How To Go Back To Your Previous Hardware Driver

If you happen to run into problems with a driver, Windows XP has a feature to roll back to a previous version

1. Click Start-->click Control Panel--> Performance and Maintenance.
2. Click "See basic information about your computer".
3. System Properties dialog box-->Hardware tab.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. In the Device Manager console-->right-click the device whose driver you want to rollback-->then click

Properties.
6. If the device is not working, it will likely appear with a red X or a yellow question mark.
7. Click the Driver tab-->then click Roll Back Driver.

Do take note that once you replace your driver ,the previous one that you have just replaced,will no longer be in existence.

Windows Media Player Error C00D0029

Windows Media Player Error C00D0029


The connection to the server has been lost. (Error=C00D0029)
-or-
Cannot open http://www......... Please verify that the path and filename are correct and try again. (Error=C00D0029)


This error signals a problem with the internet connection,verify that your internet connection is ok.
System settings,routers and firewalls could also be a cause.A recent installation of firewalls or an anti virus can trigger this error.

System Restore

For some, System Restore is truly a lifesaver.Ever so often, users inadvertently install programs that seem benign on the surface but end up making a complete mess of their computer system. System Restore resolves this problem by allowing your computer to "roll-back" to the select Restore date. This means that any software or changes done to the computer after this date, would be undone.
To manually create a restore point, click on the System Protection, make sure that you have enough of space. In the System Protection tab, click on the Create button, you will need to fill in a description of this restore point to help you identify it.
Launch System Restore by going to Start menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. You may choose a point yourself or allow System Restore to do it for you. After selecting it, reboot your computer. Now your computer has a restore point to roll-back to in case something goes wrong.

Windows Activation

Every new copy of Windows comes with an Activation requirement.Its embedded in the operating system ,forming the tip of Microsoft's battle against software pirates.It will give you 30 days from installation and/or start up to activate before systematically shutting down various parts of the operating system.Of course safest and logical thing to do would be to activate it but for whatever reason ,you decide not to and your system gets blocked, you still could access your files by going into Safe Mode at system start up.Safe Mode would start your computer up by using minimal amounts of resources and drivers.Its primarily used for troubleshooting and testing purposes.Once you have secured your files ,ring up those "nice" folks at Redmond and ....you know........ACTIVATE IT !!!!!!!!!

Free Antivirus for Windows XP and Vista

Here is a list of some free antivirus softwares

Avast! Home Edition:

* Complete features with free for use for home users and non commercial users.
* Simple user interface and automatic updates

ClamWin

* Supports windows 98/Me/2000/XP and 2003.
* High detection rates for viruses and spyware.
* Can be used along with Microsoft Outlook to detect virus-infected attachments automatically.

Avira AntiVir:

* The free version protects against viruses, worms and Trojans, expensive dialers and phishing.
* AntiVir also provides free support.

AVG by GriSoft.com

*Fairly good antivirus system with an easy to understand interface.