I noticed we have been getting a bunch of questions about dvd drivers and how to get them installed.  So I wrote this quick post entitled "Everything You Need To Know About Updating DVD Drivers".

If you have ever experienced problems with playing DVD movies in your computer, you probably were instructed to update your DVD driver. However, if you do not have any idea what this means and how to it, worry not because it is relatively easy to do and understand! Read on to learn how.

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What Is a Driver?

Basically, a driver is a program that controls a device, either external or internal, that is connected to a computer. A computer has many drivers for specific devices. Your operating needs drivers to communicate with these devices and without them, any device you connect to your computer will not work. Drivers are a sort of translator between a device and your operating system, conveying instructions from your OS and communicating information from your device in a language your system can understand.

What Is A DVD Driver?

DVD stands for digital video disk or digital versatile disk. It is an optical disk that can store a huge amount of graphic, audio and video content in two layers: silver and gold. A DVD is capable of storing many gigabytes of data.

To be able to playback DVDs on your computer, you must have a DVD drive. Some computers only have a CD drive; such computers cannot playback DVDs.

Why Do I Need To Update My DVD Driver?

Every Windows operating system comes with generic drivers that would work well with most common devices, but sometimes, they may not be able to support a connected device especially if that device has advanced features. This is when an update becomes necessary. If the generic driver for your DVD drive becomes outdated, it will no longer work. Therefore, you will need to make a update for a DVD driver download that is made by the manufacturer of the device itself.
If, however, you already have that specific driver from the manufacturer, updates may still be necessary. Not only will it improve the stability of your computer, it will also make your device work faster and more efficient.

How Do I Update My DVD Driver?

Before you update, you must know the company maker of your device and what model it is. The device itself will have a number and brand name on it or you will find this information written on the paper that came with it.

Once you get these details, you can go to the company’s website and look for the DVD driver download you need. When you find it, download it and install. Usually, you will have to reboot for the update changes to become effective.

If you are unsure of the right driver update to download, you can use automated driver update software that can find the appropriate DVD driver download you need. The advantages of using such a program include the fact that it eliminates the likelihood of downloading the wrong driver update and saves a lot of time because you will no longer have to search manually for the update download.

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Windows Vista Low Disk Space

 

Many Windows Vista users will at one time or another encounter a pop-up from Windows stating that you are running low on disk space. This message is referring to your hard drive unless otherwise stated. Windows Vista notices the low disk space for different reasons. Some systems are set up to have Windows automatically run a check on how much space is available while other times Windows notices the small amount of space left because it is trying to save or retrieve something from the hard drive. A common example of this is if Windows Vista is running a Backup. The Backup may not save or complete due to low disk space.  A pop up will then appear stating the issue and a possible solution.

 

The easiest, and most obvious way to increase your disk space is to go into your Recycle Bin and fully delete anything you no longer need. When you move a program or file into the Recycle Bin it is still on your computer. The program or file is no longer useable while it remains in the Recycle Bin. Things in the Recycle Bin take up room on your hard drive until they are fully deleted. To do this, simply double-click the Recycle Bin to view all the programs or files in it. If you do not wish to keep anything in the bin click Empty the Recycle Bin button along the top of the window. If you only want to remove a few of the items just right-click the selected item and select Delete.

 

Furthermore, you can increase disk space by going to your Backup Folder and removing some of the restore points. It is best to keep at least 2 different restore points.

 

Lastly, go to My Computer and open the hard drive disk. Remove anything unwanted or un-needed there to fully insure that you have plenty of disk space left on your computer to expand its longevity!

 

 

 

Trojan Horse is one of the most widely known names for a virus. Though many many have heard this name before, they don't all know exactly what it is, what it does or how to remove it. As you have probably already guessed that this virus got its name from the infamous Trojan Horse of the Troy war. This is appropriate because the Trojan Horse in this case is not actually the virus, but what it carries along with it is harmful to you and your comptuer. The Trojan Horse is a form of spyware and that is why it sometimes able to get past the average anti-virus software. The best thing you can do to prevent your computer from being infected with a Trojan Horse is to get a separate anti-spyware program to work along with your anti-virus software or to get an advanced anti-virus software that also protects you from spyware. Other things you can do to prevent a Trojan Horse from infecting are:

1.) Be cautious of the websites you visit

2.) Do not click any pop-ups that you are unfamiliar with

3.) Keep your system and your drivers updated

4.) Perform regular maintenance

 

Again, the Trojan Horse allows viruses to enter your comptuer unnoticed and cause damage to your computer. These viruses can then access personal information about you, download things without your permission, restart your computer at random, modify or erase data, change entries in your registry, and crash your computer. A Trojan Horse virus even has the ability to affect your Internet browser by preventing access to some websites and re-directing you to malicious websites that can cause more damage to your computer.

 

If you already have a Trojan Horse, removal of it depends on how long it has been infecting your computer. The longer it is on your computer the further it spreads and deeper it goes into your computer. This makes it very difficult to remove if it has been there a while.

 

First, start with the basics. Open your Internet browser -> Tools Menu -> Internet Options -> Delete all cookies, browsing history and temporary files. Then go to your Control Panel and use the Add/Remove Programs feature to get rid of anything unfamiliar or unwanted. Lastly, open your anti-virus/anti-spyware software and run and full scan and repair of your computer.

 

If you continue to experience the issues after performing the above steps then the traces of the Trojan Horse will have to be manually removed. This is not something for a beginner and should be done by only the very knowledgable or trained professionals.

 

Remember, preventing a Trojan Horse is the easiest way to help your comptuer against this spyware/malware virus!

