August 2013 – Comp-U-Train computer training

Windows update KB2804579 fails to install

16th August 2013 Jackie & Andy

If you are unable to install Windows Update 2804579 then please read the following: Try the easiest thing first by typing “msconfig” (without quotes) at the start>run “open” field. Choose the middle selection “Diagnostic Startup” and press the OK button. Now try downloading the update. If the update still fails, then please follow this procedure” Open the registry editor by typing regedit at the start>run “open” field and go to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\Packages Backup the Packages keys by…

Internet Explorer 8 running slow

3rd August 2013 Jackie & Andy

If anyone is using Microsoft XP with Internet Explorer 8 and experiencing slow window scrolling together with hard drive thrashing (hard drive light staying on); especially when viewing javascrpt rich websites like FB, then Google has a free plug-in. This is a replacement javascript engine which speeds up the webpage rendering significantly. It’s called “Google Chrome Frame” and you can download it from here: