Blue screen, lack of free space, bugs, and failure of Windows – is it familiar to you? Sometimes, probably every PC user faces some issues connected with the smooth operation of their PC. This article is intended for regular Windows users who are not programmers, developers, or PC geeks. Here is the basic set of questions that all Windows users should know answers to.
1.How to Convert Files of Different Formats?
It often happens that users are working with files in different programs that are impossible to view in one of them due to the clash of formats. In each separate situation, you need some additional software able to do this job for you. For example, if you need to convert eml to msg, you can use the Outlook Import Wizard, while if you need to transfer the AVI file to MKV – use the video converter like Movavi or Convertio.
2.What to Do When a Blue Screen Appears on Windows?
Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is familiar to PC users as a sign of a critical system error. If, after the blue screen appeared, you managed to restart the system and continue working, most likely the error was spontaneous and there is no danger for the OS. When this happens many times, you should make diagnostics to detect a problem that will have to be eliminated in order not to lose important information.
3.What to Do After Installing Windows?
Even if you bought a laptop with a Windows operating system already installed, then you still need to configure and install other programs. First of all, you need to install a browser, basic Microsoft Office suite, archiver, media player, PDF viewer, an app for video calls, messengers. Then, you can proceed to a more specific set of programs.
4.What is the Reason for the Slow Operation of the Hard Drive?
Often, users find out that the hard disk slows down by the LED, which blinks and does not stop, and this is accompanied by a freeze of the task being performed or its long execution. Fragmentation of the drive is an inevitable process when you actively use your computer. Because of this programs and games can slow down, which is why it is recommended to regularly defragment it, which optimizes the hard drive and improves the performance of the entire system. Slow hard disk performance may be also connected with viruses. That is why check it for threats, even if you already have an antivirus installed.
5.Why Does My Computer Restart Without a Reason?
An unauthorized restart is a typical response to a software or hardware failure. In most cases, the reboot occurs due to errors in the system or application software, sometimes the cause lies in the hardware. You can eliminate software problems by reinstalling Windows, while other troubles may be connected with overheating, unsuccessful upgrades, etc.
