How to fix most common computer problems

 There are several common computer problems which we can fix ourselves and in the following sections we will tell you how you can also do it. The problems can arise due to hardware or software errors and the solution will vary based on the kind of problem it is.

 Software Problems

 Few of the most common software troubles include things like problems with installation of any software, software shortcut not appearing on the desktop, computer freezes when the software is run, doesn’t function correctly or loads slowly or using the software you are not able to connect to the internet.

How to Fix

 There are several steps which you can take to fix such issues, some such steps are:

 

1.      Check that your computer meets required system configuration specification. If your computer barely meets the requirements then software will be running slowly and would be less dependable.

2.      A lot of memory is used up by unnecessarily running programs and affect the processing power of the computer. You will have to close such programs and remove them from your startup folder so that they do not start running as soon as the computer is started.

3.      You need to make sure that about ten to fifteen percent hard disk space remains free to get desired system performance, prevent the computer from crashing frequently and get desired performance from your operating system.

4.      It is also helpful to go through the website of the manufacturer of the software that is not working properly to known about the known issues with the software & how to fix them.

5.      Improve performance of your computer by defragmenting all the hard disks as well as scan the computer for viruses as viruses also slow down the computer and hamper its performance.

6.      Few times it may happen that a software is not installed properly and because of that you do not get the desired performance out of the software. In such situation you can uninstall it & install it again which most of the time solves the problem.

 Hardware Problems

 Common hardware problems include a hardware accessory not starting, not recognized by the computer or not functioning as required. If you are also facing such problems then the following measures can help solve the problem.

How to Fix

 Let us now look at some steps you can take which can help fix these problems.

 

1.      Check the product manual to make sure the hardware has been assembled properly and refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.

2.      Make sure the hardware is connected to the right port on the computer and all the cables are attached correctly.

3.      If the hardware is functioning as required and you are getting error messages then visit the manufacturer’s website to check for solutions as well as call their customer care number.

4.      The hardware problem could be due to the fact that the drivers have not been installed properly, you will have to download the latest drivers from manufacturer’s website and reinstall them on your computer.

 A Final Note

 Thus we can conclude that several of the hardware as well as software problems can be solved easily if you have the right information. The points we have mentioned above will greatly help you in solving most of your common computer related problems.