The blog of Windows Wally, a Windows Support Technician helping common people solve frustrating computer problems.



Computer Cleanup

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Where to get a free optimizer for Windows?

Published on March 18th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I need to use a PC optimizer, do you have recommendations on a Free optimizer software?” - Ashley L., Australia Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting ... Read More


Improving PC Performance

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What is Timer.exe, and how to Fix it

Published on March 11th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, A Suspicious process called Timer.exe has appeared in my computer’s Task Manager. What is it? Is it harmful?” - Phillip B., Canada Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any ... Read More


Malware

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How to deal with csc.exe Errors?

Published on March 6th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, When I restart or shut down my computer I get this error saying csc.exe-Application error. How do I fix this?” – Michelle T., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend ... Read More


Common Software

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How to perform a DirectX update

Published on March 4th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, What is a directx, and do I need to update it on my computer?.” – Caitlin K., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems ... Read More


Improving PC Performance

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What is mcods.exe?

Published on February 27th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, The mcods.exe process keeps appearing on my computer’s processes list. Is it a problem?” - Bryan C., Australia Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting ... Read More


Computer Cleanup

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Is RegSeeker a good Registry Cleaner

Published on February 25th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, What is RegSeeker used for? Is it any good for cleaning registry?” - Christine E., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your ... Read More


Common Software

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What is iExplore.exe?

Published on February 20th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, What does the iExplore process is taking too much resources in the Task Manager. Is it a threat?” – Erik H., Canada Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and ... Read More


Common Software

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How to fix Error 550

Published on February 18th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I tried to setup my account on Outlook Express, it says error 550 when I try to send out an email, how can I fix this problem?” – Joshua E., USA Before ... Read More


Driver Problems

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How To Fix Msvcp71.dll Errors

Published on February 13th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, How do I fix the Msvcp71.dll missing error.” - Peter B., United Kingdom Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health and performance: Step ... Read More