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See what works with Windows 7: Find compatible hardware, software, updates, and downloads.

 

Computer Manufacturers (Hardware and Software)

 How To Find Motherboard Model

It is important to know how to find the motherboard model when you need to upgrade your computer or you want to buy new parts for it. Not all motherboard models are easily displayed in the computer unit, and you have to know how to find it yourself. Here are some ways that can help you identify your computer’s motherboard model
You will need:
Computer manual or handbook
hardware identification utility software
screwdriver
magnifying glass
Internet connection
The motherboard model is essential information that computer owners need to know. This is highly relevant when you need to make a BIOS upgrade to allow the computer recognize a new CPU. You may also want to make sure that the computer delivered to you has the motherboard model you specifically ordered.
Decide the manner you prefer when retrieving the motherboard model. You should avoid opening your new computer that is still within its warranty period. This will void the warranty for your computer unit.
You can easily retrieve the motherboard model by checking the documents that come along with your purchase. You may resort on reading the manual or handbook where you can find all information about the computer parts, model, price, etc. This will make the task easier for you to find the motherboard model of your computer.
Use hardware identification utility software. This will read the serial number of the BIOS of the computer which will provide information on the motherboard model as well. You can download identification utility software online like Sandra, Everest, Wimsbios, and Hwinfo. You can also make use of the control panel of your computer to obtain information about your computer BIOS.
Open your computer to look at the motherboard model. You will need a screwdriver to do this and use magnifying glass as well. The print on the motherboard can be very small that it would be difficult to read its model. You can find the motherboard model from between the expansion slots where the expansion cards are located. Make sure to remove the card to get a better view in case the print is blocked by the card from the slot. You can also check near the processor where the model information is commonly printed by other manufacturers.
Keep an eye on the motherboard model as you boot the computer. Oftentimes, the motherboard model is displayed as the BIOS undergo its post routine. Pressing the Pause key will freeze the screen so you can view the information displayed better and then press any key to restart it.
Check for the FCC ID number found on the motherboard slot. You can use this information to match it with the manufacturer’s name using the FCC database found online at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid/, where you can possibly obtain the motherboard model of your computer.


How To Install Motherboard Drivers

The motherboard is the heart of any computer, and with technology increasing each year, learning how to install motherboard drivers is crucial and can be done quite easily. Whether you have a new motherboard to install with fresh drivers, or if you have an older PC that you need to update, it is essential to keep the motherboard updated with new drivers that are compatible with the new software that comes out each year.
Items needed to install motherboard drivers.
PC
Motherboard and Drivers
Media drive for CD or DVD
Turn power on to your PC. Turning on the power to your PC and allowing it to boot up is the first step to install motherboard drivers. Allow your operating system to load before attempting to install your motherboard drivers.
Begin updating your motherboard drivers. The next step to install motherboard drivers on your PC is to locate the CD that came with your new motherboard or to use the Internet to download the updated drivers from your motherboard website. Place the CD into your media drive on your computer or began running the program file that you downloaded from the Internet to begin updating your motherboard drivers.
Follow through the setup process of the driver software to allow all drivers to install and update the motherboard.
Begin installing the motherboard drivers. When the driver software has finished the installation of your new drivers, you will need to restart your computer by completely shutting it off and then rebooting. After rebooting the computer, allow the operating system the time he needs to load and install the new drivers for your motherboard. This process may take some time, so be sure not to shut down PC before the drivers are installed.

Computer motherboard drivers
http://www.computerhope.com/drivers/mb.htm

You can download Belarc. It's free and it will give you an inventory of what's on your computer.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Ways of locating hardware and other computer specifications.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000017.htm


What is a BIOS?

BIOS is an acronym meaning Basic Input / Output System. It is stored in a chip called ROM (read only memory). Most of the latest motherboards now use EEPROM's (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) (also called "Flash" BIOS) which can usually be upgraded by the user. (The earlier versions of the BIOS had to have the chip physically removed and replaced with a another chip programmed with a later BIOS version.) When you switch on your computer the BIOS is the first program to run . It initializes and tests the hardware in your computer (called Power On Self Test or POST). When everything is running, the BIOS program initiates and loads the operating system. The information in the BIOS can be changed by running Setup (sometimes called CMOS Setup). A set of routines called Run-Time Services, which is also a function of the BIOS, help operating systems and application programs to manage the hardware.
http://motherboards.mbarron.net/bios.html#who

Install the PC Wizard at the link below. In the pane on the left under the bar that says hardware click on the first icon. Your motherboard make and model should be right there.
http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
Download it and double click it to get ur PC's specs.

Speccy 1.11.256
Piriform - 3.62MB (Freeware)
Speccy will give you detailed statistics on every piece of hardware in your computer. Including CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Graphics Cards, Hard Disks, Optical Drives, Audio support. Additionally Speccy adds the temperatures of your different components, so you can easily see if there's a problem!

Processor brand and model
Hard drive size and speed
Amount of memory (RAM)
Graphics card
Operating system
At first glance, Speccy may seem like an application for system administrators and power users. It certainly is, but Speccy can also help normal users, in everyday computing life.

If you need to add more memory to your system, for example, you can check how many memory slots your computer has and what memory's already installed. Then you can go out and buy the right type of memory to add on or replace what you've already got.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_speccy/

 

If You Need Drivers For Your Computer Then Your On The Right Page. http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm
Description
Download Drivers - PC Support

How To Find and Download Drivers From Manufacturer Websites

The best place to download a driver is direct from the hardware manufacturer. Before you can update a driver, you'll need to find and download the latest version.

Drivers downloaded from the manufacturer will be the most tested and up to date available. The manufacturer is almost always the original source of any driver you find anywhere else so why not download it from the source?

