10 Common PC

Problems And Solutions

 1. Computer won’t turn on

Solutions:
1. Check the power supply
• If it’s a laptop, a loss of power could result from a battery that has completely run out
of charge. So, the first thing to do is to plug it in and leave it to charge for a few hours. If
that doesn’t work, it could mean the charger is faulty, so, if you can try a different
charger. If the charger has a power indicator, check whether it lights up when you plug
it in.
• If your PC is a desktop computer and doesn’t start, check that it’s not the plug socket
at fault by plugging it into a different socket. If that doesn’t work, it could be that the
power supply in your PC has failed.
 1. Computer won’t turn on (cont…)

Solutions:
2. Make sure the monitor or display is functional
• If you have a desktop PC connected to an external monitor, it could be the display that’s
faulty. Check the power connection to the monitor and that it’s properly connected to
your PC. Try disconnecting it and reconnecting it. If that doesn’t work, try connecting a
different monitor, if possible. That way you’ll be able to either determine it’s the
monitor’s fault or rule it out.
• If you have a laptop, or if you’ve ruled out the external display, it could be that your PC
is in sleep mode and is having trouble waking. To check that, shut it down completely
and restart from cold. To do that, hold down the power button for 5 seconds and then
press it again to start your PC.
 1. Computer won’t turn on (cont…)

Solutions:
3. Eliminate external hardware
• If none of the steps above work, the peripherals could be the culprit. This could either
happen because of electrical issues or external hardware failures.
• After doing this, try restarting the system again to see if it works or not. If it doesn’t,
move on the next final step.
 2. Slow Internet

Solutions:
1. Restart the modem
This solution is just like how you would resolve any gadgets. Sometimes a power
fluctuation or overused of the internet modem can overload it.
2. Fix your Wi-Fi signal
Speaking of Wi-Fi, you might find that your router and internet are fine, but your wireless
signal is weak. This can cause a slowdown—or, at minimum, a latency-filled browsing
experience. In that case, you may need to reposition, tweak, and boost your router with a
few tricks.
 2. Slow Internet (cont…)

3. Kill any unwanted background software

Sometimes, background processes like software updates or any other
programs that require internet maybe pulling your data, hence slow down
your internet speed.
4. Contact your ISP
If none of the above works, your problem is maybe an external issue, i.e.
from your internet service provider.
 3. PC Becoming Slow

Solutions:
1. Find resource-hungry program
To find out, open the Task Manager. You can right-click your taskbar and
select the “Task Manager” option or press Ctrl+Shift+Escape to open it. On
Windows 8, 8.1, and 10.
Click the “CPU,” “Memory,” and “Disk” headers to sort the list by the
applications using the most resources. If any application is using too many
resources, you might want to close it normally — if you can’t, select it here
and click “End Task” to force it to close.
 3. PC Becoming Slow (cont…)

2. Disable startup program

• Autostart programs during system startup can be the major reason why
your PC is slowing down.
• On Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, there’s now a startup manager in the Task
Manager you can use to manage your startup programs.
• Right-click the taskbar and select “Task Manager” or press
Ctrl+Shift+Escape to launch it. Click over to the Startup tab and disable
startup applications you don’t need.
 3. PC Becoming Slow (cont…)

3. Scan for malware and adware

• Day-to-day usage of computers can make you accidentally catch malware
and adware.
• These are usually small malicious programs, caught from the internet when
we browse or download something.
• These programs are designed to steal your information and to that, they
have to transfer information over the internet, which can potentially slow
down your system.
 4. Windows Update Problem

Solutions:
• The solution is quite straight forward. With an in-built
error detection and troubleshooting, Windows has its
own mechanism to fix this.
 5. Noisy Hard Drive

Solutions:
1. Make sure the sound comes from the hard drive
• Usually, when we hear the sound from our computers, it’s a hard drive sound. So
when the sound suddenly gets louder, we assume that it’s from the hard drive.
• To check this, you can simply unplug the power and data cables from the hard drive
and reboot the system. If you still hear the sound, the issue is not with the hard
drive.
2. Run a diagnostic software
• If you’re certain that the sound comes from the hard drive itself, you can run a free
hardware diagnostic software which is already available on many computers or
available on the internet.
 5. Noisy Hard Drive (cont…)

