It is important to have a working computer because these days you do not go to your bookshelf to research the solution to a problem or the answer to a random question. You simply type in the keywords into a search engine. A working computer also serves as a means for entertainment after a long day and it is incredibly irritating to see a blank screen when you are in the middle of something important.

There are fixes that you can try yourself and revive it back to its former glory.

• Check your hardware. If any devices are incompatible they will show up as red flags on your ‘Device Manager’. Be careful about your RAM and check to see if it is corrupt. If you are sure your RAM isn’t corrupt then you need to check if it sits properly in your motherboard.

• At times your computer will first declare an error message and then reboot. This is usually a fix for system failures. A similar error usually appears in the case of a faulty Hard Disk. Find and pursue this problem by running a check with ‘Memtest86’.

• A smart step to take is to check your computer’s settings in the ‘My Computer’ dropdown menu to uncheck the box that reads automatically restart. This will help you get to the root of the issue and may even stop the computer from rebooting itself.

• To decipher whether you have a software or hardware malfunction, restart your machine in safe mode. And if the windows is stable in safe mode, you have a faulty software. If the problem persists, then your Operating system and hardware may be the cause.

• Another quite simple reason for computer problems is an overheated system. People tend to panic and ignore this common issue which occurs due to improper sir circulation. The processor gets hot and the computer shuts down. All you need to do is provide good ventilation to ensure the smooth working of your computer.

• Often your computer will have incompatible drivers installed which may lead to your computer restarting on its own. This can be easily resolved through the device manager in your computer because it will pinpoint to where the problem really lies.

If your computer restarts before it has even properly started and does not allow you to let it boot up, there is probably a virus infecting your computer.

• Several viruses can get into your operating system and cause problems by messing up your system files. A smart way to prevent this from ever happening is to keep your antivirus software updated or install one if you do not have one already.

• You can check for a particular virus infecting your computer by running ‘cmd’ and your system will do either of two things. If it reboots the virus is present but if it continues working then you are safe. A few tweaks here and there can fix your computer easily.

An important thing to remember is to not ignore these issues. If you repair internal problems in due time, you are granting your device a longer life and more dependability.

This article is written by Jolene Scott who is a technology fan and blogger based in Edinburgh. She commends the services provided by user2.net. Follow the link to find out more.