Note: If downloading drivers direct from the manufacturer isn't possible there are several other driver download sources available

Follow the steps below to find and download drivers direct from hardware manufacturer websites:

Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Finding and downloading drivers from manufacturer websites usually takes less than 20 minutes
Here's How:
Identify the make and model of the specific hardware you need drivers for. You'll need this information so you know what company to contact and then what specific drivers to download from their website.

Important: If you're trying to find drivers for a branded computer system (like a Dell desktop, a Toshiba laptop, etc.), all you need is the exact model number of your complete system. You shouldn't need to identify the specifics of any individual piece of hardware in your computer unless you've upgraded it yourself.

Find the hardware manufacturer's support website. Nearly every hardware manufacturer in the world has a website with detailed support information including driver downloads, manuals, troubleshooting information, etc.

Locate the driver download area of the manufacturer's support site.

Note: The driver download area could be called by any of several different names including "Downloads", "Software Downloads", "Driver Downloads", "Drivers", "Drivers and Firmware", "Drivers and Software", etc. If you visit a website's home page first, look for a "Support" area first. Any driver download options will probably be located within that area of the website.

Using the website's navigation or search abilities, choose the specific hardware you need drivers for.

Note: Every website is different so its hard to give precise instructions on how to navigate through a catalog of driver downloads but most support sites that I've seen are fairly easy to use. If you have trouble finding your way around a specific website, your best bet is to contact the company directly.

Choose the drivers designed for your operating system. For example, if you're using Windows 7, choose the drivers designed for Windows 7.

Important: You must also choose between 32-bit and 64-bit drivers. If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows, you must install 32-bit drivers. If you're running a 64-bit version of Windows, you must install 64-bit drivers.Version of Windows? for instructions on finding out.

Download the drivers to your computer. Save the downloaded file to your desktop or to another familiar location.

Important: Many drivers available today are configured for automatic installation. This means that all you have to do is run the downloaded file and the drivers will be updated automatically. The instructions given on the manufacturer's website should tell you if the drivers you're downloading are configured this way. If so, there's no reason to continue with these steps.

Extract the downloaded drivers. Instructions provided on the driver download page on the hardware manufacturer's website should provide detailed instructions on extracting the drivers.

Note: Usually this involves uncompressing the many driver files located in the compressed file you downloaded. Most compressed files have a ZIP or RAR file extension. Sometimes the compressed files are in a self-extracting format with an EXE file extension, making the process very easy.

The downloaded drivers for your hardware are now ready for updating in Device Manager.

Driver download websites are popular sources for downloading drivers. Driver download websites make downloading drivers easy by providing a single place to download drivers for many kinds of hardware.

Some driver download websites link to drivers on other websites while many provide drivers on their own servers for download. Either way, they're all great resources for driver downloads especially if you're looking to download drivers for older hardware.

Important: The best way to download a driver is direct from the manufacturer so always try that first before downloading drivers from a driver download website.

1. Download.com: Device Drivers

CNET Networks
Download.com is one of the most popular driver download (and software download) websites on the Internet.

The Good: Downloading drivers from Download.com is easy: drivers are organized by device type and no registration is required to download drivers, unlike many other driver download websites. Download.com stands out as a driver download website because they've been a trusted source for software downloads for years.

The Bad: A lot of software shows up when looking through the listing of downloadable drivers - probably an attempt to advertise certain programs. Most drivers available for download are for newer hardware. If you need to download drivers for older hardware, you'll probably have to try another driver download website.

2. DriverGuide.com
DriverGuide.com is one of the oldest driver download websites. They advertise a catalog of nearly half a million drivers and firmware files.

The Good: Searching for and downloading drivers is very easy. DriverGuide.com has a huge selection of hard to find drivers and is good at keeping their driver inventory up to date.

The Bad: You're forced to register before you can download drivers which involves multiple questions and "sponsored" offer pages. Free accounts are limited in access to the site and to the number of driver downloads that can be made. More costly "Plus" and "Pro" memberships give greater access to driver downloads. Unless you're looking for a rare driver, finding and downloading drivers yourself is very easy.

3. TechSpot: Drivers
TechSpot.com is a technology website offering forums, software downloads, and more, in addition to driver downloads.

The Good: Finding the driver you want to download is easy and no registration is needed. Like most driver download sites, drivers are organized by type of device. Drivers are downloaded direct from the manufacturer so they should be trustworthy.

The Bad: During my driver download testing, several of the hardware categories had not been recently updated. The newest driver available for download in one category was over six months old! Since the drivers available here are just direct links to drivers on manufacturer sites, I recommend searching for the hardware manufacturer yourself and downloading the most up to date driver.

4. DriversBay.com
DriversBay.com is your standard driver download website. Many drivers are downloaded from DriversBay.com while others are made available for download from the hardware manufacturer's site.

The Good: There's no registration required to download drivers from DriversBay.com and like many other driver download sites, the drivers are organized by hardware making them easy to locate. A big plus at DriversBay.com is the wide range of operating systems that they provide drivers for, something most other driver download websites lack.

The Bad: The biggest issue with DriversBay.com is the small selection of drivers. With so few options you may be better off using another driver download website with a bigger driver catalog.

5. Soft32.com: Drivers
Soft32.com is a software download website that also provides driver downloads. Soft32.com links to drivers at the manufacturer's website instead of providing drivers for download themselves.

The Good: Finding drivers at Soft32.com is easy and no registration is required. Like other driver download sites, it's organized by device and then you look for the actual driver you wish to download. Direct links to drivers at manufacturer websites ensures that you're downloading the latest drivers available.

The Bad: Many of the links to manufacturer sites were either dead, linked to a non-driver pages, or even linked to the wrong website! I recommend skipping this driver download site and searching for the hardware manufacturer yourself.

6. DriverZone.com
DriverZone.com is a dedicated driver download website. Some drivers are actually downloaded from DriverZone.com while other links that appear to be driver downloads simply send you to the manufacturer's support site.

