How Do I Backup & Restore my Computer

Windows 7 Backup: Common Solutions

http://www.techlikes.com/2010/05/windows-7-create-system-image.html#

Windows 7 Restore:

http://www.techlikes.com/2010/05/windows-7-restore-system-image-backup.html

Microsoft Office 2007 / 2010 Compatibility Pack update.

Use the link below.

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?DisplayLang=en&id=3

Defrag Windows XP

Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/ Disk Defragmenter/C: Drive/Analyze/

and follow directions to Defragment or not.

SHAREWARE/FREEWARE

VIRUS PROTECTION

AVG FREE Virus Protection

http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/

Spyware Help Site

http://www.spywareinfo.com/

Read about spyware and what it does to your computer.

Notes: The newest version is 4.0. Update and enable all protection monthly

SUPERAntispyware: Optional Trojan and adware remover, (runs in the system tray):Here is the link for it: http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE

Spybot Search & Destroy Latest Version 15.2– Spyware removal program http://security.kolla.de/index.php?lang=en&page=download

Note! If update fails, check to see if you have the latest version 1.5.2. If not, download and install the new one.

Spywareblaster:

Notes: The newest version is 4.0. Update and enable all protection monthly

Free Internet Browser

Try Firefox for a popup free experience

http://www.mozilla.org/

Look in the tips menu to view all of the new features in this program.

OFFICE SOFTWARE

Open-Office 3.1.1

http://download.openoffice.org/contribute.html?download=mirrorbrain&files/stable/3.1.1/OOo_3.1.1_Win32Intel_install_wJRE_en-US.exe

Open-office Tutorial.

http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/

PHOTO SHOP SOFTWARE

Photo Pos Pro FreePicture editing software

http://photo-pos-pro.en.softonic.com/

PhotoVidshow Slide show DVD maker For TV.. Only 29.95

http://www.photovidshow.com/

Click here to download A FREE Active ISO Burner

http://download.cnet.com/Active-ISO-Burner/3000-2646_4-10602452.html

WEB-PAGE SOFTWARE

Web-Page Maker Version 3.03 $49.95

http://www.webpage-maker.com/download.html

MECCA HOSTING LOW COST WEB-SITE HOSTING

http://www.meccahosting.com/us/services/domain_registration/

://support.frontiernet.net/webpage/

FTP Commander Tutorial

http://www.nexcess.net/support/tutorials/ftp-clients/ftp-commander/

UTILITY HELP SOFTWARE

Click Here To Download BelArc Advisor.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html#faq

Startup Run: A Free Startup Utility

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/strun.html

Download, install, and learn to use this Startup Run utility. It allows complete control of items running in Startup

unless they are viruses or hijackers. Hijackers can be removed with a separate utility called HiJackThis,

which can be found online.

Free Zip/Unzip Utility

http://www.winzip.com/ddchomea.htm

Download and install the free evaluation version.

Tool to Help You Repair WinSock Files

http://qwest-tck-ip40.scinternet.net/downloads.aspx

This tool works with Win98, WinME, Win2000 and WinXP

Un-interruptable Power Supplies

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pcsound/computer-accessories-office-power-protection.html

See the Belkin 1200VA model for 1computer/monitor/modem & router.

These items are heavy, purchase from local stores to save shipping costs.

A Fix for "Outlook Express failure to open attachments"

In Outlook Express choose Tools/Options/Security/Uncheck Line:

Do not allow outlook to open attachments that could potentially be a virus.