1. What to do if my computer slows down?
- Right-click your taskbar and click Task Manager. On the top of the Task Manager window, you will see a tab that reads "Performance." You can click this tab to see how much of your computer resources are being used at one time.
- Suppose these values are at or near 100%. In that case, you can close excess programs as needed until your computer is running comfortably again.
2. What to do if my computer starts overheating?
- Now if your PC is heating up, there could be only two reasons for that. Either there is a problem with the cooling system, or the components are heating up to the point your PC’s cooling system can’t handle it.
- Physically check your computer, such as checking if the fan is working properly or not, clean up your computer, or whether the ventilation area is blocked.
- Or turn off some applications to lower the pressure on your PC than it can handle.
3. What to do if my computer’s USB port is not working?
- Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solution to USB port problems as well.
4. What to do if my computer is not turning on?
- A computer that suddenly shuts off or has difficulty starting up could have a failing power supply. Check that the computer is plugged into the power point properly and, if that doesn’t work, test the power point with another working device to confirm whether or not there is adequate power.
5. What to do if my peripherals are not working?
- First, you can right-click and update the drivers for the device. This will require a restart but can be a quick and easy way to implement this fix.
- If updating does not work, you can also try reinstalling the drivers. To do this, right-click the device again, but this time click "Uninstall Drivers" and then restart your PC. This removes the current drivers from your machine and then reinstalls the proper drivers once the computer restarts.
6. My computer can’t connect to Wi-Fi.
- If Your Wi-Fi is working fine but your PC keeps disconnecting from it, then your PC’s network card may not be receiving full power. Windows has a built-in power saver option that gives less power to the network card. You need to disable this feature:
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- Go to Advanced settings in the Power Options.
- Here expand Wireless Adaptor Settings and then expand Power Saving Mode.
- Set this to Maximum Performance.
7. What to do if my Windows won’t boot?
- If you are having trouble booting Windows, then you may have to reinstall it with the Windows recovery disk.
8. Why is my PC beeping?
- Two of the most common problems due to which beeps occur are：
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- Out of place RAM, which can be solved by taking out the RAM completely and cleaning the dirt inside, then reinserting the RAM, making sure it is properly locked.
- Recently added hardware, any hardware that is installed improperly could lead to beeping, remove the hardware and check if the beeping still persists.
9. My computer just froze and got a blue screen, what should I do?
- If you get a blue screen error that looks like it is operating system or software related, you may be able to fix it yourself. If the error code you see has to do with hardware, you should not attempt to work on the computer yourself, because you could risk further damaging your PC.
- When software issues cause blue screens, the first thing you should do is let the system turn off and try to reboot on its own. Modern computers have functions and features that will automatically attempt to repair these issues. Sometimes a simple restart and wait could fix random blue screens. When automatic tools fail to work, you can use an operating system installation tool to try and roll back updates or run more advanced repair tools without the risk of further damaging hardware.
10. My computer is accessing the internet very slowly, what is wrong?
- To improve your Internet browser performance, you need to clear cookies and Internet temporary files frequently. In the Windows search bar, type '%temp%' and hit enter to open the temporary files folder.
11. Why is my computer making so much noise?
- If you start hearing noises all the time, especially clicking, squealing, or grinding, you may have a hard drive that is failing, try unplugging the data cables and the power from the hard drive and then reboot the system. If the sound is gone, then the hard drive is broken, and it should be replaced.
12. My computer’s fan is not working, what to do?
- Most of the time, the motherboard is responsible for the problem. The fan may not have been installed properly or there could be a problem with the wiring.
- To test this, you should connect the fan to an external power source to see if it still works so that you know whether it is the fan or the motherboard which is malfunctioning
13. Why is my computer not using a portion of the RAM?
- Sometimes your PC may not use a portion of RAM. For example, you may have 4GB of RAM, but your PC only uses 2GB when you check it from the Task Manager. This is usually a Windows setting issue.
- The solution to this problem is simple – Windows must have been configured to only use a portion of the RAM. Here is how to fix it:
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- Press Windows + R keys and type 'msconfig' in the Run dialog to open System Configurations.
- Move to Boot tab and click on Advanced options.
- Now check the checkbox next to Maximum memory and enter the maximum amount RAM you have installed (in MBs).
- Click on OK and restart the PC to let it take effect.
14. My computer keeps dropping internet connections, what’s wrong?
- Dropped Internet connections can be very frustrating. Often the problem is simple and may be caused by a bad cable or phone line, which is easy to fix.
- More serious problems include viruses, a bad network card or modem, or a problem with the driver.
15. My computer keeps crashing before loading the OS, what can I do?
- If your PC only shows the manufacturer logo and then crashes right before it was supposed to load the operating system, then it’s a problem with RAM or hard disk. As the OS is unable to load, then either the RAM is corrupted and can’t hold the boot loader or the hard drive is damaged and can’t load data inside it.
- If you have multiple RAM slots, then taking out each one of them one by one and starting the PC will help find the culprit. In the end, you will have to replace the corrupted RAM or the hard disk, whichever has the issue.
16. Why is my computer showing “Reboot and Select Proper Device Message” on launch?
- This message basically specifies that either the operating system has got corrupted on your computer or bootable disk has not been selected in the Setup.
- You can view or change the settings by pressing F8 or Del key from the keyboard immediately after starting the computer. The setup window will open. From there you can select a proper bootable disk. If the problem is not resolved, then you need to reinstall Windows or the required operating system on your computer
17. Why is my monitor blank?
- If your monitor isn’t showing anything, then this could be a problem with the monitor itself or the graphics card. You should connect the monitor to another PC to see whether the problem is with the PC or the monitor.
