Sunday, July 10, 2011

Tips On Fixing Some Stubborn Computer Problems

By Gnifrus Urquart


Computer problems are many and may come about as a result of different issues altogether. Once you figure out what problem it is, usually fixing it is quite easy. This article helps you to discover those common problems that may affect a computer and how you may fix them.

A major problem with the computer is attack from viruses which may make the computer behave in a strange manner. Suddenly the computer becomes slow and some applications either take too long or do not respond at all. For this consider installing the recommended anti-virus software program and conduct a full system scan to help identify the virus and eliminate it.

If you have been downloading and opening email attachments on a computer and it starts misbehaving, most probably it could have been attacked by malware. Common in the category of malware is the Trojan horse and worms which usually attack your files and may destroy the entire hard disk. For you to effectively do away with malware, consider doing a system restore and if it does not work, uninstall and then reinstall your operating system.

When the computer suddenly slows down in terms of its performance or you begin to notice some programs are being installed and you are not the one who is doing the installation, be prepared to deal with spyware. This is a type of malware which usually gets installed on your system and keeps collecting vital information on users each time without their knowledge. Once you are sure it is spyware, conduct a research on the internet and find out more on the freely available programs which will help you deal with it.

Sometimes your computer may run very slow and after doing a full virus scan, no viruses are detected. In such a case, try to do a disk cleanup and defragment your hard disk to help remove unnecessary files stored on your system and help organize your hard disk. On your browser, find the place where you can clear cache and history of sites that you visit.

There are instances when computers just goes off on their own after every few minutes of usage. At times this may be due to overheating or some other hardware problems. Power off your machine and let it cool down and if you notice no change after powering it up, you need to consider checking on the various hardware components. It is advisable to get help from someone qualified if you are not sure how to go about handling the inside of your computer.

As long as you can positively identify the various computer problems, the remaining part is not very difficult. Knowing where the problem is helps you find a solution to it. Do not forget to always conduct a back up for your system.




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