Basic computer maintenance and trouble-shooting
Performing a regular maintenance service is something we all need to do for our cars, washing machines, and computers. You know the consequences of failing to maintain your car - things gradually break down, the engine runs slower, it eventually becomes a useless heap of rust. If your computer is showing any of these symptoms, then it's time for maintenance!
Here is what to do to keep your computer in top shape:
 If you use your computer at home, it is essential that you know some of the basics of computer maintenance and trouble-shooting. Even at work, it is useful to learn some of the basic things that can go wrong with your computer, so that you don’t yell for a technician every time the power plug falls out of the wall socket.
That may sound funny, but very often a computer failure is just a wire coming loose.
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When you start working with a computer, take 10 minutes to find out how it’s wired up so you can check the power cords first thing if it doesn't’t start.
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Check the connections to the monitor, keyboard and mouse if any of them fails.
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Don't forget to check both ends.
Non-system disk or disk error
If you get a “ non-system disk" or " disk error” on the screen of your monitor, this generally just means that you have left a floppy disk in the 'A drive' of your computer.
- Remove it and the machine should work 99% of the time.
- If it doesn't’t, then call the technician.
Make sure you are not running out of space.
- Some problems with loading new software could be that you just don't have enough room for loading the program onto your machine.
- Click the “My Computer” icon and you will see a C: icon, right click it
- Move the mouse to “Properties” to see how much room is left on your hard drive.
Some warnings signs of impending failure:
- Noisy fans: The CPU is running hotter than it should
- Flickering monitors: You may need to service or even change the monitor
- Blurring monitors: Usually means the monitor is on its way out).
- Incorrect time: The internal battery could be going flat
- Programs not responding properly: A virus or a corrupt file in the program.
- Printer stops printing properly: Either it has run out of ink or needs a service.
- Sticky keyboard keys: The keys are worn out - you need a new keyboard
Call us if you experience any of these problems and we will fix it.
Computer has slow boot or won't boot?
It runs too slowly?
Can't get online?
Ran out of hard drive space?
Want a DVD or CD burner drive?
Need a faster processor, more memory?
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