 

 

 

Think you’re getting fast speeds with your DSL? Think they can compare with cable? Most people think they are getting speeds just like cable on their DSL when they really aren’t. DSL is good, just not quite that good. Do you know how to check your upload and download speeds? Did you know there was a difference in uploads and downloads? Most likely you didn’t.

 

The best way to check those speeds is with an online speed test. Most cable companies have one located on their site, plus many other places are hosting these speed tests for their customer base. A simple search on Google will bring up several sites that you can go to and run a speed test.

 

I like the one at the PC911 site. It has a cool race car interface too, which makes running the test fun. In just a few seconds you will know if your internet is performing the way it is supposed to be. The test will check both download and upload speeds for you.

 

If your internet speeds are not what they are supposed to be, this could indicate a problem somewhere along the line. A problem could be from the source itself or from your computer. Performing routine speed tests will help you stay on top of your internet’s performance.

 

If you know there is a problem, then at least you can work to figure out what is wrong. Your internet provider should be more than happy to provide tech support for you to troubleshoot and determine the cause of the slow speed.

 

There are many things you can do yourself to improve your speeds. The first thing I would start with would be unplugging your modem for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. Nine times out of ten rebooting the modem will alleviate the slow speed. The second thing would be to check for and remove any spyware you may have lurking around. AdAware is a great tool for this.

 

 

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If your operating a Windows based computer then you need Driver Detective. This program is compatible with all OEM brands of computers and can find the driver you need quickly. If you have ever tried locating a driver or driver update, you know it can take some time to locate the specific one you need. This program does all the work for you.

 

Driver detective has the most comprehensive database in the industry. If you need a driver, this program can find it. If you’re having problems reloading a printer, it’s most likely a driver issue and can be easily rectified using Driver Detective. If your Windows updated and now one of your programs is not functioning properly, you probably just need an updated driver for the software. Find it fast with Driver Detective.

 

If you reformat your hard drive, this program can be a life saver in finding all of the drivers you need while reinstalling all of your software. Why take hours searching all over the web for the drivers you need to be up and running now? Let Driver Detective do the work for you.

 

The best thing about Driver Detective is that it is so simple and easy to use. You don’t need to be a tech geek to use this software. Customer support is also provided right from the Driver Detective interface, so you get instant help with any problem you might have. I don’t see how it could be any easier.

 

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I’ve had a few people who experience issues with IE7, it will close without error message or freeze up. These people have asked me if they can just uninstall IE7 and reinstall like they would any other program. If you are using an older Windows XP computer it may be possible to uninstall the IE7 upgrade and revert back to IE6 to reinstall the upgrade. However, if your Windows XP computer came built-in with IE7 or if you are running Windows Vista you cannot uninstall IE7. It is embedded into your computer.

 

One of the most common reasons IE7 crashes without warning or freezes up on you is because of the add-ons. IE7 has a built-in pop-up blocker so there is no need to install one or to install a toolbar that has a pop-up blocker. You may have a toolbar that has a pop-up blocker on it that may be interfering with the add-ons in IE7. You can delete or uninstall any pop-up blocker or toolbar that may apply. Another simple way around this is to open IE7 without add-ons. There is a listing of that in your Start Menu -> All Programs.

 

Should you still encounter the issues after trying IE7 without add-ons you can try to reset IE7. Go to your Control Panel, select Internet Options and then click Advanced. Select the Reset button and click OK. Restart your computer and try IE7 again.

 

 

Uninstall Unused Programs

 

It is smart to go through your unused programs every once and a while. I go through and remove any unused or unwanted programs at least once a month. Most of time, we download a program and then a month or so later, we forget all about it. Your computer doesn’t feel the same. That unused program just sits on your computer’s hard drive taking up space. Once you remove the program, it opens up that space and helps your computer’s speed.

 

Let’s get started. Removing these old programs is easy! If you are using Windows XP then just go to your Start Menu -> Control Panel and select Add or Remove Programs. A list of all the programs installed on your computer will appear. This list shows when you last used each program and how often you use it, to help you better determine which programs can go. Go through the list and click the Remove or Change button on any listing that you wish to uninstall. Most programs that you select have their own uninstall wizard that will guide you through the steps to fully uninstall that program once you click the Remove or Change button. Please remember, do NOT uninstall your anti-virus or firewall software. Also, a few things NOT to uninstall are Quicktime, Microsoft Updates, Microsoft Office, your e-mail service, photo service and more. Many of those will lead to issues once uninstalled. For instance, Quicktime may note that you rarely use the program, but it usually is necessary to use an alternate program.

 

Removing programs is very similar on a Windows Vista machine, just getting there is a little different. Go to the Start button and select the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, select Uninstall a Program under the Programs listing. Again, a list of programs will appear. Now, in Windows Vista, you have the option to change your views. If you know exactly what program(s) you wish to uninstall than maybe the List View would better suite you. If, however, you are doing a routine check to remove unwanted programs I would suggest using the Details View. This lists each program tile, along with a picture icon, the date installed and the size of the program. You can select a program listing and click Uninstall along the top of the window are simply double-click a listing to uninstall it.

 

 

 

 

My computers not all that old its like 6 months if that i dont have all that much installed on it but yet its still running slow expecually my internet we have high speed(Road Runner) I run defrag and disk clean alot to keep it up but its just not enought anyone got any ideas? Im not looking to speed money so free would be nice if i have to i will buy something.

When i first played this game in my computer it was really fast now it is slow anyway i can speed it up. i tried to delete all my saved games cuz i thought that might be cuzing it but is there a way that i can speed my computer or the game.if it is the computer plz help. i tried disk cleanup it wont work plz help.

I play counter strike source (an FPS game) and my ping and lag are horrible, does anyone know any FREE computer speed"er" uppers?