The Good: No registration is necessary here and drivers are easy to find for download. Like most other driver download sites, DriverZone.com is organized by type of hardware making things easy to find.

The Bad: A big "download" button makes you think you're actually downloading a driver so when you're sometimes linked to a manufacturer's main website, it can be a bit confusing. I also found several download links that went nowhere meaning the drivers available for download here are not kept up to date.

7. Softpedia.com:Drivers
Softpedia.com is a software download website that also provides driver downloads, exactly like Soft32.com. Softpedia.com links to drivers at the manufacturer's website instead of providing drivers for download from their own website.

The Good: No registration is required to download drivers and navigating around their website is very easy.

The Bad: Most of the driver downloads link directly to the driver file on the manufacturer site so it's hard to tell if you're downloading the latest driver or just an old one that's still available for download. I say skip this driver download site and search for the hardware manufacturer yourself. That way, you can make sure you're downloading the very latest driver release from the manufacturer.

8. SoftwareDriverDownload.com
SoftwareDriverDownload.com is a small driver download website that doesn't seem to update often.

The Good: No registration is required at SoftwareDriverDownload.com but the third party download site that hosts their files may require registration before you can download drivers.

The Bad: SoftwareDriverDownload.com has a small driver selection compared to most driver download websites. Also, unlike most other driver sites, SoftwareDriverDownload.com is difficult to navigate. Drivers are organized by hardware category but the categories are inconveniently listed near the bottom of the page and the driver results are not organized at all. Skip this site unless you're in need for a driver you haven't been able to find somewhere else.

9. DriversKit.com
DriversKit.com is not a real driver download website. I've listed this website anyway because it appears like a legitimate driver download website and I'd like to help my readers avoid it.

The Good: Nothing good here. Skip this website if you actually want to download drivers.

The Bad: DriversKit.com does not offer drivers for download. Every page that appears to be a link to a specific driver is really a link to a download of Driver Updater Pro, a software program you have to pay for that downloads and updates drivers for you. Finding and downloading any drivers you might need is a very easy thing to do yourself. You should never have to pay money to download or update drivers.

10. DriverFiles.net
DriverFiles.net is not actually a driver download website. I list DriverFiles.net here because it appears as a driver download website and I'd like to use this opportunity to debunk it.

The Good: There's nothing helpful on this site if you're looking to download drivers.

The Bad: You will not find any driver you're looking for at DriverFiles.net. Every single link to download a driver instead links you to a download of Driver Detective, a software program you have to pay to use. Finding and downloading drivers yourself is very easy. You should never have to pay to download or update drivers.

Know of Another Driver Download Website?

A lot of driver download websites exist so I certainly could have missed one. If I have, or if any of the information about one of these driver sites needs updated, please let me know. I'd like this to be a complete list of driver download sites and with your help it could be!

Drivers.com | The World's Leading Drivers Site
http://www.drivers.com/

read
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Finding-drivers-What-to-do-when-your-hardware-wont-work-with-Windows-Vista

DRIVER RESOURCES

Computer Manufacturers
HP Support & Drivers
As one of the largest PC manufacturers in the world, HP Hewlett Packard obviously has a large repository of drivers for all of the devices they've manufactured over the years. Their support site is very user friendly, and you can search for HP drivers by your hardware model.
Dell Driver Downloads
Dell has a really innovative process for locating drivers. When you arrive on their site, you can select from 3 methods of finding drivers: Entering a Service Tag, Selecting Model, or by logging in to your personal account and selecting from a list. Any method you use takes you to the Dell driver you're looking for in a painless process.
Gateway Drivers and Firmware Updates
Gateway's software and support site is very comprehensive. They offer a drop-down menu selection process that seems to be very accurate. Almost all of the driver downloads from Gateway are in EXE executable format so you must have some computer knowledge to know how to install these Gateway driver packages.
Asus Drivers & Support
As one the top PC manufacturers, Asus maintains a repository of the latest drivers designed specifically for their PC models. Their site is straightforward and easy to find what you are looking for.
Sony eSupport
Sony's driver download resource is a little "hit or miss". Their search function on the left-hand side is very confusing and doesn't seem to work correctly. Luckily, they also allow you to narrow down by hardware model, which works well and gets you to the Sony drivers that you need. One other neat feature of Sony's site is the ability to order a physical CD with the latest drivers.
eMachines Drivers
eMachines is known for their cost-efficient PCs and is a subsidiary of parent company and PC manufacturer Gateway. Their driver selection process is very easy and straightforward. You select your model of device from a "sliding" menu, which will take you to the eMachines drivers you're looking for.
Toshiba Drivers
Toshiba offers a very easy to use driver search system. With it's huge line of popular laptops and other devices, they have a large database of available drivers. You should have no problem finding the Toshiba drivers you are looking for.
Samsung Drivers
Another massive hardware device and computer manufacturer, Samsung offers a very easy to use driver search interface. You should have no problems searching for and locations the right Samsung drivers.
Panasonic Support & Drivers
Panasonic's products are ubiquitous around the world, especially their camera and computer products. Their driver download resource is very simple and easy to use like other major manufacturers. Just search for your hardware device model and you are ready to go.

