{"id":440,"date":"2015-05-15T07:52:05","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T07:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.iglobesolutions.net\/?p=440"},"modified":"2015-10-07T10:43:25","modified_gmt":"2015-10-07T10:43:25","slug":"10-frequent-tech-support-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iglobesolutions.net\/blog\/10-frequent-tech-support-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Frequent Tech Support Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhether you are trading with your dad\u2019s decade-old PC or your own traditional-built gaming rig, troubleshooting computer problems is a part of daily life. Before you make a support call, try your luck at iGlobe Solutions tech support<\/a>. We communicate to some of the best support tips in the business about the most common problems faced and how you can do it yourself to resolve it.<\/p>\n

Regular Checking Of System Updates<\/strong>
\nI know it sounds awkward, but before you do anything else, restart your PC. While you are at it, be confident that your operating system is fully updated running on updated Windows. Ignoring updates could deny you of major bug and performance fixes.<\/p>\n

My Computer is too slow<\/strong>
\nThe first and important step to fixing a slow computer is to confirm that your machine is the actual source of the problem. Videos that seem to buffer regularly, and heavy websites that take hours to load, may not be your PC\u2019s fault. If the problem is in your computer then check whether you have plenty of free space on the hard drive. Moreover, windows need space to create files while your system is running. If your hard drive is superlative, performance will definitely suffers.<\/p>\n

Downloads are taking forever<\/strong>
\nSpeedtest.net\u00a0is your supreme friend when you are having connectivity issues. Run a speed test to watch what your download and upload speeds are -basically they should be at least 50% of your Internet service provider\u2019s advertised speeds, with a clink under 100 milliseconds.<\/p>\n

Machine Keeps Restarting<\/strong>
\nHardware problems are always difficult to diagnose and how to solve. First, make sure that you aren\u2019t just receiving the latest wave of Windows updates, which can naturally restart your PC during installation. Then work on updating all of your unfavorable system drivers. Graphics card, motherboard, and network card drivers are always crucial for your operating system.<\/p>\n

Pop-up ads are emerging on desktop<\/strong>
\nIf you are not running your Web browser and are still facing pop-up ads on your PC desktop, you have most likely installed adware -a powerful program that displays unwanted ads. Running a full scan with trustworthy antivirus software is should be your first and basic step. If that program doesn\u2019t able to find and detect the adware, switch to\u00a0Malwarebytes an Anti-Malware, a great value for eliminating all types of malware or viruses from your desktop. Just confirm that you disable your basic antivirus software before running it.<\/p>\n

Google doesn\u2019t appear right<\/strong>
\nHijacking of browser is particularly a nasty breed of malware. Such programs take over your Web browser and can secretly redirect your Google searches and other queries to fake or duplicate pages, which imply to steal your personal information or to further affect your operating system.<\/p>\n

Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting<\/strong>
\nMake sure that your PC is within range of your wireless router. Weak signals mean poor connections. Moreover confirm that your PC\u2019s wireless card contains latest drivers.<\/p>\n

Displaying problem with Website\u2019s security certificate<\/strong>
\nWebsite security certificates linked with your PC\u2019s clock. Elderly computers in particular have the risk of retaining a dead CMOS battery-the watch battery in your PC that keeps its system clock ticking. Click the clock in the system tray and choose option of\u00a0change date and time settings<\/em>\u00a0to correct any issues.<\/p>\n

Printer won\u2019t work<\/strong>
\nLet\u2019s presume that your printer\u2019s drivers are up-to-date and it has sufficient paper and ink or toner to print. Try making the printer off and on. Unplug the printer from system and plug it back. Check your printer\u2019s print queue by glancing for the printer icon on your system tray and double-clicking it. The print queue shows you the status of each job as well as the general status of your printer.<\/p>\n

Not able to open e-mail attachments<\/strong>
\nThe initial suspect is the pdf file, for which you can download a free PDF reader. If your problem consist a different file format, a fast search on the attachment\u2019s file extension should guide you what type of program you require. If an attachment lacks a file of extension (that possibly happen if it was renamed) then adding it back should set things in a right way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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