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5 Common Computer Problems and Their Sol

The document discusses 5 common computer problems and their solutions: 1) Blue Screen of Death errors can be fixed by updating drivers and removing recent changes. 2) Slow computers may be due to running programs or updates; closing unnecessary programs and uninstalling unused software can help. 3) Lost or deleted files can sometimes be recovered using file recovery tools and the Recycle Bin. 4) Computers restarting or freezing may be due to hardware issues, viruses, or resource-intensive programs; updating drivers, scanning for viruses, and rolling back updates can help resolve these issues. 5) Strange noises are often from dirty or faulty fans that may need cleaning or repair by a technician. Regular cleaning and

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  • User Guidance,
  • Application Management,
  • Memory Intensive Programs,
  • Freezing Issues,
  • Lost Document Recovery,
  • File Recovery Methods,
  • Software Updates,
  • Computer Usage,
  • Startup Items,
  • Anti-virus Updates
394 views3 pages

5 Common Computer Problems and Their Sol

The document discusses 5 common computer problems and their solutions: 1) Blue Screen of Death errors can be fixed by updating drivers and removing recent changes. 2) Slow computers may be due to running programs or updates; closing unnecessary programs and uninstalling unused software can help. 3) Lost or deleted files can sometimes be recovered using file recovery tools and the Recycle Bin. 4) Computers restarting or freezing may be due to hardware issues, viruses, or resource-intensive programs; updating drivers, scanning for viruses, and rolling back updates can help resolve these issues. 5) Strange noises are often from dirty or faulty fans that may need cleaning or repair by a technician. Regular cleaning and

Uploaded by

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Topics covered

  • User Guidance,
  • Application Management,
  • Memory Intensive Programs,
  • Freezing Issues,
  • Lost Document Recovery,
  • File Recovery Methods,
  • Software Updates,
  • Computer Usage,
  • Startup Items,
  • Anti-virus Updates

5 COMMON COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

Experiencing a problem on your computer might be frustrating at times but you don’t have to
worry so much. Fortunately enough, most big problems at time require simple solution to fix
them and meanwhile, understanding your Pc is also important, it may develop an error at times
which can be a usual error that you don’t have to panic over to the extent of contacting an expert
or an engineer.

=> 5 COMMON COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

With my experience and other frequent questions i use to receive, today i will be dropping the 5
common Pc problems and how to fix them.

One of the most common and worst type of computer error is the Blue Screen Of Death
(BSOD) , you can read on HOW TO FIX BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH ERROR ON
WINDOWS

» A Slow Computer ; A slow computer might be frustrating at times most especially when you
are doing an important thing on your computer but at times your computer may not be the source
of the problem it may be due to an application running or a video buffering for too long. If you
are experiencing a slow computer or even a slow internet connection you can try this simple
tricks by navigating to your desktop, right click >> refresh or simply press F5 ( it might not
work on some systems e.g window 8 based system ) several times

Microsoft’s System Configuration is a tool for tackling slow performance because many
applications launch automatically when your machine boots up which can delay boot time. So is
advisable to trim the startup [Link] do this, Open the tool by pressing Window key + R, then
type msconfiq and press  Enter key.
Checking the Startup tab and Manufacturer columns is the best way to figure out which
potential performance-killers you can safely disable from start-up. N : B ; Avoid messing with
any of the services and programs that have Microsoft Corporation listed as the manufacturer.
Services such as Windows Update, Windows Audio, Google Update, AdobeAAMUpdater and
the likes.

And also, uninstalling some programs that are not useful and closing unnecessary application
running that you are not using will also make your computer faster

» I Lost/Deleted a vital Document or File ; You don’t have a back up and lost a file or
mistakenly delete a vital document then you don’t have to worry , try and read this ; 4 WAYS
TO RECOVER YOUR LOST/DELETED FILES .

» Computer is restarting OR Freezes at times ; Did you just update somethings on your
computer that requires it to automatically restart your computer ? this might cause your computer
to restart. But Hardware problems being hard to diagnose and solve, it will be advisable to
update all of your critical system drivers such as motherboard, network card and graphics card
drivers.

But when your computer freeze (hang) it’s somehow more serious than a slow Computer. In
most cases it is caused by running a program with intensive memory being more than what your
computer can handle or even viruses, especially spyware that has been installed on your
computer. The problem can also be caused by hardware – at times if you just install some
memory or recent software updates for example a Windows Update.

So, If you suspect the problem is hardware related, you can try uninstalling any component you
recently installed, or try removing or unplugging unnecessary hardware one piece at a time then
booting your PC to see if the problem goes away. You can also try using Windows Restore to
roll back to a previous restore point.

But sometimes it might be due to virus or other destructive programs

Note ; Modern computers have safeguards that shut down the system automatically if your
computer encounter error or when you’re running resource-intensive programs or video games.

» Computer Making Strange Sounds ; When your computer is making strange noises, it is
most likely to be a hardware issue. One of the best things to do is to restart your computer but if
the problem persist, try and listen to where the sound is coming. Usually it is due to the fan being
dirty or develop a fault but on other occasions it can be due to the hard drive or other
components. If the noise is coming from other sources of hardware aside from your hard drive,
you may need to visit a computer engineer. But mind you, reason why it’s important to always
keep your computer from a dusty place or a place that is not ventilated is this, always place your
laptop above a plain surface to enable the fan to cool and prevent heat because this always cause
your laptop cooling fan to make strange sounds.

You can’t find your Pc problem in the list ? wait a little bit before contacting an expert, there are
some issues that require only restarting your computer, Yeah ! So simple as ABC, try this
simple trick that work like magic and save that your hard earning.

TIPS ;

• Checking your Pc operating system and anti-virus updates is necessary and  most importantly
updating them.

• Enough space on where your Pc operating system resides could boost your computer
performance and speed.

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