Windows tech support steps for clearing the cache

Steps for clearing cache

Caches are the components where data is saved so that future requests can be served faster. Cache data are values that duplicate of values stored somewhere or that were computed earlier. When the data is accessed at a later period, it will be simple read from the cache and served faster. Caches are most important while browsing the internet. The info about the visited sites and web pages are stored in the cache which is easily accessed next time, when going to the same URL or site.

Though cache data is very useful for fast accessing, when accumulated, they will slow down the system and browsing speed. If the browser is taking too much time to load the pages and you’re sure that the internet connection is not at fault, then the Windows tech support team suggests that the issue is with the cache. This article will show you the troubleshooting steps for clearing cache and increasing the system and browsing speed.

Instructions by Windows tech support

Steps for clearing cache

Follow the given steps for clearing the cache and browsing history.

• Click the Windows Start button.
• Move the cursor to Settings and Control Panel.
• Double-click and open Control Panel.
• Double-click the Internet Options icon.
• From Temporary Internet Files, click Delete files. Click OK to confirm.
• Click OK and exit Control Panel once all files have been deleted.
• If you are using Mozilla Firefox as your Internet Browser, select Tools and Options from the Firefox menu.
• Click the Network tab. Hit the Clear Now button in the Cache section.
• Click the Windows Start button.
• Select Run from the menu.
• Type cmd in the Run box.
• Type ipconfig /flushdns. Confirmation message will be received when the command runs successfully.
• Type exit after the completion of the command.
• Right-click the Start button.
• Choose Explore from the menu. Double-click the C drive.
• Navigate to the Windows folder and open it.
• Search for the Temp folder and open it.
• Choose Edit from the menu.
• Click Select All. When all the temp files are highlighted, select File and Delete from the menu.
• Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete all the files.

These steps will help you in deleting the cache data. If you face any difficulty in doing so, contact the Windows tech support experts for assistance.

How to Change File Type Associations in Windows XP

File type associations altered easily

File type association to you is just another jargon when used at face value. But the fact is that it is an important feature that XP provides, and one that you really need to know about. File type associations refers to the identification with which a particular file maybe made use of or associated with. The extension of a certain file denotes the software with which it may be opened with. These extensions serve their purpose of identification. Some of the prominent examples include the “.txt” file for notepads, “.doc” for Microsoft Word, “.xml” for Microsoft Excel etc. But the identification mark alone does not do the trick. Although XP may have defaults set for each file, the user, that is you ,will have to manually specify the file at times of non – recognition of a certain file. Another important fact is that a file can be opened via several other applications and not necessarily a single one. You can change file-type associations in Windows XP in order to have one application be the default for all files of the same type. This can be done by altering the file type associations manually. The Windows tech support team will gladly help you in going about it. Here are the Windows tech support instructions to easily set or change the file type association as you need be.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1.      Click on the Start menu or press the “Windows” button on your keyboard.
2. Click on the “My Computer” option in the Start menu.
3. Click on the “Tools” tab along the menu bar.
4. Click on the “Folder Options” option.
5. Click on the “View” tab.
6. Make sure the “Hide extensions for known file types” is unchecked, so you can see the full filenames in Windows XP, including file type associations.
7. Click “OK” and close the “Folder Options” window.
   

   File type associations altered easily

8. Right-click on a file you wish to change.
9. Click on the “Properties” option in the right-click context menu.
10. Click the “Open with…” button in the “Properties” window. Note that the file may already have a file type association saved for it. Be aware that the button may be captioned “Change…” instead of “Open with…“, depending on the version of Windows XP you are using.
11. Click on an application to choose a different file type association for your selected file type. You may also click “Browse” if the application you wish to use for your new file type association is not listed.
12. Click “OK” once you have chosen a file type association.

Duly following these Windows tech support set of instructions will lead you to successfully changing the file type associations to your liking. Feel free to contact us at Windows tech support if the current set of instructions is found lacking. Thank you.

Windows tech support to change MSN Live Messenger Password

MSN Live Messenger Password

Windows Live, formerly known as MSN, is an online service. This suite’s instant online messenger is known as Windows Live Messenger. To change the password with which you log into your Windows Live Messenger, you should change or reset your Windows Live ID account password. When you choose a password, there are several things to be kept in mind to reduce the risk of getting hacked. For instance, your password must be long and strong enough with a mix of special characters, alphabets and numbers, it shouldn’t be a dictionary word, you should change your password once in a while, etc. Though it is advised that passwords should be strong, it should be simple for you to memorize it and hard for others to guess.

Log on to your Windows Live ID account to change your Windows Live ID password and access the account settings menu. Follow these simple Windows tech support instructions!

