We do not recommend disabling ESET’s real‑time protection. Instead, add Wise Care 365 or Wise Disk Cleaner to ESET’s exclusion/allowlist. The steps below use ESET Internet Security and Wise Disk Cleaner as an example:

1. Open ESET.

2. In the left pane, click "Setup", then on the right, click "Computer protection".

3. Under Computer protection, find "Real‑time file system protection", click the gear icon, then click "Configure…".

4. In the Configure window, click "Browser protection" on the left. On the right, find "Browser protection allowlist" and click "Edit".

5. Click "Add" and enter this path (adjust if you installed Wise Disk Cleaner to a different folder):

C:\Program Files (x86)\Wise\Wise Disk Cleaner\WiseDiskCleaner.exe

C:\Program Files (x86)\Wise\Wise Care 365\WiseCare365.exe

6. Click Save (or OK) until all dialogs are closed to keep the changes.

Finally, open Wise Disk Cleaner and run the Cookies scan.

If you do not have ESET installed but see the same behavior, please tell us the name and version of your antivirus/endpoint product so we can reproduce the issue and find a solution.

That said, sometimes antivirus programs like Norton might mistakenly flag Wise Care 365 as a Trojan, malware, PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application), or FileRepMalware. This usually happens due to rule updates or other technical glitches and can block installation or operation.

If this happens to you:

• Please contact our team immediately. support@wisecleaner.com
• We'll work directly with Norton to resolve the false positive ASAP

In the meantime, you can add Wise Care 365 to Norton's exclusion list using the steps below to keep using it without issues.

We truly appreciate you choosing WiseCleaner, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

However, due to factors such as updates to the anti-virus software's rules or other unforeseen reasons, Wise Care 365 might be incorrectly flagged as Junkware (PUP): Win32.Application.Agent.12J by G DATA Antivirus (or G DATA Security). This may cause Wise Care 365 to not function, be unable to be reinstalled, or be unable to be updated.

If this happens to you, don't worry. We will contact G DATA immediately to correct this false positive as quickly as possible. We also sincerely ask you to submit a false positive report to G Data as a user, which will help us fix this issue quickly.

SUBMIT A FALSE POSITIVE TO G DATA

In the meantime, you can follow the steps provided below to add Wise Care 365 to the G DATA Antivirus (or G DATA Security) exception list, allowing you to continue using the program without interruption.

We deeply appreciate your trust and support for Wisecleaner and thank you for your understanding.

However, occasionally, due to factors such as updates to the anti-virus software's rules or other unforeseen reasons, Wise Care 365 might be incorrectly flagged as a Trojan, malware, or potentially unwanted application (PUA) by ESET Smart Security (aka ESET NOD32). This can prevent Wise Care 365 from running or being reinstalled.

If you find yourself in this situation, there's no need for concern. We promptly reach out to ESET Smart Security to rectify this false positive as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, you can follow the steps provided below to add Wise Care 365 to the ESET Smart Security exception list, allowing you to continue using the program without interruption.

We deeply appreciate your trust and support for Wisecleaner and thank you for your understanding.

However, occasionally, due to factors such as updates to the anti-virus software's rules or other unforeseen reasons, Wise Care 365 might be incorrectly flagged as a Trojan, malware, or potentially unwanted application (PUA) by Avast Free Antivirus. This can prevent Wise Care 365 from running or being reinstalled.

If you find yourself in this situation, there's no need for concern. We promptly reach out to Avast to rectify this false positive as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, you can follow the steps provided below to add Wise Care 365 to the Avast exception list, allowing you to continue using the program without interruption.

We deeply appreciate your trust and support for Wisecleaner and thank you for your understanding.

However, occasionally, due to factors such as updates to the anti-virus software's rules or other unforeseen reasons, Wise Care 365 might be incorrectly flagged as a Trojan, malware, or potentially unwanted application (PUA) by some anti-virus programs. This can prevent Wise Care 365 from running or being reinstalled.

If you find yourself in this situation, there's no need for concern. We promptly reach out to the anti-virus software developers involved to rectify these false alarms as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, you can follow the steps provided below to add Wise Care 365 to your anti-virus exclusion list, allowing you to continue using the program without interruption.

We deeply appreciate your trust and support for Wisecleaner and thank you for your understanding.

Case 1: Can not open Wise Care 365

Case 2: Can not install Wise Care 365

How to Recover Deleted Files in Windows For Free? Check this video

Despite the incredible development of smart phones and tablets, there are still 60% percent gamers in America game on PC. Dozens of new games releasing every year require elevated system resources for an uninterrupted gaming experience. There is one common thing that is on every gamer’s mind: How do I optimize my PC for gaming?

Of course we know, buying the most cutting-edged CPU, GPU and SSD(solid state drive) will definitely improve the gaming experience. The thing is not all of us gamers can afford to spend such a fortune on them. In this article, I will show you tips and tricks to improve the gaming performance while spending no money or just very little money.

1. Add more RAM

If you have read similar articles, some may suggest you increase the virtual memory. I would not recommend doing so. Because loading data from the hard disk is slower than loading from RAM. So I strongly recommend adding more RAM instead of increasing the virtual memory. With more memory, you can load game data more easily, without the need to access your disk drive. If you’re an active gamer, you should consider upgrading your PC or notebook to 8 GB or more. You can refer to my other article on how to choose the right RAM to upgrade for better performance( http://forum.wisecleaner.com/index.php?/topic/7443-how-to-choose-the-right-ram-to-upgrade-ram-of-windows-pc/ ).

But if you don’t have enough RAM and really need more virtual memory, you can increase Virtual Memory to assimilate a larger size of data making more room for the memory to facilitate the running game.

Here is how:

1. Go to Control Panel, view it in icons, and click ’System’.

2. In the right side of System window, click Advanced system settings

3. Go to the Advanced tab and click Settings under Performance section

4. In the Performance Options window, go to the Advanced tab click Change button

5. Click to choose the Custom size for virtual memory

6. Put Initial size and Maximum size in MBs, and click OK button to save changes

7. Click OK on Performance Options window and then System Properties window

It is directed to restart your computer in order to take effect of the changes you have made. 

2. Optimize the startup items.

When you start Windows, there are many applications and services that run automatically. Overall performance can be noticeably improved by stopping all of the unnecessary programs that bog down your PC and by running Windows without any third-party services. To optimize the startup items, download Wise Care 365, and click ‘System Tuneup’ in System Tuneup section. There you can disable all the apps and services according to your own needs.  

3. Update to the latest graphics driver

If you’re an avid PC gamer, you may own an Nvidia or an AMD graphics card. Both manufacturers update and fine-tune their drivers on a monthly basis to help improve gaming performance. Or maybe you have a laptop that has only one intel integrated graphics card. Updating your driver to the most recent version should deliver a slight increase in performance every time, and potentially make the entire experience smoother.

A. Nvidia GeForce owners go to 

http://www.geforce.com/drivers.

B. AMD users go to 

http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/downloads.aspx

C. For Intel HD Graphics owners, I suggest you go to 

http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect?iid=dc_iduu

and download the Intel Driver Update Utility to update the driver.

4. Download the latest patches for your games.

Like any piece of software, games are never completely finished upon release. After the games hit the shelves, the development teams are still fixing bugs and working to increase games performance. As such, users should get the latest patches available for them. Depending on your resolution settings and your specific machine, you will gain a couple of frames per second. This can mean the difference between a choppy and smooth gaming experience.

5. Defragment your Disk

Hard Disk Drives continuously absorb new data. Frequent addition of new information and deletion of the old one causes the data to form clutters. It is then hard for system to track down the scattered game files, resulting in lags and pauses. To rearrange these fragmented files and data, open Wise Care 365, check all the partitions in your computer and defragment all of them. 

Please not that if you are having SSD drive in your machine, it does not need to be defragmented, as it does not engage any fragments of information.

