Computer Crashing or running Slow ?
Computer Crashing or running Slow
Every driver for your hardware... Printers, scanners, motherboards, graphic cards ect.. Try Driverguide
To sign into driverguide.com use driverguide@paulpowers.ws
Password batman5
CCleaner
search for CCleaner great temp file removal, history delete, and start up programs removal.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ (Download lastest version)
Spybot
spybot removal of all spyware adaware, pups from ur computer
http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/5168/ (download update version) if ur using version 1.6 .. please un-install first then install update version. as u may get errors
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html (detection update)
Super Anti-spyware
Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, Rogue Security Products and many other types of threats.
http://filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/
microsoft essentials security
free virus scanner. from microsoft, search for ur O/S. and no need to pay £??.?? for a virus scanner again ..I recommend this one over all them...
well all virus scanner are not 100% detect rate..
what i usually do every 6 months or so is disable microsoft ..install avast virus scannerhttp://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/ run it .
http://www.avast.com/download-update.remove avast then enable microsoft ....
simpauls SM:)LE
http://www.filehippo.com/download_security_essentials_xp/ Windows XP
http://www.filehippo.com/download_security_essentials_vista/ Vista 32 bit
http://www.filehippo.com/download_security_essentials_vista_64/ vista 64 bit
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials windows 7 32bit or 64bit
To find which Opperating system your pc is 32bit or 64bit ...goto start.. control panels ..system ...look for windows edition and system type (32bit or 64bit)
disclaimer, 2 issues MSE
- 1) it doesnt run on real time protection in safe mode (most scanners dont)
- 2) you cant install it in safe mode (if only way of getting into Pc)
if however you have on PC u can run it, but at moment install avast, in safe mode and run
Crossloop
If you have an issue with you computer, and still able to get on the internet
download this program. register on it. email me. ur issue and best times to reach you. and can then remote control your pc from the comfort of my chair.
the program will give you a code which then has to be passed to me while we both on line for me to access your pc.
Rest assure everytime you close crossloop down. nect time it open, a new code will appear..for security reason and safty.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_crossloop/ (Download Lastest Version on Right).
Defraggler
Another great free program. if computer running slow. run this little program. yes its the same one as on your computer already, however so easy to manage as its more user friendly, than the defrag program on your computer. and it shows the files that need defragging.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_defraggler/
Recuva
If By accident you remove some files off your computer, Memory Stick, Flash Card, Camera, or phone. Dont Worry Try this Program. its free. as long as the computer or device does not write over these files once deleted you can recover them back click the link. good luck.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_recuva/
File Repair 2.1
If you used Recuva Above and get corrupted files try running File repair 2.1 [wpdm_file id=11]
Also Be careful as this is a Free program it comes with add ons
- Tuneup Utilities 2014
- Search Protect
Remove these 2 add ons by either going into your own Control panel and add and remove programs OR what i like to use is the CCLEANER above to remove them. Good luck !
Speccy
Take a look at the Hardware inside Your computer. ie motherboard, processor, graphics, memory and other perphials.
http://filehippo.com/download_speccy/
OR BUY Everest check it out here http://paulpowers.co/everest-ultimate-2006-download/
Unzip Programs
http://filehippo.com/download_winzip/
http://filehippo.com/download_winrar_32/ 32 bit
http://filehippo.com/download_winrar_64/ 64 bit
OPHCRACK
download HERE ... help you get back your login passwords For windows xp vista / 7
Trojan
A trojan going round Facebook called Ramnit (date 25/1/2012)
You might find that you cant open your facebook page, or its asking for you to
put in a new password. or if you have facebook as your internet explorer,google
chrome,firefox start page like me. it will automatic close the browser down.
have you had any of them issues. if so please update your virus scanner
and run it..and search for the files i have put at the bottom of this.
as these are the only files that i have found as yet. if any more i will update here. thanks Happy safe surfing
Steals your login and sends stuff to all your friends please be aware
the files that i have found out are :-
c:usersyournameappdataroamingmicrosoftwindowsstartmenu
programsstartupriqaxuov.exe
c:usersyournameappdatalocaliqwmhfysriqaxuox.exe
C:usersyournameappdatalocaltempxlmffrbr.sys
usually the Appdata folder is hidden on your pc.
if so to view your hidden files ..goto control panels, Folder options
Click on View ..then show hidden files ..then apply then ok.



