Research Based Exam 1. How to fix a computer if it is on but everything on the screen is frozen and the keyboard and mouse are not responding?
-desktop stops responding but everything
else works fine it does not happen at any particular time or after using any program in particular the funny thing is that to get them working again I have to log out and then log on again during the log off
2. The Blue screen has appeared
- is an error screen displayed on
a Windows computer system after a fatal system error, also known as a system crash: when the operating system reaches a condition where it can no longer operate safely.
3. The computer is on, but there is no sound
- by cables that aren't connected properly,
damaged drivers, incompatible drivers, sound settings, missing updates, and problems with your sound card 4. The computer is on, but the keyboard doesnt work
- the keyboard cuts out entirely. While this
can be a hassle, particularly when you have work due, there are a few things you can try yourself to get back to the job at hand.
5. Not enough hard drive space
- This error is caused due to the destination
hard drive running a FAT32 File System. This File System is recognized by most computer operating systems, but has a 4 GB file transfer and creation limitation. This means that files cannot be created or transferred to the hard drive if the file or group of files are larger than 4GB.
6. Hard drive corrupted and fragmented
- that you are having problems with one of
your hard disks and there are chances that it is corrupted. May be the reason is a computer virus, but scanning a corrupted drive, can only further complicate the process of recovering the data later. Avoid scanning a corrupted computer hard drive. 7. Computer and processor is overheating - Keeping your computer running within safe temperatures is important, especially as the temperature rises outside. Here's how to make sure your computer's not overheatingand how to fix it if it is.
8. Why do windows skips responding?
- it means the program is interacting more
slowly than usual with Windows, typically because a problem has occurred in the program. If the problem is temporary, and if you choose to wait, some programs will start responding again. Depending on the options available, you can also choose to close or restart the program.
9. Computer (issues) virus
-Computer viruses are small software
programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.
10. No display in the monitor
- it could be the mobo died, or the monitor
died.
11. Computer running slowly
-If you have an antivirus scanner on the computer, spyware protection program, or another security utility, make sure it is not scanning your computer in the background. If a scan is in progress, it can decrease the overall performance of your computer. If this is the case, allow the scan to complete, and the computer's performance should improve.
12. Missing is lost sound in windows
- Sound problems can be caused by cables that
aren't connected properly, damaged drivers, incompatible drivers, sound settings, missing updates, and problems with your sound card.
13. Mouse not being detected or working on windows
-Make sure the computer is not by pressing the Num
Lock key on the keyboard. When Num Lock is pressed repeatedly, the Num Lock indicator LED on your keyboard should turn on and off.
14. Printer not working
-There are all sorts of reasons a printer might
stop working and all of them bring a bit of frustration. Trying to work out where the paper jam is, or what those annoying flashing lights are supposed to mean, is a battle in itself. The good news is that most printer faults can be sorted without too much conflict, so weve provided a guide to fixing any injuries it may have and getting your printer fighting fit again.
15. Paper I am (printer)
-All printers that want to use the FSC trademarks on printed document or make any FSC claims need to be CoC-certified. To learn more about certification, please visit our certification page. If you are a printer and have not yet updated your profile, go to FSC Marketplace and register today.