- Clearing the BIOS memory on your motherboard will return the BIOS settings to their factory default levels. A BIOS misconfiguration can cause PC to not start up all the way.
18. My computer screen keeps going black after a few seconds, what to do?
- If the monitor goes black after a few seconds of display, then it could be a problem with the color quality or screen adjustment. Press the auto-adjust button on your monitor to see if it fixes it. If not, then you will have to change the display color from 32bit to 16 bits.
- You can connect the PC to another monitor to adjust colors from your graphics card settings. Pressing the auto-adjust may show the display for a few seconds. You can use this to your advantage and adjust the color while pressing auto-adjust.
19. How to fix a display that doesn't turn on after the PC goes to sleep and wakes up?
- The display likely isn't turning on because your computer isn't waking from sleep properly. Try to wake your computer by jiggling the mouse, pressing a key on the keyboard, or quickly pressing the Power button. If your computer is awake, but the monitor is still asleep, you can force it to wake up pressing Win+P or Ctrl+Alt+Del.
20. Why is my computer restarting randomly without warning?
- It could be that your computer is overheating, the hardware is defective, malware or ransomware, a software operating bug, or low power delivered to PC.
- Disable automatic restart on system failure. This change won't fix the problem, but it may stop the computer from restarting if a software or operating system issue is the cause. Preventing a random restart may give you a chance to see an error message and better identify the cause.
- Check the power cord and its connection to both your PC and the power outlet.
21. Sound is not playing for my computer, what to do?
- Check the volume level. This is the simplest reason why your computer has no sound.
- Double-check that the speakers are turned on and properly connected to the computer.
- Set the sound device that you intend to use as default, to do so:
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- Right-click the sound icon from the taskbar and choose Sound settings.
- From the Output area at the top, select the small circle next to the device you want to hear sound through. The change is immediate, so you'll know right away if this works.
22. An application is stopping Windows from shutting down, what can I do?
- You may need to open the task manager by pressing Alt + Tab and then try to find any problem apps in the list shown. You can select the End Task button to force close those apps manually.
- Alternatively, you can hard reboot your PC by pressing and holding down the power button. This is recommended only when your PC won't shut down normally, so don't use it to shut your PC down after each use.
23. How do I change the default browser in Windows 11?
- Open the Start menu, and then go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > choose which browser to set as the default. Close Settings app.
24. How to clear internet cache in computer browsers?
- Clear cache quickly via Ctrl+Shift+Del (Windows) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac).
- Otherwise, try your browser's Settings, Privacy, or Advanced options.
25. How to delete cookies in computer browsers?
- To clear cookies, select the Settings or Options menu in your browser, then go to either the Privacy or History section.
- In most browsers, use the Ctrl+Shift+Del shortcut or Command+Shift+Del on a Mac.
26. The date and time on my computer are wrong, how can I change it?
- Right-click on the Time and Date in the Windows taskbar and select Adjust date and time.
- Select the Set Time Automatically toggle to turn it Off, then select Change.
- To change the time and date format, select Language and region > Regional format.
27. How to let my computer stay idle for longer before sleeping?
- First, open Power Options. In all versions of Windows, press Win+R, type ‘powercfg.cpl’, and press Enter.
- Next, select Change plan settings and then choose the PC sleep times.
28. How to make my computer startup faster?
- Go to the Task Manager, select each program that you don't want to start up automatically, then select Disable.
- Run an anti-virus scan, disable hardware you don't use, upgrade your RAM, or switch to an SSD.
29. Why can't I install a program on my PC.
- Check App Installer Settings in Windows
- To do this, head to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. At the top, you'll see a Choose where to get apps section. If the dropdown is set to The Microsoft Store only (recommended) then you won't be able to install apps from anywhere else.
30. How do I remove a blocked install?
- To remedy this issue, click on the Start menu button and open the Settings app.
- Navigate to Apps > Apps & features. In the Choose where to get apps section, select the Anywhere option from the drop-down menu to stop Windows 10 from preventing programs from outside the Windows Store from being installed.
31. How do I remove a blocked virus?
Step 1: Download and install a virus scanner.
Step 2: Disconnect from internet.
Step 3: Reboot your computer into safe mode.
Step 4: Delete any temporary files.
Step 5: Run a virus scan.
Step 6: Delete or quarantine the virus.
Step 7: Reboot your computer.
Step 8: Change all your passwords.
Step 9: Update your software, browser, and operating system.
32. How do I fix error code 0xc0000005 Windows 11?
- The error appears when your PC is unable to configure Windows following a reboot or due to some RAM issues or errors with the Windows installation files.
- Running the SFC Scan, updating device drivers, and resetting the PC are some of the recommended fixes for error code 0xc0000005.
33. Why is my graphics card working but no display?
- Please make sure that the ventilation and heat dissipation inside your PC case are good.
- Excessive temperature inside your PC case may also cause the computer components to malfunction and the graphics card will have no display output.
34. Why does my PDF say document could not be printed?
- In some instances, a PDF file can contain damaged content such as images or fonts that cannot be rendered by Acrobat during the printing process, causing this error to occur.
- Choosing Print as Image bypasses that rendering operation by sending the printer a rasterized image of the document.
35. How do I fix a corrupted PDF file?
- When the current PDF file is corrupt, you can restore the previous version by right-clicking on the PDF file, clicking Properties, and then Previous Versions to find the one you need.
- Finally, push the Restore button to open the file. Use an online PDF repair tool.