Tech User Guide – Computer Tips

The following are a few tips related to troubleshooting Windows XP which are both simple and easy to implement.

If you cannot access Add / Remove Window Components in Control Panel

Then a possible Solution to this problem is listed as follows:

1. Insert the Windows XP CD in your CD/DVD ROM.

2. Go to Start menu and select Run. If your Windows is installed in the C drive then type: Expand C:i386NETOC.IN_ -rC:WindowsInf and press Enter.

If you have installed Windows XP in some other drive then replace “C: “ with the drive name accordingly.

Virtual memory Minimum is too Low

A common error message often encountered is: “Virtual memory minimum is too low. Windows is increasing the size of the virtual memory paging file.”

What exactly is a virtual memory? This the space used by computer when it runs short of Random Access Memory (RAM). And Windows handles the setting of this virtual memory in the paging file. If you encounter the above mentioned error/message then we recommend that instead of changing these settings manually, you should let the Windows manage and efficiently manage your virtual memory size.

Moreover, you may also add more RAM to your system. This will not only eliminate the need of virtual memory but will also most definitely enhance the overall performance and response of your computer.

Continual PC rebooting:

Most often Windows XP users complain that their system restarts after shutdown. This is due to the internally added feature provided by Microsoft that allows Windows XP to fix errors automatically. This is possible via the autoboot feature which allows the system to reboot itself in order to fix various errors. Some other factors that might trigger this autoboot feature include corrupt exit sound file; incorrectly configured, corrupt or incompatible hardware; conflicting or incompatible programs or device drives. If your system continually reboots itself then you might be dealing with any of the flowing problems:

• Overheating caused by dust accumulation
• Motherboard gone bad due to leaking capacitors.
• Bad Power Supply
• Incompatible Software or Drivers

Overheating:

In order to protect your pc from the damages caused due to overheating and insulations, it is highly advised that you clean your computer cases every six months in order to arid the internal components of any dust and debris layers. As dust tends to act as an insulator, it may cause serious problems by keeping the components overtly hot.

In addition when your computer boots it is necessary to insure that all of the case fans are operating. If any of the fans are not operating then overheating will result which may in turn lead to bigger problems and issues.

Bad Motherboard:

Once in a while it is advised to check your computer’s motherboard in search of some pungent odors which might be indications of a component burning or even leaking capacitors. If your motherboard’s capacitor tends to malfunction then it can prove to be a harbinger of a multitude of issues and problems. The only solution to this problem is to replace your motherboard.

Incompatible Software or Drivers:

If you have installed any new programs, software or applications or installed or updated a driver recently, then perhaps this might be the very cause of the system booting itself repeatedly. It is recommended that you try to uninstall these newly installed programs and application or try to roll back the currently updated drivers to allow the system to return to its last good configuration.

If you have installed any new programs or software or hardware, then try uninstalling these components and rebooting. Further information on this problem may be easily found on the internet

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