Computer is a great device which solves complex problems in a short span of time. But you should be ready when something will go wrong with your PC. Please remember that not all type of computer problems are complex but they can be solved by taking some simple steps which I will be going to share with you.

Troubleshooting Computer Problems

When you get some problem in your PC you should not get yourself in a panic mood. Instead you should find the ways by which you can solve your problem in a logical manner. Here are some steps which will help you to track down the problems.

• Check that everything is plugged into the right place: Sometimes you forget to plug some wire or other device which can cause the problem. You should check for any loose connections in your computer system.

• Make sure you have latest software installed: Sometimes device drivers can cause the problem if they are not updated so please make sure you have updated your system with latest software so that system become compatible.

• Malfunctioning USB Hub: If you have a USB hub, please disconnect it for few hours to see if it is the source of problem.

• Check Your Antivirus: Sometimes Anti virus software can cause the problems because of some corrupt file. You should check that your antivirus is running properly and is up to date.

• When all Fails, you should call in your professional: When you have tried your best and still you can’t able to find the root cause of the problem don’t get yourself indulge with your computer instead call your computer professional so that he can rectify the problem.

Fixing Up Some Common Computer Problems

Here are some common problems which you can identify and fix on your own but remember you should always call for professional help if you can’t fix it on your own.

Hard Drive Being Accessed Continuously

Sometimes it happens that you notice that your hard drive is working continuously and the light on the front panel of your computer constantly flashes. This indicates that you don’t have enough RAM on your computer. In this case please add more memory to your system. It is advised to add twice as much as your current RAM.

Poor Image Quality on Your Computer

Image quality should be sharp in order to view them correctly but due to some wrong computer monitor setting you get the poor images. Here is a way to rectify it:

• Change your screen resolution i.e. if your current screen resolution is 800 by 600 pixels then change it to 1,024 by 768 pixels. Higher the resolution better will be the image quality.

• Check the monitor’s video cable to see if it has some bent or missing pins. If pins are missing then you have to replace it.

• Sometimes playing video games makes the images poor on the game itself which means you need to change your video card and get a new one which can handle the advanced graphics properly.

Flickering of Computer Screen

If your computer screen is constantly blinking or flickering its mean your computer’s refresh rate is too low. If your current refresh rate is 60 Hz then increase it to 70 or 75 Hz. If this doesn’t solve the problem then you need to change your monitor.

New Hardware Doesn’t Work

If you have just installed a new piece of hardware on your computer system and it’s not working properly then please follow the following steps:

• You should read the manual of installing the hardware carefully and follow the instructions given.

• Make sure that hardware is hooked up properly into its place. Also check that the hardware is not loose and its connection to computer is tight and secure.

• Try installing and then reinstalling the hardware.

• Try to update the device driver for that particular hardware.

• If all fails then call the support executive for further assistance.

These are some basic steps of troubleshooting your computer. But always remember that what a professional engineer can do you can’t do it on your own and yes never try to do it on your own.

Windows XP Error Message: “0×00000050 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA.”

You generally get this error during a Windows XP Installation. The main cause of this error message is that one or more of system’s RAM memory module is faulty.

Solution: As said before this error occurred due to the faulty RAM memory module. Remove a memory module and restart the installation process. If you are still getting the same error message then replace the memory module you just removed and restart the setup process again. You have to continue this process until you fix the specific memory module that is causing the error message.

Note: Windows XP needs atleast 128MB of RAM to run properly. It will be better if you can increase the memory to 256MB or 512MB.

Error Message: “STOP: 0x0000000A irql_not_less_or_equal.”

This particular error message is generally appear when you are upgrading your system from Windows 98/Me to Windows XP.

The term IRQL refers to interrupt request lines which are actually the communication channel through which computer hardware devices communicate With the CPU. So whenever a device needs a CPU attention, it uses an interrupt request to let the CPU know that it has data that requires handling. So it is obvious that this error message indicates a problem with some hardware or device drivers.

Solution: The main cause of this problem is an incompatible hardware device or device driver. To resolve this problem just restart your computer and try to get back to your previous Windows version and uninstall any antivirus, boot manager software and clean boot your PC.

In any case if you can’t able to get into your previous version of Operating System then remove every unnecessary piece of hardware from your system. This includes USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices to sound cards and network cards. If still you can’t able to install XP then try flashing your BIOS to a new version. You have to consult your computer’s manufacturer to figure out how to do this.