6. Clean Windows Registry

Windows Registry is a set of information that contains specific instructions for applications, drivers, and services. System refers to the relevant information in registry, whenever an activity is performed. Such continuous use of registry makes it corrupted by assimilating errors. To attain an enhanced experience of gaming, you need to fix registry errors using a reliable registry cleaning software like Wise Registry Cleaner.

7. Uninstall those old programs you don’t need 

Windows keeps getting slower and slower with each program you install on your PC or laptop – and that has a direct effect on all of your games! The reason for this is that a lot of programs run some sort of background activity, even when they’re not being used. Download Wise Program Uninstaller and uninstall the programs you do not need. The good thing about this uninstaller is it clears all the residual items left behind after the built-in uninstaller finished its job. 

8. Free Up Hard Drive Space

Make sure you still have some space left on your hard drive. Not only does this give you little breathing room, your computer will also run slower because of it. Admit it, in most cases you don’t need half of what’s stored on your hard drive right now. So get rid of it.  

9. Before you play, close all other Processes, Services, and applications

If you are playing, you are definitely not doing anything else. All the active process, services and applications running in the background, either visible or not, are consuming your memory and other system resources to some extent. It is obvious that a game application requires adequate MBs of free memory to perform simultaneous actions easily. To provide this free memory, it is submitted to close down each running application (except the game) to free up the memory. Instead of closing the programs and services one by one in the Task Manager, you can download Wise Game Booster to close them all by one click, better yet, it also optimizes relevant system settings for better gaming experience. 

For Websites

Method One:

1. Right click on your desktop, click the New option and select Shortcut.

2. If you want to create a shortcut for your favorite site like Google to your desktop, you can add its URL to Type the location of the item box.

3. Type a name for this shortcut and click Finish button.
 

Method Two:

1. Narrow your browser first, and open a website randomly.
2. Then move your mouse to the icon in address bar, and then left click and drag it onto your desktop.

 

For Files/Folders/Programs

Method One:

1. Right click on your desktop, click the New option and select Shortcut.

2. In the Create Shortcut dialog window, click Browse button and locate the program, file, folder to the box, then click Next button and click OK. 

Method Two:

Double click on Computer, locate a file you want. And then right click your program and move toSend to, then select Desktop (create shortcut).
 

Method Three:

Double click on Computer, locate a program you want. And then use mouse to adjust the size of the window. Left click the program, drag it onto your desktop and release the mouse. Finally, a shortcut is created. 

Method Four:

Use your mouse to left click and drag a program you want onto your desktop, and then hit Shift + Ctrl keys.

1. Find: Internet Options -- Programs -- Manage add-ons

2. Click it and find the item needed to be enabled/disabled by name.

3. Click "enable/disable" accordingly.

4. Close the panel.(Press "OK" in IE-6.)

Go to http://www.wisevideosuite.com to download Wise Video Downloader.

Open any YouTube video page and copy the URL of the video you want to download. 

Once this address has been copied, paste that URL into the URL bar and click the Download button.

Of course if you want to play the videos downloaded in multiple devices like your PC, your pad or smart phone. You are gonna need to convert them into different formats that is playable on these devices. Then the Convert feature comes in handy. It is a link to Wise Video Converter, which you can also download from http://www.wisevideosuite.com. The best thing about this converter is you don’t have to choose which format you need to convert into. Just drag and drop the video files to the corresponding big icons of devices, and then click Convert.

Notice: Not all the videos can be downloaded by Wise Video Downloader. Statistics show that more than 80% of the video files can be downloaded by this software. Please keep this software updated. By default, Wise Video Downloader will download the 1280*720 pixel video.

Ask toolbar is promoted via other free programs and once installed on your computer, they will hijack your browser homepage and replace your default search engine. Sometimes you may find Ask toolbar in your Internet Explorer without you knowing when you installed it.

In this article, I will show you how to remove it completely from your IE You may see more than a lot of articles on how to remove Ask toolbar on the internet, but in this one, I am gonna tell you the easiest fix.

