Avast and Windows 8 compatibitly issues, BSOD error and its's Fix !

Many people are reporting that they have compatibility issues and BSOD errors with Avast 7.0 and Windows 8 X64. After spending a lot of time in forums and other sites this is what I got to know: If you are Avast fan then surely take time to read this post.

Firstly: BSOD(Black Screen of Death) is the issue, and its not a good sign.

People using Windows 8 X64 bit are reporting this problem and the same goes to Windows XP X64 bit.

Controversies might be Avast 7.0 is a 32 bit Application and the reason is that it get installed in C:/Program files rather that C:\Program Files (x86).

Are you using a Pro Version ? If yes, let me tell you than problems are faced more in free versions. BSOD errors are caused because of memory dumping and whenever it happens, it gets stored in C:/windows/Minidump

However, you can still get some technical help from Avast, click here 

ASWNET.sys is the error that pops out as a error message due to malfunction of Avast.

Maybe Avast system Drivers are not working in Harmony with Windows 8 X64 bit and because of this BSOD errors are observed. To minimize such errors : 

1. Try Disabling the Network Shield : 

Go to Avast User Interface > Real Time Shields > Network Shield > on right side click on  Stop and mark as " Stop for Permanently ". 

This method is suggested in all forums, which helped some people. 

2. Use this method if above failed to work, try installing a patch : Download the Patch here.

Follow the Instructions as per told on that page. And before patching do the following : 

1. Disable Avast's Self Defense Module.

2. Download the required 64 bit package or 32 bit package, unpack it into C:\Windows
\System32\drivers

3. Enable Avast's Self Defense Module and Restart the System.

Well if all these above steps didn't help you, then it would be better for you to find an alternative for few days until avast releases some stable version. 

Got something to tell ? Shoot a comment below !

How to Check CPU's usage and performance while performing different task at once.

When is the system is turned on, there are various process running on the background which helps the system to function properly. Apart from these processes when other things are done like copying, moving a file, opening a program or playing a game, it literally brings in new process to existing ones.  

Cpu usage increases. How the process is handled and how smoothly depends on the type of Processor you have, either a dual core or a quad core.

Here is how to check, your CPU Usage : 

No software is required, its already there in the windows itself. 

Simply, 
Right click on the taskbar > start task manager > Performance

You can observe the graphs of your CPU performance. Basing on that you can know the  limits of your CPU's performance ideally. 

Do post your comments and critiques !  

Also check What are the advantages of having Mutli Core Processors(cpus) ?

Using CCleaner and Registry Cleaner to repair dll files

There are many ways to make the system fast, but to secure, there are less, one which secures is Registry Cleaner.  

Performing a Registry Scan is necessary to keep your windows essential files safe, as windows registry holds information about the configuration of essential components and installed third-party applications on a Windows-based operating system.

By Cleaning Registry Files, Blue Screen problem is also solved. 

 

Download Source 1 : 

http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Registry-Cleaner-Free/3000-18512_4-10605508.html

If you are Unable to get your Full Version, you can get this feature in CCleaner.

CCleaner is Used for deleting History and temp files, but also its used to scan and clean

registry files. 

Open CCleaner and Click on Registry,then click "scan for issues"

After scanning click "Fix Selected Issues"

Thats it registry clean is done.

Download Source 1:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

What are torrents and How to add torrent in Utorrent ?

"A torrent is a pointer file that is used for file sharing, these files have become a massive stand-back for music movies and games, they work by swarming file pieces to your computer."

So where can Torrents be downloaded?
They are available in many sites which includes

http://torrentz.eu/

http://isohunt.com/

http://thepiratebay.org/

http://www.monova.org/

To add and download these Torrents, firstly Utorrent (Utorrent is fastest simple and secure) has to be downloaded and installed, http://www.utorrent.com/
then go to the specified sites as listed above and download the torrent which you want. 

Then click on the DOWNLOAD VIATORRENT (MAGNET LINK), then it pops up a windows saying  

 

Tick the option "open with". Click on OK, that's it you should see the torrent downloading in UTorrent

After the Download gets completed, right click on the torrent,click on Open containing Folder to Browse the Downloaded files.

Also check this post to increase download speed of Utorrent

Using Utorrent is Simple and User Friendly 

New Icons for Folders for windows 7, xp, vista.

Download the New Icons for windows 7 from http://www.deviantart.com/download/128429570/Token_by_brs...

This include Dark and Light Icons

  Dark Icons

 Light Icons

Many more are included in the download try them. Enjoy

Using Microsoft Security Essentials, works 100%

Microsoft Security Essentials
Though there a many antivirus showing up, most of them are not free. People dont like to afford money on purchasing a licensed version of  antivirus, for people like those Microsoft has come up with a good antivirus to support, by keeping the minimum requirement  of a genuine windows.
For those who are having a genuine windows,this software can be installed and can be put to work.

The main thing is that its a free antivirus that keeps on getting  a very frequent updates so internet has to be there, if you don't have internet or you are facing problem while updating, you can simple cancel the update and manually install the patch file and restart the system.

Its a very good antivirus, which can scan your full harddisk and it also gets frequent critical updates which can improve chances fighting against malwar and even trojan viruses.

This freeware antivirus is supporting all OS but with an exception for win XP 64 bit only . Microsoft did not make it compatible for 64 bit version of XP, due to problem with its service packs.