Link Partners

QCF Computer Repair Learning Center...We teach you to fight Adware, Spyware, Keylogging, Trojan Horse and Virus infections!

SELF HELP RESOURCE CENTER

Home

About Us

QCF BLOG

Rescue Kit

Windows Repair Info

Information Resources

'FREE' eBook Download

SOS Download

Partners

SEARCH THIS SITE!
Can't find what you are looking for? Search our site to find the latest information on spyware, adware, and virus removal.

Advanced Search

FREE NEWSLETTER!
Add your email to stay informed with our monthly updates and reports on the latest spyware and adware warnings.

Software Credits

FindMySoftware Clean Software Download Award

Current Virus Advisory

"Quick Click Filer" Computer Rescue Kit:

Rescue Kit Mission Statement

In keeping with Quick Click Filer's strong commitment towards self help objectives this webpage is dedicated to all users who want to learn more about their computers but need some assistance on where to go or sometimes even what questions to ask. Therefore, QCF offers the following information as a central resource index to some of the Web's best security, maintenance and utility websites.

For clarity the information has been organized [in prioritized descending order of importance] into the following "sub-headings":

Daily/Weekly Housecleaning and Maintenance Programs:
This is a preferred list of programs which keep your computer
protected and clean of adware, spyware and viruses that should
be [at a minimum] run at least once per week.

Optional Security and Protection Measures:
The procedures in this section are not mandatory but it is strongly
recommended each feature itemized here be implemented to provide
just an extra layer of security protection.

For Your Information or Nice to Know Stuff:
Not much to say here, this section is just as the name indicates,
a list of useful websites with information which may/may not be
of interest to you.

Hardware Testing and Diagnostic Information:
We have also included a section to help diagnose and debug various
hardware malfunctions you encounter.

Daily/Weekly Housecleaning and Maintenance Programs:

FREE QCF Ebook - will provide a self-help guide of various protection programs for your overall computer's health:
http://www.qcf.com/ebookWebpage.php

"Trend Micro" - is recommended as the preferred Firewall and Anti-Virus Protection Software:
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/home/index.html

NOTE #1:    Search the Internet for "Trend Micro" coupons to obtain a cheaper annual license agreement.
NOTE #2:    < CLICK HERE > to access "Trend Micro's" FREE House Call Scan.

[Optionl Alternative to Trend Micro] Kaspersky Labs with "Home Products" for Anti-Virus, Internet and Mobile Security:
http://support.kaspersky.com/home

"Ad-aware SE" - from Lavasoft is a recommended "Adware" and "Sypware" removal program:
http://www.lavasoft.com/

"Uninstaller" - VERY USEFUL application to remove/delete difficult programs, manage "Start Menu" and cleanup your "Registry" from Innovative Solutions:
http://www.innovative-sol.com/

"Disk Deframentation" - How do I defrag my computer?
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Defrag-My-PC---Easy-Tutorial&id=1302858
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848
http://windows.about.com/od/troubleshooting/ss/defrag.htm
NOTE:    The "Defrag" menu command can also be accessed as follows:
"Start" => "Programs" => "Accessories" => "System Tools" => "Disk Defragmentation"

Optional Security and Protection Measures:

[ V E R Y I M P O R T A N T ] Security Measure - Windows XP Security Checklist which should be done on every computer:
http://labmice.techtarget.com/articles/winxpsecuritychecklist.htm

TURN OFF UNNECCESSARY SERVICES in Windows XP:
http://www.jasonn.com/turning_off_unnecessary_services_on_windows_xp

NOTE: The "Services" menu can also be accessed via the following command: "Start" => "Run" => "services.msc" => OK

"Microsoft RootkitRevealer v1.71" - "Rootkit" is the latest buz word associated with spyware/adware/virus infections:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897445.aspx

Bob Cerelli's Windows Website:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/index.html

"Tweakhound" - provides a helpful Windows XP Installation Guide:
http://tweakhound.com/xp/installxp/installXP1.htm

Updates to Windows Operating System information:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/updates.htm

"Large 'How to' Website" - Backup & Restore, Establish Swap File, Fix Dial-Up Network Problems, Registry and Partition Hard Drives:
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/how_to.html

NOTE: < CLICK HERE > to Maintain, Back Up and Restore Your Registry.