First you should download Wise Program Uninstaller(http://wisecleaner.com/wiseuninstallerfree.html), a function formidable program uninstaller. Someone may wanna ask, we can uninstall a software in Control Panel, why bother downloading a third party uninstaller. One thing you might not know is the uninstaller built in a software can’t remove a software completely, it might leave behind some residual files, folders or registry. Accumulation of this kind of junk files or registry could lead to a slow computer or even computer crash.

After downloading Wise Program Uninstaller, find Ask toolbar in the list. Of course if you have a lot of programs, you can just quick search it. When you find it, single click it, you will see a key called Safe Uninstall, single click it, it will automatically execute the built-in uninstaller of Ask toolbar. When this process is finished, Wise Program Uninstaller will analyze all the associated files, folders and registry entries, and present you a list of the analyzing result. You can just click Remove to erase all these useless files. Then you will find the toolbar is already gone from your IE browser.

One more thing

How do I change Ask.com default home page or search engine in Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer allows you to change your browser home page at any time. In the upper right corner of your Internet Explorer browser window, select the gear icon (as shown below), and then "Internet Options" from the drop down menu. If you cannot find the gear icon, find the row of menus across the top of your computer screen such as File, Edit, View, etc. Click on the menu that says Tools, and from that Tools menu, click on Internet Options. Then proceed to the next step. 

Find the section marked "Home page." When you first open Internet Options, the entire home page address should be highlighted in light blue; type the backspace key on your keyboard to delete it. Alternately, use your mouse to select the entire address you see beginning with "http://www.search.ask.com" and delete it with the backspace key. Then, type your desired home page in that space--for example, if you'd like Yahoo as your homepage, type in www.yahoo.com. Once you have typed in your preferred homepage, click "Apply" and then click "OK." 

That's it for your default homepage settings! After making the change to your default homepage, you'll need to open a new Internet Explorer window to see the change. Changing your homepage setting doesn't retroactively affect pages you already had open prior to making the change.

Low Disk Space Warning

·         Windows XP warns you when it detects your computer is running out of disk space. The first warning comes when less than 200 megabytes of space is available: a pop-up window will appear for ten seconds once every session (each time you log on to your computer). The warnings become more frequent as free space decreases. With less than 80 megabytes of free space the warning appears twice for 30 seconds, spaced four hours apart. At 50 megabytes or less, the message appears every five minutes for 30 seconds. The warnings do not stop until free disk space is above 200 megabytes.

Disk Cleanup

·         The easiest way to free up hard drive space in Windows XP is to use Disk Cleanup. The program deletes temporary Internet files from Internet Explorer, downloaded program files, optional Windows components, Windows temporary files and older System Restore points. You can select check boxes to choose which categories to delete. If Disk Cleanup does not free up enough space, it may be necessary to delete files manually.

Unnecessary Files

·         Remove files and application you do not use to free up disk space. Empty the Recycle Bin and clean out the cache of your Web browser. Review the applications installed on your PC. Those applications you do not use should be uninstalled using the “Add/Remove Programs” function located in the Windows Control Panel. Ensure that no duplicate files exist on your PC: remove any files that are duplicates.

Folders

·         Your Downloads folder (or any location you use to store downloaded content) may be taking up a lot of disk space. Empty these folders of files that you no longer need or use. Pictures and videos also take up a lot of space: Delete those pictures and videos that you do not wish to keep. Using Windows Explorer, look around your hard drive for temporary installation folders and delete those as well. Once you complete the deletion process, be sure to empty your Recycle Bin to reclaim the space.

External Storage

·         If there is no need to keep the files on your computer’s hard drive, consider using an external hard drive to store some of your content, especially larger files. External drives come in various capacities, some as large as the hard drive currently in your computer. These drives connect via USB, and when connected can be used as an additional hard drive for your PC.

can make donations with ease. So far I am unable to make a donation.

Would someone tell me how to do this please.

When I log in, Firefox gives me red warnings that all login info is about to be copied by evil men.

Does the site need an update?

Only your site lets FF warn me. (And you deal in security.)

