a lot of space and really help your system’s performance.

6. Defrag your hard drive.
If you are running Windows XP or a newer operating system, use the disk defrag tool to see if your system needs to be defragged. Make sure you back up any important data before you begin. This step can really keep your drive functioning well and will impact the performance of your entire computer.

Your computer can only run well if you take care of it. Optimization is not difficult, especially if you have the right tools. I highly recommend using a tool like RegCure (note: direct download link) to clear the junk off of your computer’s registry. Your computer is an investment and its not always easy to replace one. So take steps now to optimize your computer and you’ll be worry free in the weeks and months ahead.

Why do Windows errors occur, exactly? The simplest answer is that not all of them seem to have a discernible reason, but some of them can be ignored while others need prompt action. Most Windows Errors take the form of runtime, DLL, or Win32 errors, and once I explain the basics, these errors may not seem as incomprehensible as they currently do.

DLL errors, for instance, occur when files with the .dll extension are tampered with or modified in any way. Because most of us are unaware of the importance of DLL files, it is not uncommon for amateur users in particular to delete DLL files so they can free some hard drive space. Then again, DLL files are crucial to the running of applications on your computer, and there are shared DLL files that more than one application uses. So when you uninstall a particular application, it takes several DLL files with it, which may affect another application and hence generate an error message.

Sherri Scott, a Newark dance instructor who bought her first PC two years ago, at the age of 32, says that ever since she bought her computer, Windows error messages have been a familiar presence. “I always thought the messages were generated by software errors, but I later found that a lot of it depended on the way I used my PC,” she says.

It does, indeed, because linked to your PC usage is the data that accumulates in Windows Registry, that most vital part of your computer, its unique data storage system without which it is a soulless shell. Gosh, that’s poetry ain’t it? Anyhow, Windows Registry is crucial to the proper running of Windows OS, and so a bloated Registry, which can result from the traces left by improperly installed or uninstalled programs, can seriously blight your happiness and throw up a multitude of Windows error messages.

So you need to take care of the Registry. And the best way to do that is to clean it at least once a month using a reliable, efficient Registry cleaner like RegCure (note: direct download link). You can download it here, and run it on your system according to instructions. Once you have, and if you are among those who have been grappling with Windows errors, you will note the difference.

Gus Sanderson, a chemicals expert and a long-standing friend of mine, can officially be classed as a nerd. He is one of those people who delight in exploring things that they can have absolutely no business to know, and yet insist on knowing because it satisfies some inexplicable inner urge. And it was Gus who pointed me in the direction of Windows error codes many years ago, with the result that I drowned in a sea of error codes and their possible meanings.

Today, while I can safely say that I can tell you what a Windows error message is trying to say, I can’t say the same of lay users such as Rebecca Nielsen, who wrote in to complain that her PC was behaving most erratically and throwing up Windows error messages without any consideration for her nerves.

The thing about Windows errors is that they can have several different causes, and yet all these causes can usually be found hidden in Windows Registry, that huge internal database that exists within every Windows operating system, and acts as your computer’s unique signature. Whatever action you perform on your PC is recorded in the Registry, including such commonplace acts as installing and uninstalling applications.

As a rule, most Windows errors can be traced to the improper installing and uninstalling of applications on your PC, and this litters your Registry with missing links, damaged files, and other bits of rubbish that not only occupy space on the hard drive, but also have the potential to corrupt the Registry. And you don’t even want to think about what that means for your PC.

So the best way out of this quagmire is to clean the Registry whenever Windows error messages become too frequent. Actually, you should clean the Registry once a month purely as a preventive measure, but the call is yours. All you do is download RegCure (note: direct download link), the best Registry cleaning software that I have used, and run it. Because the cleaning instructions are so easy to follow, I shall not go into them in detail, but you’ll know what to do. I have offered a free link to RegCure (note: direct download link) in most of my posts, that’s how much I love the guy. So go ahead and start cleaning!

