How to Boot in Safemode with Networking

To boot in Safemode with Networking, kindly follow the simple steps below. The steps applies for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

1. Turn the computer on or (if it’s already turned on) restart it.

2. Start taping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu appears. If you missed   the Windows Advanced Boot Options menu and reached the login page, restart the computer and try again.

3. Select Safe mode with Networking. Use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

4. Press Enter. The computer should begin starting in Safemode with Networking.

5. When you are finished with troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer  to go back to the regular mode.

How to Defragment your Disk Drives in Windows XP

Defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in file systems. It does this by physically organizing the contents of the mass storage device to store files in a contiguous region if possible, or in the smallest possible number of regions (fragments) if not. It also attempts to create larger regions of free space using compaction to impede the return of fragmentation. Some defragmenters also try to keep smaller files within a single directory together, as they are often accessed in sequence.

Method 1: Use the Properties of Your Local Disk

1. Open My Computer.
2. Right-click the local disk volume that you want to defragment, and then click Properties.
3. On the Tools tab, click Defragment Now.
4. Click Defragment.

Method 2: Use Computer Management MMC

1. Start Computer Management MMC (Compmgmt.msc).
2. Click Disk Defragmenter.
3. Click the volume that you want to defragment, and then click Defragment.

Method 3: Use Disk Defragmenter MMC.

1. Start Disk Defragmenter MMC (Dfrg.msc).
2. Click the volume that you want to defragment, and then click Defragment.

References:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defragmentation

Tech Tips

This section is a compilation of all the "Technical Stuffs" in this website.


How to Perform Disk Cleanup in Windows XP
How to Perform Disk Cleanup in Windows 7
How to Remove Malware using Malwarebytes
How to Defragment your Disk Drives in Windows XP
How to Defragment your Disk Drives in Windows 7
How to Completely Delete Temp Files
How to Turn Off User Account Control
How to Boot in Safemode with Networking

How to Perform Disk Cleanup on Windows XP

Disk Cleanup is a Microsoft Windows maintenance utility designed to free up disk space on a computer's hard drive. The utility searches and analyzes the hard drive for files that are no longer of any use, and then removes them.

Below are the steps on how to perform Disk Cleanup.

1. Click on the Start Button  > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.

2. On the Select Drive dialog box, select the hard disk drive that you want to clean up, and then click OK.

3. A dialog box will pop up on your screen that says "Disk cleanup is calculating how much free space..."A blue loading bar should appear under this.It may take anywhere from less than a minute to a few minutes to complete, depending on your computer speed and how much of your hard drive space is in use.

4. A dialog box with a list of check box will pop up entitled "Files to Delete". Check everything on the list since it should not cause any damage or excessive changes to your hard drive.

5.  When you finish selecting the files you want to delete, click Ok, and then click Yes to confirm the operation. Disk Cleanup proceeds to remove all unnecessary files from your computer.