Sorry if I sound harsh

PC Maintenance

You should firstly check your computer to see if it currently has any viruses on, this is a common issue to why your internet connection is slow! You should always have anti-virus software on your computer to avoid getting any viruses, you should also perform regular scans so any viruses will show up and be dealt with as soon as possible. We also suggest a scanning and cleanup of browser corrupted files with Wise Care 365 which helps browsers run faster.

Reset your Router

You can simply reset your router to try and gain a better internet connection. You can also try unplugging the router from the mains for a couple of seconds then re-plug it in, this can also help get a better and faster connection to the internet.

Position of your Wireless Router

You should when possible position your router in central position so that you get a good connection all around your home rather than just the one side. You should also avoid putting your router near obstructions such as walls and metal objects which will interfere with the connection making it weaker.

Replace the Router’s antenna

If you are unable to position your router in a central position of the home then you should buy a new antenna for the router. The antenna which has come with the router will be guiding broadcasts in all directions, and if your router is positioned near an outside wall, then half the routers power will be wasted going in the wrong direction. You should buy an antenna that has a high gain which focuses the broadcasts and signals in one direction which will make it stronger around the home.

Contact Your Internet Service Provider

Sometimes, the issue is at their end why you are receiving a bad service from them. If you ask them they can check to see why your connection is slow. They may need to send someone to test your connection to see if you have any problems with the hardware they have sent you.

Check for Faster Connections in Your Area

You should check to see if there is a faster internet connection in the area which is available to you. You should look out for fibre optic cables connections as they can be much faster than copper wire cables. This is because fibre optic cables are made of glass so there is a lot less deterioration in your download speed even over long distances.

Right-Click

·         The first thing to try is to send the file to the trash. To do this, right-click on the file on the desktop and then select "Move to Trash" or a similar function from the menu that appears. In the best-case scenario, the item will peacefully be moved to your computer's trash; if not, you may see an error message that will give you information about how to remove the item.

Task Manager

·         If the item is in use, it may not move to the trash until you close it from the location where it is in use; this means you have to know where the item is in use. One way to find out is to look at the Windows Task Manager, which shows you all the current processes, programs and activity currently happening on your computer. To open it, right-click on your taskbar and then select "Task Manager." From there you'll be able to remove or delete any of the unwanted items.

·         If you've stopped a download in the middle of the download process, you may be encountering issues because the file is only partially loaded. One possible solution to this may be to remove it from your from your Web browser and find your downloads. Click on the name of the item that is stuck on your desktop -- if it's listed there -- and then press "Delete."

Add/Remove 

·         Another option is to try removing the icon using your computer's Add/Remove function, which can safely remove applications. On a Windows computer, select "Control Panel" from the Start menu and then click "Uninstall a program." Look for the program or item you want to remove and click "Uninstall." If this process does not work, try a third-party removal tool such as Wise Registry Cleaner to scan and remove junk items.

Instead of buying a new computer, adding RAM is often the most cost-effective upgrade you can make to speed up a sluggish computer.

You may see a lot of similar articles on the internet, but they all seem a little bit complicated for normal users.

Follow the next easy steps to upgrade your RAM:

1. Check how many memory slots the motherboard has

Most computer motherboards have two, three, or four memory slots. Some higher end motherboards have as many as six, or possibly even eight memory slots. This is the total number of slots available. Unless you are using a very old computer, you will have to change the RAM. If there is one more slot for adding one memory, you don’t have to reinstall the system.

2. Find Out the Maximum RAM Capacity for Your System

Determine if Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit. Download Wise Care 365, click Hardware Overview in System Monitor, you will see the info of your operating system.

32-bit can support up to 4 GB of RAM. In fact, 32-bit Windows is limited to accessing 3.2GB of that 4GB).

64-bit can support up to 128 GB of RAM or even more than that.

3. Find Out the maximum RAM capacity for your mainboard

In Wise Care 365, check the Mainboard in System Monitor, you will see your mainboard type. Google it to find the spec of it. You will see the maximum RAM capacity for your mainboard.

