*INTRODUCTION*

In this research paper, we will introduce and tell you how to configure a computer
system. You will encounter what are the tools are there in a computer. Also, you
will see what problems that a computer may have. There are some solutions that
may apply to these problems and you will learn that in this paper. This article
may guide you

I. DEFINITION OF TOOLS USED IN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

NETWORK UTILITIES
 Ping - The ping command sends ICMP echo request packets to a
destination" For example, you could run ping google.com or ping
173.194.33.174 to ping a domain name or IP address. These packets ask
the remote destination to reply" If the remote destination is configured to
reply$ it will respond with packets of its own.
 Tracer / Tracert/ Tracepath - The traceroute, tracert, or tracepath
command is similar to ping, but provides information about the path a
packet takes. Traceroute sends packets to a destination, asking each
Internet router along the way to reply when it passes on the packet. This
will show you the path packets take when you send them between your
location and a destination.
 Ip Config - The ipconfig command is used on Windows, while the ipconfig
command is used on Linux, Mac OS X, and other Unix-like operating
systems. These commands allow you to configure your network interfaces
and view information about them.
 Nslookup - The nslookup command will look up the IP addresses
associated with a domain name. For example, you can run nslookup
howtogeek.com to see the IP address of How-To Geek’s server. Nslookup
also allows you to perform a reverse lookup to find the domain name
associated with an IP address.

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II. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
 To be familiar about different tools used in configuration.
 To know how to use these tools in configuring your computer.
 To know what tools are installed in your computer.
 To assist you in
 To have knowledge about different problems in a computer.
 To know how to troubleshoot the problems in your computer.
 To guide you on how you can fix your computer.

III. DEFINITION OF TERMS

 System Configuration - mainly refers to the specification of a given
computer system, from its hardware components to the software and
various processes that are run within that system. It refers to what types
and models of devices are installed and what specific software is being
used to run the various parts of the computer system.
 Troubleshooting - is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair
failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical,
systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and
make the product or process operational again.
 Cookies - a text file that a Web browser stores on a user’s machine.
Cookies are a way for Web applications to maintain application state.
They are used by websites for authentication, storing website
information/preferences, other browsing information and anything else that
can help the Web browser while accessing Web servers. HTTP cookies
are known by many different names, including browser cookies, Web
cookies or HTTP cookies.
 Boot – another term for ‘start’.
 Reboot – another term for ‘restart’.
 External Accessories – these are the peripherals connected to your
computer.

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 System Recovery Options -also referred to as Windows Recovery
Environment, or WinRE for short, is a group of Windows repair, restore,
and diagnostic tools. The tools available on the System Recovery Options
menu can be used to repair Windows files, restore important settings to
previous values, test your computer's memory, and much more.
 Advanced Startup Options - replaced the System Recovery Options
menu available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Some sources still refer
to Advanced Startup Options menu in Windows 8 as System Recovery
Options. The tools available from the Advanced Startup Options menu can
be used to run almost all of the repair, refresh/reset, and diagnostic tools
available in Windows 10 & 8 operating systems, even if Windows won't
start.
 Safe Mode - is a diagnostic startup mode in Windows operating systems
that's used as a way to gain limited access to Windows when the
operating system won't start normally.
 Internet Worms - a malicious software program that spreads from device
to device through computer networks. If any of your computers
become infected by an internet worm or other malware, they may begin
spontaneously generating network traffic without your knowledge, causing
your internet connection to appear slow.
 Internet service provider (ISP) - is an organization that provides services
for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet. Internet service
providers may be organized in various forms, such as
commercial, community-owned, non-profit, or otherwise privately owned.

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*BODY*

The body contains the important detail and information to be learned in a

research paper.

IV. TROUBLE SYMPTOMS OF COMPUTER

Although most complex computer issues at work can often be solved by the
business IT support team, there are many other small, but common, issues that
occur on a regular basis on a personal computer. The good news is that many
problems with computers have simple solutions, and learning to recognize a
problem and fix it yourself will save you a lot of time and money. The following
are the top 10 common computer problems that you shouldn’t panic over.

1. The Computer Won’t Start

A computer that suddenly shuts off or has difficulty starting up could have a
failing power supply. Check that the computer is plugged into the power point
properly and, if that doesn’t work, test the power point with another working
device to confirm whether or not there is adequate power.

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 2. The Screen is Blank
If the computer is on but the screen is blank, there may be an issue with the
connection between the computer and the screen. First, check to see if the
monitor is plugged into a power point and that the connection between the
monitor and computer hard drive is secure.

