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Computers have made our lives far simpler with everything just a click away in life, yet if your computer is not functioning properly then troubleshooting is one of the most painful tasks. Troubleshooting a computer is like a detective’s job, while you finding out the exact problem is the hardest challenge, finding a solution for it fixing is not easy. Here are some tips as to major computer troubleshooting problems.
Starting from setting up a computer, hardware issues, software issues, startup problems, network issues, interfacing with other devices, troubleshooting of a computer could be for any of these things. Here are some tips as to how to go about these things.
The basic troubleshooting is when you have bought a new computer and unable to set it up properly. Make sure that all the cables are connected properly without any loose contact and of course in the right port. Refer to your hardware guide which you got with your computer as to know how to connect your computer. More than often, you will have a support from your computer manufacturer at the beginning, so the best thing to do would be to call for help.
Hardware troubleshooting is the hardest because finding out exactly which part is not working is the tricky part. If your RAM or Hard Drive or processor is not working, then you won’t be able to switch on your computer itself. Try looking at the BIOS for configuring these devices properly. This could happen if you have upgraded to new BIOS version and forgot to save the previous configuration. If the malfunction is in one of the other devices like key board, mouse, printer, speakers or USB then all you have to do is replace the corresponding hardware parts. If it is still not working, then check for the presence of the device drivers. Now these are the ones which tell your computer about the presence and function of the hardware. So, if there is no device driver, then you computer will not recognize the hardware. While most of the operating systems will have pre installed essential device drivers, if not check with the hardware manufacturer to get the compatible driver for your hardware. This is how you can even install a new hardware or interface your computer with other devices.
The software troubleshooting is the easiest one to fix. This is a classic case when one of the essential files which is required for the programs functioning is missing. The solution is to replace that file. While this can be done either by identifying the missing file and getting a copy of it from internet and replace it or by just re installing the program. While the second option is easier, it might lead to some data loss. So, it is always advised to take a back up of your data before installing any program. If the problem is due to virus attack, then the solution would be to restore your OS. This might lead in data loss, so be prepared for this with a back up.
If none of the above solutions helped, then I would suggest you to call some professional computer repair service.
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