Audio & Video Devices
NVIDIA Driver Downloads
NVIDIA video cards are some of the most popular in the world. The GeForce and Quadro models are very popular and have boosted NVIDIA to one of the largest component manufacturers in the world. Their search function is pretty simple and straightforward - you select from pulldown menus to narrow your selection until you find your hardware model and NVIDIA drivers.
Realtek Drivers
Realtek, one of the largest IC producers in the world, has a web site that could use some work. Their driver / codec download area is very confusing, and difficult to navigate and find drivers. But, if you are persistent, you will find the Realtek drivers you are seeking.
Matrox Drivers
Matrox is one of the leading manufacturers of video cards, aimed at the professional graphic design market. They offer an easy-to-navigate driver search area to locate your Matrox drivers quickly.
Diamond Multimedia Drivers
Diamond Multimedia, the manufacturer of ATI products, has a very comprehensive driver download resource. Like other well-designed manufacturer sites, you have the option of searching directly for your model, or you can select from drop-downs.
Viewsonic Drivers
Viewsonic offers some of the best monitors in the world. In order for these Viewsonic monitors to perform to their optimum performance levels, you need to maintain the latest drivers for your system. Their site makes it very easy to search directly for the model of Viewsonic drivers you are seeking.
M-Audio Drivers
M-Audio is one of the leading audio equipment manufacturers. Their professional-level equipment requires on talking to computer systems. As a result, they've developed a very good driver download site for their customers.
DirectX Plug-in
Although not technically a driver, DirectX is a Microsoft plug-in designed for game designers to get the most out of the user's graphic cards. It's always a good idea to have the latest version on your computer to prevent driver conflicts.
C-Media Drivers
This Taiwanese company provides audio devices for the top PC manufacturers. As a consequence, their hardware is ubiquitous among computer brands. This link takes you directly to their full list of CMedia drivers.
Creative Labs Drivers
Creative Labs creates many different sound and video related devices for PCs. Their support site starts with you selecting the type of device you need drivers for, and then walks you through the process of finding the right Creative drivers.

Chipset Providers
Intel Download Center
As the leading PC chip manufacturer in the world, it seems like almost everyone has an Intel chip running their systems. As a consequence, Intel has a big responsibility to its customers to offer a top-tier driver resource. Like other well-formatted manufacturer sites, Intel's is easy to use. Search for your model or select from drop-downs to find your Intel drivers quickly.
AMD - Advanced Micro Devices - Drivers and Downloads acquired ATI
ATI, one of the leading video card manufacturers, was acquired by mega-chip manufacturer AMD. Consequently, they've moved all of their driver and software updates over to the AMD web site. Like other manufacturers, their driver search function is pretty easy to use. You can either search for model or select from drop-downs to find ATI / AMD drivers.
VIA Drivers
VIA manufacturers motherboard or "processing platforms" for computers to run on. Consequently, you need to have drivers to allow the motherboard to talk to the rest of the components hooked up to your system. VIA's driver download resource is easy and straightforward to use.

Imaging Devices
Canon Driver & Downloads
Using digital cameras with PCs requires you to have the latest drivers so that Windows can talk to your camera. Canon is well-known for their digital cameras, printers, and camcorders. Their driver site can be a bit confusing to the novice PC user because you are downloading an EXE or "executable file" in many cases. Also, we did some test searches and found many of the Canon drivers for their camera to be missing.
Brother Printer Drivers
Brother is one of the largest printing equipment manufacturers in the world. They separate their driver download resources by country. When you visit their page, you must narrow by region before searching for your individual hardware product.
Lexmark
Lexmark is a leading manufacturer of printers and other imaging devices for both the B2B and B2C markets. Their driver download site is fairly simple to understand and use - you just put in your printer model and search for it.
OKI Data Driver Downloads
OKI Data produces imaging products such as printers and copiers. They have a very simple driver search process, although their site response is a bit slow and sluggish. As long as you have patience, you should be able to find the driver you are looking for.

Storage Devices
Seagate Drivers
Seagate is one of the top producers of storage devices to both OEM and aftermarket channels. Their support site is straightforward and easy to find drivers - just click on the "Downloads" link and follow the screen instructions to locate the right Seagate driver.
Western Digital WD Drivers
Western Digital is a major manufacturer of hard disk storage devices for both the OEM and aftermarket. They provide a straightforward, easy to navigate support site that is user friendly.
SanDisk Driver Wizard
With the proliferation of solid-state memory devices, such as digital cameras, SanDisk has grown into one of the biggest memory suppliers in the world. They provide an easy-to-use Driver Wizards that takes you step-by-step through the process to find your SanDisk drivers.

Networking & Communications
Netgear Drivers
Netgear is one of the leading producers of wireless routers in the industry, and consequently, they provide a very comprehensive driver resource.
Linksys Drivers
Linksys was recently acquired by Cisco Systems, and as a result, their customer support has been stepped-up to world-class standards. You'll notice how easy it is to follow their directions to finding the correct Linksys drivers for your equipment.
D-Link Support / Drivers
D-Link produces quality wireless routers that are very common in consumer households. Their driver support site makes it pretty simple to find and locate the matching D-Link drivers for your router.
Belkin Drivers
Belkin produces a wide-range of network adapters and wireless routers geared toward the home user. Their support site is graphical and very easy to navigate.
Broadcom Driver Downloads
Broadcom manufacturers NIC network interface cards and ethernet controllers that allow your computer to get on the Internet. Most internet/cable companies use Broadcom technology in one form or another, so it's likely that you will need to access the Broadcom driver resource.
Sun / JDBC Drivers
JDBC is a database application programming interface API that allows uses to access data in relational databases. You need JDBC drivers in order to access some enterprise / corporate-level databases. Sun makes it easy to find the right JDBC drivers.

Peripheral Devices
Microsoft Download Center
Although most Microsoft-related drivers are downloaded automatically via service pack and software updates, there are still occasions where you will need to manually download Microsoft drivers. They manufacture some great keyboard and mouse products which need drivers to function to the full potential. Their Download Center is easy to search and use.
Logitech Drivers
Logitech, as the world's largest peripheral device manufacturer, provides an excellent resource for support and drivers. Their step-by-step process makes it very easy to locate the correct Logitech drivers.
Altec Lansing Support
Altec Lansing's known mainly for their high-performance line of computer speakers. Their support site is not the easiest to navigate, and they do not offer driver updates.