3. Abnormally Functioning Operating System or Software

If the operating system or other software is either unresponsive or is acting up,
then try restarting your computer and run a virus scan.

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 4. Windows Won’t Boot
If you are having troubles booting Windows, then you may have to reinstall it with
the Windows recovery disk.

5. The Screen Frozen

When your computer freezes, you may have no other option than to reboot and
risk losing any unsaved work. Freezes can be a sign of insufficient ram, registry
conflicts, corrupt or missing files, or spyware. Press and hold the power button
until the computer turns off, then restart it and get to work cleaning up the system
so that it doesn’t freeze again.

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 6. Computer is Slow
If your computer is slower than normal, you can often fix the problem simply by
cleaning the hard disk of unwanted files. You can also install a firewall, anti-virus
and anti-spyware tools, and schedule regular registry scans. External hard drives
are great storage solutions for overtaxed CPU’s, and will help your computer run
faster.

7. Strange Noises
A lot of noise coming from your computer is generally a sign of either hardware
malfunction or a noisy fan. Hard drives often make noise just before they fail, so
you may want to back up information just in case, and fans are very easy to
replace.

8. Slow Internet
To improve your Internet browser performance, you need to clear cookies and
Internet temporary files frequently. In the Windows search bar, type ‘%temp%’
and hit enter to open the temporary files folder.

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 9. Overheating
If a computer case lacks a sufficient cooling system, then the computer’s
components may start to generate excess heat during operation. To avoid your
computer burning itself out, turn it off and let it rest if it’s getting hot. Additionally,
you can check the fan to make sure it’s working properly.

10. Dropped Internet Connections

Dropped Internet connections can be very frustrating. Often the problem is
simple and may be caused by a bad cable or phone line, which is easy to fix.
More serious problems include viruses, a bad network card or modem, or a
problem with the driver.

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 V. EFFECTS OF SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

A system configuration (SC) in systems engineering defines the computers,

processes, and devices that compose the system and its boundary. More
generally, the system configuration is the specific definition of the elements that
define and/or prescribe what a system is composed of.

Alternatively, the term "system configuration" can be used to relate to

a model (declarative) for abstract generalized systems. In this sense, the usage
of the configuration information is not tailored to any specific usage, but stands
alone as a data set. A properly-configured system avoids resource-conflict
problems, and makes it easier to upgrade a system with new equipment.

The usage for the model in practical terms falls into several
categories: documentation, deployment & operations.

Documentation

One use of the configuration is to simply record what a system is. This
documentation could in turn become quite extensive, thus complicating the data
model. It is important to distinguish between configuration data
and descriptive data. Of course comments can be applied at any level, even in
most used tools however, the bloating of the data can reduce its usefulness. For
example, the system configuration is not a place to record historical changes, or
descriptions of design and intent for the various elements. The configuration data
is simply to be "what it is" or "what we want it to be".

Deployment

Deployment involves interpreting a configuration data set and acting on that data
to realize and configure the system accordingly. This may simply be a validation
of what's there to confirm that the configuration is in effect.

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Examples include a Perl library launched from the command line to read the
configuration and begin launching processes on the local or remote hosts to
install components. Also while the system is running, there may be a System
Configuration service that provides an interface (i.e. CORBA IDL interfaces) for
other system applications to use to access the configuration data, and perform
deployment-like actions.

Operations

When the system is in operation, there may be uses for the configuration data by
specific kinds of services in the system. A system monitor service (see: system
monitoring) may use the data to determine "what to monitor" and "how to
monitor" the system elements. A Presentation Manager might use the data to
access menu-items and views based on user access privileges.

VI. COMPUTER REMEDY TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

We know that fixing a computer is hard. It takes time for us to solve the problems
that a computer have. We also need skills and knowledge in order to perform this
method of fixing a computer. There are many problems in a computer. Also,
there are also solutions in that problem. We choose the 10 common problems
written above.

1. Computer Won’t Start

1. Make sure the power is connected.

2. Turn off the computer.
3. Disconnect external accessories.
4. Turn computer back on.
5. Try booting from the recovery disc or drive.
6. Perform a system restore or recovery.

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2. The Screen Is Black
 Start your PC.
 At the sign-in screen, hold the Shift key down, click the Power button on
the bottom-right, and select Restart.
 Once you're the advanced startup menu, click Troubleshoot.
 Click Advanced options.
 Click Startup Settings.
 Click the Restart button.
 On the Startup settings, press 5 or F5 to enter in Safe Mode with
Networking

3. Abnormally Functioning Operating System or Software

If the software is unresponsive or responds abnormally, follow these
suggestions:
 Restart the computer.
 In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer >Restart.

