How to properly clean a laptop?

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• How should I clean my laptop screen?

  I had my hp Pavilion dv6000 for almost four years and the screen got a little dirty at the moment.  I would like to know what type of display by srcreen laptop is exactly and the best way to clean it, and what to use.

  Hello

  This document should guide you on the best method of cleaning:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c00292159

• How can I find out if there are viruses on my laptop and how do I clean them

  How can I find out if there are viruses on my laptop and how do I clean them?

  Please provide details as to why you feel that there is a virus on your computer.

• I bought a used laptop. How can I clean the computer and only the program that the value of the factory. It's a dv4000 HP clubhouse with windows xp

  I bought a used laptop and the previous ovner couldn't remember his password since it's been more than a year she opened a session.  How can I clean the computer and restore it to that only programs that comes with it when buying or facotry settings.  It's a HP Pavilion dv4000 with windows xp?  I have not all discs.

  Go here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00006110&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=464513 and click on the link that best matches your computer (e.g., Presario, Pavilion and HP Compaq Business PC manufactured and sold in 2006 or later).

  Assuming that your computer is 2006 or later, following the links eventually will lead you to the following directions:

  
  

  Reformatting a hard drive should be considered a last resort to solve a problem with a computer system. The hard drive can be reformatted and reinstalled the operating system, using the system PC Suite hard disk recovery. Reformatting the hard drive will overwrite all data on the disk. To preserve the data, back up the data of the user as; letters, leaves of calculation, graphics and emails to an external storage device before you reformat the disk. If the PC does not work in the Windows operating system, see reformatting since the recovery disks .

  Do the following to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system.

  1. Connect the PC to the power adapter.
  2. Close all programs.
  3. Click Start , click principally made programs , select System Restore and click on the PC recovery .
  4. When the recovery options are offered, select the option to perform the Recovery of PC and click Next .
  5. The PC will restart.
  6. When the recovery of the PC of welcome message, click OK to continue.
  7. In the system recovery Panel, select System Recovery . By default, the system will perform a complete reformat and will destroy all user data.
  8. Restart the PC when prompted.

  As alternative method for the steps above, click Advanced Options , select the destructive recovery option and click Next to begin the reformatting process.

  The PC is in original factory State and all data in the system, such as the place and the date must be reconfigured.

  NOTE: any software "trial offer" has been included in the original factory image, it will be reinstalled, but it won't work (the test period will have expired).  If so any trial software is a security antivirus software or others, before connect you to the Internet, you must uninstall (using an uninstall tool provided by the manufacturer if available antivirus software) and then install your own anti-virus software.  So, you should download the uninstallers necessary and installers (or buy the software on CD) using another machine before starting this project.

  NOTE 2: See the following important tips from MS - MVP PA supporter (once the restore is complete, click Start > run > winver > OK to determine what Service Pack you have):

  HOW TO get WinXP SP1 or SP2 fully patched after a 'clean install': http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  1. download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 on your desktop:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5E7...

  [Yes, you can jump SP2 if you run WinXP SP1.]

  2. read & take into account:
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP...

  3 connected as long as administrator, if necessary, double-click the saved file to install WinXP SP3.  Follow the prompts. Be patient and restart twice when the installation ends.

  4. make the resolution method 2 here (believe me):
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943144

  5. go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Install all required software, and then click CONTINUE. Select CUSTOM and scan | Install the critical updates of security offered. Still, follow all the instructions.

  [I do NOT recommend install IE7 through Windows Update.]

  6. make sure that automatic updates is enabled; FC.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306525

  Other references:

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for the Service Pack 3 (SP3), until April 14-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and the Canada.

  Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 . Select "Windows".
  XP"and select"Windows XP Service Pack 3 "

  5 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
  [installation clean = new computer]
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/XPPC.mspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/prevent.mspx

  How TO get Windows XP Gold fully patched: http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  1. download & save the WinXP SP2 installer on your desktop:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8...

  [Yes, you can jump SP1]

  1B. download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 on your desktop:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5E7...

  2. read & take into account:
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP...

  3. administrator, if necessary, double-click the saved file to install Windows XP * SP2 *.  Follow the prompts. Be patient and restart twice when the installation ends.

  3B. logged on as administrator, if necessary, double-click the saved file to install WinXP SP3.  Follow the prompts. Be patient and restart twice when the installation ends.

  4. make the resolution method 2 here (believe me):
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943144

  5. go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Install all required software, and then click CONTINUE. Select CUSTOM and scan | Install the critical updates of security offered.  Still, follow all the instructions.

  [I do NOT recommend install IE7 through Windows Update.]

