Troubleshooting & Fixes
Step-by-step fixes for common PC problems, from blue screens and overheating to slow performance, Wi-Fi drops and computers that will not start.
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How to Fix the No Bootable Device Error
No bootable device found? Fix the boot error by setting the correct boot drive in BIOS, checking SATA and NVMe…
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How to Fix a Computer That Won’t Turn On
How to fix a computer that won't turn on: test the outlet, PSU switch and connectors, paperclip test, reseat RAM…
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How to Fix a PC That Turns On But Shows No Display
PC turns on but no display? Fix the no-signal problem by checking the monitor input, GPU seating and power, RAM,…
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How to Fix a Computer That Keeps Restarting
Computer keeps restarting? Stop random reboots by disabling auto-restart, checking overheating and the PSU, testing RAM, updating drivers, and reading…
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How to Fix a Computer That Keeps Freezing
Computer keeps freezing? Fix random freezes caused by overheating, RAM faults, drivers, disk errors, and background processes with these steps.
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How to Fix Slow Startup in Windows
Slow Windows startup? Speed up boot time by disabling startup programs, enabling fast startup, moving to an SSD, and trimming…
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How to Fix Lag and Stuttering on a PC
PC lag and stuttering during games or video? Fix frame drops and micro-stutter from drivers, background apps, power plans, and…
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How to Fix Random PC Shutdowns
Random PC shutdowns trace to overheating, the power supply, dust, RAM, and power settings. Work through these ranked, step-by-step fixes…
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How to Fix a Computer Stuck on the Boot Screen
A computer stuck on the boot screen hangs during POST. Fix it by disconnecting USB devices, reseating RAM and drives,…
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How to Fix Windows Stuck on the Loading Screen
Windows stuck on the loading screen comes from corrupted files, bad drivers, or a failing drive. Fix it with Safe…
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How to Fix a Computer That Turns Off by Itself
A computer that turns off by itself usually has an aggressive sleep or power setting. Fix idle power-offs by adjusting…
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How to Fix an Overheating Laptop
Overheating laptop shutting down or throttling? Fix high temperatures by clearing dust, repasting, adjusting power limits, and improving ventilation.
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How to Fix a Slow Computer
Fix a slow computer by disabling startup programs, closing background processes, freeing disk space, scanning for malware, updating drivers, and…
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How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows
Fix 100 percent disk usage in Windows by identifying the process, disabling SysMain and Windows Search, setting a fixed pagefile,…
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How to Fix High CPU Usage
Fix high CPU usage by finding the top process in Task Manager, ending or updating runaway apps, scanning for malware,…
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How to Fix High RAM and Memory Usage
Fix high memory usage by identifying high-memory processes in Task Manager, restarting leaking apps, limiting startup programs, increasing the pagefile,…
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How to Fix KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE
Fix KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE by updating drivers, running SFC and DISM, testing RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic, running chkdsk, and removing recent…
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How to Fix the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
Fix the Blue Screen of Death by reading the stop code, updating or rolling back drivers, testing RAM, running SFC…
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How to Read and Fix BSOD Stop Codes
Read and fix BSOD stop codes: where to find the code, what the most common Windows stop codes mean, and…
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How to Fix SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
Fix SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION by identifying the failing driver in the minidump, updating or rolling it back, running SFC and DISM, testing…
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How to Fix CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
Fix CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED, including the boot loop, with SFC and DISM, driver updates, chkdsk, a clean boot, System Restore, and disk…
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How to Fix DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Fix DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE by identifying the failing driver in the minidump, updating or rolling it back, disabling Fast Startup, and adjusting…
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How to Fix PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Fix PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA by testing and reseating RAM, updating drivers, running SFC and DISM, disabling Fast Startup, and resetting the pagefile.
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How to Fix a Keyboard That’s Not Working
Keyboard not working on Windows? Fix wired and wireless keyboards by testing the USB port, replacing batteries, reinstalling the driver,…
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