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repair shop
About this tag
The repair shop tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about PC troubleshooting and hardware issues that often lead users to seek professional repair services. Topics include high CPU usage from Taskhostw.exe on gaming PCs, frequent system hangs on Windows 8 machines, and persistent BSOD errors on custom-built Windows 7 systems. Users share symptoms like lag in editing software, unresponsive mouse and keyboard, and crashes even in Safe Mode. Many have attempted standard fixes such as malware removal, fresh OS installs, and hardware diagnostics before considering a repair shop. The tag reflects common frustrations with elusive problems that persist after initial troubleshooting, highlighting scenarios where external repair expertise may be needed.
Specs:
i7 8700k
GTX 1080
32GB DDR4 RAM
Details:
A couple of weeks back I noticed my PC slowing down, lots of lag whilst editing in Premiere Pro and games became unplayable, giving me less than 50 frames, I don't have a fps monitor but I'd say near to 10-20 fps.
I did a bit of digging and...
My windows 8 pc is hanging so often for last 2 months.
Previously, it worked without any problem for some 6-7 months. Now it hangs just like that. While I am working, mouse cursor stops responding, keyboard keys stop appearing on screen, the power led on cpu cabinet remains red without blinking...
This is my 3rd Home built, 1st time with BSOD issues. On my 4th reinstall of Win 7. All new hardware. Minidump analysis and Performance Report attached. To isolate the problem, I have only loaded the video driver,(no apps, no data) and still get BSOD's indicating a ntkrnlmp.exe cause. (Not...
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windows 7