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Fortunately, for those in need of computer repair, or who might be down the line, one of the newest features of Windows Vista is an easier recovery in the event of an unexpected crash.

Which, Fort Lauderdale computer repair technicians are learning with startling regularity, is a frequent occurrence.

This system, after all, is significantly bigger than XP and consequently can be a more disconcerting to reinstall than its predecessors.

There is something to be said for other innovations, however. Despite the slow search and security intrusions, it's harder to break.

But what do Fort Lauderdale computer service experts recommend in the event you get the blue screen of doom (now actually a black screen)?

Even if your system gets totally screwed up, with the help of this software and a network support provider, you should be able to regain at least some semblance of where your machine should be.

You'll be happy to learn that Vista has a backup tool that makes a complete PC backup, offering you a lifejacket in the worst circumstances.

The tool will restore your system to the way it was at the time you copied the image. The only downside is that whatever you were doing at the time the meltdown occurred is gone forever.

Below is a brief rundown of the steps Fort Lauderdale computer repair services recommend you take as you handle the reinstall process:

1. Logon as Administrator.
2. Click Start, Run
3. In Run box, type: control userpasswords2.
4. Click OK.
5. Click the user account that needs a password.
6. Click Reset Password.
7. Enter a new password, confirm it, click OK.

Keep in mind that with XP Pro, you will no longer necessarily be able to access encrypted files or encrypted e-mail messages.

With XP Home or XP Pro as a workgroup, you will need to boot into "safe mode" before logging on with the administrator account.