| PC problems fall into two main categories: Hardware If your PC begins beeping more than once on start-up, then you have a problem with an internal component. The power supply can fail, the main processor can die or maybe something becomes disconnected. A faulty keyboard or mouse can also cause the problem. If the PC becomes very noisy, then the hard disk might be failing. Fans can fail causing overheating, putting the CPU at risk... ...the list, unfortunately goes on. Software More likely to happen are problems relating to the installed software notably the operating system. Corrupt or missing files can cause the PC to fail to run Windows. Who has not experienced 'crashes' within Windows, less common with Windows XP, how will Vista fare? |
Maintenance Many of the software related problems can be avoided with regular PC maintenance. Windows has a number of built-in tools that can help with keeping your hard disk happy; disk checking, disk cleanup and the defragmenter should be employed regularly. Use the System Restore utility with Windows XP, to create a 'restore' point before adding new hardware/software. Then if things go wrong you can take your PC back to those pre-installation settings. Keep an eye on how much free disk space you have, remove old programs and games that are no longer required. Check all those icons at the right of the bottom task bar, these programs are all being run at start-up and using your memory resource - do you need them? |
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Keep your virus software up to date Get the latest Windows security updates Visual display problems may be fixed by downloading the latest graphic card drivers Visit the home site of the problem hardware/software and check their support pages for advise If you use Internet Explorer, make sure it is the latest version, for security. Conact me to discuss any PC problem |
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