4. Find out the right type of RAM for your computer

Call me preachy but please first know if you are buying a RAM for your laptop or desktop. In most cases, they are different. Most motherboards accept only one type of RAM, if you're buying new RAM, you're probably going to make your life a lot easier by buying the exact same model as you currently have in your machine, but they don’t have to be the same brand. Check the Memory info in System Monitor and buy the RAM that has the same speed and memory type so that it will be compatible with your computer. 

Try these solutions, in this order:

Use Wise Jet Search

There is a little chance that you placed the lost file somewhere else, but you are not sure where. In that case you will have to search the whole computer. With Wise Jet Search you can find any file in your computer unless the file is hidden or in the Recycle Bin. Users can also choose the file type or type in the keywords to narrow down the search. If you can’t find, read on.

Check the Recycle Bin

Windows stores “deleted” files here as a safety measure. You’ll find the icon in the upper-left corner of your screen. if you find the files there, select them, right-click them, and choose Restore.

Use your backup

If you back up your hard drive—or at least your libraries—on a regular basis, your files are probably preserved there. I don’t know which backup program you use, so I can’t tell you exactly how to search for and recover the files. It’s generally a pretty intuitive process.

And if you don’t back up, maybe it’s time to get into the habit. It won’t help you this time, but it could the next.

Try file recovery software

Even a file that’s no longer in the Recycle Bin may still exist. Windows doesn’t overwrite the actual ones and zeros until another file needs the drive space. That’s why I told you to avoid using the PC as much as possible.

There are several good file recovery programs available. I recommend Wise Data Recovery. It’s easy to use and has a recoverability analysis feature showing users how likely they are going to recover the deleted or lost file. 

And  it also has a portable version, which means that you don’t have to install it, you can use it on your PC without writing to the hard drive. Download the program on another computer, and unzip it to a folder on a flash drive. Then plug the flash drive into the PC with the missing files, and run it from there.

Hire a professional (last resort)

This is the last resort, if none of the above suggestions work. There are many data recovery services available, and since your drive is still working, you probably don’t need one of the more expensive ones.

MSIExec.exe and InstMsi.exe Functions

·         When installing the SPSS software, the MsiExec.exe and InstMsi.exe functions return the MSI 1320 error if the installation folder named INSTALLDIR is mapped to a network drive.

Path names that are too long will also return MSI 1320 errors. For example, if you work with Visual Studio and you place projects in directories other than the hard drive, commonly "C," this is likely to occur.

DOS SUBST Command

·         If you placed the INSTLLDIR folder in a substituted drive using the DOS SUBST command, an MSI 1320 may be returned. The DOS SUBST command is used to associate a path with the letter of a virtual or physical drive. Errors will occur if you use the DOS SUBST command on a network drive.

Temporarily Modify Shortcut

·         Modify the C:\ProgramData directory by removing the Application Data shortcut before you install the software. You'll have to show hidden files to locate the shortcut. To do this, navigate to the "Start" button and select the "Control Panel." Click "Appearance and Personalization," and then click "Folder Options." Click the "View" tab, and then click "Show hidden files and folders" located under "Advanced Settings." Click "OK." Drag the "Application Data" shortcut to your Desktop. If that's not possible, rename the folder to unlock it first, and then drag the "Application Data" shortcut to your Desktop. Place the shortcut back to the C:\ProgramData directory after you finish installing the software.

Warnings and Considerations

·         Some of your settings may not be restored after you remove and then replace the Application Data shortcut. Workaround this by selecting the "Do not show hidden files and folders" option in the Folder and Search Options category. You'll also want select the "Hide protected operating systems files" option to restore your original settings.

Contact the software or hardware manufacturer of the software or hardware you're trying to install to get the appropriate support. Visiting the manufacturer's website and posting a query on a forum may lead to a faster result.

(1) If I try to post a reply in a thread via the "Reply to this topic" box at the bottom of the thread ... nothing happens. The reply doesn't remotely attempt to get posted. I end up having to use the Black "Reply to this topic" BUTTON at the upper right of the page.

