Windows, Hardware Problems

One thing every Fort Lauderdale computer repair service knows is that a user's hardware problems are often difficult to tackle, especially if said woes involve Windows.

One experienced Broward computer service technician tells a story of inserting an Audio hardware disk, believing it was harmless and that she I could always undo any problem she encountered.

Oh, how wrong she was.

The next time she started Windows, she was greeted with - what else - the blue screen of death. It's a sight that if you see it once, you'll never forget the abject terror you experience. Yes, Windows can be nasty when it comes to hardware.

So where do you begin? By going a step at a time. Our team of Fort Lauderdale computer repair experts recommends the following measures ...

Step One: Calm Down

Take a deep breath. If you keep your composure, you may be able to solve the problem yourself before resorting to formatting or sending to a Fort Lauderdale computer repair company. It's okay - we know you'd rather avoid it at all costs! Try to ascertain what's happening and the cause of your problems, rather than banging your fists in a fit of rage (as obvious as this sounds, it's tougher than you think).

It may be a simpler problem than you believed. In one recent case, a client saw the installation overwrite his old settings and replace the wrong files. There is always a reason Windows behaves improperly. It's just a matter of isolating and attacking it.

Step Two: Logging Back In

Try to log back on. If you can't log into Windows, don't panic. Restart the machine. When "Starting Windows ..." appears, hit F8. A menu should appear. Choose "Safe Mode" (it takes time to load) and continue. When you are in Windows, go to Control Panel, System. Click on the Device Manager tab. Find the faulty hardware driver and delete it. If the hardware is a CD-ROM or sound card, it will probably add lines.

One key step any Broward computer repair service recommends is to check for backup of the files in doubt - most installation will back up the most important files on its own, but you have to make sure. If there is, simply replace with the backup files. If there aren't, put "REM" in front of every line that loads hardware.

Step Three: Fort Lauderdale Computer Repair

When you restart, your computer is probably fine, since you have deleted all instances of the hardware drivers. But the hardware isn't functioning. Re-install the drivers, restart, and you're finished. If the problem still persists, your probably have a deeper system conflict. Consult your local Broward County computer service for assistance!