class notes for 9/27 PC Class
Do I need to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9? No, you don't NEED to if everything you normally do on the current version of Internet Explorer is working properly. (again if it isn't broken, don't fix it) But…if you want to try it go ahead, download and install it. Remember though that it will replace the current version you have and going back to the previous version is difficult. Read-Only – locks the document so that you cannot save any changes to the file. If you try to save a change, you will be forced to rename the file, creating another file. Add/Remove Read-Only from a file 1) Locate the icon for the file in your computer 2) Right Click on the icon 3) Choose "properties" from the menu that appears 4) A window will appear with information about the file 5) Below, beside attributes remove (to turn off) or add (to activate) a check mark to the box beside Read-Only 6) Click OK when done
If I get a warning on my screen telling me they found X number of infections or errors, or that they can improve my registry or the speed of my computer and they might offer a FREE SCAN of my computer, what do I do? Don't Click IT! Don't run the scan! Close the window and restart your computer How can I prevent my email account from being compromised/hacked by someone else? Create a complex password, a string of lower case, upper case letters, numbers, and punctuation organized in a random order Check your password strength: https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/password-checker.aspx What do I do if I get a Black and White screen telling me my computer had an error was shut down incorrectly and different options are given to me? Choose "Start Windows Normally" (use the arrows on the keyboard to move through the list and enter to choose what you want) Do not run any of the automated repair tools or choose last known good configuration or system store. It could create more of a problem. |