How Do You Troubleshoot A Computer Error?
Depending on the problem with a computer, errors are your sign post that hardware or software is not working properly. For example, a file maybe corrupted or missing. Troubleshooting computer errors is a step-by-step process you can complete before calling a technical support number. Write down the entire error message. Researching particular error codes is easier with the details. Note what you were doing at the time of the error message. For example, you had installed a new program or device, upgraded firmware, device drivers, etc. Check your system devices. Click “Start > Control Panel.” Open the “Device Manager.” If there is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark next to any of the devices, this is a warning that the drivers are missing or corrupt. Refresh or reinstall the driver through the “Properties” window. Restart your computer. Check the device again in the “Device Manager.” Delete and reinstall the driver if this did not fix the problem. Reboot your computer. Check for