Password required after inactivity

Problem When your computer is left idle you have to log on and enter your password again in order to come back to it. Solution Make sure to choose your operating system below for the correct instructions. Windows Vista, 7 or Newer Click the Start button. Type powercfg.cpl and press Enter. On the left hand… Continue reading Password required after inactivity

High Levels of Fragmentation

Fragmentation occurs when the operating system cannot or will not allocate enough contiguous space to store a complete file as a unit, but instead puts parts of it in gaps between other files (usually those gaps exist because they formerly held a file that the operating system has subsequently deleted or because the operating system… Continue reading High Levels of Fragmentation

Dragon 10 asks for password when one is not set

Problem When performing some functions in Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 it asks you for your Windows password even if the user does not have a password. Solution This issue has been fixed in Service Pack 1. You can use one of the following methods to obtain the update: In Dragon Naturally Speaking, click Help ->… Continue reading Dragon 10 asks for password when one is not set

Run System Restore with no Start Menu or Desktop

Problem Your computer starts up and shows your desktop background but you do not see the Start menu or any icons on your Desktop. Ideally you would like to run System Restore to Solution Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to bring up the Task Manager. Click File, then New Task (Run…) Type cmd and… Continue reading Run System Restore with no Start Menu or Desktop

A file that is required to run search companion cannot be found.

This article applies to Windows XP. Problem When trying to perform a search, you get the following error: “A file that is required to run search companion cannot be found. You may need to run setup.” Solution To resolve this issue, you need to reinstall the Search Companion files: Log on to the computer as… Continue reading A file that is required to run search companion cannot be found.