disk read error after uninstall vista and install xp

have you received "disk read error" after you remove windows vista and try to install windows xp. did you think your hard disk might faulty, don't worry you don't have to replace your hard disk, this is a most common error after removal of vista and try to install xp. the problem occurs after initial files are copied to hard disk and restart pc.

to solve this problem you have to re-partition your hard disk, first you need to take a backup of your data to another pc or hard disk, then while installing xp you can delete all partitions and re-partition hard disk again, or you can just delete C: partion and create partion again, no more disk read errors, enjoy installing windows.

repair your system with kaspersky 2010

kaspersky antivirus 2010 users, i have good news for you, you know that there is a feature called "microsoft windows settings troubleshooting" this feature can automatically scan your system and prompts if there is problems caused by a viruses or malware.

for example - if your systems registry or folder options disabled by a virus, its dispaly in a windows called "system restore wizard" (after the scan complete), then you can select the problem by clicking check box and proceed with repair, then kaspersky antivirus will automatically do the repairs for you, this is great feature avialable in latest kaspersky version of 2010 (ver 9.0)

here is a step by step guide how to repair system with kaspersky antivirus.

• first open kaspersky antivirus (double click from task bar in bottom right corner)
• in the left pane click security+ button
• now click microsoft windows settings troubleshooting
• then select search for problems related to malware activity
• after completion of scan results are displayed in a window called system restore wizard
• now select appropriate action (eg- disable folder option) by clicking check box
• proceed with system repair
  

foxconn motherboard driver installation

are you using foxconn motherboard? then this news is for you, when you install motherboard drivers first you must install chipset drivers, after installation complete then you must restart computer (dont just click restart later and continue with other driver installation)

i,m gonna tell you if you dont restart your pc and continue with other installation, your sound driver wont work, after that there is no way to resolve the issue, the only solution is reinstallation of windows, so dont get lazy, follow the correct order and save your valuble time.

install windows xp shared printer to windows vista

in the shared printer environment you can use the printer within the network (workgroup) between the same operating systems, however install shared printer between different operating systems cause problems.

for example - printer is installed to windows xp and shared, then you want to install the printer to windows vista pc, while installation it can be stop for driver incompatibility, this can be fixed in a small way.

• first download the printer driver compatible to vista
• then install printer in add printer wizard, and specify drivers in have disk option
• complete the installation
• now go to the network shared printer
• right click on printer and click connect
• this will install printer to the system, and drivers that compatible to vista is automatically identified.
• in this way you can use network shared printer between different operating systems.
  

tune up outlook 2007 to run faster

There are few things to try , This article will show users how to compact their personal data files in Microsoft Outlook 2007, please follow these steps.

Disable RSS feeds in outlook

• go to tools
• click account settings
• in rss feeds tab select feed and click remove

Disable unnecessary add-ons

• to disable unnecessary add-ons in outlook 2007 read this

Reduce the size of outlook .pst file

• open the file menu and select Data File Management
• in the data file tab select personal folders and double click it
• in the opened personal folders window, click compact now
• depending on the size of the .pst file being compacted, this process may take several minutes