Computer freezes, the most annoying experience a user can have while computing. These are signals which not only upset you but also show symptoms that something is wrong with the system. While there are many methods to stop the lockups, the following few tips are adequate enough to solve the temporary problems.
Simultaneous Programming: Running many applications simultaneously can affect the speed of the computer. When the numbers of programs reach the saturation level the PC locks up. The best away to avoid this problem is to avoid running too many programs at the same time. If the PC is already locked then press ctrl+alt+del and then terminate the processes from the task manager.
Blank Spaces: With too many installs, uninstalls and overwrites, the hard disk gradually develops blank spaces. These spaces eat up much of memory and processing time. This causes the abrupt locking up. To get rid of this problem, defragmentation at regular intervals is highly recommended.
Corrupted Registry: Structural defects and empty keys in the registry may also lead to the unexpected freezes of the computer. Sometimes when a program is not properly uninstalled, it leaves behind a lot of broken paths and empty directories in the registry. A registry scanner or cleaner is the best solution to this menace.
Weathered Chips: Sometimes broken and damaged chips may also lock down the PC. This type of damage is generally hard to recognize as it is hardware related. Replacing the damaged chip with a new one is the only option.
Wrong Driver: Installing the wrong driver for the hardware may also cause abnormal functioning of the PC. Updating the driver can considerably reduce the chances of freezes due to hardware malfunctioning.
While the above tips serves as great help for restoring the PC back into normal condition, the user can run the PC in safe mode if nothing works.
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Optimize and Protect your New Computer
With the advent of internet as a powerful tool, its ill effect also came into being. It has been estimated that there are at least two million hackers and over thirty million viruses in the internet which constantly threatens the safety of your PC. A good optimization along with proper protection scheme can put the threats at the bay. Listed below are a few optimization and protection tips which ensure the security of your PC.
Check for Firewall: Always keep your firewall switched on. A firewall keeps a track on the incoming as well as outgoing traffic. It not only protects the PC from the hackers’ attempts but also restricts malicious codes which try to install themselves.
A Good Antivirus: A good antivirus is of utmost importance to protect your pc from the latest threats, virus, worms, Trojans and backdoor holes. Do a careful study about before choosing a good antivirus. Check if the antivirus has undergone parametrical tests to ensure its creditability like the EICAR string test. Merely keeping an antivirus is not enough; one has to regularly update it in order to get protection from the latest threats.
Strong Password: A strong password is the one which is easy to remember but hard to guess. Never keep any dictionary word as password. Keep the password as a combination of alphabets, numbers and special symbols. Also try to keep the password in a mixture of uppercase and lowercase and change it fro time to time.
Optimization: For the basic optimization one must follow the following steps:
1. Defragmenting the hard drive at least once a month.
2. Error checking of the disk.
3. Using third party registry defragmenting tools.
4. Using overall optimization software like Tune Up Utilities, Advanced System Care, etc.
In order for the complete maintenance, care should be taken to update all the software and drivers of the PC.
