Identify Common Problems and Solutions Guq
Computer problems can be attributed to hardware, software, networks, or some combination of the three. You will resolve some types of computer problems more often than others. A stop error is a hardware or software malfunction that causes the system to lock up. This type of error is known as the blue screen of death (BSoD) and appears when the system is unable to recover from an error. The BSoD is usually caused by device driver errors. The Event Log and other diagnostic utilities are available to research a stop error or BSoD error. To prevent these types of errors, verify that the hardware and software drivers are compatible. In addition, install the latest patches and updates for Windows. When the system locks up during startup, the computer can automatically reboot. The reboot is caused by the autorestart function in Windows and makes it difficult to see the error message. The auto-restart function can be disabled in the Advanced Startup Options menu. Table 12-4 is a chart of common operating system problems and solutions.
Table 12-4 Common Operating System Problems and Solutions
Problem Symptom
Possible Solution
You have a dual-boot system, but you are unable to access the second operating system.
Make sure the boot.ini is not corrupt and verify that it is correct.
A screen goes blank after you install an updated graphics driver.
If the new driver is bad, boot to VGA mode and use Roll Back Driver to restore the previous driver.
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Table 12-4 Common Operating System Problems and Solutions continued
Problem Symptom Possible Solution
A customer plans to install Windows Advise the customer that the installation CD will
XP on 100 computers in a branch take too long. Consult with customer about one of office over a weekend, but is very the automated installation solutions. concerned about how much time it will take.
The customer is receiving warnings Run the Disk Cleanup utility to delete temporary about the hard drive becoming too full. files.
A customer receives error messages Ask the customer for the name of the service in that an application will not launch the error message and restart the service. because a required service is not running.
Lab 12.5.3: Fix an Operating System Problem
In this lab, you troubleshoot and fix a computer that does not connect to the network. Refer to the lab in IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition (ISBN 1-58713-198-6). You can perform this lab now or wait until the end of the chapter.
Remote Technician Activity 12.5.3: Fix an Operating System Problem
In this Remote Technician Activity, you will gather data from the customer and then instruct the customer on how to fix a computer that does not connect to the network. You will then document the customer's problem in the work order provided in the activity. Refer to the lab in IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition (ISBN 1-58713-198-6). You can perform this activity now or wait until the end of the chapter.
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