Opera Web Browser

Opera browser was developed by Chris Jacobs. It was first released in 1996. However, the browser was not known by large number of internet users. Opera 11.0 is the latest version of the browser. This new version released in December 2010. You cannot only use Opera browser on your desktops and laptops but on your mobile phones as well. Main features of the browser include tab browsing and download manager. Opera also allows you to zoom-in/zoom-out the web pages. This new version is available with high end security. Phishing and spyware protection are the main highlights of its security features. Today, more than 4.5% of internet users are using Opera browser. You can download the new version of Opera browser from Opera.com.

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is the second most popular Internet browser. It is an open browser which is available for free. Today, 30% of total internet users around the world are using Firefox. In Germany, the figure is 60%. Things like private browsing and download manager makes the browser more user-friendly. It also offers private security. Another highlight is Geolocation that helps users in choosing content on the basis of their location. Best feature of Mozilla Firefox is that it works on all the three major operating systems namely Linux, Windows and Mac. Latest version of the Browser is 4.0 edition (Beta) which was released on December 22nd 2010. You can download it from Firefox.com.

Google Chrome

Google chrome is an internet browser developed by Google. The browser is notable for it high speed. The user-friendly interface is making it a rage among the users of any and every age. There is nothing to confuse you on the browser. You just find two things: Address bar and a tab button. One of the highlighted features of the browser is that you can search for the information by writing keywords in the address bar. Although you will find this feature in internet Explorer 9 however there are other features of Google Chrome that compel you to choose Chrome over IE9. Google was first introduced in September 2008 and since then more than 13.5% internet users have started using it. The multifaceted browser allows you to see the web pages in 52 languages. To enjoy high speed browsing in your own language download the browser from Google.com/Chrome

What to Do When Computer Doesn't Start

My computer is not starting up. What faults could be there???

If you are facing issues with computer boot process there could two reasons. First one is hardware and software is the second one. If there is a fault in hardware, there might be some problem with motherboard, hard disk, RAM, power supply or monitor. Loose RAM or cable also falls into the same category. When you start your computer, it checks the hardware and gives a beep indicating that it has been started. In case, your computer doesn’t give any beep and shuts down on its own, you should consult a hardware specialist. If you have some hardware knowledge, open the CPU to check memory module and other connections are connected correctly.

Did you find some problem in memory module? Humidity and dirt can spoil the memory module. If this is the reason, remove the memory module from the slot clean it and put it again. If CPU’s fan isn’t working or if the heat sink is not fitted properly even then your computer would not work properly. It is because computer must get proper ventilation so that it doesn’t get hot.

In case, there are some software issues with the computer, try following tips:

• If there is some fault in your hard disk or virus has attacked your system, you would come across issues such as Invalid partition table, missing operating system etc.
• Error NTLDR is missing shows up when boot sector is corrupt.
• There is a file named “boot.ini” in the root of C Drive. If it is corrupt, you will see error, “Could not read from selected disk.”
• If you are getting nothing but blue screen and you can’t do anything as the system is stuck, it could be both software as well as hardware issue.

To solve these issues, you might need to install OS i.e., Windows XP or Windows 7 & again. Few issues can be rectified without reinstalling Windows XP on your computer. To accomplish this, boot Windows CD and press R when you see “Windows to setup” on your screen. Now go to Command Prompt and select Windows XP which has been installed on your hard disk. Select the number of the windows installation which is not working correctly. “c:\> prompt” will show up on your screen. If you are getting error messages such as “Missing operating system” or “Invalid partition table”, type fixmbr and press enter. If the error message is “NTLDR missing”, type fixboot c: Another error message that could occur is “Could not read from selected disk”. In this case, type bootcfg/rebuild and then type exit. Now restart your computer.

How to Get Rid of Add or Remove Programs Restriction

Don’t you feel like banging your computer into the wall when you want to add or remove some applications to the system but there is an error? No need to get rid of the computer heartlessly; just try following instructions to open add remove programs.

You must be opening the “add or remove programs” through control panel or run command by typing appwiz.cpl. In case, you are getting an error that states your add or remove programs has been restricted please contact your administrator, don’t get disheartened as the trick is very easy!

Go to Start

Select Run

Type regedit

Enter

Navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall

Click Uninstall to highlight it. Look in the right pane for this DWORD
NoAddRemovePrograms

Did you find it there? Yes! Right click and select “delete” from the pop up menu.

In case, above option doesn’t work and you don’t find any key there, navigate it to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall

Now look out for the same entry and remove it.