The Windows PC troubleshooter

A little change and all your troubles have appeared! The PC is unresponsive or has strange behaviors. A little change can cause trouble and the best solution here is to look back and you may better pinpoint the problem and find a solutions. Here are is a guide to help you on your way.

  • A simple restart of Windows often cures common issues. It’s actually a good idea to restart your PC daily, if not once every few days.
  • Rarely does one need to reinstall Windows. The program “System File Checker” helps repair damage to Windows.
  • A full Windows reinstall is labor some and should only be needed after an unrecoverable disaster.
  • Has you computer aged more than five years? The best solution is probably to replace it, as the problem is most likely the computer itself.
  • Want to upgrade? Start with memory and then storage. To replace a processor it’s probably best to just replace the whole PC.
  • This cannot be said often enough! Back up. Back up. Back up.
  • Safe mode is a good tool for troubleshooting, ONLY! Not for running applications or finishing your work.
  • Don’t forget to create a System Repair Disk. Label it. Keep it stored where you can find it.
  • Oh, and in case it hasn’t been said often enough, Backup!

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