COMMON COMPUTER PROBLEM
Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)
Many people think of blue as a calming color; however, when it comes up on your
computer screen with a bunch of white text, it probably has the opposite
effect. The blue screen of death (BSoD or STOP Error) may appear to be one of
the scariest computer problems you'll come across. However, all your computer
may need is for you to reboot it. This STOP error appears on your screen for a
variety of reasons: failing hardware, damaged software, corrupt DLL files,
problems with drivers and more. The remedy for a blue screen of death depends
on the original problem. The screen provides you with codes that can help you
identify and fix your computer problems.
Missing DLL File
Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) files house information for your operating system on
how to perform certain functions. Occasionally, your computer loses DLL files
or something damages them. When your PC can't read the particular DLL file, it
doesn't know how to respond in certain situations. You may have a missing or
corrupt DLL file if you receive an error message every time you perform a
certain function, such as saving. If your computer problems are stemming from
missing and damaged DLL files, you can restore them by downloading them back
onto your PC.
Applications That Won't Install
If you're having trouble with an application not installing, it may be because
your computer doesn't have enough hard drive space. If this is the case, you
need to free up some space. This is one of the computer problems that's, well,
least problematic. You can free up some hard drive space by getting rid of
files and folders you don't need. These may be temporary files, duplicate files
or data for software you've uninstalled.
Applications Run Slowly
There are several reasons software might be running at turtle speed. You may
have computer problems that involve your operating system or an application,
your operating system might be missing updates or your computer doesn't have
enough hard drive space. If you don't have enough hard drive space, you can
scan, clean and optimize your hard drive.
Abnormal Applications Behavior
Computer problems that involve applications acting strangely oftentimes leave
you wondering what has happened. Your application has been working just fine,
but now, seemingly without reason, it is doing something strange.
For instance, your Word document will no longer show the top
margin of your document. It still says it's there, and when you print it,
there's not a problem. You just can't see it on your monitor. If this is
happening, you may want to restart your computer. Conducting an internet search
for the type of problem you're experiencing or consulting your user manual may
help you as well.