For 37-year-old Isaiah Mbangwa, a freelance woodworker, the Internet represents a valuable source of designs as well as raw material that he orders online. And yet, he is afraid to browse the Net too extensively these days because his computer keeps being invaded by malware that leads to corrupt DLL files and DLL errors. “I had to educate myself about DLL files and a whole lot more before I could start repairing the DLL errors,” says Isaiah.

Many of us are in Isaiah’s position, in the sense that we have little, if any, idea about DLL files. In simple terms, DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library and comprises files that assist in the proper running of myriad applications on your computer. Plenty of DLL files are shared, in that more than one application uses them. Therefore, if you so much as breathe on a DLL file, it will run screaming and get itself into such a mess that it stops functioning altogether.

In less poetic terms, you are absolutely forbidden to modify or (God help you) erase DLL files. If you do that, your machine stops functioning properly. Simple. And for those whose DLL files have been corrupted by malware, cleaning Windows Registry is essential. I’m assuming you know what Windows Registry is? No? Well, it’s this vast database on your computer that records every action performed on your system, and is a repository of all the files and programs required to make your machine run smoothly.

Over time, the Registry picks up a whole lot of garbage, primarily in the form of lost or missing files that are no longer in use, such as the DLL files we just talked about. And a bloated Registry means an inefficient PC prone to frequent crashes and system slowdowns. So once you begin seeing DLL error messages, you will know that it’s time for a thorough cleaning of Windows Registry, preferably using a reliable and freely available Registry cleaner software like RegCure (note: direct download link).

Of course, there may be other reasons why you are getting DLL errors, but from experience, corrupt or missing DLL files are the most common causes of DLL errors, and repairing them is easy with a Registry cleaner like RegCure (note: direct download link).

1. Pare down which programs launch at start-up.
When you turn your computer on, several programs will be launching at the same time. As more try to do this, you’ll notice it takes a lot longer for your system to start up completely. Try to reduce the amount of programs which automatically launch when you power up. You’ll notice a big change in how long it takes for your computer to boot.

2. Delete temporary internet files.
Every time you view an image or see a page on the internet, a little bit of that information is left behind on your computer. Over time, this can really add up, even for users who limit their time online. Try to delete these files frequently to help your system avoid getting bogged down. Most browsers will have a tool to accomplish this and you can even set it so that it deletes the files more frequently. This will save disk-space and help your computer run a lot faster.

3. Uninstall old programs.
Every one of us is guilty of installing a program on our computer that we didn’t really need. A few weeks pass and we forget it is even there. Try to go through your computer every six months to weed out programs that you don’t use. Make sure that you use the built in uninstall program for each one to ensure that it is completely removed from your system. Even if you aren’t using old programs, your computer still knows they are there and they can really start to slow down your system.

4. Cut down on the amount of disk space for temporary internet files.
This goes hand in hand with tip #2 above. To really help your computer save disk space and run a lot better, you can place a limit on how many megs you want to devote to your temporary internet files. A good limit is 2 to 10 megs. This means that your computer will automatically get rid of files that put you over this limit. You will notice a big difference in how your computer runs if you limit this space.

Optimizing your computer can be a very quick process. Even novice users can implement the above tips on their own systems. If you are not sure how to do any of these, check with your internet provider’s tech support or your computer’s tech support departments. They will be able to walk you through each process as you optimize your system.

While it may not seem like much, these tips can really help speed up your system’s performance. When it comes to processing, every second counts. These tips will ensure that your computer stays a lean, mean, fast web surfing machine.

We recommend RegCure (note: direct download link) as the premiere Registry & Windows Error Repair tool.

Kyle Hammond, a 35-year-old accountant who uses a PC “at all hours”, says that when he first began receiving Windows error messages, he found he could ignore them and get on with whatever he needed to do. Ultimately, however, the errors grew so insistent that he barely had time to start his computer before he was bombarded with Windows error messages. “The worst part was that I couldn’t figure out what they meant, and many of them came back even after I had formatted my hard drive, which was pain beyond belief,” Kyle says. “It was only later that I learned that many of these errors were being caused by stuff that I downloaded from the Net, and my repair guy told me my virus protection was not strong enough.”

