Solutions For Some Of The Windows Live Messenger Errors

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The Windows Live Messenger is an instant messenger and chat service, which is compatible with your Windows Operating System, Xbox 360 OS, Blackberry Mobile OS, etc. This is one of the many services made available to the Microsoft users online. This is a much-upgraded version of the previous Microsoft messaging application, the MSN messenger. The Windows Live messenger offers many new features like games and other external applications.

The new version has cleared many of the glitches and problems of the previous messenger. The various repair tools and guidelines from Windows help solve most of the problems. Here are a few solutions to some of the common problems.

How to solve the connection problems in Windows Live Messenger

If your Windows Live messenger fails to establish a connection with the Windows Live remote server, try the following tips.

• Go to your Internet Explorer browser and open the Tools menu. Select the ‘Internet Options’. Open the ‘Connections’ settings and select the option ‘Dial whenever a network connection is not present’ and press ‘OK’ to save the new settings.
• Now launch the Windows Live Messenger again. If the Messenger still cannot establish a connection, you may need to change the Firewall settings.
• It is likely that the firewall settings are at a higher level, blocking applications like MSN Messenger from establishing a connection.
• You need to reduce the firewall security guard to the moderate level and add the Messenger application to the list of programs and applications that can go through the firewall.
•  Go to the Windows Live Messenger settings. Open the ‘Tools’ menu and select the ‘Options’.
  

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• Open the ‘Connections’ menu and select the ‘Advanced settings’. Here you would find a list of entries under the heading SOCKS, which is the “Socket Secure protocol”designed  for  proxy server communication. Delete these and press ‘OK’.

To solve the audio errors

While chatting or making a conference call, you might find the audio quality is not up to the mark. Follow these instructions to rectify this problem.

• Go to the ‘Tools’ menu and open the ‘Audio and Video setup’ wizard. Make the necessary changes to reconfigure the audio set up. Increase the volume settings to maximum.
• If you are using a headphone or a speaker, select the above mentioned  option. Select “Finish” to save all the changes.

Hope these instructions were helpful. For further clarification about the same,  contact the Windows help desk online.

How To Find A Best Gaming Computer

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The best gaming computers available in the market come in many different configurations. So obviously, a novice user would find it difficult to choose one from the many. Below are some points to help you choose the best for a wonderful gaming experience.

Prepare a budget

There is no need to search for best gaming computers if you plan to use the system for casual games and other uses that does not require high-speed processors and performance graphics cards. Hardcore gaming machines may cost over $1,000, which is way too high to spend if you do not use the device for the task. Thus, it is necessary to decide what to opt for, and set the budget as per your requirements.

System specifications

Check the recommended system requirements for the most played games and for those which you intend to purchase & play on the new computer. These specifications should be kept in mind to find the most apt one among the best gaming computers. Remember to keep the highest minimum requirements out of all games as the base requirement for your gaming system. This will set a standard for the machine, to serve you best with the regularly played games, and make it ready for the upcoming ones in the future.

Check for the type of optical drive required. Generally, most computer manufactures offer a standard DVD drive, but opting for a Blu-Ray drive serves faster gaming performance, which is sometimes required by several games for installation & operation.

Customizing the system

Visit online shops to check out the price range & other offers. In addition, it is easier to compare computers online, & confirm they are built-in with all the required specifications. Also, you can search around for best gaming computers available in the market. However, sometimes, it may be difficult to find a company custom made machine, which cover all your requirements.

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Some dealers help you customize the system as per your requirements, so you should be sure of the options & adjustments to be set in the computer. Also, you can build a PC with the help of a professional, including all your specifications if you do not find any custom made ones.

Check for monitors, which can serve as the best display for your gaming experience. Monitors types may vary from cathode ray tube, to liquid crystal displays, HD monitors providing high quality resolution of graphics, and widescreen monitors with a cinematic feel while playing the game. You can make a choice according to your desired viewing experience.

Cover all the points above & go for the computer which suits you the best for an amazing gaming experience; customized as you want, with all the system requirements covered, and controlled within your planned budget.

Running Chkdsk Utility In Windows XP

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Chkdsk utility, which was introduced in Windows XP, checks for hard disc issues on the computer and repairs it automatically. It scans your computer for any system errors that arises due to hard disk issues. The bad sectors on your hard drive as well as the missing clusters, directory errors and cross-linked files will be checked by it automatically. Once the scan is over, based on the report it will fix the issues in order to boost the performance of the system. Chkdsk resolves these issues with ease and in a safer manner as it is extremely difficult to search the entire computer for errors manually.

You can follow the below instructions to run the Chkdsk Utility.

Manually

• Launch the Windows Start menu by clicking on the Start button and click My Computer next. Choose the C: drive and right click on it and select Properties.
• Click on the Tools option followed by clicking the Check Now button below the Error-checking option. Check disk options will appear now.
• Choose the respective option to begin the Chkdsk utility. For instance, you will get 2 options like Automatically fix the system errors or Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
• Once you choose the corresponding option, start Chkdsk by clicking the Start option.
• Chkdsk utility may not launch at times because of Windows’ inability to access certain files. In that case, a message will pop up to schedule a disk check. Click on Yes to perform a disk check when the computer restarts.
• Save and close all open programs and restart your computer.

