Speeding Up The Windows 7 Operating System

Windows 7 operating system is fast becoming the most popular operating system as Windows 8 continues to become even more ghastly after every update. Microsoft 7 is both stable and features a faster booting cycle than most previous versions of Windows. A system with a faster boot cycle itself gives an illusion of running a faster system! Even after 6 years of its launch and release of a successor, users continue to make a beeline for the Windows 7 operating system!

To know how to speed up your Windows 7 operating system, you can either contact our Windows tech support team or read and follow the instructions written below.

Instructions

• By default, Windows 7 only uses a single core to boot up. If you have a multi-core processor system, you can significantly increase the boot speed just by altering this setting. The process to change this setting is very easy as well. You just have to click on the Start menu, which normally lies at the bottom left corner of the screen, and then click on Run. When the Run command prompt window is displayed, type in msconfig into the box and press Enter. Inside the newly displayed window, press the Boot tab and then click on Advanced Options. Among the list of advanced options, you will have to locate the Number of processors, click on it to enable it and specify the no. of cores needed to do the task. Next, click OK and then apply to save this setting.

• Remove every unwanted feature you would not be using because they merely take up a lot of space and never contribute in anyway. For better performance, it is better to remove unwanted fonts from your computer. Many TrueType fonts are built-in to your operating system, fonts that you will never be using in your life. In such scenarios, it is better to trim down these fonts. To do so, open the Control Panel from the Start menu and then click to open the Fonts folder. Move away the fonts that you don’t need to a temporary directory.

•  If you rarely every use the Search feature in your Windows 7 system, it is better to turn off the  Search Indexing feature. Go o Start menu and type in services.msc. Find Windows Search and right click to choose Disable in the Startup type field.

• Reduce the number of unwanted Startup programs. Many applications like Java, Acrobat, QuickTime and iTunes are preset that execute right on startup. To do so, enter the Msconfig window again and then click on the Startup tab. You will see a list of applications from which you can deselect the unnecessary.

Hopefully, you will notice a remarkable improvement in the system speed by following these tips promptly. If you have any queries, feel free to contact our Windows tech support team.

How To Play Media Files On iPod Using Windows Media Player

Apple’s iPod has become an iconic device when it comes to playing digital media files. Apple has its own platform called iTunes for iPod users to download and listen to music. It is through the same platform that Apple’s other devices like iPhone and Mac get their media files. Apple’s iPod is configured to work directly with iTunes, making it easy for file transfer and sharing.
However, many PC users find the iTunes program not working well on their computers. Whereas in Microsoft Windows platform, it makes use of Windows Media Player to play digital media files. So is it possible to use Windows Media Player on your iPod? Definitely! Through the use of a plug-in, there is a way to configure Windows Media Player to work with your iPod and sync your music between the two devices. Follow these Windows tech support guidelines to integrate Windows Media Player with your iPod.

Instructions

• Get your iPod and connect it to the computer. Now open iTunes. Go to the left navigation pane in iTunes and select your iPod. Click on the Settings tab. By default, the checkbox for “Open iTunes when this iPod is connected” will be selected. You need to deselect that checkbox. Now select the checkbox for “Manually manage music”. Close the iTunes window and eject your iPod.
• Open Windows Media Player and double-click on the Rip tab. Click on Format from the drop-down menu and select MP3. You can now close Windows Media Player.
• Now you need to download the MGTEK dopisp plug-in. Save the file to a preferable location on your computer. Double-click on the downloaded file to install the plug-in onto your computer. 
• Re-launch Windows Media Player. Connect the iPod back to your computer. You should be able to see your iPod in the left navigation pane of Windows Media Player.
• Locate the Sync button on the top right of Windows Media Player and click on it. This will open a new window on the right. Click to select the files that you wish to play. You can drag and drop the audio files you wish to transfer to your iPod to the Sync List section underneath your iPod information. Click the Start Sync button to transfer the songs. 

See how easily you have managed to play the media files on your iPod using Windows Media Player. If you have any further doubts on this, contact the Windows tech support team for more assistance.

