After describing many applications and semi-automatic tools to solve the main Windows problems, we see a summary of all the operations to do to repair the system and errors on Windows . Sometimes warnings of serious errors appear, sometimes some programs freeze or close suddenly, other times it is the computer itself to restart itself or to freeze without leaving any way out.
Especially beginners should know the basic procedures for repairing the system on their own, without resorting to the computer technician every time an error occurs.
If your PC suddenly stops working as it should, write down these troubleshooting procedures.
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1) The first thing to do after a Windows error is to restart the system, which on all systems Microsoft often leads to a quick resolution.
2) If after rebooting the same error occurs again or if there are any problems, the second easy thing to do is to restore the system configuration .
The reset allows the user to return to a previous state of the system therefore, any changes made are canceled and all the files and settings return as they were a few days before.
Very often, for occasional errors that arise suddenly, the recovery works and solves every problem.
To start the recovery console just go to the Start menu -> Accessories -> System Tools- > System Restore, or write the command rstrui.exe on the Run or search box of the Start menu and press Enter.
Generally it is recommended to restore from a specific point but you can also choose a different point later in time.
3) If the computer suddenly shuts down or restarts by mistake or if the light goes off and, afterwards, things did not work as before, it may be necessary to perform the scandisk to correct disk errors .
Then open the computer resources, right click on the disk where Windows is installed (usually the C disk), go to the properties and then in the tools to perform a thorough scandisk, placing the cross in the two options presented.
4) Correcting Windows errors from the event log may not be easy for beginners, but following the instructions in the guide (click the blue link) you can receive precise indications on the cause of the error and carry out diagnostics.
The solutions can then be the removal of outdated programs or the deactivation of a particular service.
On Windows 7 and Vista it is much easier to use reliability monitoring to find the cause of the problems .
5) If Windows had errors at the start, when turning on the computer, you can use the practical and powerful internal tool MSConfig to solve problems with a clean boot as explained in the guide.
Diagnostic boot and safe mode are important for identifying system errors
6) If the PC does not start, you can use boot CDs or emergency systems that perform an antivirus check and restore system files and standard settings.
Before this, however, it may be better to use the safe mode (with the F8 key on) and select Last working configuration .
Alternatively, if the PC does not start, save everything and reinstall even if, personally, I would always keep this option as a last resort (this is what the technician would do to do it first).
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7) It may be that Windows has errors because some system files have been modified or have been lost due to a virus or a bad program.
If you have the Windows installation CD, you can check the system file for the "file not found or corrupt" error .
To run System File Checker, type cmd in the search box or on run of the Start menu, and, from the command prompt (to be opened with administrative privileges), type the command sfc / scannow and press Enter.
The system files are replaced with the good ones included on the installation CD.
8) Removing unwanted programs is a good thing to uninstall unnecessary software that is often automatically sponsored by other programs.
In this regard, I recommend a tool like SlimComputer to find and remove unnecessary programs and toolbars that slow down your computer and a program like Ccleaner to delete junk files.
9) Maybe it should be the first or second thing to do but, if you are not sure, it is better to do an antimalware check because viruses are often the main cause of errors on Windows.
In this regard, I recommend consulting the definitive guide on how to remove malware, viruses and spyware.
10) In the event that Windows freezes and therefore does not seem to react to mouse movements or clicks, if possible, you can use the task manager.
With the Task Manager you can unlock Windows if your pc freezes or if your computer goes slow .
For example, if the desktop was empty and without icons at startup, the problem may be the explorer.exe process.
As written in the solution guide if Windows Explorer stops working and Windows freezes (explorer.exe), just open the Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl-Alt-Del key and then go to File -> New Operation (Run), write Explorer.exe and give OK.
11) In addition to serious errors, many small problems can arise regarding the network, the CD player, the audio, the view of the icons, Internet Explorer or other things.
In this case Microsoft has developed a series of automatic cleaning tools called Microsoft Fix-it or Fix Win .
12) Serious blue screen errors are always caused by incompatible drivers or damaged or broken hardware devices.
Sometimes you just need to replace the RAM memory, other times just disconnect the printer or update the driver.
In general, however, this type of critical error is difficult to solve and requires professional technical intervention.
Finally, I would like to remind you of the recommendations to prevent Windows instability errors and prevent it from going haywire, to be read as commandments to be followed daily.
In the margins of this guide, I point out the Windows Error Lookup tool that provides Windows users and technicians with information on the error codes they encounter.
The program supports over 6000 different definitions of errors.
These are just some of the basic tips for repairing your Windows system-wide computer, but each error can have a different cause.
If you need something specific, also do a search on Navigaweb and, if you don't find anything, leave a comment below and maybe try to solve it or write a more specific new guide.
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