Troubleshooting Tools
The following tools will assist you in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
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ActiveX - Troubleshoot ActiveX issues
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Boot - Troubleshoot booting issues
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CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R - Troubleshoot issues with various CD-ROM and DVD drives
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Deleting upper and lower filters - If you are having trouble with the CD-ROM drive, this may help
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Email - Troubleshoot email issues
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Floppy - Troubleshoot floppy drive
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Hard Drive - Troubleshoot hard drive not seen in Bios
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Hardware issues - Troubleshoot hardware issues
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Internet - Troubleshoot issues with internet and connection
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Keyboard - Troubleshoot issues with the keyboard
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Memory - Troubleshoot memory issues
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Modem - Troubleshoot issues with your modem
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Microsoft Office - Troubleshoot Microsoft Office issues
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Network - Troubleshoot issues with network
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No disk - Troubleshoot no disk error
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Noise - Troubleshoot noise issues
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No Post - Troubleshoot Computer not booting
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Printers - Troubleshoot printer issues
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Questions - Questions to ask when troubleshooting
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Shuts off - Troubleshoot why the system shuts off
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Software - Troubleshoot issues with software
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Sound - Troubleshoot issues with sound.
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Spyware/Virus - Troubleshoot spyware and virus issues
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System slow - Troubleshoot cause of the system being slow
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Video - Troubleshoot video issues
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Windows goes blank or hangs - what to do if it hangs or goes black
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Windows will not install - Troubleshoot why windows will not install.
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Wireless - Troubleshoot wireless issues.
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Utilities
Below is utilities that may help you
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Error Checking Utility - Will examine for errors and attempt to fix
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Hijackthis - This is a utility to see what is in your registry and fix it
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HyperTerminal - Windows communications window that can be used to troubleshoot connection issues.
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Problem Recorder - This tool allows you to record the steps you took when a problem occurred so you can give it to a technician
Tasks to try
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another hard drive - Try a different hard drive to see if issue continues
Information
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Boot process - Sequence of events that takes place as computer boots from being in the off position to getting to windows.
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Storm damage - Important information on storm damage