  6. make sure that automatic updates is enabled; FC.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306525

  References with dubbing:

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for the Service Pack 3 (SP3), until April 14-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and the Canada.  Reach
  http://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | Select "Windows".
  XP"and select"Windows XP Service Pack 3 "

  Protect your PC!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/athome/security/computer/default.mspx

  Learn how to protect your PC by taking the three simple steps
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=3AD23728-497...

• whenever I try to connect to the internet (mozilla firfox) it says I have to buy vista security 2011 to clean my laptop. How can I get rid of this to connect online

  whenever I try to connect to the internet (mozilla firfox) it says I have to buy vista security 2011 to clean my laptop. How can I get rid of this to connect online

  Hello

  these rogue program names belong to a type of malware using different names but producing the same results

  Read and follow the EXACT at the below link removal instructions

  Read this information

  Vista anti-virus 2011, Vista Total Security 2011, Win 7 Home Security and include some of the names by a rogue new name change randomly to settle on the victim's computer.  When this particular rogue is installed, it will install as a variety of names in different programs, with each having their own graphical user interface according to the version of Windows running on the computer. Whatever the name, however, they are all the same exact program with just a different name and skin on this subject. This rogue goes by many names in different programs, of which I have listed below depending on the version of Windows that is installed on:

  Windows XP rogue names	Names of Windows Vista Rogue	Windows 7 fake names
  XP Antivirus	Vista anti-virus	Win 7 antivirus
  XP Antivirus 2011	Vista anti-virus 2011	Win 7 anti-virus 2011
  XP Anti-Spyware	Vista Anti-Spyware	Win 7 AntiSpyware
  XP Antispyware 2011	Vista Antispyware 2011	Win 7 antispyware 2011
  XP Home Security	Vista Home Security	Win 7 Home Security
  XP Security 2011 Home	Vista Security 2011 Home	Win 7 Security 2011 Home
  XP Total Security	Vista Total Security	Win 7 Security Total
  XP Security 2011 Total	Vista Total Security 2011	Win 7 Security 2011 Total
  XP security	Vista security	Win 7 Security
  XP security 2011	Vista Security 2011	Win 7 Security 2011
  XP Internet Security	Vista Internet Security	Win 7 Internet Security
  XP Internet Security 2011	Vista Internet Security 2011	Win 7 Internet Security 2011

  Follow the EXACT below removal instructions

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-win-7-Internet-Security-2011

• How to clean my laptop screen?

  Hi all
  is someone can you please tell me what is the best way to clean my laptop screen or just a way to do it? I noticed that there are tasks and it annoys me a lot, but since the laptop screens are very delicate, I would appreciate a professional help from this forum...

  Maybe stupid comment, but I have cleaned with small liquid rags for spectacles. :)

• How diassembly to clean the Satellite C660

  Hello

  I have toshiba C660-1u1.
  I want to know how disaseembly to clean the processor and the fan.
  A manual disassembly or step by step.

  Concerning

  Hello

  I would not recommend to disassemble the laptop only to clean the fans.
  Disassembly is delicate and you will lose the warranty.
  But it is important to know that you can clean the fans using a jet of compressed air. It's good enough to get dust and debris removed cooling modules.

  This could be interesting, too:
  + How to clean a Toshiba laptop cooling system +.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD7A01ZZ000AR01.htm

• How can I clean the accumulation of dust on the Satellite?

  The laptop is pretty hot - how can I clean dust accumulation.

  Hello

  If you want to clean the fans if the vacuum cleaner is a good tool.
  But be careful. If you n? t know how to do this, you should ask the Toshiba service partner for details. Guys have more experience of these things.

• How can I clean my screen Satellite A200-22I?

  I have some doubts on how to clean my laptop screen.

  I noticed that there are a few small spots and trying to clean them with a fabric suede they remain.

  I smoothly because I don't want to scratch the screen, but I'm afraid because I can't seem to clean them. And they have same "cavities" in the screen...

  I'd be happy if someone can give me some advice on this subject.

  Thank you

  In PC Magazine, you can find the special liquid which can be used for cleaning the case display or laptop.
  You should use it and after that cleaning of the screen will be perfectly clean, without all the tasks or something else.

• How can I clean my files?

  I do not have a disk, how do I clean the files that I have to get rid of to speed up my laptop? Brand "Lenovo"?

  Can someone help me please?

  Susan

  What version of Windows do you have?

  A better program of disk cleanup is cCleaner. cCleaner comes with a registry tool. Do not use this tool as any registry cleaner could lead to the creation of very difficult to resolve system errors.
  http://www.CCleaner.com/download

  1.9. When you open cCleaner you will see four large icons to the left of the window. Here's cleaner them, registry, tools, and Options. For routine maintenance, you normally acceding Cleaner (this is not the mentioned registry cleaner later). When using for the first time only, you can accept the default settings.