Chances are that you have faced similar problems. As for virus protection, there’s a way around every wall is all I can say, so instead of blaming your software for causing Windows errors, why not take proactive steps to minimize them? Take Win32 errors, for instance. Win32 is the 32-bit API (Application Programming Interface) for most applications that run on your PC. Therefore, if you mess up while installing or uninstalling an application (even unknowingly), Win32 errors will inevitably follow. DLL errors have a similar root cause.

Without bothering too much about the technicalities, let’s just say that repairing Windows errors sounds a lot tougher than it is. The fact is that the reason for whatever is wrong with your OS can be found in Windows Registry, if you can read the signs. And if you can’t, no worries, you can still repair the majority of Windows errors simply by cleaning the Registry.

For quite some time now, I have been using RegCure (note: direct download link) to clean Windows Registry. RegCure is a free download, as you may have gathered by now, and all it takes is about 10 minutes to clean the Registry of unwanted rubbish. All you have to do is to download and run it, and because it is completely safe, you need not worry about it planting spyware in your PC. Try it once, and get back to me.

When we say Windows errors, of course, we mean a whole group of errors that may take the form of Windows errors, or DLL errors, or Win32 errors. But whatever the root, the problem of Windows errors tends to mystify most users because they can’t imagine how to fix it. For example, what do you do when the following message pops up: “A fatal exception 13 has occurred at 00457:000040B1″? Well, fatal exceptions are generally associated with processor errors, and can indeed be fatal for your system if you leave it unattended.

Lindsey Marshall, a 35-year-old financial executive in Tampa, battled Windows errors for six months before she found a one-step solution to the problem. “Initially, I would ignore the error messages and go on, but they soon got so bad that my PC more or less stopped functioning,” she says. “I couldn’t figure out what to do because the support staff at Microsoft wasn’t terribly helpful, and no one I asked could tell me exactly what a few of those error messages meant.”

How about this: “Warning: Windows has detected a Registry/configuration error. Choose Safe mode to start Windows with a minimal set of drivers.” For even a lay user, this sort of message demands immediate attention because it indicates that something is wrong with Windows Registry, the all-important database within your computer that acts as a storehouse for all data related to every application on your PC, including Windows itself. Therefore, with a Registry error, you can take no chances.

In fact, cleaning Windows Registry can get rid of plenty of Windows errors. Lindsey found out how when she used RegCure (note: direct download link), a Registry cleaning tool that many, including I, have used to great effect. Most Windows errors are a result of a bloated or corrupt Registry, which in turn may be the outcome of improperly installed or uninstalled programs, deleted or missing files, or spyware that has sneaked in from a rogue web page. To be able to get rid of most of the problems using a Registry cleaner seems unreal, but it works, unless you’ve absolutely deleted the relevant files or components, in which case you need to reinstall them.

Of course, there will be Windows errors that will require help from the experts at Microsoft, provided the boys know what the Windows error messages mean!

Essentially, JavaScript is a web development language that is most commonly used on websites. Popular among non-programmers for its user-friendly nature, JavaScript also allows scripting access to objects embedded in other applications. However, JavaScript errors are fairly common too, largely because so many amateurs write web development programs using it. The three most common reasons for your browser showing a JavaScript error message are

1. JavaScript is not enabled in the browser.
2. The browser does not support JavaScript technology.
3. The web page contains a JavaScript programming error.

Web programmer Patrick Hanmer says the best way to eliminate JavaScript errors would be to clean Windows Registry regularly. You say you know nothing of Windows Registry? You are not alone. The majority of PC users are unaware that the Registry is a huge internal database on your PC that monitors the running of your system. Therefore, whatever changes you make to the system reflect in the Registry. And when you are browsing the Net, you leave footprints in the Registry as well.