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  In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off Computer>Restart >
OK. (If you have been registered to a domain, the button you click will be
called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.)

4. Windows Won’t Boot

Here are the steps you need to follow to boot into the Safe Mode of your
computer:

1. Restart your computer

2. Press the F8 key repeatedly as soon as your computer boots, but before

the Windows logo appears.

3. Select Safe Mode at the Advanced Boot Options menu

4. Press Enter

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 5. Frozen Screen
 Open Task Manager - Press and hold the “Ctrl,” “Alt” and “Del”
keys in that order and select the Task Manager when the screen
changes. On the “Applications” tab, see if any programs are listed
as “Not Responding.” Select the frozen program and click “End
Task.”
 Restart - If you aren’t able to address the problem using the Task
Manager, try to turn off the computer by pressing the “Ctrl,” “Alt”
and “Del” keys. Then click the red “Shut down” button when the
screen changes.
 Run Windows Update - Microsoft and its partners periodically
release software updates that address common errors and bugs.
Your computer should be set to download and install these updates
automatically. If your computer is freezing frequently, you can also
check for updates manually. Open the Start menu and find
“Windows Update” in the “All Programs” list. Select and install any
“crucial” or “recommended” updates and restart your computer
when installations are complete.
 Run a Security Scan - If your computer still freezes frequently
after you’ve installed software updates, it may be under attack by
some malicious software. The best way to address this is to run a
full system scan with your anti-virus software.

6. Computer is Slow

Below are steps for Microsoft Windows users that can help speed up the
computer or determine why the computer is running slow.

 Reboot - If your computer has not been rebooted recently, make sure
to reboot it before following any of the steps below.

 Background programs - One of the most common reasons for a slow

computer are programs running in the background. Remove or disable

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 any TSRs and startup programs that automatically start each time the
computer boots.

 Delete temp files - As a computer runs programs, temporary files are

stored on the hard drive. Deleting these temp files can help improve
computer performance.

 Free hard drive space - Verify that there is at least 200-500MB of free
hard drive space. This available space allows the computer to have room
for the swap file to increase in size, as well as room for temporary files.

 Determining available hard drive space.

 Regaining computer hard drive space.

 Bad, corrupted or fragmented hard drive - Run ScanDisk, chkdsk, or

something equivalent to verify there is nothing physically wrong with the
computer's hard drive. Run Defrag to help ensure that data is arranged in
the best possible order. Use other software tools to test the hard drive for
any errors by looking at the SMART of the drive.

 Scan for malware - Today, spyware and other malware is a big cause of
many computer problems, including a slow computer. Even if an antivirus
scanner is installed on the computer, we recommend running a malware
scan on the computer.

 Scan for viruses - If your computer is infected with one or more viruses,
this can cause your computer to run slow. If your computer does not have
an antivirus program installed, you can run Trend Micro's free House
call online utility to scan for viruses on your computer, as well as remove
them. It is also recommended that you install an antivirus program for
active protection against viruses.

7. Strange Noises

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 Short Bytes: Don’t ignore the weird noises coming from your computer.
Computer systems usually make noises like spinning and tapping etc., but
if you hear ‘clicking’ sound, take it seriously. It probably might be that your
hard drive is failing or it can be any other important component of the
system that is failing. Check the loose connections before it gets too late.

 Is it your hard drive?

Generally, hard drives make a clicking noise, but only with a dim sound.
The functioning and design of the hard drives resemble a high tech record
player. Faint ‘hum’, ‘whir’ noise is fine, but if you hear a harsher sound,
don’t forget to find the problem. Before it stops working or completely
crashes, backup your data. Backing up, anyways, is something you must
be regularly doing in your system.

 It can be the CD or DVD Drive

Again the instructions go in the same way as were for hard-drives. If these
CD or DVD drives ever make a loud clicking noise, it simply means that
the moving parts of the disks aren’t functioning right.

 Or is it a Blocked Cooling Fan?

But the solution is handy. First, shut down the system. And remove any
unnecessary cables coiling around the Fan. Take a look at your fans on
your CPU and graphic card too. For an effective solution, you can keep a
check on internal cable organization.

Also, clean the dust collected on your fan for which you may use some
cotton and isopropyl alcohol. Let it dry before you check it’s working or
not. And yes, you can obviously change the fan if you want.

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 Speakers or Monitor?

Check for the connection, if each part is securely connected to the power
supply. If it still doesn’t work, go for a new power supply, or a new
motherboard or perhaps a new system.

8. Slow Internet

 Check Your Router Settings

As the centerpiece of a network, a broadband router can be responsible

for slow internet connections if it is configured improperly.

