April 2015
System Mechanic VS Malwarebytes
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have Systems Mechanic on my computer… Do I also need Malware Bites too? Thank you for your response. Juliet
PDF Readers
Dear Computer Lady, I recently downloaded Adobe PDF Reader since the Foxit Reader on my computer would not open a document such as my tax information. Adobe did open the document but when I shut my computer off and attempted to restart it, Windows would not open. I did open it in Safe Mode and […]
Upgrade XP to 7
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I have a dell desktop computer that has the old windows xp, so therefore I cannot get on to the internet. If I take my computer in to install windows 7, would my computer be able to handle it, and would I lose all of my files if the repairman is able […]
Does Malwarebytes Automatically Remove Infections
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I downloaded Malwarebytes…ran it, but was wondering, does it automatically rid the computer of malware if it finds it is infected? My understanding is it does. Thank you for the good article on this program and for the link. Appreciate your newsletters! Ellen
Viewing Start-Up Items
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, How do you find out what’s on start-up and how do you go to it? Thanks, June
Error Fixing Programs
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, I am skeptical of some these so-called computer error fixers. I have a program that sometimes tells me that one or more of my drivers are corrupt or outdated, but when I check them with the system they are all healthy and working just fine. Should I get rid of the system? […]
How To Check Carbonite
[ad]Elizabeth: I know you support Carbonite b/up and recovery SW. I have been using it with Windows 8.1. How can I be sure it is backing up my 6,000 Plus songs in my iTunes database library, as well as approx 100 playlists? I thank you in advance for any info. I love your newsletter….! Arline […]
Messages From Microsoft?
Dear Computer Lady, I get all these from so called Microsoft security says I have malware and trojans on my computer and to call an 800 number for the site manager. Is this legitimate? Rose
How To Organize Photos in Windows 8
Dear Computer Lady, I have finally been able to move pictures to my photos in my documents on windows 8.1. but what I cant do is put several pictures into one folder. Like the Christmas pictures, I want them all together in the Christmas folder. Do I have to download the ‘photos’ app to do […]
Best Virus Cleaner For Vista
[ad]Dear Computer Lady, What is the best virus cleaner for your computer. I have window vista. It is sooooo slow won’t open explorer because it is trying to do too much. Is there any virus protector for free? Is the WinCleaner any good? Thanks, Cecilia