How to fix computer Errors
Written by AJSPM on November 25th, 2009
A computer happens when an unexpected condition occurs. They are often displayed using dialog boxes. Some errors are easy to solve while others might require expert intervention.
Few of the common error messages are as follows:
“404″ / “Page Not Found” Error: Happens when a website can be found. Check whether the web address is correct without any spelling mistakes.
The Device is not ready: Happens when there is no floppy disk in the drive and when it tries to perform tasks involving the disk. To avoid this ensure that you insert the floppy disk in to the computer before performing any task using the disk.
Out of memory – Happens when the system has run out of memory or tries to load a large file in RAM. Closing some programs will help to fix this error
File not found – Happens when the file concerned may have been damaged deleted or moved. Sometimes a bug might also cause the error.
Access is denied: Occurs when another user has locked the usage of the file. In this case, one has to get the privilege to open that particular file.
Low Disk Space: Occurs when the hard drive is full. To fix this, close some programs and delete some unused and old files. One can also get a bigger hard drive
Bad command or file name: Is a syntax error message that occurs when a command is mistyped. To fix this recheck the command typed
Blue Screen of death:
The blue screen of death is most often caused when one of the pieces of software that controls a printer, scanner, modem, or other device has made a request that compromised the stability of the computer’s basic functions. The Blue screen of death is actually caused by a STOP Error and there are many different kinds stop errors, STOP 0×0000008E and STOP 0×0000007B are two of the more common Blue Screen of Death errors.
When a Blue Screen Computer Errors one has to check what has changed recently with the computer. Check if a peripheral been installed. Check if the computer recently installed a driver update for an existing printer or other device Remove the new device if a new device that you have installed on the computer is causing the problem. Check if the problem continues.
“404″ / “Page Not Found” Error:
A 404 error means that the particular page you tried to reach on the Internet is not there. This means that you have typed the wrong correct address in the browser. Check if the URL that which is typed on the address link is the correct URL and then try reloading the page.
There are few other tips to overcome a simple computer error:
- Scan your computer with your anti-virus application and remove any threats it detects. Some virus may cause error messages on your computer.
- If there is any error that you are unable to fix use your favourite Search engine and type the exact error that you are getting in the search box. You will find that a lot of websites offer online solutions and Online Exposure, which might solve your problem.
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How does a Trojan Horse Virus Work?
Written by AJSPM on November 25th, 2009
A Trojan horse is an email virus usually released by an email attachment. Once the email containing the Trojan virus is opened it will immediately sour your hard drive.
The difference between a regular virus and a Trojan horse is that a regular virus hides from you, while a Trojan horse is right in front of you, pretending to be something that it isn’t. A Trojan could be in a game that you have downloaded or any other useful application.
Generally a Trojan Virus works by hiding itself in a set of useful software applications. Once the particular software application is installed or executed, Trojan Virus starts affecting the computer system
Trojan viruses are designed to allow a hacker remote access to a target computer system. Once this virus has been installed in your computer the hacker can easily get hold of the system and can access it remotely. The hacker can perform the following functions by once a Trojan virus is installed in a computer.
- Installation of other malware and other software
- Viewing the user screen
- Uploading and downloading files.
- Deletion of files or modification of files
- Capturing the password or the credit card information
- There are different types of Trojan virus. Some of these include: remote access Trojans (RATs), backdoor Trojans (backdoors), IRC Trojans (IRCbots), and key logging Trojans
Ways in which a Trojan virus is been installed or distributed
- Websites containing executable content (i.e. a Trojan horse in the form of an ActiveX control)
- Email attachments
- Software downloads – a Trojan virus will be included as a part of the software application.
- A Trojan virus could be in any application exploits like messaging client, web browser, and other media players
- Another method used by hackers to spread their Trojan Horse viruses is through interactive software such as Yahoo and Skype
- Trojan also infects machines through sending copies of itself to the people in the address book of a user whose computer has already been infected by the virus.
Removal of Trojan Virus:
There are a lot of Antivirus softwares that are designed to detect and delete Trojan Horse Virus. It also prevents them from being installed. In situations where the security of the computer system is critical, it is advisable to simply erase all data from the hard disk. Reinstalling the operating system and all the required software will also help in preventing a viral infection.
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