2qoUyA5Z_dCZfm9fgdP9C8qy3_M PC help desk: Basic Computer maintenance techniques..

Sunday 21 October 2012

Basic Computer maintenance techniques..





In today's world  there are “There are 900 million to 1 billion computer users in the world”


PC  help desk

out of 7 billion population across the world.So it means around 9% of the world wide population are using computer, which means within every one person in 5 individuals uses a computer. In spite of the fact that computer makes our work faster, easier in one way or another and makes are our daily life simpler, but it also true that with every computer comes along many Complications, PC  problems, sooner or later“A computer being a machine and likewise as the other machine it also sometime breaks down”One thing we can say for the user that, every time you face some problems like computer crashes, computer works slow,or is attached by some malicious software, we do not need a Computer technician. 
If you know some simple solution to the most of the compute problems, it can help you save a lot of Time and money.This  computer problems and issues can be Solved by a common person like you and me in the world of computer.There are many computer user who thinks every time they face a problem with their computer, they should contact professional help. Its True, but not every problem needs to be addressed by a computer expert. Now comes a question how to fix up the problem of a computer that User are facing in their day today life.
Simply, we can Divide the problems of a computer in two broad category

HARDWARE PROBLEMS:


Computer Hardware

Similarly in order to understand the hardware problem we should under understand what the hardware is all about??
Computer hardware is the collection of physical elements that comprise a computer system. Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of computer such as monitor, keyboard, hard disk, mouse, etc. Refers to objects that you can actually touch, like disks, disk drives, display screens, keyboards, printers, boards, and chips. In contrast, software is untouchable. Software exists as ideas,application, concepts, and symbols, but it has no substance. A combination of hardware and software forms a usable computing system.
Hardware problems are those problems which are related to the peripheral parts of a Computer like CD drive,Hard disk, monitor, keyboard etc.
computer hardware.

 SOFTWARE PROBLEMS:



In order to understand the Software problem we should first of all understand what is SOFTWARE???



Computer software


Software are a collection of Computer programs and related data that provides the instructions for telling a Computer what to do and how to do it. Software refers to one or more computer programs and data held in the storage of the computer. In other words, software is a set of programs, procedures, algorithms and its documentation concerned with the operation of a data processing system. Program software performs the function of the programs it implements, either by directly providing instructions to the computer hardware or by serving as input to another piece of software.
Software problems are a bit more complicated rather than hard ware problems. It may include the problems like , problem with the modem, windows not starting, drivers not found, application hanged and many more.


Common Computer problems


Uninstall programs

First of all  understand what's the reason for the problems and follow the standard procedure to solve the problems relating to computer.  The following are a few common problems and solutions to help you overcome the technical snag.



1) After Power Outage:

Today there are many sudden power outages, voltage problems and spikes that can damage computers. These damages cause many technical and software snags and interrupt your work. This leads to loss of data, damage to the hardware, etc. due to sudden power outage. This is a solution to this trouble is use of uninterrupted power supply (UPS). The UPS can provide a constant flow of energy to the computer, even if you encounter a sudden power outage. This will provide you with ample time to save your data and shut down your PC, if needed.

2)Computer Performance has Slowed Down:

You may notice your computer has slowed down considerably and even a simple command execution takes ages. This is because your computer is loaded with unnecessary files, fragmented data, corrupted registry, spy ware programs, services, software, etc. that makes your computer slow down. Thus, you need to manage your programs and delete unnecessary data and software that you do not use or need, clean your registry regularly to help boost at least 30% of your computer performance speed.


3)Computer Monitor Displays Fuzzy Images:

A computer monitor is the display unit of the computer that is sensitive to electromagnetic radiations. These electro-magnetic radiations are transmitted from the TV, radio, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines, speakers, etc. Mobile phones transmit electromagnetic radiations that is one of the main cause of monitor displaying fuzzy images. Thus, move away these disturbances away from the monitor and this problem with computer monitor will be fixed up.

Computer Freezes with Blue Screen Hijacking Your Display:

There are many problems that can cause your computer screen to freeze and blue screen to appear. This screen is called the Blue Screen of Death (BS OD). This may be due to a spy ware or computer viruses that have affected your computer. You need to update your anti-spy ware and scan your computer for any viruses. If your computer is free from any such malicious software, then you may need to update your hardware drive. A hardware drive that is not updated may cause the CPU to lock up and interrupt working of the computer. If you find the problem cropping up even after a hardware d driver update, then you may need to increase computer RAM. When you increase the RAM, the computing power increases and you will also be able to avoid the computer freeze. At times, BS OD may appear due to critical errors in the driver, software or registry problems. Windows may have to repair or reinstall missing components. If you do not find any visible cause, it would be wise to call the computer technician.

Computer Reboots Itself Again and Again:

Another common problem with computers. In order to fix the problem of rebooting itself again and again, you will need to check the hardware. You may have a faulty power supply, defective or dirty cooling fan, etc., that may cause the computer to reboot again and again. The dust that accumulates on the fan, makes it heat up faster and in order to cool down the computer automatically switches off. Thus, clean the fan and check for power supply. Following these simple steps will help you to solve these problems with computer.Windows Having Problems in Shutting Down Properly: You may have come across the message windows Shutting Down instead of it is now safe to switch off you computer. This is because a program has not unloaded itself properly that makes the computer insist to run a scan disk the next time you switch on. You need to close all the programs before your shut down your PC and if it is not done, the computer waits for the program to close. It may happen you get the message do you want to shut this program down or wait or you may not. When you don't get such a message it results in what we call the hanging of the operating system. The solution is not to install DirectX whenever you install a game. Most games have their version of Direct X that makes the files out of sync. Thus, install the latest version of DirectX and not the games version. You may need to also check USB devices, task scheduler, virus scanners, etc. and reinstall them if necessary. This will lead to correct installation and the problems with computer may reduce.

Computer Gives Error Messages on Start-up:

Many times when you switch on you computer you see error messages on your screen. These messages may appear such as, abclink.xyz missing or damaged – press any key to continue. If you see this message, you need to press keys for about 8 to 10 times, before Windows actually resumes. This happens when you delete a program instead of actually  UN installing it. If you wish to get rid of any program, go to Control panel —> Programs —> Programs and Features.Here, you will find a list of programs installed on your computer. Select the specific you wish o delete and click on Uninstall. The program will be removed from your system and next time you switch on your PC, you will not get any error messages saying a link is missing.Low Virtual Memory:Do you keep getting an annoying message that says ‘system running low on virtual memory? If yes, it means your computer is running short of RAM, that is, Random Access Memory. So, to solve this problem, you need to increase the size of your computer memory. Windows 7 users need at least GB of RAM, Windows Vista needs 512MB of Ram and Windows XP requires minimum 256 MB RAM. Visit your local computer dealer and purchase more memory from him. The dealer may even install the memory for you. This will help you get rid of low virtual memory.
You can avoid these problems if you are aware of the various steps needed for computer maintenance. You should read the manual given with computer before you begin using it. Yes, the manual may sound Greek to you, but it's always better to know the simple precautions to be taken. The troubleshooting is not an easy task. If you do not understand anything or are still apprehensive about these troubleshooting, then it is a better idea to consult a computer technician. You have many articles on the Internet that help you find solutions to various problems with computer. You do not need to be genius to diagnose and troubleshoot a simple problem. Many times a bit of presence of mind and common sense will help you overcome obstacles of the technical world

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