 Avoid Wireless Signal Interference

Wi-Fi and other types of wireless connections often perform poorly due to
signal interference, which requires computers to continually resend
messages to overcome signal issues. To avoid slow internet connections
due to signal interference, reposition your router for better
performance and change your Wi-Fi channel number. In general, the
closer your device is to the router, the better the Wi-Fi connection.

 Beware of Worms & Other Malware

Keep up-to-date anti-virus software running to catch and remove worms

and malware from your devices.

 Stop Background Programs That Hog Bandwidth

Check your computers for any programs that are running in the
background when you troubleshoot a slow network.

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 Make Sure Your Router & Other Network Equipment Is Working

To troubleshoot potentially faulty equipment, temporarily rearrange and

reconfigure your gear while experimenting with different configurations.

 Call Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Internet speed ultimately depends on the service provider. Your ISP may
change its network configuration or suffer technical difficulties that
inadvertently cause your internet connection to run slowly. ISPs may also
intentionally install filters or controls on the network that lower your
network performance. Don't hesitate to contact your service provider if you
suspect it is responsible for your slow internet connection.

9. Overheating

Computers need cooling to remove the heat their components generate

during use. If you’re building your own PC — especially if you’re
overclocking it — you’ll need to think about how you’ll cool it.

1. Heat Sink - A heat sink is a passive cooling system that cools a

component by dissipating heat. For example, your CPU probably
has a heat sink on top of it — that’s the large, metal object.

2. Thermal Compound - Some heat sinks ship with thermal pads on

their undersides. This makes them easier to install, but the pads
are less effective at conducting heat than typical paste. An included
thermal pad may be good enough for running a CPU at its stock
speeds, but isn’t ideal for overclocking.

3. Fan - Fans force air to move, so the hot air is blown away from
heat-generating components and expelled from the desktop
or laptop PC‘s case. Fans typically blow hot air outward, but you
could set up a system of fans to suck cool air inward on the front

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 and blow out air out the back. Fans are an active cooling solution
— they require power to run.

4. Water Cooling - Water cooling, or liquid cooling, was originally for

mainframes. Enthusiasts who want to overclock their hardware and
push it as far as possible like water cooling because it’s more
effective at cooling than fans, so a water-cooled PC can be
overclocked further.

5. Immersion Cooling - Immersion cooling is less common, but even

more extreme. With immersion cooling, a computer’s components
are submerged in a thermally conductive, but not electrically
conductive, liquid. In other words, don’t use water for this! An
appropriate type of oil will typically be used for this.

10. Dropped Internet Connections

There are many reasons why your internet connection drops so the first
step is to diagnose the problem to see what can be done to rectify the
issue. The internet connection problem can be associated with hardware
or software. There is a lot involved when connecting to the internet.
Modems, routers, cables and your operating system play a part in keeping
you connection. In addition, your environment also affects the reliability of
your connection. The first thing you should do make sure the hardware is
actually plugged in and functional. Check your cables to make sure they
aren’t damaged. If you are able to log on with your portable device, your
know it’s your computer’s issues.

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*CONCLUSION*

Now you know what tools are used in configuring the system configuration in
your computer, the possible problems that may encounter in your computer, and
their respective solutions. You can now solve your computer problems in your
own. We hope that this research can help many people to have proper tools in
system configuration and to have knowledge about these tools. If you have
problems or questions that are not found in this paper, you can search for more
information about system configuration. You can discover more in your PC for
you to understand configuration. We know that this research paper is one that
you need to take less time in researching for tools and solutions in system
configuration. This will give you the summary of information about tools in
configuring computer and the possible problems and solutions in your computer.

VII. RECOMMENDED

Opening msconfig to troubleshoot software issues in Windows 10 and 8

In Windows, type msconfig into Search, and then select System

Configuration from the search results in Windows 10, or msconfig in Windows
8.

The System Configuration window opens.

General tab of the msconfig window

For troubleshooting purposes, in the general tab you can either prevent all
nonessential software and services from loading or you can prevent individual
programs from loading.

Preventing all nonessential software and services from loading

For troubleshooting purposes, use the following steps to prevent all software
programs from automatically opening when Windows starts. This will increase
usable memory and processor time.

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 1. Click the General tab.
2. Select Selective Startup, and deselect Load startup items.
3. Click the Services tab.
Select hide all Microsoft services, so they will not be disabled, and then
click Disable all to disable the remaining items on the services tab.

4. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

If you find the problem no longer occurs after you prevent all software from
loading, you can use the startup tab to try to find the exact software title
that is causing the problem. Select all but one title from the startup tab and
restart. Continue doing this, deselecting software and restarting each time,
until the problem no longer occurs. When you determine which software is
causing the issue, uninstall it or prevent it from loading when Windows
opens.

