How To Troubleshoot Windows 7

Windows 7 is an easy to use operating system that allows users to easily access the depths of their computer's hard drive.Every system has flaws.Taking your computer to a PC Clinic can cost you hours of headaches and money, and is not an easy process.The days of pulling your hair out over minor computer problems are over if you follow these easy steps.

Step 1: The start menu is normally located at the bottom left corner of the desktop.

Step 2: To see the menu pictured above, hover the mouse over the computer and click.

To view some major details about your computer, you need to click on "Properties".

Step 3: The System Window should pop-up after you click on theProperties button.

The information we are looking for is near the top of the window.You need to make sure that you are using a Windows 7 operating system.This method will work on both the Home Premium and Professional versions of Windows 7.

Step 4: You should open the Start menu again.

To view settings and change areas of your computer, select the Control Panel.

Step 5: Once the control panel opens, you can find and fix problems by clicking on the "System and Security" section at the top left corner of the window.

Step 6: Look for the window to open.

Through this window, you can check out incompatible programs, sound, mouse, and keyboard issues, internet connections, personalization of your Windows computer, as well as running maintenance tasks for your PC.

Step 7: If your problem isn't available through this menu, click on "view all" in the sidebar at the left side of the window.

Step 8: The window above will open when you click "view all."

Specific problems that your computer can diagnose are described in the options.If you double click any of the options, the wizard will open.

Step 9: If you click on "Network Adapter", you will be able to open the wizard for the problem.

All the wizards are the same, no matter what the problem is.Pressing the Next button at the bottom of the window is the first step in running the troubleshooter.This will be the start of the process.

Step 10: Wait while Windows scans your computer for any issues in the specific area that you are trying to fix.

If you want to stop scanning for problems, click on the button at the lower right corner of the window.

Step 11: A solution to the problem will be offered by Windows if it finds an issue.

If you've already tried the solution presented, click "Skip this step" and Windows will give you another solution and a report of possible fixes.

Step 12: If you haven't tried the original solution yet, follow the instructions on the troubleshooter and click on "Check to see if the problem is fixed" from the window in the previous step.

The first time you ran the wizard, Windows checked for problems.If everything goes well, you should see a window with no problems.Saving time and money is possible if you have diagnosed and treated your computer problem.