Windows is a very large operating system that has hundreds of tools and functions included, even difficult to find out if you don't document and read articles like this. Some of these functions are dedicated to those who need help for the PC, in problematic situations, when it seems that something is not working or to simply simplify daily activities.
Unfortunately, most of these tools are difficult to find and use and often go to download external programs when, in reality, help can come from Windows itself.
In this list we discover 9 tools included in Window that are helpful for every PC, very effective in meeting any more or less problematic or emergency situation.
1) System configuration (msconfig)
In one window you can access some of the most important configuration options.
To open this window, press the Windows keys + R keys together and run the msconfig command or search for msconfig from the Start menu search bar.
The most important part is to change the boot options, activate boot in safe mode, change the default operating system (if other systems besides Windows and other similar boot options are installed.
From the first screen you can then activate the diagnostic startup to load only the system services and find out if the cause of a problem lies in some installed program.
Also, in Windows 7, you can go to the Startup section to disable automatic startup of programs and processes (in Windows 8 and 10 this is done by the task manager).
In Services, you can press the Hide all Microsoft services option to control which services from installed programs can be disabled.
In Tools, then, you can access some of the other PC configuration screens.
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2) Event viewer
Whenever you need help with your computer, there is no better place to find information about the Event Viewer problem.
Windows keeps a complete log of everything you do on your computer, including the errors that have occurred.
To access the Event Viewer, go to Control Panel -> System and Security -> Administrative Tools -> Event Viewer or search for the eventvwr command from the Start menu.
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3) System information
This Windows function lets you know everything about your computer and its use is required every time you ask someone for help to solve a problem.
The System Information tool allows, as already explained, to find all the hardware and software specifications of the computer, including the type of processor, the type of BIOS, RAM, virtual RAM and operating system information.
4) Computer boot repair tool
Windows 8 and Windows 10 come with an included tool to fix computer startup problems.
To open it you need to press the Restart key, holding down the Shift key on the keyboard.
In the boot options, go to Troubleshoot> Advanced Options> Boot Repair.
From here you can click the boot recovery option to tell Windows to find and fix the initial load problems (if possible).
5) Windows troubleshooting tools
Hidden tools are included in every Windows PC that can help correct any type of error.
These are the Windows troubleshooting tools, which is a large collection of automatic tools that can solve audio, network, printer problems, programs and other malfunctions.
6) Monitoring reliability
Another useful tool to find problems in the PC that is of great help to solve them on your own is the Reliability Monitor, very similar to the Event Viewer tool, but much easier to read and which lists only actually harmful problems.
To access the Reliability Monitor, go to Control Panel -> System and Security -> Security and Maintenance, click on Maintenance and then on View reliability history .
The performance graph highlights the errors and problems that occurred every day, giving each one all the details and possible solutions.
7) Memory diagnostics
If your computer has a lot of slowdowns or freezes, it could be because of a bad RAM memory.
To verify it there is no simpler program than the tool included in Windows that does memory diagnostics for the test and verification of RAM, explained in another article.
8) SFC
In Windows 7 SFC is still a very useful tool to repair a Windows installation if there are missing file errors.
You should therefore use SFC to resolve missing or corrupt file errors.
9) Reset PC
Only in Windows 10 and Windows 8 you can use a computer reset tool that, in fact, reinstalls Windows from scratch by deleting all the programs in one go, while still keeping the files intact.
In this regard, I refer to the guide to reset Windows 10.
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