Independent Driver Sites
DriverGuide
Known as an authority site on the Internet for individual driver downloads. Since 1997, they have compiled a massive list of drivers, firmware, documentation, and maintain a very active user forum.
WinDrivers
Another huge, free driver download resource, WinDrivers provides access to millions of drivers, DLL files, reports on viruses, and much more. The only negative to using this site is that you must sign-up for a free membership in order to get access to all of their content.
C|Net Drivers Downloads
CNet's driver resource is certainly not the best choice when searching for drivers. Although they do have a large pool of drivers, the versions seem to be very old. Furthermore, they seem to concentrate on more "generic" versions of drivers, or those that will do the task, but not most efficiently for your system.
Softpedia Driver Downloads
Softpedia maintains one of the best driver download resources online. Like their other program downloads, you find drivers quickly and easily either searching directly for the device name, or by narrowing down options using their web navigation.
NoDevice.com Driver Repository
NoDevice maintains one of the largest driver databases on the Internet. It is very easy to use because you can search by manufacturer or device type and work your way through to the drivers you are seeking. Highly recommended.
USBman USB Drivers
With the proliferation of USB-related devices on the market, the need for a dedicated site for USB drivers is essential. USBman has a huge inventory of USB-related drivers for almost any USB application you have.
ModemSite Modem Drivers
Even though dial-up access is becoming antiquated, some of us still rely on our modems to gain access to the Internet. ModemSite maintains one of the most comprehensive resources for modem driver downloads online.

Computer Manufacturers

HP Support & Drivers
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

Dell Driver Downloads
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx

Gateway Drivers and Firmware Updates
http://support.gateway.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1

Asus Drivers & Support
http://support.asus.com/ServiceHome.aspx?SLanguage=en

Sony eSupport
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/select-system.pl?DIRECTOR=DRIVER

eMachines Drivers
http://support.gateway.com/us/en/emac/product/

Toshiba Drivers
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav=Download

Samsung Drivers
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads

Panasonic Support & Drivers
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/

Audio & Video Devices

NVIDIA Driver Downloads
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Realtek Drivers
http://218.210.127.131/downloads/

Matrox Drivers
http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers/

Diamond Multimedia Drivers
http://www.dmmdownload.com/index.php

Viewsonic Drivers
http://www.viewsonic.com/support/downloads/drivers/

M-Audio Drivers
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support&tab=driver

DirectX Plug-in
http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-US/aboutGFW/pages/directx.aspx

C-Media Drivers
http://www.cmedia.com.tw/drivers.html

Creative Labs Drivers
http://support.creative.com/

Chipset Providers

Intel Download Center
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx

AMD - Advanced Micro Devices - Drivers and Downloads acquired ATI
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/drivers.aspx

VIA Drivers
http://www.via.com.tw/en/support/drivers.jsp

Imaging Devices

Canon Driver & Downloads
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/home

Brother Printer Drivers
http://www.brother.com/html/download/index.htm

Lexmark
http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=home&locale=en&userlocale=EN_US

OKI Data Driver Downloads
http://okidata.com/mkt/html/nf/Drivers.html

Storage Devices

Seagate Drivers
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/

Western Digital WD Drivers
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?lang=en

SanDisk Driver Wizard
http://www.sandisk.com/sandisk-support/driver-download-wizard

Networking & Communications

Netgear Drivers
http://support.netgear.com/app/

Linksys Drivers
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/support?referrer=www.linksysbycisco.com

D-Link Support / Drivers
http://www.dlink.com/corporate/worldwideoffices/?redirect=%2Fsupport%2Fdefault.aspx

Belkin Drivers
http://en-us-support.belkin.com/

Broadcom Driver Downloads
http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/downloaddrivers.php

Sun / JDBC Drivers
http://developers.sun.com/product/jdbc/drivers

Peripheral Devices

Microsoft Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/default.aspx

Logitech Drivers
http://www.logitech.com/support-downloads/downloads

Altec Lansing Support
http://www.alteclansing.com/ae/us/page/contact/?file=cms&subject=contact_us

Independent Driver Sites

DriverGuide
http://www.driverguide.com/


WinDrivers
http://www.windrivers.com/

C|Net Drivers Downloads
http://download.cnet.com/windows/drivers/

Softpedia Driver Downloads
http://drivers.softpedia.com/


NoDevice.com Driver Repository
http://www.nodevice.com/

USBman USB Drivers
http://www.usbman.com/

ModemSite Modem Drivers
http://www.modemsite.com/56k/drivers.asp


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How to Update Your BIOS
Updating your BIOS can cut boot times, fix compatibility issues, and improve overall performance--or brick your system if you do it wrong.

Your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is the first software your PC loads. It sets the stage for your operating system, so to speak, by finding all your PC's various hardware components and letting the operating system know it can use them.

As with any software, your computer or motherboard manufacturer periodically updates the BIOS to fix bugs, add compatibility with new devices, improve caching functions, and make several other hardware tweaks that can speed up your boot time and fix annoying issues. These updates are available at the manufacturer's site. But if you make a mistake in the update process, you risk rendering your PC unbootable. Here's how to make sure your BIOS update goes without a hitch.
Step 1: Identify your current BIOS version.
The easiest way to find your BIOS version is to open up the System Information app in Windows--just type msinfo32 into the search bar (for Windows 7/Vista) or the Run box (XP), and click System Summary; your BIOS version should now show up on the right under your processor speed. Record your version number (and the date that appears afterwards, if applicable).

Step 2: Check your PC/motherboard manufacturer's Website for BIOS updates.
Most PC manufacturers handle BIOS updates based on your specific line and model, so head over to your manufacturer's support page and check its listings for your PC, because if you download and install a BIOS intended for a different model, your PC probably won't work (although most BIOS updaters are smart enough to notice if you try to install them on the wrong hardware). If there is a BIOS update file available, grab it--along with any documentation it comes with, because often warnings and specific instructions are contained in the Read Me docs.