  1.10. some observations on the parameters. On my computer, I do not have the boxes before the passwords saved selected. In a less secure environment, you could check this option and set cCleaner to run automatically when the computer starts. You also cannot check the boxes in front of shortcuts from the Start Menu, desktop shortcuts and historical form. You must check the boxes according to your needs. Bad first time options causes irritating no disasters.

  1.11. the second icon that you see when you open cCleaner's registry. A reserve many experienced users have about cCleaner, it's that it comes with a registry cleaner. This tool should not be used. By using a registry cleaner, but it is the case, provides significant benefits and there is always the risk of creating insoluble system errors, which cannot be resolved by reinstalling the operating system and all that that implies. You will avoid any possible problem of not not by clicking on the Save icon.

  1.12 the third icon that you see when you open cCleaner is tools. If you click this icon, it gives you access a routine plus service options. The first two tools are uninstalled and commissioning. I do not use these tools, preferring to use other software options. The third tool is the restoration of the system, which is covered in the next paragraph. The fourth tool is Wiper Drive and you will find reviews about this tool later

  1.13 removing the system restore points can be important if you have little free disk space. The ability to delete them is one of the tools options. You can selectively remove those created in less important moments. This makes it easier to hold the restore points for long periods without keeping large unwanted files, whose inflexible approach to disk cleanup fails to offer.

  1.14. you can't remove the last restore point using the cleaning disc or cCleaner. If the last restore point contains malicious software, you can turn off and then turn on system restore. This has the disadvantage that restore all points are removed when you want to keep more restore points that are not infected. How to get round this problem is to create a new restore point when you are satisfied with your computer is free of malware and then remove the infected restore point.

  1.15. in normal circumstances, you probably rarely need to use Driver wiper. However, there are situations like if you gave the computer to someone else, then the tool may be useful. Please note that the wiper Drive, opening, generates a warning message, which should not be dismissed lightly. Using wiper Drive for the wrong reason could have serious consequences.

  1.16 the fourth icon is labeled Options. Many configuration options are available here. You can configure cCleaner to run when start you but remember that this will slow down the boot. Another setting allows you to include or exclude cookies. Yet another allows files named to exclude.

• cleaning for laptop

  Hi, I was wondering if I can clean my laptop inside.

  But I didn't ' t know how.

  I have hp 635 and laptop working periods is very strong, cooler is very strong.

  I guess I need to clean cooler.

  So, if you have tips or tutorials or something like that please answer. That noise is driving me crazy.

  Thank you and best regards!

  Hello

  Click on the link for your laptop model below where HP as a document on the cleanup of the laptop.

  http://h20566.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/PSI/performMaintResults/?sp4ts.Oid=5086719

• How to format computer acer laptop?

  How to format computer acer laptop? Had only "backup" acer erecovery discs and no original cd of vista when I bought my laptop.

  My phone is updated with all microsoft updates before that. Problem occurs when I got the blue screen. I rebooted and then I had a black screen with blinking cursor after the "PRESS F2 TO enter SETUP". Downloaded the neosmart vista recovery disk but no help. Startup Repair does not work and I also tried "restore from a good starting point" to end up having the same screen with the cursor. "

  Recovery disc neosmart vista I tried to spend in the command prompt and run a virus cleaner and it detected TDSSMBR. SM as a virus in the partition c: and cleaned. After that I tried restarted and after the "PRESS F2 TO enter SETUP" had a black screen then "missing operating system".

  I tried using "neosmart vista recovery disc" and execute "Startup Repair" and it detected problems and that fixed it. Then restarted and even a black screen with "missing operating system".

  Then I got my "acer e-recovery of a disk" and reinstall to factory settings. I noticed that it is installed in 2 disc/directory partition.  Once this was done, I rebooted and got the same black screen "missing operating system".

  Then you can someone pls let me know how I format my computer acer laptop (detailed instructions please) as I am not very irritable of mind.  All I have is the "acer erecovery discs. Once I have the format that I can use the "acer erecovery discs' reinstall to factory setting? By the way, my laptop has 2 hard drives, or at least I think that it doesn't. C: and the other e: is there a way to check wherether I have 2 hard drives or only one. Vista has been on the c:
  Thank you

  How to format computer acer laptop? Had only "backup" acer erecovery discs and no original cd of vista when I bought my laptop.

  My phone is updated with all microsoft updates before that. Problem occurs when I got the blue screen. I rebooted and then I had a black screen with blinking cursor after the "PRESS F2 TO enter SETUP". Downloaded the neosmart vista recovery disk but no help. Startup Repair does not work and I also tried "restore from a good starting point" to end up having the same screen with the cursor. "

  Recovery disc neosmart vista I tried to spend in the command prompt and run a virus cleaner and it detected TDSSMBR. SM as a virus in the partition c: and cleaned. After that I tried restarted and after the "PRESS F2 TO enter SETUP" had a black screen then "missing operating system".

