Question: Why is the speed of my PC slow since I upgraded from Windows Xp to Vista?

Answer: When you install a new Microsoft operating system on an existing PC, it will probably need more memory and a video card upgrade. Every operating system upgrade entails that the PC needs a horsepower boost in other to operate with the same sort of speed and efficiency as the previous operating system. Add more RAM and a better video card.

Question: How do I protect my PC and unsaved data from power fluctuations and power failure?

Answer: You need to buy a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) from us. If power goes out, the UPS will give you enough time to save your data and shut down your machine. Besides, a UPS includes voltage surge protection and protects PCs from lightning damage arriving over telephone, cable and electrical lines.

Question: Can installing a third-party firewall together with Windows firewall better protect my computer?

Answer: It’s a bad idea to use two software firewalls at the same time, since they conflict with one another. But your PC will be best protected with a dual-firewall setup, if you combine a software firewall with the firewall protection provided by a broadband or wireless router. 

Question: How do I back up my data using the inbuilt Windows XP backup program?

Answer: In Windows XP Professional, Backup Utility can be found by clicking the Start button and looking in the All Programs-Accessories-System Tools-Backup. This utility contains two major functions- backing up data and restoring it. The Backup Wizard opens automatically. Select what you want to backup follow the wizard’s instructions until you’re done.

Question: How do I get my PC to function as it was before I installed this problematic program yesterday?

Answer: In Windows XP Professional, click Start-All Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Restore. On the Welcome screen click the option, Restore My Computer To An Earlier Time. Click Next to take you to the Select A Restore Point screen. Choose from the highlighted restore points and click Next. Follow the wizard’s instructions to finish.