Those of you who assembled your PC yourself will need to look for BIOS updates from your motherboard manufacturer's Website. If you don't remember your motherboard's model number, you can look it up without opening up the case by downloading and running CPU-Z and clicking on the Mainboard tab.

Step 3: Read the included documentation.
The BIOS updater's Read Me file will most likely include a list of fixes and new functions, often to support new hardware. Updating the BIOS for my Lenovo Thinkpad T500, for example, added support for a new AC adapter and a 1600-by-900-pixel screen resolution on an external monitor; the update also fixed fan speed and Webcam issues that could not have been handled by updating Windows or my specific device driver software.

More important, however, were these notes in the Read Me file: If I was running Vista on my T500, I'd need to make sure that I had a certain patch installed; and if my T500 had a certain graphics card, I would need to update its drivers above a certain version before updating my BIOS. Read and reread your docs, or you might make your PC unable to boot without even knowing why.

Step 4: Update your BIOS.
Most newer PCs have a fairly easy BIOS update procedure: Just download the .exe file from your PC manufacturer's Website, quit all open programs, run the .exe, and let it handle the patch; then reboot. If your PC suddenly shuts down in the middle of the BIOS update, you won't be able to boot up, so make sure you're not running off a laptop battery. Ideally, you're plugged into an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), especially if you're in an area prone to blackouts.

Older PCs, however, might require you to set up your own bootable disk to update the BIOS yourself. You might still be able to download an app that configures a USB thumb drive, blank CD/DVD, or even a floppy disk so that you can boot off of it to update the BIOS, or an ISO image file that can be used in your disc-burning app of choice (if you don't have such an app, try ISO Recorder for Windows XP or the version for Windows 7/Vista) to create a BIOS update CD.

Other systems will have you copy a few files to your bootable disk, restart, and open up the BIOS during startup (typically by pressing a specified key for setup options), and change the boot order so your system looks for a bootable USB drive or CD before loading the OS from your hard drive.

http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm

 

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One nasty virus could expose your financial information or stop your computer from working at all. What you need is the best antivirus software possible on your computer. Luckily, some of the best are also completely free!

Many companies offer free versions of their popular antivirus programs for home users while offering versions with more advanced features as an upgrade option for professional and business users.

Important: There are no "on-demand only" (without constant virus protection), trial, or shareware antivirus programs in this list. These are the best antivirus programs that are completely free and work similarly to expensive programs from companies like Norton and McAfee.

1. AVG Anti-Virus Free
Anti-Virus Free from AVG is the best free antivirus software available. AVG Anti-Virus Free is a full-fledged antivirus and antispyware tool, includes an email scanner, link scanner, scheduled scanning options, automatic updates, and more. There is no need to pay for an antivirus program when the best free antivirus software in the world is just a download away.

AVG Anti-Virus Free works on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000.

The huge number of premium features, frequency of updating, and install-it-and-forget-it aspect of AVG's Anti-Virus Free really do make it the best of the best free antivirus programs available today.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free

2. avast! Free Antivirus
AVAST Software's avast! Free Antivirus most certainly deserves to be on any list of the best free antivirus programs. avast! Free Antivirus has fully functioning antivirus and antispyware engines protecting your PC from threats from the Internet, your files, emails, and even instant messages.

avast! Free Antivirus supports Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000.

One big reason I included avast! Free Antivirus as a best free antivirus program is because of its "heuristics engine" which can detect previously unknown viruses and other malware. I also like the fact that AVAST has been making this antivirus product since 1988 and is often cited as the most installed antivirus product.

Tip: During the avast! installation, you're asked to install the free Google Chrome browser. It's not required so if you're not interested just uncheck the box. Also, you are required to register avast! to use it more than 30 days but registration is free and pretty simple. You'll also have to reregister once per year - again, for free.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

3. Microsoft Security Essentials
Security Essentials from Microsoft is definitely one of the best free antivirus programs available right now. Microsoft is relatively new to the antivirus game but don't let that scare you - Security Essentials is a fantastic antivirus program that protects you from all sorts of malware, updates automatically, and is incredibly easy to use.

Microsoft Security Essentials supports Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Two of the biggest reasons I added Microsoft Security Essentials to this list of the best free antivirus software is because it's directly from Microsoft and also because it's very easy to see if you're computer is secure from threats: if the icon next to your clock is green, you're in good; if it's red, something is wrong.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

4. Comodo Antivirus
Comodo Antivirus from Comodo Security Solutions is another excellent program, easily one of the best free antivirus options out there. As of this writing, Comodo Antivirus bills itself as the "Best Antivirus on the Market. Guaranteed." due to its proprietary Defense+ technology. Comodo Antivirus also protects you from several threat sources, just as most of the other best free antivirus programs on this list do.

Comodo Antivirus works on Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Comodo Antivirus is easily one of the best free antivirus solutions solely because of its Defense+ technology that, by default, assumes unknown files are threats instead of safe. That sounds like it might cause problems but Comodo Antivirus utilizes some other technologies to make the whole process silent but still very effective.
http://antivirus.comodo.com/

5. Avira AntiVir Personal
Avira AntiVir Personal protects you from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware, and various other kinds of malware, making it a fully functional antimalware tool and certainly one of the best free antivirus programs.

Avira AntiVir Personal works on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000. Avira also makes a version of AntiVir Personal for UNIX.

The scope of malware that Avira AntiVir Personal can keep you safe from is alone enough to make it one of the best free antivirus software programs but the heuristics and ease of use add to its value too. The only things I didn't like about Avira AntiVir Personal was the configuration you have to complete after installation which might be difficult if you're a computer novice.