Windows tech support instructions to change your password

1. 1.       If you know your Password

• Access the Windows Live ID homepage.
• Using your current Windows Live ID and password, sign into your Windows Live account.
• Click the “Account” tab and to the right of “Password“, select the “Change” option.
• In the “Old Password” text box, enter your old password. In the “New Password” text box, enter and confirm the new password you want to use.
• To save your new Windows Live password, click the “Save” button.
  

  MSN Live Messenger Password

1. 2.       Windows tech support if you don’t know your password

• Access the Windows Live ID homepage.
• Select the “Forgot your password” link.
• Under the picture box, enter your Windows Live ID and enter the security code and then click “Continue”.
• Choose the option to “Email me a reset link” and click the “Next” button.
• Check your mail account that is associated with your Windows Live account. From Windows Live, open the email and in the body of the email, click on the reset link.
• You should then create and confirm a new password for Windows Live. Enter the new password and to confirm your new password, click “Next”.

That’s how you create new password for your Windows live Messenger. Thank you for your time, have a nice day!

Windows tech support for wireless connection in Vista

Connecting wirelessly to Internet

Though Windows Vista is considered to be an inefficient one among the operating systems released by Microsoft, there are certain aspects of this OS which are pretty neat.  One such feature is networking. Of all the operating systems, setting up a wireless network in Vista is pretty easy. Support personnel also point out that Vista has options for connecting to wireless networks. The process starts with non-broadcasting wireless networks support and proceeds through dialog boxes to configure connections to wireless networks easily.

The only concern with wireless internet connections is the security of the system. In order to secure the system from hackers and viruses, users are forced to disable the wireless connection occasionally. Windows tech support has the procedure for connecting to a wireless connection, if you have disconnected it for security reasons. This article focuses on the procedure for reconnecting to Internet.

Instructions by Windows tech support

• Click the Windows Start button on the left side of your desktop taskbar.
• Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
• Locate and double-click on the Network and Internet option. Another window opens.
• Locate and double-click on the Network and Sharing Center option.
• Scroll through the tasks in the left pane of the window and double-click on Manage Network Connections.
• The Network Connections window opens.
• Look for an icon in the Network Connections window that represents your wireless device.
• Right-click on that entry and choose Disable to turn off the wireless connection.
• To turn it back on, repeat this step, but instead click Enable.
• You can now access the Internet.
  

  Connecting wirelessly to Internet

These steps will help in re-establishing the wireless internet connection. For setting up a Wi-Fi connection, the user should know the information about the router or access point. The details should be handy are:

• Wireless Network Name (SSID)
• Security Mode or Type; whether WEP, WPA, WPA2
• If using WPA or WPA2 the encryption type (AES or TKIP)
• Security Key or PassPhrase

Without these data, wireless connection cannot be established. If you have issues connecting to internet wirelessly or if you get stuck at any steps while the connection, contact the Windows tech support team for assistance. Have a nice day!

Windows tech support for creating and configuring FTP sites in Windows

Configuring FTP sites

You can conveniently share files across the network or internet through File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites. The Windows Server software from Microsoft offers FTP. Windows IIS (Internet Information Services) console application coming together with your server software can be used to configure the FTP sites. The following Windows tech support guidelines will help you to quickly cover the steps required for creating and configuring FTP sites in your organization.

Windows tech support instructions for installation

• Click on the Windows “Start” button at the bottom left corner of your system screen, choose “Settings” -> “Control Panel” ->”Add/Remove Programs.” A window with a list of various programs and applications installed on your computer will appear.
• Select the “Add/Remove Windows Components” tab. Click the “Internet Information Services” link and to expand the detailed list of components, click “Details“. Ensure that the “File Transfer Protocol” is checked.
• Click the “Next” button and IIS shall be installed on your machine. When the installation is complete, click on the “Finish” button.

Windows tech support instructions to configure a new FTP site

• Click the Windows “Start” -> “Settings” -> “Control Panel” -> “Administrative Tools” -> “Internet Information Services.”
• From the left of the screen, right-click the “Default FTP Site” icon and select “New FTP Site.” You will see a FTP creation wizard window.
  

  Configuring FTP sites

• You may enter a description for the site. For example, type “Customer Service” if the FTP is for an internal customer service department and click “Next” button.
• Select an IP address for the service which can be “All Unassigned,” meaning, all requests for FTP service will go to this server; or select a single IP, meaning only requests to that IP address will open the FTP service. Click “Next” button.
• For the FTP files, you should enter a local directory like, “C:\custserv” to store the files used by the FTP site, and click “Next”.
• You can set permissions for users. The check boxes “Read” and “Write” allow users to read and download files, and to upload and change files on the server respectively. “Read” is the only access permission granted for users in most FTP configurations. Click “Next”.
• To close the window and create the FTP site, click “Finish”.

That’s all the information you will need, Thank you!