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can i get step by step instructions to change the brakes on an ‘s’reg hyundai accent.i can’t get the flange to come off no matter what i do.ive changed dozens of brakes before but these are proving a real nightmare.any suggestions?

the best idea on this one would be to get a Haynes repair manual on that car,it will cover all the basics on doing that ,they cost around 15 bucks but their worth that and more,and they also have real good pics of doing the job also,i use them around the shop because of the info they have in them,it helps a lot to know whats ahead of you on a job like this,good luck with it.

What is a registry(first of all)?.I have been getting messages popping up saying my registry was damaged/corrupted and that i need to go to this site or another to download this or scan in order to fix it, (though not since they originally did one night, only once) one after another and until i disconnected the internet. I was wondering is this legit? If so, how may i fix this damaged/corrupted registry. I’m running on windows. Help would be appreciated.

It is definitely not legit..

Registry is the vital part of any Windows-based systems. It contains settings of your system and third party applications installed. In most cases, windows won’t boot up properly or may not boot up at all if the registry has been damaged. You have to restore it from a backup (if there is one) or worst rebuild the whole system.

However in your situation, it does not seem to be a corrupted registry but spyware infestation or purely a series of pop-ups as a result of popup blocker being disabled. As advised by others, best way is to not worry about your registry but to enable the built in popup blocker and then run a number of spyware/adware utilities (combination of adaware and spybot search & destroy has been proven to be effective). If problem still persists after, you may want to post back.

Good luck…

My M reg granada was recently written off because of a dent in the wing and a crack in the bumper, thanks to an idiot reversing into me at a junction….. I retained the salvage and was wondering what I have to do to get it back on the road?
p.s, it was a cat D write off for uneconomical repair, nothing dangerous.

If the salvage is owned by you (i.e not the insurance company) then all you have to do is get the damage repaired – a dent in the wing and a cracked bumper is not a big job for a garage (chassis damage would be an instant write off). Firstly register your car as ‘off the road’ i.e you do not have to pay the car tax, secondly recover any remaining car tax on the car (contact the DVLA – information about doing this is on the back of the disc), thirdly park your car off road or at the garage that will be doing the repairs. Personally I wouldn’t bother with the wing damage unless it has affected the electrics. Then get the garage that has done the repairs to give the car an MOT, contact the DVLA with the MOT certificate and they will either (usually the case) re-issue your registration or issue another one. Re-tax the car (main post offices can supply a form to do this). And last, but not least, pursue the prat that damaged your car. Many insurance companies give DAS as standard on their policies and they will do most of the work for you. Hope this helps – a git hit my car and drove off (I was fully comprehensive and DAS sorted the majority out but I still lost a lot of my no claims discount). Good luck !

What are some programs that are better than Glary Utilities?

And is CCleaner better?

Thanks a lot!

I have used CCleaner for a while, but lately I use Wondershare Registry Optimizer, which I think better than both Glary Utilities and CCleaner.
But if you ask me which one is best for you? Then I can’t answer. The best way to find out is trying by yourself, even you don’t know much about computer, that’s not that difficult.
Or you may check the registry cleaner review in the source. Good luck!

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra reg cab and the light was on for the past few days for reasons unknown and now it doesn’t come on at all. Is that a good or bad sign? I thought when you start a car all the lights come on for like a milla second and then go off, but the engine light doesn’t show up. Just curious to see if i need to to take it in or not?

safety 1st, have it checked out. The lite was telling you there was a problem and it is possible the lite burned itself out. Scan the ECM for codes and repair as necessary. Try turning the key to power on position, the lite should come on and stay on until you start the engine, if it does not lite up, then the bulb burned out. How does the engine run? If OK then it may be a soft code and a minor repair such as gas cap or something else minor.
good luck…..

I want to get my xbox 360 repaired. My warranty is expired. And Im not willing to pay microsoft. If I send in my 360 saying it has 3 RROD would they fix it for free without saying anything? Would they even check to see if it’s broke or what?

Yeah they try it out and see what the problem is. Heres what you do and you cant get into no trouble just play it cool and dont panic.

Go to walmart and buy a new xbox system if you have the reg system arcade system then buy that one. switch the serial tags on the back and if you push in the little lid where you insert your controller theres a serial sticker under there to rip that off of both systems dont put them back on just do the ones on back switch them. then take it back for a full refund of you money. good luck

Registry cleaner message keeps popping up- do not want it. Need step by step instructions to stop it from showing. Thanks.

Do these popups say "Messenger Service" in the title bar?

If so, then you are using an older version or (un-updated) of Windows (pre XP SP2). These type of popups exploit the Messenger Service in your Windows OS, which after XP SP2 is disabled by default.

A popup blocker "thingy" will be of no help in this case.

You have 3 choices to end the problem.

1. You can disable and stop Messenger Service by typing "services msc." (without the ""s) into your Run Box and then disabling and stopping Messenger Service.

OR

2. You can use the free utility called Shoot The Messenger to automatically disable this unnecessary service.
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

Please note that Windows Messenger Service is not the same as any Instant Messenger program that you may have on your computer. Disabling it will not cause you to lose any IM functionality that you may have.

OR (Best Solution)

3. Update or upgrade your operating system to at least Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Good luck

I have never downloaded this program or find a trace of it anywhere else. anything to do with CCleaner?

Hi,

First of check whether you alone use the system, or any of your family members could be using it.
Second check whether you installed any software recently it could have come as a freeware with it.

TuneUp Utilities is a system utility software which actually helps you to maintain the system with ease. This software always works from registry because it takes control of whole system it maintains log, we can change boot screen, have visual effects, etc. and of course the maintenance,
removal, cleaning, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TuneUp_Utilities

CCleaner has no purpose to do with Tuneup Utilities, until they dont have a tie up between them.
I havent heard any such news until now.

Good Luck

i recently downloaded reg cure and then it asked me to buy it…. where do i get 1 that scans and repairs all for free?

Download and run these, they are free.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html

Avast is a free stand alone multipurpose protection. after the download uninstall whatever you are using ie: Norton /AVG etc as they will conflict. It’s the best of the free protection I’ve come across.

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

All of the above will run without conflicts.

Good Luck

I have just noticed for the second time now that the floor on the front passenger side is wet. i do not know what this is. there was nothing spilled on the floor. please anyone with info? and if there is any fault, how much will it cost to repair it?
I have just noticed for the second time now that the floor on the front passenger side is wet. i do not know what this is. there was nothing spilled on the floor. please anyone with info? and if there is any fault, how much will it cost to repair it?
The liquid/water is cold!

It could be a leaking heater core or the a/c drain stopped up.
The easiest way to tell is when the water is leaking is it hot or cold?
Hot – heater core
Cold – a/c drain
Good luck