For the "Not everyone knows that" series, Windows has a set of integrated tools that allow you to automatically solve a whole series of problems of various types that can compromise the basic functionality of the system. In the end, one searches the internet and downloads the worst programs, neglecting or forgetting that instead the solution is already there at hand and can be used by everyone without having to have specific skills or experience. Troubleshooting is a collection of automatic programs that can be started from the Windows 10, 8 and 7 Control Panel, hidden but absolutely to be known because they can be used by all Windows users.
To find the Troubleshooting in Windows, open the Control Panel in normal view by categories, press on " System and Security " and then on the " Troubleshooting common computer problems " link (in Windows 7 it has a slightly different name) which it is located under Security and Maintenance . In the window that opens you will see a list of the most common problems with links that lead to their resolution. You will therefore find instructions and tools for any problems with the compatibility of the programs, with the hardware devices, with the audio of the PC, with the internet connection and with the security tools.
The interesting part to know, however, is how to find the complete list of Windows troubleshooting tools .
From the screen where we are, you have to click on the right on View all to get the list of all automatic programs that correct various types of errors.
On Windows 10 PC the following tools are present :
- Problems with the Windows Store Apps
- Problems accessing folders shared by other computers
- Incoming connections to the computer and Windows Firewall
- Internet connections and websites
- Problems on hardware devices
- Internet Explorer problems
- Sound recording
- Research
- Vocal recognition
- Audio problems
- Problems playing videos
- Compatibility Programs
- Energy saving
- Problems with network cards
- Fix for the appearance of the blue screen of critical stop
- Intelligent background transfer service
- Internet Explorer security
- Problems printing
- Keyboard
- Windows Update and updates
NOTE: In Windows 10 all these tools are more easily found under Settings> Update and Security> Troubleshooting .
NOTE 2: In Windows 10, troubleshooting is automatic . You can check that it is active by going to Settings > Privacy> Diagnostics and feedback > Recommended troubleshooting . Here you can change the option to have automatic and silent problem solving or if confirmation is required before making corrections.
I also talked about many of these tools in various sections of Navigaweb.net, as in the article on common solutions to Windows 10 errors .
To run one of the Windows troubleshooting tools, you just have to click on it and follow the procedure to identify and correct any errors.
While some of the programs built into Windows will also have other options and require manual intervention, most of these tools are automatic, in the sense that they do not require any intervention on our part and do everything on their own.
To prevent one of these troubleshooting tools from making changes to the system and corrections, you must always click, on the first screen that appears and before clicking Next, on the " Advanced " link in the lower left corner of the window, in to deselect the option that automatically performs restore operations.
