| Computer crashing? Don't worry - it's a problem that | | | | hardware is okay, then it's the software that is causing |
| affects even the most advanced systems and is one | | | | a problem. And the most common cause of a |
| which is actually quite simple to fix. You just need to | | | | software issue are individual programs. If you're seeing |
| look through several typical causes of crashes and | | | | your computer crash from individual programs, then |
| then apply some simple fixes to make sure that they | | | | you should uninstall that program to see if the crashes |
| aren't going to ruin your PC any more. | | | | persist. You should do this by clicking on Start > |
| To fix most computer crash issues, there are 5 simple | | | | Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs. In there, |
| things you can do before calling a technician: | | | | you'll see a list of all your installed programs which you |
| 1) Boot In Safe Mode - "Safe Mode" is a state used | | | | can remove at the click of a button. |
| for Windows which boots it up without any drivers or | | | | 4) Scan For Viruses - Viruses are another big cause |
| other options. If you use your PC in this mode and it | | | | of computer crashes. These pesky software |
| does not crash, then it suggests the problem is caused | | | | programs install themselves on your computer and |
| by the software of your PC, not the hardware. To | | | | cause havoc. Many viruses which malfunction end up |
| access Safe Mode, you should restart your system | | | | causing crashes, preventing your PC from being able |
| and then press F8 continuously before Windows loads | | | | to load up or perform the operations you want. You |
| up. This will then come up with an options screen | | | | should download an antivirus scanner from the Internet |
| where you can use your keyboard to select "Safe | | | | and then use it to remove any infections your PC |
| Mode" or "Safe Mode With Networking" if you want to | | | | might have. This can often stop many common |
| use the Internet. You should use this for a few hours | | | | causes of crashes. |
| and if it doesn't crash, then you can skip point 2). | | | | 5) Clean The Registry - The registry is a central |
| 2) Check Hardware - The hardware of your system | | | | database for Windows which stores information and |
| are the pieces that make it operate, and can often | | | | settings for your system. It's where Windows keeps all |
| cause crashes if they are not in their slots properly. | | | | the settings for your computer and is the central |
| You should take care with this... but after turning off | | | | location for your PC's virtual data storage. The only |
| your machine, you need to check all the plugs of your | | | | problem is that it's often the case that the registry will |
| PC to see if they are in securely. If they are, then look | | | | become damaged and corrupted, leading Windows to |
| inside your PC and check that all the components | | | | struggle reading the files that it needs to operate. This |
| have their wires in securely and they are not wobbling | | | | makes your PC run slow but also causes a lot of |
| around. It's often the case that some memory might | | | | crashes. To fix this, you need to use a 'registry cleaner' |
| not be in right or something - and it could just need | | | | tool to scan through your PC and stop any of the |
| pushing in a little more to fix the issue. | | | | damaged or corrupt files inside there. |
| 3) Uninstall Programs That Are Causing Issues - If the | | | | |