Explains Chris, “When you are viewing a web page that uses JavaScript, JavaScript is writing to Windows Registry, so that it records components that may be missing in the future, so you get a JavaScript error message when you view a web page.”

Clear so far? Good, so you understand the value of Windows Registry cleaning when it comes to repairing JavaScript errors. I recommend downloading a user-friendly, reliable and reputable Registry cleaner, to ensure that your PC does not suffer additional damages when you clean the Registry (see my recommendation in the resource box below). Make no mistake, choosing the wrong Registry cleaner could well induct all kinds of malware into your system, so that you are left with a bigger headache than when you began the cleaning process.

The bottom line is that JavaScript is not the technical gobbledygook that you take it to be, and even better, you need not be a programming expert when it comes to repairing JavaScript errors. A simple installation of a reliable Registry cleaner will give you JavaScript error-free browsing.

The average amount of money lost via Internet fraud has more than quadrupled in recent years, with the Internet National Center Watch reporting numbers as high as $2500. That’s as an average. So, it is understandable that the every day consumer wants to be sure they are making the right choices when they buy a product from a website. Luckily, there are some aspects of website security you can watch for to obtain that peace of mind.

Use The Right Card

By using only one credit card for online purchases, one with a low credit limit, you can ensure that if you do fall victim to fraud, the amount of money you lose is minimal. ATM and debit cards can result in emptied bank accounts.

Watch for Unsolicited Offers

When someone offers you a deal that looks too good to be true, it often is. Email scamming and phony website creations rise just as fast as online commerce does and that means there are more people creating ways to try and trick you. Phishers and scammers are clever and can make it seem as though you are getting a good deal from a reputable source. Don’t fall for their tricks though. Always check out any online business before giving them your credit card number and never log into a site through an email address.

The Right E Commerce Sites

Only buy products from websites that provide the information you need to be sure they are real. This means you should look for a listed street address and phone number to contact them. If you are still unsure about their status, look them up in a business registry or call them directly to make sure they have a customer service department. If it is an automated store front, chances are it was set up in 15 minutes by a scammer looking to take your money and run.

Privacy Policies

Accredited websites will always have a privacy policy listed on their site that describes how they handle your information when it is given to them. It is here they must tell you if they are going to give away or sell your personal information to third parties. Sometimes, you can opt-out of this and they will inform you how. If they do not provide a privacy policy or will give away your information no matter what, go to a different website. It is not worth the spam you will receive.

Security on the Site

When you visit an ecommerce site, there should be a tiny lock icon in the bottom right corner of your web browser. This indicates that the site has taken the necessary precautions to keep their ordering and interface secure. The URL should also start with “https” on the site from which you are ordering, marking it as a secure location. Even if a site claims to be legitimate and is, they are just as dangerous if they are unsecure.

When shopping on the Internet, you can find tremendous deals and save a lot of time. But, you need to take the time to make sure you are secure in your ordering. Only then can you be sure you will not have your information or credit card number stolen.

Whenever you download an application from the Net, I would suggest that you look at the file name extension. Ten times out of ten, the application is likely to be in the form of an EXE file, which will be crucial in installing the application in your PC. However, it is when EXE files do not do what is expected of them that the problem begins.

Without going too deeply into the technical aspects of the matter, suffice it to say that improperly installed or uninstalled applications may leave lost and wandering EXE files in the Registry, and these will not only throw up EXE errors but can also damage the Registry. Then again, if you download an application from a less than trusted source, you are likely to import spyware into your system, once again in the form of EXE files, which will generate errors that seem like Internet Explorer errors because IE has this frustrating habit of accepting hundreds of add-on EXE files from extraneous sources, often without your knowledge.

There are other reasons, too, why EXE errors will occur. However, these will probably prove beyond the grasp of an ordinary user. Not that I mean to sound condescending, but my point is that if you can get by without burdening your brain with technical jargon that you will probably have no use for later, then why bother?

