5 Tips For Do it Yourself Computer Repair

A very basic but very valuable tip when dealing with computer problems is the Control-Alt-Delete hot key combo. Hold down the Control and Alt keys simultaneous and then hit the delete button. If done once, this will open the Task Manager in windows, allowing you to end any malfunctioning programs. If done twice, it will restart the computer, hopefully solving the error in the reboot. Websites will often install information on your computer without your knowledge, commonly known as spy ware. This is what has happened if you find that your home page has changed to a different website. In order to avoid this problem, it is best to update your anti-spy software often. You can easily change your homepage back, but be aware of the links you click on various websites. One of the more frustrating things about PCs can be figuring out how to uninstall a program that is faulty or that is simply taking up too much space. Most operating systems allow you to access the control panel through the start menu. In the control panel click programs (In XP, it says Add/Remove Programs), and then choose Uninstall a Program. At this point you can see the different programs and just click Uninstall. This may take a few minutes, but will get rid of the program. One of the most common computer problems is speed. If your computer is slowing down, the best thing to do, after uninstalling rarely used programs, is to delete temporary files. Websites often download temporary files to your computer, and you can do a simple search for.tmp files and then delete them. If your computer`s speed is still lagging and you think it might be time to defragment, the process is really quite simple. Before beginning, be sure to back up your files and check your power supply. If your computer loses power during defragmentation, it will crash and might cause permanent damage. To defragment simply open the Disk Defragmentation program in System Tools. Click Analyze and it will determine whether your computer repair san diego from a defragmentation. If so, click defragment. It may end up taking several hours to complete, but be sure to write down any error messages displayed at the end.