(2) The next issue: Well, I was planning on attaching a screen capture image to show the problem that I'm encountering, but the problem is that I'm not being allowed to attach an image because the problem IS right at that area. So, I'll try to explain the problem.

Right there at the "Attach Files" area at the bottom left of the reply box ... where the "Choose Files" BUTTON is --- some other text that appears to read "uldn't load plug" is being superimposed on the Choose Files BUTTON. This is rendering the Choose Files BUTTON non-functional.

In case it helps zero in on the problem --- I am using Windows XP Pro SP3. I am using the latest version of avast Free Anti-Virus. I am using NetZero Dial Up Internet.

System Restore uses restore points to return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time without affecting personal files. Restore points are created automatically every week, and just before significant system events, such as the installation of a program or device driver. You can also create a restore point manually.

In this article, I am gonna show you how to create a system restore point manually in Windows 7&8.1. Just follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open Control Panel

Step 2: Click System and Security--->System

Step 3: Now on the left side of the window you need to click on option System protection

Step 4: In small window that show up click Create

Step 5: Type a description for your System Restore Point and click Create button

Step 6: Wait for couple minutes until System Restore Point is created and you are done. Close all existing windows.

It is easier if you use the ‘Backup’ feature of Wise Care 365, it just takes 2 steps:

1. Click ‘Backup’

1. Click ‘Create a System Restore Point’

You are done! Whenever you want to restore your computer to a previous point, you just need to click ‘Restore’. You will find all the restore points that are created automatically and manually are there. Choose any restore point and then click ‘Restore’, you system will go back to the previous state specified.

How to Flush the DNS Cache in Windows Vista, 7 and 8?

OS Name     Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium

Version        6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002

Clicked Start, All Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt:

Hit, Enter,

Nothing seemed to happen except “The requested operation requires elevation”, I have NO idea what this means!!!!!!!!!

See Attached.......

WiseCleaner Think Tank.doc

Note: Typically, this low virtual memory problem happens in an old computer.

What is virtual memory?

Virtual memory, also known as page file or swap file, is a file on your hard disk that Windows uses in addition to physical memory (RAM) whenever the need arises. For example, when you are running an application or a process your RAM can’t handle, virtual memory is there to help. Usually the page file is 1.5 times the amount of physical memory.

Why does the "low on virtual memory" error occur?

There are two things that usually cause this error:

 1. You don’t have enough RAM;

 2. An application on your computer is buggy and is causing a memory leak.

How to fix it?

Getting rid of this error is not too difficult, especially if it happens because your computer doesn’t have enough RAM. If that’s the case, all you need to do is add more physical memory to speed up computer performance. If you can’t do it immediately, you can increase the size of the page file. Here’s how to do it:

Right-click on My Computer and go to Properties.

Click on the Advanced tab (or Advanced system settings link if you are using Windows 7 or Vista) and then click on the Settings button in the Performance section.

A new window will open. Go to the Advanced tab.

Find the Virtual memory section and click on the Change button.

Select the System managed size option or manually change the size of the page file.

Click OK.

It might just be the case that your computer needs more real, physical memory. By this I mean RAM sticks that can be purchased in most computer, electronics, or office supply stores. If your PC is more than three years old, chances are it's close to being obsolete -- at least in terms of the ability to run today's resource-hogging software packages. And adding RAM to an older computer is the most effective thing you can do to upgrade it.

However, if the error is caused by a buggy application, you’ll first need to identify the culprit. To do that, open the Task Manager (press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard) and go to the Processes tab. Then click on View –> Select Columns. Check the Virtual Memory Size (in Windows 7 choose Commit Size) checkbox and click OK. Now the Task Manager will be showing how much virtual memory each application is using. If you click on the VM Size or Commit Size column name twice, the processes will be sorted based on how much virtual memory they are using, from largest to smallest. You will instantly see which process in the most hungry one.

Then you’ll need to find the application that’s running the process.

Now that you know which program is causing low virtual memory, you can try to fix it. First of all try updating the software – usually updates fix bugs like that. If that doesn’t work, try uninstalling and reinstalling the application. If that doesn’t work either, contact the software support team and search the Internet for that particular software problem.

