This article applies to Windows XP. Problem When Windows shuts down it gets stuck on the message ‘Windows is shutting down’ and never shuts down. The mouse may be movable but the only way to turn the computer off is forcefully. Solution Download and install the UPH Clean tool. Restart the computer and it should… Continue reading Stuck on message “Windows is shutting down”
Month: March 2009
Identify what is taking up space on your hard drive
If the hard disk is full up or low on space you can use one of the following programs to find out what folders are using it up: Treesize (For Windows) JDiskReport (Available in Windows, Mac and Java formats)
Dragon keeps asking to set up your microphone
Problem Each time you open Dragon Naturally Speaking you get the following message: “The audio device listed below is required by the speech files for [User Name], [Audio Device Name]. Make sure this audio device is properly installed and configured. you may change the sound sys required by these speech files by choosing “Prepare User… Continue reading Dragon keeps asking to set up your microphone
Windows takes a long time to shutdown
Problem When you shutdown Windows, it takes a long time to do so whilst hanging on the message “Shutting down”. Solution Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\ On the right hand side, double click on… Continue reading Windows takes a long time to shutdown
Find older versions of applications
If you are looking for earlier versions of applications such as Adobe Reader, Messenger, Skype and more then you may be able to obtain them from the following website: OldVersion.com