5. When you have finished using the System Configuration tool, open it again
and select Normal Startup and click OK.

Preventing individual programs from loading

Use the General tab to prevent specific software applications from opening with
Windows. The following selections are on the General tab:

 Normal startup - instructs Windows to open all software applications that

are normally scheduled to start with Windows.
 Diagnostic startup - starts Windows with basic services and drivers only.
With this mode, you can determine if a basic Window file is the problem.
 Selective startup - allows you to choose which programs and services you
want to open, and which you want to keep from opening at startup tab.

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Boot tab of the msconfig window

The Boot tab is used to change the way Windows starts. The option in the boot
tab show configuration options listed inside the system information file. Some
options in the Boot tab are:

 Safe boot: Minimal - Disables networking. Boots to the Windows user

interface (Explorer) in safe mode, running critical system services only.
 Safe boot: Alternate shell - Disables networking. Boots to the command
prompt in safe mode, running critical system services only.
 Safe boot: Active Directory repair - Similar to minimal safe boot, except
the Active Directory is enabled.
 Safe boot: Network - Similar to a minimal safe boot, except the network is
enabled.
 No GUI boot - The Windows splash screen is disabled when booting
 Boot log - Stores all information from the boot process in a file.
 Base video - Boots to Windows user interface in minimal VGA mode.
 OS boot information - Shows each driver name as each driver is loaded
during the boot process.
 Make all boot settings permanent - Changes made in System
Configuration are not tracked. If you want to make changes later, you will
have to do so manually. Selecting Normal startup in the General tab does
not work if this feature is selected.
 Timeout field - Using Msconfig can cause the operating system selection
screen to display for thirty seconds; as a result, thirty seconds is added to
the overall startup time. To prevent the operating selection screen from
appearing for thirty seconds on startup, change the timeout line in the
Timeout field to zero.
Services tab of the msconfig window

The Services tab lists integrated Windows services and programs that start when
Windows 8 starts, or are run periodically by Windows. Be careful when disabling
services as many are critical to the computer's operation. Enable or disable

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programs or services from starting by checking or disabling the checkbox next to
the program name.

Startup tab of the msconfig window

On the Startup tab click Open Task Manager.

The startup table lists software that opens automatically when Windows loads.
Use this tab to prevent individual software from opening when Windows starts.
This can be very useful when trying to find a software program that might be
causing performance problems.

The following is a list of some of the types of software applications that open from
the Task Manager:

 Anti-virus software - Disable Anti-virus software only when

troubleshooting. Make sure to enable the Anti-virus software when finished
troubleshooting.
 Keyboard managers - Disable to prevent the extended multimedia keys
and volume control knob from working.
 Systems tray icons - Disable to prevent a software application tray icon
from displaying on the systems tray (next to the time).
The Startup tab of the Task Manager shows a list of current software applications
that open automatically after Windows opens and shows the status of each
program. Disable individual software applications by highlighting the application
and clicking Disable.

Do not disable the following startup items except for diagnostic purposes only:

 HD Audio Control Panel

 HP KBD EXE
 hp digital imaging - hp all-in-one series
 HPRun
 hpsysdrv
 HP Total Care Advisor

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  Microsoft Windows Operating System
 NVIDIA products
 Symantec Technologies product
Tools tab of the msconfig window

The Tools tab lists diagnostic tools and other advanced tools you can run to
improve computer performance. Before opening a tool, read the description next
to the name of the tool to better understand the function it provides. To open a
tool, select the name of the tool from the list and click Launch.

VIII. REFERENCES

Electronic Reference:

https://www.scribd.com/doc/271886856/Tools-Used-in-Configuration-
Network-and-Computer-System

http://techblog.cosmobc.com/2012/05/06/top-10-common-computer-
problems/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_configuration

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-fix-black-screen-problems-
windows-10

https://www.wikihow.com/Figure-out-Why-a-Computer-Won%27t-Boot

https://combofix.org/tips-for-frozen-windows-computers.php

https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-slow-internet-connection-
818125

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 https://www.howtogeek.com/192196/5-cooling-solutions-to-prevent-
your-pc-from-overheating/

IX. APPENDIX

GROUP 1 (From left to right):

Jaiden Gatchalian Aicie Caacoy

Christian Zapico Carlyn Lyles Tena

Rendel Marie Sapno Justine Hernandez

Roselyn Padilla Mark Anthony Lorez

Roel Vincent Reyes Jan Clark Booc

(Leader)

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