computer troubleshooting

Checking your PC’s performance has never been easier thanks to a little-known trick that still works—even in the latest versions of Windows. For many users, knowing exactly how their computer measures up in terms of speed and responsiveness is key to making upgrade decisions, troubleshooting, or...

When a Windows 11 PC freezes and refuses to respond to typical commands, users often feel they're out of options. This scenario is especially frustrating for those who rely on their devices for work, gaming, or daily communications, as even the most basic troubleshooting techniques—such as...

Resetting a Windows 11 PC from BIOS or UEFI is often portrayed as a last resort, but it remains one of the most powerful tools in an IT administrator’s arsenal for restoring desktops to a clean, stable state. For both casual users wrestling with persistent problems and professionals managing...

Most Windows users are familiar with the regular reboot process, but few are aware of a little-known "Emergency Restart" method embedded in Windows 11. Despite its longevity—sources trace its roots as far back as Windows XP—this option remains obscure even for experienced users. Its rediscovery...

Windows 7, released to widespread acclaim in 2009, is still often remembered as Microsoft’s redemption after the criticized tenure of Windows Vista. Lauded for its streamlined interface, performance improvements, and relative stability, Windows 7 quickly became the operating system of choice for...

There’s a certain magic in watching a piece of software lock up right as you have an unsaved document open, isn’t there? In the world of computers, unresponsiveness isn’t just a minor nuisance; it’s practically a rite of passage. Anyone who has spent more than a few months on Windows knows the...

Introduction: A Modern Troubleshooting Tale In a world where technology can sometimes seem like both a blessing and a curse, the question arises: can artificial intelligence truly help us navigate our computer-related woes? Recently, a tech journalist named David Nield put this theory to the...

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Hi, I used to get bluescreens that moslty had the error message DATA_INPAGE_ERROR, which I found out was due to my HDD, which was very old and slow. So I replaced that and don't get that error any more, but still blue screen that doesn't really have an error message. I'm decent with computers...

On my Laptop I upgraded to Windows 8 - back in 2011. Prior to the upgrade when travelling overseas I was able to download onto CD discs my original music. Because I wanted to save space - I would only take with me a bunch of printed covers and then purchase blank CD'S and cases wherever I was...

I've got this problem for a week n ow, and I really hate it that i can't boot my computer the normal way. Everything worked great in the beginning, but sometimes when i try to put my computer in sleep mode, it just turns off and never gets on. I have to remove the plug for a minute and plug it...

ok so for some reason my computer cant find this game when i try to play it. its Command&Conquer The First Decade. i HAVE played it on the my computer before so its not that it cant run it and when i look for it under the computer folder it shows up so im pretty sure the computer know the disk...

My father accidentally fell for the "your media player needs to be updated" and downloaded a ton of malware. I used this guide: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/malware-removal-guide-for-windows/ And now it is running EXTREMELY slow and it can't load any Windows services on the computer. Any time...

Hi, guys., my friend's PC was fine until he re-signed in to him account today, after then it's crashed (BSOD), and code is: 0xc000021 here is crash dump analysis: On Thu 2014-05-01 00:39:36 GMT your computer crashed crash dump file: C:\Windows\Minidump\050114-17578-01.dmp This was probably...

Recently installed windows seven after having to replace my old hardrive, and now my computer will crash unexpectedly. At times, the screen will glitch. This doesn't interrupt any programs, nor stall my computer. It's more of a flicker. I fear this is a symptom. Please help. Attached is the...

Very briefly :- I got my new PC up &^ running and installed extra SDD's & HDD's. In the process of setting up the computer I wasn't sure if I wanted to run 64 bit or 32bit Win7. In the event the guy installed win&64 but when I got the computer I fitted another SDD with Win7 32 bit. I booted the...

Hello! Just joined the community and I thank everyone in advance for any help with this matter. First let me give a little background of where I am today that might help diagnose this issue. Brand new computer, upon installing Windows 7 could not boot into windows due to missing file errors...

Hello, Running W7, the 64 bit version. Installed a new HD on my three yr. old HP Desktop Pavillion as old one conked out. Used the 3 HP System Restore Disks I made when I first got the PC. All fine after re-install, except that one program will not run now. Messages kept coming up that a...

Hello, I get bluescreen many times when I shut down my computer and I thought that somebody can help me.... It's not a rule but its annoing. Firstly I thought that it was because of overheating of some of my pc components because this error seems to appear when I use the computer for many...

Hello everyone I have had BSOD's occurring on a relatively frequent basis (one every 1-2 days), and have been unable to diagnose the problem. Computer was running fine for about a year before this started occurring. I am hoping it is just a driver issue of some sort, but in the absence of...