Common Computer Problems

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5 of the most Common Computer Problems

If you have a PC, then you have most likely suffered from some sort of computer problems. People have accepted that there PC will eventually crash due to a virus or some error. However this isnT true. Your PC is built to last more than a decade. However you must keep it well tuned for it to last beyond its third birthday. most people would rather buy a new PC rather than spend an hour trying to fix computer problems on there 2 year old lap top or desktop. Two years after their purchase lack of maintenance will cause their new PC to lose its performance speed. Whats next , a £2000 Windows Vista Ready PC.

Why have does your computer have problems?

More than 80% of computer problems stem from neglecting to perform simple maintenance task such as cleaning your registry, emptying your cache files and updating software regularly. If these tasks are performed diligently you could be reading this article from a five year old machine running on Windows 98 operating system.Llets take a look at the top five computer problems and how to avoid them.

1. Computer performance has slowed right down.

There are several reason why this has occurred. most reasons can attributed to poor maintenance. Fragmented data, corrupted registry, spyware, and load of unnecessary programs & services running can all eat away at your PC speed and performance. Managing your programs & cleaning your registry would easily award you a 30% gain in performance speed.

2. Lockup, freezes, and the blue screen of death.

This particular issue is a bit more serious; therefore, it needs a few diagnostic steps. In most cases this problem is caused by spyware. To avoid this problem update your anti-spyware program daily. Having the most up to date signatures will help you avoid having a serious spyware problem. However, if you have concluded that your PC is spyware free you should update your hardware drivers. The computer cannot communicate with various hardware components without an up to date driver. When it cant find a driver, the CPU locks up. Also, increasing your virtual memory can also help to avoid freezes. Virtual Memory will allow to you get more use out your computer's RAM. Check the resource box for more info on the subject.Most of the main manufactorers keep back catologues of drivers for there old machines,so its always worth taking a look at there website if your in need of a driver.

3. The computer spontaneously reboots or turn itself off.

This computer problem can be usually attributed to a hardware issue. Usually its the power supply is dying or in most cases a dirty or defective cooling fan. The computer trying to cool itself by automatically switching off. So, if you feel a bit of extra heat coming out the computer. Clean the fan and make sure it running properly. If your fan is functional, check your power supply. Also, you will be surprised how many people fail to make sure the cables are attached tightly.

4. Strange noises and vibrations.

You computer is made up of thousands of parts. Its not unheard of that one of them can become unhinged. Overheating can cause expansion of wires and melt some sensitive. High pitch noises such as squealing or whining sounds can be cause electronic components. Whatever the reason, you can easily conduct a small investigation. Remove the case and run the computer to discover the origin of the computer problem. If its not a simple matter such as a loose wire or fan issue, it may be time to call a computer tech.

5. Your home page, default search engine, or web browser has changed itself.

This is also known as "high-jacking". Spyware has been installed on your computer via social networking or from an email link. This action has allowed spyware to install a java script into your web browser. The spyware then sends a message to your browser to change your user settings. For example change your home page to another web page.

As you have discovered from reading this article, the most common computer problems can be handled very easily by simple maintenance of your PC. Next time your suffering from computer problems. Take a few minutes to run some diagnostic test before rushing out to the computer shop ,wallet at the ready. When all you need to do was just make sure everthing was plugged in properly.

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