How to Fix Common PC Problems - Learn More About It

Below are some of the most common computer issues together with its causes and possible solution that PC users are having.

Computer is Slow

This is the most common problem most users are experiencing. This could be caused by many frustrations, but luckily there is something you can do before replacing it. There are several reasons why your computer is slow; however, the most common reason is lack of maintenance. A corrupted registry, fragmented data, dozens of unnecessary programs running at the same time, and spyware can slow down the performance and speed of your PC.

It is best that you keep track of your programs. Remove those programs which you never use or shut them down if they are not in used. Clean your registry using one of the free or paid applications that are on hand for Windows. These solutions can make your PC run faster up to 30%. Likewise, run Disk Defragmenter and stop unnecessary programs beginning with Windows by running the "MSconfig".

Computer Freezes

This is more serious than a slow computer. These may come with errors in DLL, EXE and SYS files. Some of the errors could be caused by viruses, outdated programs, unnecessary applications and others.

The problem could be caused by hardware - maybe some memory you just installed or the software updates, which include Windows update. This could also be caused by viruses, particularly spyware that has been installed on your PC. It can be disguised as a click on a link to a fake website from an email or so on. Most of the time the email is being sent by what may seem like your bank, Facebook, Paypal or something similar. Check if the link you are clicking looks suspicious. Never give your credit card information or passwords to anyone, even if it looks like your bank asks you to verify your account. It's is actually one way of phishing that hackers use to get access to your money. Make sure that your anti-spyware or antivirus software is updated. The majority of the antivirus programs can be set automatically to check updates. If you are certain that your PC is spyware free, the problem could be because of out-of-date hardware drivers. Search if there is a new update for your hardware drivers. Outdated drivers can cause your PC to freeze and stop responding.

If you think the problem is hardware related, you can uninstall the component you just installed, or you can remove or unplug unnecessary hardware one at a time then reboot your computer to determine if the problem was resolved. You can also try to use Windows Restore to use the previous restore point.

Too many Adware and Home Page Changes

Some might not have notice that they often accept a new toolbar each time they download free programs like Adobe Reader. For instance, Adobe Reader now offers the Google Chrome Internet browser as part of its download. Although Google and Adobe are trusted companies, other free downloads may install toolbars or other applications that may contain malicious code that takeover your browser and changes all the settings.

So your home page for instance is changed to another website that you cannot change it back. Also, annoying pop-up messages with ads for products you never asked for are displaying in your screen continuously each time you try to browse the net.

Before downloading a new program makes sure that you have read the conditions and focus on what you allow. If damage is done, it will be hard to remove the program. It is important that you follow the instructions when looking for details about a particular problem on Google. There are others who have had the same problem and have shared the solution on the Internet. If you cannot follow the instruction, you can ask for a professional help.

PC Shut Down

Usually, this is due to dying power supply, defective battery, bad cable connections or overheating. Your PC shuts down by itself in order to cool down.

Check all the cables and make sure that they are all properly connected. If the PC is very hot, check if the fan requires cleaning. If it is a laptop, check the battery, maybe it has deteriorated over time and may require replacement.

Computer Makes Strange Sound

If your computer starts to vibrate or buzz, it can be due to a hardware failure. Whining sounds may indicate problems with the electrical components, while buzzing sounds is usually due to lack of ventilation.