What do you think about Windows Vista and why does it look so much different from XP?

At the time of print, September 2007, Clicksonline.info has taken the stance that if you are just learning about computers and have been learning on an older version of Windows, you will not benefit from moving to Windows Vista.

I contacted *insert name* about getting the internet, but was told my computer was too old. Is there a minimum system requirement to use the internet?

This is a common misunderstanding that occurs when you contact certain internet service providers (ISP)

There are no minimum requirements your system must have to get access to the internet other than an operating system that works and can use networking,  and some form of commuication device, a modem or ethernet port. 

I want to buy a new computer, what should I be looking at getting?

While the intended use of the computer is still important, playing games, making videos, surfing the internet, With the release of Windows Vista the requirements needed in a computer have changed. 

In the days when your only choice was Windows XP what you were planning on doing on the computer was what I made recommendations on due to the relative basic nature of Windows XP. Now however Windows Vista changes all that. 

My child wants the latest Mario game, can I get it for his Playstation?

The short answer. No.

All the different game consoles on the market currently are competing with each other, to some extent. 

Both Sony and Nintendo have multiple games consoles currently on the market. Sony has the Playstation 2, the Playstation 3 and the Playstation portable, while Nintendo has the Wii and the Nintendo DS.  Microsoft rounds out the list with the XBox 360.

I tried to do a Windows Update but it said my copy of Windows was not "Genuine", is that a problem?

Quite often when you buy a computer for a small amount of money, usually from a computer savvy friend they install an illegal copy of Windows on the computer to help keep the price down.

Windows XP Home to buy when building a new computer is around $130. To reduce the cost of the computer most backyard computer builders will install a pirated version of Windows.

When ever I work on a computer and make sure it is working as it should I always make sure to check for any Windows Updates. When a computer that has an illegal copy of Windows tries to do a Windows Update it is stopped and you are then told you should buy a legal copy of Windows.

I'm having trouble getting my Playstation 2 to load the games and DVD's:

Even though Sony, the makers of the Playstation game console, makes every effort to make sure the consoles will work without too many problems, sometimes things just break.

The original Playstation 2 consoles, the thick console with the DVD draw had problems with the laser that is used to read the disks, as well as the power supply for the console heating up dramatically.

My contract with my current internet provider is about to run out. What plan should I get and who should I go with?

This is a question that is as indivdual as your needs and those of your family. While I can recommend you stay awaya from certain providers due to very poor customer service, or low technical support skills,

Quite possibly you have a corruption in your copy of InstallShield.

Many years ago Microsoft's website had updates to solve the corrupted programme problems. Microsft no longer provides that service, however the makers of the InstallShield programme now have thier own site.