As far as the average user is concerned, s/he needs to find a quick, safe way of repairing EXE errors and get his/her PC to resume normal operations. And the best way to do that is to clean Windows Registry. Since the Registry is the repository of all data relating to all applications running on your PC, all corrupt and damaged EXE files are stored here as well. Using a reliable and effective Registry cleaner like RegCure, you will eliminate all the files that cause EXE errors to appear, thus rendering your PC normal again.

Of course, manually repairing the EXE errors is an option, but only for the very advanced users, who know exactly what they are doing. Mishandling the Registry can cause such serious damage to your PC that you don’t even want to think about it. So why would you undertake this perilous task when a one-step solution to all EXE errors is available in the form of RegCure (direct download link)?

Why do Windows errors occur, exactly? The simplest answer is that not all of them seem to have a discernible reason, but some of them can be ignored while others need prompt action. Most Windows Errors take the form of runtime, DLL, or Win32 errors, and once I explain the basics, these errors may not seem as incomprehensible as they currently do.

DLL errors, for instance, occur when files with the .dll extension are tampered with or modified in any way. Because most of us are unaware of the importance of DLL files, it is not uncommon for amateur users in particular to delete DLL files so they can free some hard drive space. Then again, DLL files are crucial to the running of applications on your computer, and there are shared DLL files that more than one application uses. So when you uninstall a particular application, it takes several DLL files with it, which may affect another application and hence generate an error message.

Sherri Scott, a Newark dance instructor who bought her first PC two years ago, at the age of 32, says that ever since she bought her computer, Windows error messages have been a familiar presence. “I always thought the messages were generated by software errors, but I later found that a lot of it depended on the way I used my PC,” she says.

It does, indeed, because linked to your PC usage is the data that accumulates in Windows Registry, that most vital part of your computer, its unique data storage system without which it is a soulless shell. Gosh, that’s poetry ain’t it? Anyhow, Windows Registry is crucial to the proper running of Windows OS, and so a bloated Registry, which can result from the traces left by improperly installed or uninstalled programs, can seriously blight your happiness and throw up a multitude of Windows error messages.

So you need to take care of the Registry. And the best way to do that is to clean it at least once a month using a reliable, efficient Registry cleaner. Once you have, and if you are among those who have been grappling with Windows errors, you will note the difference. Just tell me about it, is all.

And the first thing Luke asked me was: “When did you last clean Windows Registry?” And I went, “Huh?” And so it all came out. Step by step, Luke took me through the intricacies of Windows Registry and the importance of keeping it clean, an act for which I shall remain eternally grateful. It was Luke who shared with me this pearl of wisdom: “Kiddo,” he said, and I forgive him totally, “You need to regularly clean Windows Registry because it is the heart of your PC.” Pity sis never married him, but that’s a different story too.

So what, exactly, is Windows Registry? In very simple terms, Windows Registry is an enormous database that exists within every MS Windows operating system. Luke was not overdoing it when he described Windows Registry as the heart of my PC. The Registry is essentially unique to your PC, and it records every change that you make to the system, and every installation and uninstalling of a program.

Therefore, Windows Registry contains information relevant to such things as hardware components, OS parameters, protocols, and application data. Therefore, if anything goes wrong with the Registry, the consequences for your PC can be fatal, hence the vital importance of keeping Windows Registry clean.

And the best way to do that is to use a reputable Windows Registry cleaner such as RegCure (direct download link), which I use personally and can therefore guarantee its effectiveness. A cleaning tool like RegCure will scan and remove unused shortcuts, links to non-existent files and missing programs. Because it is pretty comprehensive, a tool like RegCure will be adequate for the ordinary user. Advanced users can clean Windows Registry with the help of regedit.exe, but don’t even think about it if you are an average user. There’s no accounting for the damage that you may do to your PC.

So go ahead and clean Windows Registry now. Download RegCure (direct download link) and embark on your cleaning spree. I promise you, you will never regret it.

