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How to Solve Common PC
Problems Yourself You Troubleshoot
Common Hardware problems in home without time best and many. So step by step
follows these comes to hardware Troubleshoot Problems
Try this first
I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but before you do anything else, restart
your computer.
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simple step:
Regularly
checking for operating system updates is important, because forgetting
to do so could significantly impair your PC’s performance. While you’re at it, make sure that your
operating system is fully updated by running Windows Update. Neglecting updates
could deprive you of important bug and performance fixes.
If you’re having problems with a
peripheral, try switching it on and off. If
that doesn’t work, try disconnecting and reconnecting the device. As a last
resort, download the latest drivers and perform a full reinstall.
My computer is too slow
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first
step to fixing a slow computer is to verify that
your machine is the actual source of the problem. Videos that seem to
buffer forever, and websites that take ages to load, may not be your computer’s
fault If the problem is your PC,
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check whether you have plenty of free space on
the hard drive holding your operating system. Windows needs room to create
files while your system is running. If your hard drive is maxed out,
performance suffers.
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Now is
the perfect time to clear some space.
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If your computer’s operating system resides on
an overstuffed C: drive, clearing out some space could boost OS performance.
Microsoft’s System Configuration tool is your next-best bet for tackling
slow performance. Many applications launch automatically when your machine
boots up, which can stretch out boot time—especially on older, slower PCs. Make
a habit of trimming the startup items. Open the tool by pressing Windows-R,
typing
msconfig
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and pressing the Enter key.
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Checking the Startup Item and Manufacturer
columns is the best way to figure out which potential performance-killers you
can safely disable. Avoid messing with any of the services and programs that
have Microsoft Corporation listed as the manufacturer. Items such as
AdobeAAMUpdater, Google Update, Pando Media Booster, Spotify, and Steam Client
Bootstrapper are all fair game. Regardless, err on the side of caution: If
you’re not sure what the program or service does, don’t disable it.
Windows’ System Configuration Tool lets you disable programs
and services that automatically start when you boot your computer. Once you’ve made all your changes, click OK and restart the computer. It should boot up quicker
and feel noticeably faster.
Pop-up ads are appearing on my desktop
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If you’re not running your Web browser and are
still getting pop-up ads on your desktop,
you’ve most likely installed adware—a program that displays unwanted ads.
Although benevolent adware exists, most of the time adware is up to no good.
Getting rid of it isn't easy. “There’s a ton of little system-utility tools out
there that promise to clean up everything, with names like PC Speed-up, PC Speed Pro, PC Speedifier.
Avoid downloading programs that offer to speed up your PC or
clean up your registry. Instead, use a trustworthy adware scanner like the free
version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware tool.
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Running a full scan with credible antivirus
software is your first step. If that program doesn’t find and remove the
adware, turn to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free, a
great utility for removing all types of malware. Just make sure to disable your
standard antivirus software before running it.
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“Multiple antivirus programs working at the same
time will often result in problems .You only want one active, real-time
antivirus scanner installed, but it doesn’t hurt to run an additional ‘on
demand’ virus or malware scanner.”
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Searching online for the name of the advertised
product can sometimes yield solutions from fellow victims. If all else fails,
there’s always the nuclear option: a complete system reinstall. It might take a
long time, but it’s the only surefire way to remove adware or spyware. Remember
to back up all your personal files.
Downloads are taking forever
If the speeds seem solid, make sure that you aren’t inadvertently
downloading or uploading anything. Many torrent downloading programs run in the
background and minimize into the system tray instead of the taskbar. A good speed test should give you an accurate
assessment of your ping, download speed, and upload speed.
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Check your network
hardware. Updates for network cards aren’t all that common, but if your
card’s manufacturer offers a newer driver, download it. Resetting your router
and modem can help with connection problems, too. Most routers and modems have
reset buttons, but pulling the power cable for a second or two can do the same
thing. Don’t cut the power for much longer, or the hardware may reset itself to
factory defaults.
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Still having problems? Call your ISP, which can
tell you whether the problem is on your end. As a last-ditch measure, the ISP
could reset the master connection to your home.
My machine keeps restarting
Hardware problems are hard to diagnose and solve. First, confirm that you
aren’t just getting the latest wave of
Windows
updates, which can automatically restart your computer during
installation. Then work on
updating all of your
critical system drivers. Your graphics card, motherboard, and network
card drivers are crucial.
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“Sometimes it can be viruses, sometimes it can
be adware, sometimes it can be overheating, and sometimes it can be something
as simple as making sure your video card is updated.
Google doesn’t look right
Browser hijackers are a particularly nasty breed of malware. Such programs
take over your Web browser and can stealthily redirect your Google searches and
other queries to f
ake pages meant to steal your
personal information or to further infect your system.
Running a real-time antivirus utility is the best way to stay safe. If your
browser has already been hijacked, uninstall the browser and use your antivirus
program in conjunction with Malwarebytes to remove the intruder.
My Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting
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Wireless connections can be a puzzler. Is it
your computer? Your router? Your ISP? Try a few things before calling your
Internet service provider.
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Windows Network Diagnostics may not always solve
your problem, but it will usually point you in the right direction.
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Confirm that your computer is within range of
your wireless router. Weak signals mean weak connections. Next, make sure your
PC’s wireless card has the latest drivers. Try letting Windows troubleshoot for
you by right-clicking the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar and selecting Troubleshoot
problems.
My printer won’t print
Let’s assume that your printer’s drivers are up-to-date, and that it has enough
paper and ink or toner to print. Try turning the printer off and on. Unplug the
printer and plug it back in. Check your printer’s print queue by looking for
the printer icon in the system tray and double-clicking it. The print queue
shows you the status of each job as well as the general status of your printer.
The print queue is your best bet for troubleshooting printer problems—just make
sure that ‘Use Printer Offline’ isn’t selected.
Ensure that ‘
Use Printer Offline’ isn’t
checked. Sometimes, printing while your printer is turned off can cause Windows
to set your printer to work offline, and that can stall jobs sent later.
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I keep seeing ‘There is a problem with this
website’s security certificate’
Sometimes the biggest problems have the easiest fixes. According to support
technicians, the lion’s share of issues are due to an incorrect system clock.
The problem is probably with your computer.
Website security certificates sync up with your computer’s clock. Old
computers in particular run the risk of having a dead CMOS battery—the watch
battery in your computer that keeps its system clock ticking. Click the clock
in the system tray and select
Change date and
time settings to correct any issues.
I can’t open email attachments
If you have ever encountered an attachment that you couldn’t open, it was
probably because you didn’t have the software necessary to view the file. If
you don’t have
Adobe Reader or another PDF-compatible program, you won’t be able to
open that TPS report.
The usual suspect is the .pdf file, for which you can download a free PDF
reader. If your problem involves a different file format, a quick search on the
attachment’s file extension (the three letters after the period in the
filename) should tell you what type of program you need. If the attachment
lacks a file extension (which might happen if it was renamed), adding it back
should set things right.
My favorite program isn’t working on my new
PC
Before you call tech support, make sure that the software you’re trying to
run is compatible with your operating system. Older software might not function
on Windows 8, and an app created for Mac OS X definitely won’t run on your
Windows PC. A 32-bit program might run on your 64-bit operating system, but it
doesn’t work the other way around.
Not all file types work on
Windows. For example, files that have the .app extension run exclusively
on Mac OS X.
If an online game balks, you might be missing the required plug-ins—Java and
Flash are the usual culprits. Most browsers will alert you to install these
items if necessary.