Directory of URLs to Fix A Number of Computer Hardware Problems:
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/Image2.htm

How to Install and Use the Recovery Console:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/core/fndc_rec_ivxb.mspx?mfr=true
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

HARDENING WINDOWS HOST: Accounts and Rights Management:
http://kareldjag.over-blog.com/

dmremote.exe [aka - Logical Disk Manager System Tray Icon]:
http://www.auditmypc.com/process/dmremote.asp

For Your Information or Nice to Know Stuff:

"[ V E R Y U S E F U L S E A R C H T O O L ] Copernic is a "Search Engine" to the search engines:
http://www.qcf.com/copernic.php

Al Fasolt's "technofile online" - Articles, reviews, essays and advice on computers:
http://www.technofileonline.com/index.html

Cool Internet Explorer "Tips & Tricks" URL [aka - Eggs 1-11]:
http://www.nomorehistory.com/internet_explorer_easter_eggs_2.html

Internet Explorer is CORRUPTED - How do I fix it?:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Internet-Explorer-corrupted-fix.html

Windows Explorer is CORRUPTED - How do I fix it?:
http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-9082-explorer-exe-corrupted-or-infected

How do I read Windows Log Files?:
http://www.tech-faq.com/read-windows-log-files.shtml

NOTE: This website has a rather large catalog of "How To" and "Error" webpages to choose from

How To Create and Emergency Windows Rescue CD:
http://www.howtohaven.com/system/live-windows-rescue-cd.shtml
http://www.spotmau.com/products/package/cd_key.htm?gclid=CMmj8J_EkJcCFRxNagodyUoK_g

How To Install or Upgrade Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941
http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/cleaninstallxp.html

How To Perform a Windows XP Repair Install:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm#slipstreamxpcd

Multibooting in Windows XP Made Easy:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/russel_september10.mspx

How Do I Change Drive Letter Assignments in Windows XP?
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/browse_thread/thread/94c8577597013133/e6a4bfd43cddb856?hide_quotes=no

How to create a Firefox "Desktop Shortcut" which opens to a specific URL:
http://www.jkg.in/108-how-to-create-a-desktop-shortcut-that-opens-firefox-to-a-specified-url/

How to select a Windows Registry Cleaner:
http://www.instant-registry-fixes.org/how-to-select-a-windows-registry-cleaner/

What is the program "ctfmon.exe" doing and why is it running?
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/what-is-ctfmonexe-and-why-is-it-running/

156 Useful "Run" Commands:
http://mypchell.com/content/view/69/1/

Windows Reinstall URL:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/

Picture of Windows Standard "Keyboard Layout" and "Hot Key" Definitions:
http://www.seoconsultants.com/windows/keyboard/

Windows "Key" Shortcuts:
http://www.seoconsultants.com/windows/key/

[IMPORTANT] - Planning Your Partitions:
http://aumha.org/a/parts.php

Description of the "Dispart" [Disk Partition] command line utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=300415

Freebies Round-Up: Icons, Buttons and Templates:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/05/24/freebies-round-up-icons-buttons-and-templates/

Why I Prefer Linux To Windows:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-I-Prefer-Linux-To-Windows

Windows XP To Be Phased Out (and replaced by Vista) By Year's End [2008]:
http://apcmag.com/windows_xp_to_be_phased_out_by_years_end_despite_customer_demand.htm

Hardware Testing and Diagnostic Information

How can I test for hardware failures on my computer?
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001088.htm

"Ram Memory Tester" - 'MemTest' is a RAM [Random Access Memory] reliability tester for Windows:
http://hcidesign.com/memtest/
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Memory-Tweak/MemTest.shtml

"Test My Hardware" is a diagnostic utility that tests CPU, memory, operating system, power source, etc:
http://www.testmyhardware.com/
http://www.download.com/Test-My-Hardware/3000-2086_4-10537825.html

"Ultra-X, Inc" - offers software for Professional PC Diagnostic Testing:
http://www.uxd.com/software-diagnostics.shtml

Disclaimer

QCF is not responsible for a website's content itemized here but it is our hope and desire they all represent themselves with the same high degree of integrity as QCF offers. We trust you'll find the technical information you're looking for and all websites provide trustworthy content but in the event you find any to be of questionable character, please Contact Us with any concerns and we will take the appropriate action to removed them from our list.

Additionally, if you find a "topic" or "subject" not covered here, also please feel free to Contact Us and we'll be sure to add it to our database.