Tip: You're asked to register during the Avira AntiVir Personal installation but it's optional. Just uncheck the box and continue with the install.
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

6. Panda Cloud Antivirus
Panda Cloud Antivirus protects you from several kinds of malware threats - viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, and more - just like all the other free antivirus programs in this list.

What makes Panda Cloud Antivirus one of the best free antivirus programs is that it does its job from "the cloud" meaning the hard antivirus work that typically slows down a computer is done on computers elsewhere on the Internet, freeing up your computer to work like it should and protecting you from malware even better.

Panda Cloud Antivirus supports Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Tip: Panda Cloud Antivirus tries to install a toolbar and set Yahoo! as your browser's home page during the installation process so uncheck the boxes before continuing if you don't want them. Neither are required to use Panda Cloud Antivirus.
http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/

7. Immunet Protect FREE
Immunet Protect FREE is a unique, cloud-based antivirus program, much like Panda Cloud Antivirus. Immunet Protect FREE protects your computer from bots, worms, viruses, Trojans, keyloggers, and spyware.

Immunet Protect FREE works on Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. You must also be connected to the Internet at all times.

I think Protect FREE from Immunet is one of the best free antivirus programs for several reasons: you never have to update it, it has completely free telephone based support, and it can be run alongside some of the other best free antivirus tools like AVG Anti-Virus Free, Microsoft Security Essentials, and avast! Free Antivirus, increasing your overall protection!
http://www.immunet.com/

8. digital-defender Antivirus
digital-defender Antivirus isn't a popular antivirus program but it should be. It's certainly one of the best free antivirus software programs you'll find. It's a full antivirus and antispyware program and updates on a daily basis.

digital-defender Antivirus supports Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

The relatively small installation size, daily virus definition updates, and full antispyware features make digital-defender Antivirus one of the better tools in my collection of the best free antivirus programs.
http://www.digital-defender.com/digital-defender-antivirus-free

9. PC Tools AntiVirus Free
PC Tools AntiVirus Free offers basic protection against viruses and other malware. While not my favorite, AntiVirus Free is still one of the best free antivirus programs you'll find.

PC Tools AntiVirus Free works on Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

The biggest problems I have with PC Tools AntiVirus Free are the reminders throughout the program that there's a not-so-free version that you should upgrade to. To be fair, you probably won't notice it since the program runs silently in the background to protect you from viruses. I probably find it annoying because most of the features available in the upgrade are included for free in some of the higher rated best free antivirus programs above.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

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Windows Live Messenger 2011
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-messenger?os=other

Microsoft Games
http://www.microsoft.com/games/

Free online game sites
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/students/timewastergames.aspx

Your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx

Windows Live Movie Maker 2011
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker?os=other

Microsoft Reader for Desktop and Laptop PC
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/pc.aspx

PC Security
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/firewalls-whatis.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/default.aspx#Safety-products-and-scans

Microsoft Product Information Downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/download/default.aspx

Internet Explorer 9 is here
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/home

Windows 7 features Internet TV
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/internet-tv

Cloud Power
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud/default.aspx?fbid=mXmVUuwRfLx

Operating system
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/

Wireless networking
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb530679

Downloads
For software and drivers, select your product from the list below.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/downloads

Software
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx

Find products and downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/default.aspx

Web browser
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home

Do a clean sweep: How to delete unwanted files and programs
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/cleansweep.aspx

Computer Guide
http://ilmu-komputer-gratis.blogspot.com/


How to delete cookies...
Windows PC

Google Chrome

Click on the "Tools" menu and select "Options".
Click the "Under the Bonnet" tab, locate the "Privacy" section and click the "Clear browsing data" button.
Select "Delete cookies and other site data" to delete all cookies from the list (alternatively, you can remove all cookies created within a specific time period by selecting the period you want from the dropdown list).
Select "Clear browsing history" to delete traces of which websites you've visited.
Select "Clear download history" to delete records of which files and programs you've downloaded.
Select "Empty the cache" to delete cached website pages.
You can also delete saved passwords (which log you into websites) and saved form data (such as your name and address).
Then click on the "Clear browsing data" button.
Click on the Close button when you've finished.

Internet Explorer 9

Open Internet explorer window
Click the “Tools” button
Point to “safety” and then click “delete browsing history”
Tick the “cookies” box, then click “delete”

Internet Explorer 8

Click "Safety" on the Command bar
Select "Delete Browsing History"
Select the option for cookies and click Delete
Alternatively, Internet Explorer 8's new InPrivate browsing feature allows users to browse the internet without recording information from visited sites (including cookies). To use InPrivate mode:

Click "Safety" on the Command bar
Select "InPrivate Browsing"

Internet Explorer 7.x

Exit Internet Explorer 7, and then exit any instances of Windows Explorer
Click Start, click Run, type inetcpl.cpl, and then press ENTER
On the General tab, click Delete under Browsing History in the Internet Properties dialog box
In the Delete Browsing History dialog box, click Delete Cookies
In the Delete Cookies dialog box, click Yes.

Internet Explorer (all other versions)

Internet Explorer saves cookies in more than one location, depending on the version of the browser and the version of Microsoft Windows being used.

The best way to find and delete them is to close Internet Explorer then use your file management software (such as Windows Explorer) and search for a folder called 'cookies'.


AOL 8 and 9

Sign on and select Settings from the toolbar.
Version 9.0 users should select the By Category tab and click the Internet [Web] Options link, while for Version 8.0 and below click Internet Properties (WWW).
Click Settings.
Note: Windows Vista will see more than one Settings button. Click the button in the Browsing history section.
Click View Files. Your list of cookies (plus your other temporary internet files) will be displayed.
If you wish to delete any of the cookies or files, right-click on them and choose Delete.

Mozilla

Choose Cookie Manager from the Tools menu.
Choose Manage Stored Cookies.
Remove any cookie from the list, or remove all cookies.


