Another Day With My PC

What do you do when you encounter a PC problem?

If it’s a software dilemma, chances are is that you’ll have your antivirus scan the program’s folder first. If the check turns out negative, then the next thing that you’ll probably do is delete it and just install a new copy. While this is one way of solving the problem, there are other ways by which you could bring that software back to tip top shape without wiping it off your hard drive.

If the virus check is negative, then there’s no file corruption involved. A probable reason or explanation for the problem is setting modification. There are times when we accidentally change the setting of our programs. You shouldn’t worry about this, though. Almost all applications have a back-to-the-future button in order to undo the errors that you’ve committed. I’m simply talking about the “reset” button, in case you’re wondering.

There’s one drawback in clicking this button, though. In case you’ve deliberately made some changes in the program, you’ll lose those modifications. So you have to go through the settings again in order to tailor-fit the program according to your preferences.

There are times when patching up problems may not be the best solution anymore. While it should be the first option that every person encountering a dilemma should resort to, there are situations where he should just call it quits and just start over again. So when can we really say that it’s time to move on?

Wait. Before I go any further, let me just clarify this – my blog site is still about broken-PCs and not about broken hearts. I just want to set things straight since my introductory paragraph sounds like I’m talking about a troubled couple instead of a troubled computer.

I’m sure you’ve already experienced a number of problems with your operating system. Maybe you’ve even encountered the dreaded “blue screen of death”. There are many reasons why your OS goes on strike every now and then. It’s not that they’re getting fed up of running the same old games or playing the same old songs that you usually click on whenever you turn on the PC. More often than not, such quirks are caused by file corruption or malware.

The usual fix for a corrupted file is simply to just replace it. You could either get it from your backup CD or drive, or you could go online and download one. If it’s a registry or viral problem, then all you need to do is run your registry cleaner or your anti-virus.

These problem-fixers are not cure-alls, though. There are times when cleaning your registry just won’t do anymore since the dilemma already lies beyond the registry. The same thing is true with your anti-virus. You may be able to remove the viruses, but the pernicious effects caused by them cannot be reversed anymore.

If your trouble-fixers can’t solve your PC problems anymore, then you should seriously consider taking the final solution – reformat!

I know it’s drastic, but it’s the only way by which you can have a fresh start. Before you do this though, make sure that you’ve backed up all the files that you need. Take note that no file would be spared in this solution. You may encounter headaches in trying to get things back the way they used to be, but hey, I assure you that the results will be well worth it.

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