Computers are complex machines, and any of your computer’s parts or programs can be the source of a problem. Fortunately, many of the computer problems you may run into have simple solutions, and you can save a lot of time, energy, and money by learning how to recognize these problems without the help of a professional. Here are the top three most common computer problems:

Freezing up. There are a number of things that can lead to this problem, and some are more simply solved than others. If your computer keeps freezing up on you, then you can troubleshoot by rebooting, running a virus and malware scan, cleaning your registry (using a registry cleaning program), searching for (and deleting, if applicable) spyware and adware, and repairing corrupted files. It may even be that your computer has insufficient RAM for running all of your programs, in which case you can add memory to your computer.

Slow running. Many times, a slow running computer can be addressed by following a number of steps, all which add up to optimize its performance. Increasing your computer’s memory can greatly improve its speed; do this by uninstalling any programs that you don’t use, clearing the caches of all your software, getting rid of desktop icons and items that you don’t need, deleting temporary files, and even purchasing/adding more RAM. Also, be sure to scan your computer for viruses and malicious programs (spyware, rootkits, trojan horses, and adware, for example), as these can drastically slow your computer’s performance.

Blue Screen of Death. Also simply referred to as BSOD, this problem is actually a STOP error – meaning, your computer must stop responding in order to preserve your valuable data. In order to do this, your computer will take a crash (called a crash dump) by shutting itself down. There are many causes for the BSOD, so pay close attention to the specific details of the error message; you can relay that message to a computer repair technician who can then get go about solving the problem and reviving your computer.

Considering all of the roles computers must fill in our lives today, it is easy to see how disruptive it can be to have computer problems. What’s more is that you should only entrust the important task of handling computer issues to someone competent and trustworthy enough to get the job done – and get it done right. If you are facing the difficult task of finding a reputable technician for your computer repair job, then you can set your mind at ease by contacting the experienced and reliable professionals at . We can be reached by phone, at 253.202.0307, or by email: [email protected].