How to Recover Deleted Files in Windows For Free? Check this video

Everyone wants the latest and the fastest, so at the end of it you get stuck with something old, used and slow by today's standards. No, we weren't talking about your wife/husband, we were talking about your computer.

So, what do you do with an old computer that you think is slow? Dump it into a garbage can or stow it off on eBay? Nah, here are some creative uses for an old computer.

1. Store your Photos & Music on it

Use it like a Photo and Music server. As long as you have plenty of hard disk space you won't hit a problem. Dump all your music CDs on it if you want. Connect it a flat screen and play a slide show of your photos.

2.  Convert it into a Browsing Station

Plug in your Internet connection, or a network cable via your broadband and you can make that old slow computer into a Internet browsing station for yourself and your friends when they come home. As an added benefit you can restrict the Internet access of the old computer as much as you want with some Firewall/Internet Security software and give it your kids to browse from.

3. Make it a file/storage server

Put in Linux and convert the old PC into a full functional file/storage server that you can dump in the attic or garage. If you are short of disk space just get a bigger hard-disk.

4. Use it like a computer lab

Need to try out Linux or some obscure software, why not use your old computer for it? You can use it learn hard disk recovery skills or open it up and do some good old hardware surgery. 

5. Put it your car, RV or boat

Now, that's a good idea. All you need is a power inverter, a device that converts 12V to 120V power. So, you can listen to music from the hard-disk or play VCD/DVDs while you are riding in a car, RV or a boat. Of course, if you are going to watch stuff instead of listening you will need a small LCD display as well.

6. Convert your old PC into a router or firewall

Load up Linux with Shorewall/IPtables or just install IPCOP to convert that old piece of hardware into a very powerful router or firewall. This by far is one of the best recommendations I always give to friends who run small offices. No old computer is slow enough for Linux or to work like a router/firewall.

7. Broadcast Music/Videos or monitor your house with it

Why not setup a Shoutcast server and stream all your MP3 files to the world? or stream videos or a webcam feed, which you can watch from anywhere.

You can also connect a inexpensive webcam and place it near any place you want to monitor, throw in a internet connection at the back and you have your own personal security monitoring station. Keep a watch from anywhere.

8. Watch TV or make it into a Tivo/VCR

Drop in a TV tuner card and you can watch TV with your computer and do neat stuff like Time Shifting. Or if install MythTV or FreeVo to make it into a fully functional Tivo/VCR and record TV programs.

9. Make it into a Gaming Machine
Okay, it may not run all the very latest stuff but it will still be powerful enough to play some of the best games. You can load all your favorite games you have played on it or load some arcade games like Pacman and make it into a gaming station for yourself or for guests. Get a  pair of joysticks or gamepads as well to complete the experience.

10. Upgrade it

Instead of trashing it, why not upgrade it? Of course, that idea may not apply to some of the very classic stuff like the 386 machines, but you can upgrade most of them in some or the other way to make them more powerful - some new memory, hard disk or even a new video card could make quite a lot of difference.

11. Use it for Salvage

Sometimes you can use stuff from your old computer to replace things in your new computer or some other computer of an emergency aid, stuff like additional memories or a power supply.

12. Use it to vent your anger

This is a dangerous thing but what the heck if you want to vent your anger for all those crashed Windows sessions, you old PC could be the perfect guinea pig. 
 

13. Automate your home with it or make it your answering machine

Connect it with X10 to automate your home and your old PC is capable enough to switch on heaters and lights or keep a watch on intruders.

Or just load up and answering machine software and let it handle voice mail for you. Why do you need to pay for a voice mail service when your PC can do it for free?

14. Exchange it
If you don't want to do anything with your old computer, you can still get a good deal by exchanging it instead of trashing it or selling it on eBay. Companies like HP and IBM have such computer exchange programs, often referred to as trade-in programs.

15. Donate it

Lastly, you can always get some goodwill by donating it away to someone in need. It can be anyone you know - your relatives, kids or  someone else like a school.