Having Trouble with Programs Running? Get a Blue screen of Death ? You Tried Defrag and it Wont finish Completely ? Try This First !!Windows XP click Start Run cmd (enter) A black screen AppearsWindows Vista / Windows 7 Click Start (in search box Type) cmd (Right Click mouse) then left Click Run in Administrator. Click continue . A Black Screen Appears

Now in the Black Box next to curser Type chkdsk (then press) (enter). This will run a 3 stage check of the hard drive for error. These errors can also accure if PC is not shut down the right way( never Turn PC of By the Button) unless its fully crashed. if so you will deffo need to run this program.
As You see there no Errors On MY PC at the moment. Can happen. Two ways
- 1 it can stop through the 3 stages and not complete(this is where the Defrag will not finish also, when run before this)
- 2 It may say it need running chkdsk with F on start up to fix a problem.
To run chkdsk with the f command (type) chkdsk /f (enter)
This will then say do you want this to run next start up Y or N (type) Y (enter)

Now If it stops before the 3 stages as finished, do the chkdsk /f command. also check on the screen for any bad sectors. if you have any KB / MB numbers in there. it poss means that the reason for a Blue Screen Of Death, would be that a file that runs the software possibly corrupted. 3 ways i know of fixing corrupted files, which are not guaranteed
- 1) Get a new hard drive. if u can get back into hard drive back up all ur files ASAP
- 2) Re-format hard drive, which will loose all data on it. make sure u have the set up disc to re-install it again
- 3) download a software to remove bad sectors. not always works. can still loose data again
Best thing is too Back up now dont leave it too late
Also Make sure You have a good uptodate virus scanner incase that caused the blue screen of death too. see above for a free virus scanner.
Any Question Please leave a Comment in Here Thank You

SYSTEM FILE CHECKERcheck for corrupt files in your system filesgoto start CMD right click run as administrator.. black box will appear like the ones abovethen type ... sfc/scannow (press enter)
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September 26th, 2013 - 02:05
Great resources Paul!…You should make this a tab in you menu…
September 26th, 2013 - 02:06
Great resources Paul!…You should make this a tab in your menu…
September 26th, 2013 - 17:45
Don Walker nice one don .. yeah mate will do that thanks SM:)LE
November 13th, 2013 - 23:31
i will need to find a microsoft ess for win 8 .. soon ..
December 4th, 2013 - 23:48
Love it…thank you.
December 5th, 2013 - 10:03
Awesome Paul, hopefully with the couple of quirks my pc has been having I can get to the bottom of it with your very valuable tips with me not being a techie nerd I had not heard of a lot of these, thanks so much!!!
December 5th, 2013 - 11:18
wow! great tips!
December 5th, 2013 - 13:37
lfoutch23 your welcome. yeah u will find the problem too.. i have more to add.. soon
December 5th, 2013 - 13:37
mhmeritt your welcome
December 5th, 2013 - 14:17
Great information Paul.
December 5th, 2013 - 15:56
Elizabeth A Redd Thks Elizabeth
December 5th, 2013 - 17:57
Great Post
February 19th, 2014 - 16:07
Hey Paul Recuva was a huge help, however File Repair could not do anything for the files as they were beyond repair. It wasn’t that they were corrupt it was that pieces of the data were lost. I searched the error code online and the data is beyond salvaging. I managed to save 1 piece of 306 in the end
February 19th, 2014 - 16:53
Staffardo no worries mate .. thought the data might have been over written when you installed the windows again .. thanks for your comment . glad recuva was helpful tho