How to Troubleshoot Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the start menu on your taskbar

   You need to then click on "Properties"
   
   to view some major details about your computer and its hardware and operating system. , The information we are looking for is pictured under the header “Windows Edition” near the top of the window.
   
   Make sure that you are using some sort of Windows 7 Operating System.
   
   Pictured above is “Windows 7 Ultimate” but this troubleshooting method will work on the Home Premium and Professional versions as well. , Select “Control Panel” to view settings, and customize areas of your computer. ,, Through this window, you can troubleshoot problems with incompatible programs, sound, mouse, and keyboard issues, internet connections, personalization of your Windows computer, as well as running maintenance tasks for the good of your PC. ,, The options that are provided describe specific problems that your computer can diagnose, if you’re having a problem.
   
   Simply double click any of these option, and the troubleshooting wizard will open. , All the troubleshooting wizards run in the exact same way, regardless of what specific problem you are trying to diagnose.
   
   The first step in running the troubleshooter is to simply press “Next” at the bottom of the window.
   
   This will start the troubleshooting process. , If for any reason you would like to stop scanning for problems, click on the “Cancel” button at the lower right hand corner of the window. , If you have already tried the solution presented, simply click “Skip this step,” and Windows will offer you another solution, and will eventually end, giving you a report of possible fixes. , Windows will then check for problems again, as it did the first time you ran the wizard.
   
   If all goes well, you should see a window displaying that troubleshooting could not find any problems.
   
   In this case, you have diagnosed, and treated your computer’s problem, saving time and money in the process!
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   Step 2: normally located at the bottom left corner of the desktop.

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   Step 3: Hover the mouse over “Computer” and right-click to display the menu pictured above.

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   Step 4: After clicking “Properties” the System Window should pop-up

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   Step 5: looking like the one pictured above.

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   Step 6: Open the Start menu again

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   Step 7: as you did in earlier in Step 2.

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   Step 8: Click on “Find and fix problems” under the “System and Security” section at the top left corner of the window

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   Step 9: once the control panel opens.

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    Step 10: Look for the troubleshooting window to open.

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    Step 11: If your problem isn’t available through this menu

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    Step 12: click on “View All” in the sidebar at the left side of the window.

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    Step 13: Click “View all

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    Step 14: ” and the window above will open up.

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    Step 15: For example

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    Step 16: you might click on “Network Adapter” to open the troubleshooting wizard for this specific problem.

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    Step 17: Wait while Windows scans your computer for any issues in the specific area that you are running the troubleshooter for.

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    Step 18: If Windows finds an issue

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    Step 19: it will offer a possible solution to the problem.

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    Step 20: If you have not yet attempted that original solution

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    Step 21: follow the instruction provided on the troubleshooter

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    Step 22: and click on “Check to see if the problem is fixed” from the window in the previous step.

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