About Craig Thomson Expertise I can give some information on anything to do with computing and can give more detailed answers on the following subjects:
General computing questions
Application Packages
Fixing Software faults
Getting rid of virus, spyware, adware e.t.c
Keeping your computer secure
open source software
Html
Installing Graphics Cards
Installing Ram Expert
Installing Small Networks
Installing sound cards
Qbasic
Basic questions about the software development life cycle
Dos questions
Reformatting FAT32 drives and NTFS Drives
Windows Operating systems (95,98,ME,XP)
Experience I have a wide experience with computers.
I know a vast range of subjects to do with computers.
i first started writing computer software at the age of 4 and i was very gifted.
I have been using computers and helping friends and family solve computer related problems for years.
i have extensive knowledge in all subjects to do with computers and there is very few questions i won't be able to answer.
If i cannot find an answer which is very rare i will be able to point the person in the right direction.
Education/Credentials ISO 9001-2000 Computer Skills Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Windows 95/98 Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Windows XP Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 DOS Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Word 2000 Test Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 MS Excel 2000 Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 English Language (Words and Phrases) Certification
Higher Chemistry module: World Of Carbon
Higher Computing various units and modules
GCSE/ Standard Grade Computing Intermediate 2 Grade B
GCSE/ Standard Grade Wood Work Intermediate 2 Grade A
GCSE/ Standard Grade English Intermediate 1 Grade B
Question Hi Craig,
Just a quick question for you... just tonight I found in "my documents" hundreds of IDX files, all 1kb in size and all seem to have appeared on the same day.
What the hell is a IDX file? Do I need to keep it? can I delete it?
Hope you can help me, my trouble is I only know just enough about confusers to get me into trouble so I dont like deleting stuff without asking someone like you first.
Thank you for your time...
Ray P
Answer Hi Ray
A IDX file is short for index file it's used by alot of programs, Usually mail programs like AOL, Outlook.
I had lots of IDX files before, they are sometimes linked to things you need but also they can be linked to adware or worms. So answer is depends on what the IDX file belongs to. usually there just part of some cache of temp files taking up space.
A good rule for deleting things your not sure of is this:
1. put them in the recycle bin
2. restart your computer or use your computer for a while and if nothing has gone wrong
3. Delete them permanently from your recycle bin
4. if something goes wrong then restore them back to there original location.
i usually follow the above procedure for files im not sure about deleting.
