Common PC Problems With Solution

Computer Doesn't Start :-

This can be one of the most serious problems that you can encounter however the solution can be easiest also. For example: If the power cable of your computer gets damaged or the fuse is damaged your computer will not start at all. However the problem can be as serious as the damage of CPU, Motherboard, RAM or any other important component. Follow these steps to trouble shoot the system.

1.  Make sure that power cable is connected both to your PC and UPS/CVT or wall socket. Make sure that wall outlet has power and the power switch is on.

2. Check the power cable and its connectivity and continuity. Also check the system using another power cable to detect any fault if in it.

3. If the system unit light ups and makes noise but nothing appears on the screen then check the monitor connections and make sure that cables are Ok and the monitor is getting the power. If you suspect that you actually have a monitor problem rather than system unit problem then try to connect your PC to another monitor.

4. Sometimes the system starts up but it is not booted because of an invalid no system disk or some problem in boot sector of the hard drive. You can boot the system from a bookable disk and locate the problem by checking the hard disk software’s.

5. If the system tries to start but then locks up then a possibility of damage to hard disk is there. Start the system with emergency boot disk and check the problem.

6. Sometimes system tries to start but then gives a series of beeps then the problem can be in your video card. Check video card and ensure that it fits properly in its slot. You can replace the case with a new one and test. The beeping can also be caused because of incorrect setting of CMOS parameters or a weak or dead CMOS battery. Check and replace the battery and make CMOS settings correct.

Note : Reinstalling the RAM chip from the mother board, solves the problem in most cases.
The Computer Locks Up :-

Sometimes it happens that your system locks up or hangs suddenly and none of your acts or key presses are responded. There can be one of the following reasons and they can be removed respectively.

Follow these steps :-

1. It is very much possible that whole system is not locked rather keyboard or mouse are not responding. Check connections for both and also check that cables are properly connected on their ports.

2. Sometimes misbehaving software’s can generate these problems. Press ctrl+alt+del and select end task. You can also restart the computer.

3. Sometimes many programs running at a time also result in freezing of the system. In such case try to close two to three programs and see the results.

4. Remove files from memory and result in freezing of system.

Emergency Troubleshooting Tips :-

1. Have an emergency took kit ready all the times.

2. Keep your operating system installation CD and emergency boot diskettes in your took kit.

3. Start the system with full confidence and be vigilant.

4. As soon as you see the problem, stop and try to analyze the reason of problem.

5. After analyzing conclude what can be faulty.

6. Try to remove the problem if you batch it, otherwise don't get frustrated. Stop for a while and restart.

7. Also you can use diagnostics software’s to locate the fault.

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