A number of computer problems are easy to fix; however, difficult to identify. Once the reason behind the issue is diagnosed, finding the right solution gets convenient. It has been found that in most of the cases, the problem is either virus, spyware, malware or a slow system. If the matter is too complicated, user has to wipe the hard drive clean and reinstall the operating system. Well, this is not as bad as we think and brings backs the lost performance. Moreover, if backup of important files is kept before wiping the drive, nothing is lost.

Let’s now take a look at the most usual computer problems:

1. VIRUSES

Viruses are the most common problem with every computer. Eve when the user visits a website, virus can enter the PC. Talking about the symptoms of virus attack, they are:

• Slow performance
• Strange or unusual behavior with the operating system
• Non-responsive applications.

To get rid from the attack, anti-virus software is the ideal solution. There are many anti-virus tools available that ensure user’s computer is safe from these harmful bugs. Also, there are free virus scanner websites that check viruses and remove them.

2. MALWARE

Malware is another problem that’s quite common nowadays. Want to know what is malware actually? Well, it refers to malicious software and the common examples are Trojan horses and worms. It enters a system usually through email attachments. As far as the severity level is concerned, it ranges from infecting one file to destroying the entire hard disk. Important thing to know about malware is that you can’t get away with it easily. However, you should either restore the system or reinstall the operating system. If the attack is less potent, anti-malware software can be used.

3. SPYWARE

Picking up spyware on a system is possible from just anything. You many not be knowing but tracking cookies are considered spyware if they occupy a particular place on the computer such as the registry. Significant slowdown of PC performance is the most common symptom of spyware. Several programs are available that remove spyware and most of them are free. Likewise, if there is adware attack on the computer, there are certain adware cleaner tools available.

4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION UTILITY (SLOW SPEED)

If none of the above mentioned problems are there in a computer and its speed is still slow, a couple of actions are needed to fix the problem. Follow the below given steps:

• Disk cleanup

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup

• Defragment the hard drive

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

If both these things do not fix the problem, go for tweaking the startup:

• • Start > Run > Type ‘msconfig’
  • System configuration utility will open
  • Select the “General” tab and put a check in the box next to “Selective Startup
  • Click “Startup” tab

• A list of programs that are running in the background will pop up

All of these programs automatically start when the system is turn on. To get some of the resources, uncheck some of the programs. However, do not uncheck any Windows system applications.

These are the most common problems possible with a computer. Look out for them in your system and take the needed action or call Lightening CCTV and lets us help you solve your problems.