Easy PC Troubleshooting

Annoying Pre-Installed Bundles

Administrator — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:58:58 +0000

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Most of the time, when you buy your brand new personal computer or laptop, with it comes different pre-packaged stuff that they say you will need for your computer or something like that. While it may be nice to have them all, but the sad thing is, they are just trial wares. Meaning you just have a limited amount of time to use them, after that trial period expires, they will require you to purchase the software. That is if you liked it. And there are also not so important stuff that comes with your PC. programs that you haven’t heard of, or will probably use anyway. They’re just junk. Usually these are programs that connect you to online services. If you like them, then keep em. But if not, you zap em away. JUST make sure you be careful on what you are deleting. You might include files or components that the Windows need to operate correctly.

Folder Chaos

Administrator — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:02:45 +0000

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Sometimes, there are problems in your personal computer that can be fixed without going through the hassle of opening up the CPU unit. Sometimes, some folders and files in your hard drive suddenly appears to be translated into an unidentified language of some sort. And worst of all, sometimes your folders seem to have suddenly disappeared from where you placed it. Guess what, this are signs and symptoms of an aging or worst, dying hard disk drive. The first and most important thing to do is back up the important data stored in your PC. Maybe to another hard drive, a DVD-R, zip disk or any other medium for storage. After doing the most important task, you must run your Scan Disk utility. Click on Start, click Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, then click Scan Disk and choose the Thorough option. This will check the entire drive for physical damage.

Remote Computer Support

Administrator — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:45:24 +0000

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Remote computer support is the newest “buzz” in the pc industry. You can bring slow and dead PCs back to life in the convenience of your home. Remote computer support workers can solve many problems related to small computer errors and minor glitches. You only pay for the service you need. Remote computer repair has increasingly become a preferred choice of customers searching for techs to get their PC repaired. The remote computer repair experts can repair most of your PC problems through remote connection through a high-speed Internet connection. Online, remote computer technicians abound. A technician can watch everything that going on in your computer while working on the problem. The cool thing about this is you have control over the connection ifever you might feel there is a security violation. This fends off scammers posing as RCS.

PC BREAKDOWN Question and Answer

Administrator — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:46 +0000

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PC breakdown will cost a lot of money & time especially if the hardware is the affected one. That’s why you should know the basic troubleshooting with the following Question and Answer

Q: What will I do if there is no display in the monitor?
A: first and foremost check the power maybe its turn off or unplugged and if its still didn’t open check the settings found in the monitor then lastly check the cord connecting your monitor to your CPU but if didn’t still display anything it something to do with your video card or monitor.

Q: what will I do if I hear beeping sound?
A: if you hear beeping sounds refer to Google.com because each beep corresponds to a code where in you can see the diagnostic.

Q: I cannot hear any sound?
A: check the connection of speaker & CPU if is ok and you still can hear any sound check you setting if it still not there it has something to do with the driver or the codec if it’s on video

My PC self-reboots: Faulty Motherboard

Administrator — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:10:17 +0000

If all else fails and your PC still spontaneously reboots itself on a random basis, then there is only one thing more that can cause it - Big Mama board is busted. This is now the right time to replace the poor motherboard. But as said in the second post, it would be better if you have the motherboard replaced at your trusted repair shop. And while you are at it, (again as mentioned in the same post), you should also better replace the PSU to save you time and effort in the future.

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My PC Self-reboots 1: Electrical input problem

Administrator — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:52:32 +0000

I’ve experienced this problem a few times myself and it only took a couple of self-rebooting for me to get annoyed at my PC. There are five reasons why a PC starts to self-rebooting, I’ll have to break this post into five different parts.

It’s possible that there is a problem in the connection of your PC to the electricity supply.

Plug the PC properly into the wall socket.
Plug the main leads properly into the back of the PC.
If your PC is using a multiple adapter, plug the adapter properly into the mains. If that does not work, buy a new adapter.
If the main plugs include a fuse, replace it.

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The Blue-Screen-of-Death (Dust Bunnies living in the CPU!) Part 8

Avatar — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:24:32 +0000

If the blue screen appears yet again, power down and remove your memory modules (if you have many, mostly four) connect them one by one till you get the lot installed. Any defective modules would make themselves apparent with the blue screen soon after. If you have to get new memory modules, be sure to check the specifications of your older ones for there are compatibility issues. If you cannot get hold of the same specification memory modules, you can consider upgrading to a better and newer lot. You may get better performance and extend the life of your PC for a tad bit longer (new ones come out at a rate of every few months)

Avatar — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:23:06 +0000

The Blue-Screen-of-Death (Dust Bunnies in the CPU!) Part 7
Remove the memory modules and clean their slots with compressed air followed by the contact cleaner to remove stubborn deposits on the pins and connectors on the slots. Place everything back the way they were, re-connect all the cables and connectors (if you forgot where they go, use the manual or better yet take a picture with your phone or digital camera so you don’t get confused) but don’t close the casing yet. Power-up and check for normal operations of the PC and to find out if you placed everything back the way they were supposed to. If everything seems normal, shut-down, then you can close the casing up for another year or so of use.

The Blue-Screen-of-Death (Dust Bunnies in the CPU!) Part 6

Avatar — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:21:15 +0000

Use the canned air to blow out the dust bunnies that are visible (if you see a thick layer of dust, relocate outdoors so you don’t get people sneezing uncontrollably as you spray on) paying close attention to the CPU itself and the heat sink. A vacuum cleaner would also be good but use it with caution for it is mostly made of plastic and it can damage the computer. It can also be too powerful that it sucks some jumpers and other small parts into oblivion. Check for corroded pins on the connectors and use the contact cleaner (others use an eraser which not only removes the gold plating on the contacts but abrades them to the point they thin out).

The Blue-Screen-of-Death (Dust Bunnies in the CPU!) Part 5

Avatar — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:17:33 +0000

This process is for medium to advanced PC users only for not understanding what to do can send your CPU six feet under so be sure you have enough technical skills to do the following before you start. Disconnect all power cords and peripheral cables from the connectors on the back of the PC, this is not only for safety but it also prevents everything from crashing down as you pull the CPU out. Open the casing (usually with a cross-head screwdriver) and remove the cover to expose the internal organs of the CPU. Find the power supply and touch it with your hand for a few minutes to dissipate any static charge that you may have stored in you (good idea to get a static wrist-strap that you strap around your wrist and clip onto the metal casing to prevent static build-up), all the internal components of your computer is made of static sensitive electronics that would get trashed should stray static electricity get into them. Best to remove all the internal wires and connectors from the hard drives, floppy drives (if you still have and use them), CD drives, power connectors to the CPU and other cards attached or installed within the CPU.