Mozilla Firebird

Click on Tools, then Options
Select the Privacy icon in the left-hand panel
Click on Cookies
Click on Stored Cookies
To remove a single cookie click on the entry in the list and click on the Remove Cookie button
To remove all cookies click on the Remove All Cookies button

Mozilla Firefox

Click on Tools, then Options (or Edit | Preferences on Linux)
Select Privacy
In the Cookies panel, click on Show Cookies
To remove a single cookie click on the entry in the list and click on the Remove Cookie button
To remove all cookies click on the Remove All Cookies button

Netscape Navigator 7.x

Choose Cookie Manager from the Tools menu.
Choose Manage Stored Cookies.
Remove any cookie from the list, or remove all cookies.


Netscape Navigator 6.x

Choose Cookie Manager from the Tools menu.
Choose Manage Stored Cookies.
Remove any cookie from the list, or remove all cookies.

Netscape Navigator 4.x

In Netscape, all cookies are stored into one file, called Cookies.txt, in the user preferences folder, making them easy to find and delete. The folder can be located by using your file management software to search your hard disk drive for "cookies.txt".

Users of Netscape Navigator 4.x may also stop cookies from being written to the hard drive, by making the cookies file read only. However, even if the browser can't "write" cookies to the hard drive, it can still cache them, and it may create a new cookie file.

Opera

To delete all cookies at the end of every session, select it in the privacy settings under Tools > Preferences.
Click on Manage cookies to delete specific cookies or cookies from specific domains.

To delete all cookies immediately, go to Delete private data on the Tools menu.

Deepnet Explorer 1.1+

Choose Tools and then Internet Options
Click the Privacy tab
Move the slider to choose your preferred settings.


Apple Macintosh

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (MacOS X)

Choose Preferences from Explorer menu
Select Receiving Files options
Select Cookies
Select the Cookies to be deleted from the list
Press Delete button

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (MacOS 9)

Choose Preferences from Edit menu
Select Receiving Files options
Select Cookies
Select the Cookies to be deleted from the list
Press Delete button

Mozilla

Choose Cookie Manager from the Tools menu.
Choose Manage Stored Cookies.
Remove any cookie from the list, or remove all cookies.


Netscape Navigator 7.x

Choose Cookie Manager from the Tools menu.
Choose Manage Stored Cookies.
Remove any cookie from the list, or remove all cookies.

Netscape Navigator 6.x

Choose Cookie Manager from the Tools menu.
Choose Manage Stored Cookies.
Remove any cookie from the list, or remove all cookies.

Safari 1.0 (MacOS X)

Choose Preferences from Safari menu
Select Security icon
Press Show Cookies button
Select the Cookies to be deleted from the list
Press Delete button

Opera

To delete all cookies at the end of every session, select it in the privacy settings under Opera > Preferences
Click on Manage cookies to delete specific cookies or cookies from specific domains.

To delete all cookies immediately, go to Delete private data on the Tools menu.


Other

WebTV

From the Home page, select Help
Select Utilities Tool
Select Reset Cookies
Power off the WebTV for 60 seconds
Cookies should be deleted when you turn the WebTV back on again

MSNTV2

From the Home page, select Settings
Select Web Appearance and Security
Select Delete Cookies
http://www.aboutcookies.org/Default.aspx?page=2

Transfer Files Between Devices & Your Windows 7 PC via Bluetooth
http://www.7tutorials.com/transfer-files-between-devices-your-windows-7-pc-bluetooth

 

1. The Pirate Bay

The Pirate Bay is probably the best known BitTorrent brand on the Internet. The site was founded in 2003 and is still expanding, despite the various legal troubles and blockades that were designed to hurt the site in recent years. The Pirate Bay currently has close to 2 billion page views a month.

2. Torrentz

Torrentz has been the leading BitTorrent meta-search engine for years. Unlike the other sites featured in the list Torrentz does not host any torrent files, it merely redirects visitors to other places on the web.

3. KickassTorrents

Founded in 2009, KickassTorrents is one of the youngest sites in the list, and this year it moved up to the top 3. Responding to the increasing worries about domain seizures, the site moved from its kickasstorrents.com domain to kat.ph a few months ago. The site continues to innovate and release new features every other week.

4. IsoHunt

In 2010 isoHunt became the first search engine forced to implement a keyword filter provided by the MPAA. Despite this setback, isoHunt continues to be listed among the top torrent sites. In 2012, isoHunt hopes to get rid of the filter through the Appeals Court.

5. BTjunkie

BTjunkie had to deal with a setback a few months ago when the site was blocked in Italy following a court order. In response to the block, the site’s owners launched an ad-free proxy site for Italians only. Just as last year, BTjunkie settles in fifth place.

6. ExtraTorrent

ExtraTorrent is one of those robust torrent indexes that doesn’t make the news very often. Compared to last year the site has moved up a spot and is now the 6th most popular torrent venue.

7. Demonoid

The semi-private tracker continues to attract a massive audience, also on the new .me domain name. Behind the scenes the site’s owners are working on a new and improved look

8. EZTV

Unlike the other sites in the top 10, TV-torrent distribution group EZTV is a niche site specializing in TV content only. Despite its fair share of downtime this year, EZTV has managed to get a spot in the top 10 for the first time in its six year existence.


9. Bitsnoop

BitSnoop is another newcomer that gained a large audience this year. This didn’t go unnoticed by the RIAA, who filed a complaint at the U.S. District Court of Columbia and obtained a subpoena to reveal the identity of BitSnoop’s owner a few months ago.

10. 1337x

1337x is also new to the top 10, and focuses more on the community aspect than some competitors. The site’s owners say they started 1337x to “fill an apparent void where it seemed there was a lack of quality conscience ad free torrent sites with public trackers.” Its 10th place this year proves that they’re getting the success formula right.

 

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