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How To Turn Off or disable Windows Aero in Windows 7

Right click on desktop, choose personalize, then choose any of the options under “Basic and High Constrast Themes”

“Windows 7 Basic” is recommended. To turn on, just choose any of the options under “Aero Themes”

It is recommended to disable Windows Aero to improve your PC’s performance. Windows Aero gives your desktop’s appearance a futuristic look. This was done to compete with Apple’s Macs look. Windows Aero will use a noticable amount of your PC’s RAM and CPU, turning off will improve your PC’s performance.

LOCAL COMPANY receives “Patriot Award” from the Department of Defense, Guard, and reserve.

READING, PA, July 13, 2011:  Craig Stonaha owner of Laughing Rock Technology, LLC has been recognized by the Dept of Defense as a patriotic employer with the “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” award.  These prestigious awards are presented to companies that practice personnel policies that support employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve.

When asked to comment on this success, Craig Stonaha, owner and founder of Laughing Rock Technology, LLC said “Everyone at Laughing Rock is extremely proud of the brave men and women who sacrifice every day to help defend our rights and our interests overseas. It is almost overwhelming to be thanked for doing what seems like common sense…support our brothers and sisters in arms while they are gone and make sure their life is waiting for them when they return.  We will always continue to do our part to make sure that deployments are as easy as possible on our employees and their families and to give them the respect and appreciation they deserve.”

Laughing Rock Technology, LLC specifically received this award due to its support and employment of Gary Brendle who is currently serving a one year deployment in Afghanistan.  Gary Brendle has worked at Laughing Rock Technology, LLC since early 2010 and was called to active duty on January of 2011.  Gary Brendle will rejoin employment with Laughing Rock Technology, LLC upon his return in early 2012.  Gary said, “I’m glad the military has programs and awards for employers who actively support the military.  I’m looking forward to coming home, being with my family and friends, and going back to work someplace where I know my actions are appreciated.” 

Only employers who have been nominated by active duty servicemen and women are eligible for this award and must be approved by a committee prior to becoming an official recipient.  Since receiving this award, Laughing Rock Technology, LLC has been notified that they are eligible for additional reserve and guard awards through the ESGR as well.

UPDATE: Gary Brendle has rejoined the Laughing Rock Technology, LLC team in January 2012. Welcome back Gary!

Additional information on these and other awards can be found at www.esgr.org

How to correct 0x0000007B (0xF78D2524,0xC0000034,0×00000000,0×00000000) error code…

If you’re getting blue screen error code 0x0000007B (0xF78D2524,0xC0000034,0×00000000,0×00000000) while installing Windows XP Pro or Home Edition, just simply do the following to correct…

Enter the Bios, under SATA drives change Auto/AHCI to Auto/ATA; now install should work.  Simple fix, your hardware is fine!!

As we all know, adult sites are a common place to get viruses, scareware, spyware, and malware, but where else are common places to get computer infections?

One of the most common locations on the web to get a virus or malware infection is through emails from social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn and even emails from trusted friends.  There are viruses that when they affect your computer will send emails to all your contacts in your email address book asking them to click a link or download an attachment.  The link is usually something titled in a way to tempt you to click it or download it, such as “Check out our new family photo”.  Virus developers also love to use sites like Facebook and Twitter to send legit looking emails full of these trick tactics such as “Click here to find out who is viewing your profile”.

Other common websites besides adult sites that are common breeding ground for viruses are pretty much anything offering something for free.  As the old saying goes “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”, the same applies for sites offering free services, information, or downloads.  This often includes ringtone sites, gaming cheats or codes sites, music or lyric sites, driver sites and even sites promising to speed up your computer.

But possibly the most common place viruses are obtained are through Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Programs.  These programs include Limewire, Frostwire, Bearshare, Bit Torrent, etc.  This follows the same concept as “There’s no such thing as a free lunch” rule.  Many of the downloads are mislabeled.  You may think you’re downloading something legitimate but instead you are inadvertently downloading a virus or a virus attached along with the file you’re seeking.

If you think you may have fallen victim to one of these scams, we can always give you a hand.  Just call our office for a free consultation and for tips on how to prevent future infections.

Safe Surfing,

Matthew Kulp
Laughing Rock Technology

How to correct update error 66A for Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Windows updates are very important as many of them are security fixes and all security updates should
be installed.

Many of the Windows update errors are difficult to diagnose the actual reason for the problem let
alone to correct. Windows update error 66A is one of the easier fixes, here’s
how to fix….

Click start, control panel, programs and features, locate and highlight
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile, choose repair, then restart.

This process will take some time to complete, but after finished should allow to you get those
important Microsoft Windows updates.

Matthew Kulp
Laughing Rock Technology, LLC