For most amateur users, Win32 is part of a mysterious world that does not welcome laymen or women. Allow us to break that myth. Concentrating hard? Good. Win32 is basically the 32-bit API for all modern Windows versions. And what is API? Well, Windows API is short for the core set of Application Programming Interfaces built into the Microsoft Windows operating systems. In simple terms, Windows API is the set of interfaces on which depends the smooth operation of your PC. As I have said elsewhere, all Windows programs except console programs must interact with Windows API regardless of language.

But you don’t need to worry too much about all that. What you should worry about is the fact that Win32 errors indicate that all is not well with your OS (that’s operating system), which means you’d better start repairing these errors ASAP. And the best way of repairing Win32 errors is to clean Windows Registry.

Before you begin blinking confusedly at this sudden jump, allow me to explain further. Windows API is implemented through system DLLs. That is not entirely accurate, but will do for the moment. The point is that because of this API-DLL link, Win32 errors typically indicate that your DLL files are not in order. The funniest thing about DLL files is that while they don’t seem to be doing anything much, they are, in fact, doing it all, and if you mess around with them they might get damaged or cause broken links, which will immediately give you a Win32 error.

Even without your knowledge, you will create missing or damaged DLL files. As programming consultant Sheri Mercado explains, “When you download or install any application, it comes with its own set of DLL files. Say you have two applications that use the same set of DLL files, and you uninstall one of them. The DLL files are deleted along with it, which means that the other application can’t operate now because the required DLL files are gone.” And this means that you will receive Win32 error messages because the system can’t find the DLL files required to run an application, so the API runs into a glitch.

So repairing Win32 errors is vital, obviously. And the best way to do that is to clean the Registry. Have I said that before? Yes I have, and it bears repetition because it is so important. The Registry is the storage place for all the data on your PC, including such garbage as links to all missing DLL files, along with corrupt and damaged DLL files that are created owing to improper installing or uninstalling of an application. These in turn can corrupt Windows Registry, which generates Win32 errors, which can, if bad enough, shut down your entire system.

So begin repairing Win32 errors right away by downloading fast and reliable Registry cleaning software like RegCure. Having used it myself, I can guarantee its efficacy, and assure you that after a dose of RegCure, Win32 errors will be a thing of the past.

So what is the story behind EXE errors? It would help if we were to illustrate with a single example. How many of you, while surfing the Net, have come across the following prompt: “IExplorer.exe has generated an error”? I suspect most of you will be answering in the affirmative, and that is normal, because EXE errors are far more common, and far less scary, than you think.

In the case of an IE EXE error, however, the waters are slightly muddied because of IE’s tendency to quietly add external EXE applications that are then completely integrated into the IE system. And later, when any of these newcomers generate EXE errors, it is natural for a user to assume that it is, in fact, IE that is generating the EXE errors when that is obviously not the case. Further problems arise when you try to locate the EXE or DLL file that is causing the error.

Sharon King, who gave up using Windows because of the persistent EXE errors, feels the worst thing about an IE EXE error was the fact that Internet Explorer obviously added EXE files to the system without her realizing it. “It was as though I had no control over the way the machine was behaving. And worse still, most of these extraneous EXE files were actually spy ware that generated so many errors that I reached a point where I just had to stop browsing the Net,” she says.

So an EXE error is a major irritant at best, and a real menace at worst. In any case, repairing EXE errors is clearly important, and you take one of two courses. One, go the Microsoft website and follow the complicated instructions therein, though they may prove too long-winded for some, as they did for Sharon. Besides, they may also be dangerous for your computer if misinterpreted.

The alternative is to simply run a Registry cleaner tool like RegCure that will rid your computer of unwanted and potentially damaging EXE files, thereby keeping EXE errors down to a minimum. In fact, I would recommend this course of action simply because so few of us really know the ins and outs of our PCs. Therefore, why not trust a reliable and reputable Registry cleaner like RegCure to do the job of repairing EXE errors? We may have to live with EXE errors, but not necessarily bear them!