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Downloads, utilities, and drivers

 

Bootdisk.com: When was the last time you needed a Windows 95 boot disk but didn't have a Windows 95 machine lying around? Bootdisk.com offers tips, tweaks, files, boot disks, instructions, utilities, links, patches, and updates for advanced DOS and Windows users.

BovisTech: This site is a good resource for boot disks, drivers, Windows/DOS utilities, Config.sys files, and the like.

CPU Planet: This is a fat source of information about AMD CPUs.

Download.com: This handy site from CNET offers access to more than 20,000 Windows, Macintosh, DOS, Linux, Palm OS, Windows CE, and BeOS software downloads.

Driverguide: Need a driver? This site seldom fails to deliver a driver for anything you may encounter in the field.

Driverzone.com: Go here to find drivers for everything from printers and scanners to video cards and modems. Also look here for reviews, utilities, component manufacturer information and guides.

Eventid.net: Numerous event or error messages occur when you are troubleshooting systems, but what do they mean? Look here for guidance.

PC Drivers HeadQuarters: This site provides links to device manufacturer Web sites and prides itself on locating the latest drivers for your computer.

Softpedia: This extremely well-organized encyclopedia of software is constantly updated with drivers, games, Windows- and Mac-specific utilities, and software.

Sysinternals: At Sysinternals, you’ll find advanced utilities, technical information, and source code for all versions of windows.

The Tech Spot: The Tech Spot offers game downloads, OS updates, device drivers, and miscellaneous utilities.

Tucows: This is a useful site for finding downloads of full programs, utilities, games, and mail clients. All software is rated in cows.

Virtual Dr: Wide-ranging discussion groups on this site offer help and advice, as techies of all kinds share their knowledge and problems.

WinDrivers: Go here to locate hard-to-find drivers. The site also offers antivirus updates and security patches.

Manufacturer support

Acer Product Support: Whether you have a laptop, desktop, server, projector, or a screen from Acer, you can use this site to obtain the latest drivers and product information.

Alienware: Add this link to your Favorites if you support any Alienware product.

Apple: Find product support for all things Apple: Macs, iPod, iSight, PowerMacs, MacOS, applications, and server products.

Compaq and Hewlett-Packard Support: If you support Compaq or Hewlett-Packard equipment, this link is a must-have on your Favorites list.

Dell Support: This is an essential location for those who support Dell equipment.

Gateway Support: Here’s your best source of Gateway-specific information.

Intel: Need troubleshooting or upgrade advice for an Intel product? This is the place to start.

MicronPC Technical Support: Whether you're looking for information on a Millennia, ClientPro, or GoBook system, Micron's technical support site has the info you need.

Microsoft Knowledge Base: This is the best place to start you’re search when troubleshooting a Microsoft product.

Microsoft Windows: Go here to find Microsoft's official site for all things Windows related.

Toshiba product support: Looking for drivers for your Toshiba equipment? Choose your regional site from the global home page and select your model from the list.

 

Please Note: Although many of the Web sites mentioned above are free, some require you to sign up for an account before you can use their services. This normally requires you to provide the site with an e-mail address. Some sites also only allow you free access to a limited amount of information but require you to pay a fee for total access.

 

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