  I tried using "neosmart vista recovery disc" and execute "Startup Repair" and it detected problems and that fixed it. Then restarted and even a black screen with "missing operating system".

  Then I got my "acer e-recovery of a disk" and reinstall to factory settings. I noticed that it is installed in 2 disc/directory partition.  Once this was done, I rebooted and got the same black screen "missing operating system".

  Then you can someone pls let me know how I format my computer acer laptop (detailed instructions please) as I am not very irritable of mind.  All I have is the "acer erecovery discs. Once I have the format that I can use the "acer erecovery discs' reinstall to factory setting? By the way, my laptop has 2 hard drives, or at least I think that it doesn't. C: and the other e: is there a way to check wherether I have 2 hard drives or only one. Vista has been on the c:
  Thank you

  Hé neww

  NeoSmart disk is to startup etc repair not reinstall

  the process of acer administers the process of full recovery to the standards of the factory

  you start from the acer recovery disk to start a reinstallation of vista, back to factory standards and follow the prompts

  problem with the acer recovery process, you will need to contact acer

  It's their recovery process

  http://www.Acer.com/worldwide/support/index.htm

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Backdoor: win32/CycbotB-how can I rid my laptop from that.

  MSE continually warns and cleans my laptop to this potential threat. Beginner computer user and haven't the slightest idea what to do. Do I have to spend money to remove mega. Also were not able to find any problem with info.onthis. Thank you

  Hello

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  New Vista and Windows 7 version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Original version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• After cleaning the laptop keyboard, Touchpad has stopped working.

  Original title: Touchpad not working not

  Help
  I use a Compaq 615, my Touchpad no longer works after you have cleaned my laptop keyboard, but when I checked the setting of the control panel mouse it says "work unit". How can I get the touchpad working again.

  Hello

  This problem may occur if the Touchpad settings have changed.

  You can try to reinstall the latest drivers for touchpad on HP website and check if it helps.

  a. click Start, select Control Panel.

  b. double-click Systemclick on hardwareand then click device Manager.

  c. click on the PLUS SIGN to expand unit.

  d. click twice on the device driver.

  e. on the Driver tab, click on Uninstall.

  f. restart the computer.

  Synaptics TouchPad Driver

  If the problem persists, you will need to contact HP support for help.

  Hope the helps of information.

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• How can I clean my catalog of unnecessary or deleted files?

  I have 14 of PSE, my catalogue contains lots of files moved or deleted, as well as certain types of files not supported or unnecessary. My question is, how do I clean this up in my catalog? I am planing to move my catalog a "personal cloud drive" or drive NAS on my home network so as to free up much needed space on my C drive.

  OtisPDriftwood wrote:

  ...

  Simply connect the external drive to any computer in your home with the required version of the elements, and you're ready. »

  To do this, simply use the command move in PSE 14? Either move the catalog to my drive USB (and library), then remove safely from my C drive once I'm satisfied all works well.

  More details:

  Your project requires you to move the library and catalog safely, which suggests a backup full anyway.

  It is just the first step of the recommended way to move them to a new computer.

  https://helpx.Adobe.com/Photoshop-elements/KB/backup-restore-move-catalog-Photoshop.html

  You perform the full backup that stores all the necessary elements to restore on another computer, another drive or another master folder while keeping the links in the database catalog properly with the new destination. Let's say that you do this on an external disk or in a folder on your home network. The backup folder will be used to 'restore' on the "custom location" in the new destination folder/drive.

  The backup process restores your library (image folder tree) and your catalog to the new destination folder, the USB key suggested.

  When it is connected to one of your computers, you can open the organizer with the catalog by double clicking on the database, the file "catalog.pse14db" in the catalog folder.

  Ditto for the second computer. Remember that the Flash DRIVE has the same drive letter in both computers.

  If you have more than two computers (then you need more licenses...), this is the same process of restoring your backup catalog.

  What has been published on the last connected drive is ready and available in the next connected to the computer.

  Notes on the catalog files:

  -you will find their location in the menu help > system information

  -by default, they are in a folder 'hidden' in the Solution Explorer, you may need to set to show files and folders hidden in Windows.

  -Content (links) in the catalog is not changed if you move the entire folder elsewhere but if you move your image files outside of the Organizer, the links are not updated either...

  -Catalog Manager allows you to move a folder from catalog back to the default location, but if you want to move it to default to a custom location, get you Explorer.

  If you just want to move your library or part of it to a new drive, you can do so from the organizer of slip and fall in the folder tree in the left panel of records. Catalogs remains in default location.