Steps To Fix Windows Update Problems

The Windows update feature offered by Microsoft allows the users to keep their system updated with the latest features and applications to enhance the system’s performance. Chances of your system underperforming are quite high, if you do not install updates in the right time. Follow the instructions briefed below to fix Windows update problems.

Windows tech support instructions 

• Check the installation as well as the update history. To do this, first launch the Start menu by clicking the Start orb placed on the bottom left corner of the home screen. Alternatively, you can launch the Start menu by pressing the key imprinted with the Windows Start orb. From the Start menu, select the label that reads All Programs.
• From the Start menu pop up, select the label that reads Windows Update or Microsoft Update. Now, from the Windows Update or Microsoft Update window, select the label that reads Review your update history. Scroll down the update history page until you find an update detail marked X.
• Click on the label marked X. A new dialogue box will pop up listing down the details of the installation error code. 
• Once gain launch the Windows Update window. To do this, click on the Start orb placed on the bottom left corner of the home screen. Place the mouse pointer in the Start menu pop up text space. Type Windows Update or Microsoft Update and hit the Enter key. This will launch the Windows Update window. From the Windows Update window, select the label that reads Go to Knowledge Base articles.
• Enter the error code you had recorded in the last step in the search box and hit the Enter key. Now, click on the link in the search result.
• Run a system scan using the built-in tool called Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. Click on the Start orb placed on the bottom left corner of the home screen. From the Start menu pop up, select the label that reads Run. Place the mouse pointer in the Run texts space and type MRT. Hit the Enter key. Hit the Next button to proceed. Now, select the option Full Scan to scan your computer for malware that may be hampering your Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove such malware and viruses from your device.
• Next, run an antivirus or antispyware program scan to scan for viruses and spywares. If you do not have one preinstalled on your device, download and install a fresh copy of the same. 

Follow the instructions briefed above to troubleshoot the issues with Windows update centre. For any further clarification on how to fix Windows update problems, visit our Windows tech support site.

Troubleshooting The Script Errors In Internet Explorer

Old is gold! So is the Windows 98. Third generation computers have replaced the traditional Windows 98 machine with more advanced and improved operating system such as Windows 8, Mac OS and Linux, but there are still computers that run on Windows 98 operating system. In fact this operating system also has the basic programs such as command prompt, internet explorer and the office suites which tempt the users that require minimal systems to carry on with Windows 98 to perform their activities. However, windows 98 can also end up in the “error zone”. Script errors are one of the common errors that many Windows 98 users have to contend with. These errors come about when you attempt to open folders in "Web view" type. Microsoft windows tech support doesn’t offer support to troubleshoot errors in Windows 98 machines as the operating system is obviously outdated, so just hang on to these instructions to eradicate script errors on your system.
Instructions
Repair Internet-based Script Errors
• Bring up the startup menu by clicking on the "Start" tab and then move towards the "Settings" tab to open up the "Control Panel” tab.
• Find the "Internet" tab and click on it twice to launch.
• Tag along the "Fonts" tab that is enclosed within the "General" tab.
• Now go for the tab with the tag "Western" that lies inside the "Character Sets" menu to bring up the window which holds "Set as Default" tab and then hit on "OK" tab.
• Opt for the "Delete Files" tab in the "General" and trigger the "OK" tab.
• Either get the internet explorer SP1 (service pack) or replace it with a new copy. You can download the installation file from the download section of the Windows tech support website.
Repair web-based script errors
• Tag on the "Start" button to reveal the "Windows Explorer" tab.
• Identify the folder that shows the script error message and Navigate to that destination by typing in the address in the address bar.
• Hit on the "View" tab to pick out the "Customize This Folder" tab enclosed within it and then go for the tab with the tag "Remove Customization".
• Go for these tabs respectively, "Next" and then "Finish".
If the script error still endures on your Windows 98 machine? You will then have to reinstall the operating system entirely. You may also want to think of upgrading to a new OS in the meantime.