3. Replace the hard drive

If the diagnostic software fails, it simply means
there is an issue related to the hardware of the
drive. If in that case, there is nothing you can do
except to replace it.
Remember to make a back up of your files
before replacing it.
 6. PC Fan Not Working

Solution:
1. Determine the root cause
• As mentioned, the motherboard is usually the main reason why
the fan stops spinning. This could happen because the fan isn’t
installed well on the board or there’s a problem on the board
wires.
• To check this, simply connect the fan to the external power
source and see if it’s still working. If not, then the problem is
with the fan itself.
 6. PC Fan Not Working (cont…)

2. Assess the fan

Three common issues related to the fan are:
1. CPU Fan Save Dusts
2. The Bearing of the CPU Fan is Stuck
3. CPU Fan is Broken

For the first case, you can simply clean it with a cloth. For the second
and third cases, which are the more serious case here, you need to
hire professional computer repair service to replace the part.
 7. Printer Isn’t Printing

Solution:
1. Restart the printer
• By simply cancel all the active printing work and restart the printer can do many
wonders.
• This is because the printer might be overloaded or the new ink cartridges are being
installed. So to get the things in place, simply restart the device.
2. Check for issues on the computer
• Every printer has its own driver and is connected to the computer. So should there be
any issues related to it, the system will display that, along with the device
troubleshooting mode.
• Mostly things can be fixed at this point. Make sure your printer driver is up to date and is
functioning normally.
 8. Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD)

Solutions:
1. Check that there is enough space for updates
• BSOD is usually a problem occurring due to corrupted files, file system
failures and system spaces.
• Sometimes, your system space may get filled during the update, causing
some of the files to be missing, hence resulted in a corrupted file.
2. Scan your system for viruses
• Some viruses can cause a Blue Screen of Death, especially ones that
infect the master boot record (MBR) or boot sector.
 8. Blue Screen Of Death (cont…)

3. Update your hardware drivers

• Most Blue Screens of Death are hardware or driver related, so updated drivers could fix
the cause of the STOP error.
4. Return BIOS settings to their default levels.
• An overclocked or misconfigured BIOS can cause all sorts of random issues, including
BSODs.
5. Perform diagnostic tests on all hardware you’re able to test
• It’s highly likely that the root cause of any given Blue Screen of Death is a failing piece
of hardware
 9. Computer Freezes

A slow or aged computer can freeze from time to time. The

main reason behind this is due to lack of enough resources.
 10. System Automatically Restart

Solutions
1. Deleting bad registry files
• Before you do this, you have to be completely confident that you can complete the process without
making any mistake.
• Keep in mind that the Windows Registry is a sensitive database. Even misplacing a comma can cause
damages to your computer.
2. Updating drivers
• When your drivers are outdated, it is possible for your computer to get stuck in a reboot loop. This is
because your devices are not able to properly communicate with your system.
• As such, it is important to check if your drivers are up to date
 10. System Automatically Restart (cont..)

3. Checking hardware issues

• In some cases, a computer may keep on restarting because of faulty hardware. The
three main hardware to check on are:
1. RAM
2. CPU
3. External Devices
4. Scanning for viruses or malware
• It is possible that your computer has been infected by a virus or malware – that is why
it keeps on restarting. You can run a complete virus scan by using Windows Defender.
 Recap

Here are the 10 computer problems and solutions:

1.Computer won’t turn on
2.Slow Internet
3.PC Becoming Slow
4.Windows Update Problem
5.Noisy Hard Drive
6.PC Fan Not Working
7.Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD)
8.Computer Freezes
 Generalization

that’s all for the top 10 common computer problems and their solutions.
These problems can occur in day-to-day life and can be very frustrating.
Some of them can be easily fixed by yourself, whereas in some cases, these
common problems can prove to be serious ones.