Via command prompt

• Click the Start button to open the Windows Start menu and click Run.
• Enter cmd in the Run box option and hit Enter.                                                                                          
  

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• Command prompt window will pop up now and you should type the command chkdsk volume: /r to fix errors as well as to improve bad sectors. Volume: can be any drive, which you wish to check for errors.
• If you wish to resolve only errors, enter chkdsk volume: /f.
• Chkdsk will begin the scan now and it may take some time. Never turn off your computer during this process.
• Once the scan is over, a detailed error report will be displayed.

Running the Windows Chkdsk in detailed mode will take many hours to complete. So run it only when you have enough time. If you are unsure about how to run these commands, then you can use the Windows help tool. If you still find it difficult after referring Windows help, then you can contact Microsoft Technical Support to resolve the issue.

Does Your Windows Installer Keep Popping Up?

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Windows Installer applications for Microsoft Windows help manage the installation, removal, recovery, updating and maintenance of various Microsoft softwares on your system. Most of the time these applications would be automatically installed along with some Microsoft software package that you installed.

Windows Installer Clean-Up Utility

Microsoft had also released a utility application called the Windows Installer Clean-up Utility which cleans the system registry and helps to completely remove any Microsoft programs that were not uninstalled successfully. This utility is no longer available from Microsoft.

Windows Installer Pop-ups

There have been cases where the Windows Installer keeps popping up asking the user to prompt the reinstallation or recovery of some program or the other. Even after you have chosen the necessary option, the installer keeps popping up again and again, rather annoyingly. You should try to solve this problem by manually performing the operation prompted by the installer: a recovery, an update or a removal of the software mentioned.

If the problem still persists try going to the ‘Add or Remove programs’ option in the control menu and uninstall the program that is the source of this message. Afterwards, go to the C:\ drive and under Program Files, check whether the concerned program file is still there. If found, manually delete that folder permanently.

Windows Clean-up Utility settings

Use the Windows help function to troubleshoot the problem and follow the instructions given. If you are still experiencing Windows Installer Pop-ups you could install the latest version of the Microsoft Installer from Microsoft website.

Disabling the Installer Service

Sometimes even after doing all this, the Installer will keep popping up. If that is the case follow these steps.

• Go to the start menu and open the application window ‘Run’.
• Type in ‘MSCONFIG’ command in the box provided. The Microsoft System Configuration Utility wizard will now be displayed.
• From the System Configuration Utility main menu open the ‘Services’ menu. There will be a list of system services given there. Select the Windows Installer service from the list.
• An option for disabling the service will be given there. Select this and you have successfully disabled the Installer.

If you had the Installer manually installed in your system (for downloading and installing certain Microsoft programs from the website), you can solve the problem by manually uninstalling it.

In the past Microsoft released fixes for various installer problems which may be available even today. Go to the Microsoft website and check whether there are any software fixes available for your Installer.

Troubleshooting Windows Mail

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Windows Vista operating system offers an efficient default email client along with it named Windows Mail. The functionality of this application very much depends upon its message database called message store. When this Mail database is corrupt or damaged, Windows Mail shows strange behaviors and will not run properly. This may happen due to unexpected shut down of your computer when the message store is in use. Do not worry; efficient Windows help services are available online for your help. The best way of fixing such problems is cleaning up the message store using the built in features or using third party software. The following description will be very helpful for you.

Cleaning Windows Mail store using built in features

• First, launch Windows Mail. Then click on the Tools menu, which lies at the top of the screen. Select Options.
• Choose the Advanced tab and then click on the Maintenance button, which is at the bottom of the window.
• You should then select the Clean Up Now button.
• Click on the Reset button. This operation will clear all the messages in the store and the process cannot be reversed. Therefore, it is better to back up your mails if necessary.
• Then select Yes. When the operation is complete, close all windows and reopen Windows Mail. Usually after downloading your messages from the server, Windows Mail should behave normally.

Sometimes the issue is not fixed by the above-described method. Then you need to seek the help of third party software like WMUtil. The following description will give the procedure.

Clearing Windows Mail store with WMUtil

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• If you do not have a WMUtil utility in your computer, first you should download it.
• Then run WMUtil.exe file to launch the repair utility.
• Now you have to choose the Repair Database button. You can see a window reminding you that you should perform this operation only when the Windows Mail database is damaged or corrupt because it is more likely to lose information. Click on the OK button to continue. The window closes automatically when the operation is complete.
• Finally, launch the Windows Mail program. Now it will run properly.

Now working with Windows operating systems and its associated utilities is quite simple and reliable with the advent of several online Windows help services. Very good technical assistance for your Windows gadgets is available just a Google search away. Make use of these Windows services and have an efficient time with your computer!