subject: Troubleshoot PC Problems on Your Own [print this page] Troubleshoot PC Problems on Your Own Troubleshoot PC Problems on Your Own
There is no doubt about the fact that computers have made everyone's life easier. Whether you are a home enthusiast or a working professional, window based computers have a great impact both directly and indirectly. Many of us have computer at our home and apart from performing important tasks we also use the computer for various entertainment purposes like watching movies, listening to music, etc. There are both software and hardware which make the computer perform smoothly. But the main problem is, all of them don't always "play well" together which result a lot of problem and lack of mental peace as well.
There are common PC problems like applications are not running, or computer is refusing to start up, Slow PC speed, etc. Whenever any problem occurs we call up a remote computer support provider for fixing the issue. But there are many problems that you can easily troubleshoot without the help of a tech support service provider. In this article you will find quite a few easy step-by-step guides which will help you troubleshoot most common dilemmas.
If you would like to install new software first you need to confirm that your PC meets the minimum system requirements of the software. If it doesn't, you might not be able to run the program. Hardware upgradation is required in this context. For instance, if you want to install Windows 7 operating system there must be 1 GB RAM and minimum 20 GB hard disk space on your computer.
If your system is performing very sluggishly, you need to check a number of things. PC slows down if computer is not maintained properly for a long period of time. There are a lot of clutters that have been stored on your computer. Go to the temp folder by typing "%temp%" in the run dialog box without the quotes. When the folder opens, delete all the contents. You can also clear the Prefetch folder in the operating system drive. Type "prefetch" in the run dialog box without the quotes and delete all the contents.
You should also check available hard drive space. It should be remembered that approximately 5 to 10 percent of the hard drive's total storage should be free so that your PC can perform at its best. You can use Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmentation utility to clean unwanted disk clutter.
You should check for program updates and information for the software installed on the computer. To avail updates for Microsoft products, you can visit the Microsoft Download Center. After installing an update, reboot the computer. Uninstall programs that you don't use. It is also suggested to disable those programs that automatically load when Windows starts but you don't use.
