6 SIGNS YOUR PC IS ABOUT TO CRASH
Computer crashes can
sincerely be frustrating – one moment your PC seems fine and then next it’s
down and takes your files along with it. However, as suddenly and seemingly
unexpected computer crashes can be, they do give signs beforehand. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency
reveals 6 issues your PC is likely to have before it crashes.
sincerely be frustrating – one moment your PC seems fine and then next it’s
down and takes your files along with it. However, as suddenly and seemingly
unexpected computer crashes can be, they do give signs beforehand. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency
reveals 6 issues your PC is likely to have before it crashes.
HARDWARE CONFLICT
Sometimes, two components of a PC
will try to consume the same resource or perform the same task. This creates a
hardware conflict which manifests itself in unusual behavior during certain
tasks. An example of this is an audio conflict that might disable audio in some
programs, but not in others. These conflicts might not initially crash the
system, but they tend to cause instability in the system which leads to a Blue
Screen Of Death (BSOD) and/or a reboot.
will try to consume the same resource or perform the same task. This creates a
hardware conflict which manifests itself in unusual behavior during certain
tasks. An example of this is an audio conflict that might disable audio in some
programs, but not in others. These conflicts might not initially crash the
system, but they tend to cause instability in the system which leads to a Blue
Screen Of Death (BSOD) and/or a reboot.
To fix this, you should open the
Windows’ Device Manager (you can find this in the Control Panel or via Windows
Search) and check for hardware with a conflict. Hardware with a conflict
typically appears with a yellow exclamation point next to it. You can
re-install drivers for the malfunctioning hardware, or if you can’t stop the
two components from interfering with it each other, try disabling one of them.
If that still doesn’t work, then you probably have to physically remove one of
the conflicting components (a technician should be able to help with this).
Windows’ Device Manager (you can find this in the Control Panel or via Windows
Search) and check for hardware with a conflict. Hardware with a conflict
typically appears with a yellow exclamation point next to it. You can
re-install drivers for the malfunctioning hardware, or if you can’t stop the
two components from interfering with it each other, try disabling one of them.
If that still doesn’t work, then you probably have to physically remove one of
the conflicting components (a technician should be able to help with this).
RANDOM FILE OR PROGRAM
CORRUPTION ISSUES
CORRUPTION ISSUES
This is one of the classic signs
of an imminent computer crash. This is when files that always worked suddenly
don’t open, or only work on occasion. It may or may not be accompanied by an
error message. To fix this, you should first ensure your anti-virus is
running and up to date. Then you should run a full system scan for malware. A
virus can sometimes be the cause of this issue. Another cause is a failing hard
drive, so you should also check this for problems. If this doesn’t reveal the
problem, look for hardware conflicts in the Windows Device Manager. A driver
issue might be the cause.
of an imminent computer crash. This is when files that always worked suddenly
don’t open, or only work on occasion. It may or may not be accompanied by an
error message. To fix this, you should first ensure your anti-virus is
running and up to date. Then you should run a full system scan for malware. A
virus can sometimes be the cause of this issue. Another cause is a failing hard
drive, so you should also check this for problems. If this doesn’t reveal the
problem, look for hardware conflicts in the Windows Device Manager. A driver
issue might be the cause.
SLOW, UNRELIABLE OR NOISY
MECHANICAL HARD DRIVE
MECHANICAL HARD DRIVE
Though Mechanical Hard Drives
have become reliable over time, they still contain mechanical components that
eventually wear out over time. So, the failure of these parts is a reality that
users should prepare themselves for.
have become reliable over time, they still contain mechanical components that
eventually wear out over time. So, the failure of these parts is a reality that
users should prepare themselves for.
If programs are taking a long
time to load, files don’t always open, or the sound of the driver has become
louder when it’s working, then it’s likely the hard drive is wearing out. You
can check the drive for errors, but please don’t consider yourself problem free
if the result shows no errors. It is better to backup data to be safe.
time to load, files don’t always open, or the sound of the driver has become
louder when it’s working, then it’s likely the hard drive is wearing out. You
can check the drive for errors, but please don’t consider yourself problem free
if the result shows no errors. It is better to backup data to be safe.
NOISY SYSTEM FAN
If your PC fan is suddenly louder
than normal it’s because its internals are too warm. This can eventually lead
to a crash and even hardware damage. SpeedFan, a PC monitoring tool, can help
you investigate the problem and give you information on the temperatures your
CPU and GPU are reporting. If the problem persists, you can take your PC to a
technician to open up your desktop and clean out its fan, or replace the
cooling pad with a new one.
than normal it’s because its internals are too warm. This can eventually lead
to a crash and even hardware damage. SpeedFan, a PC monitoring tool, can help
you investigate the problem and give you information on the temperatures your
CPU and GPU are reporting. If the problem persists, you can take your PC to a
technician to open up your desktop and clean out its fan, or replace the
cooling pad with a new one.
RANDOM SOFTWARE AND/OR ADWARE
LAUNCHES
LAUNCHES
If software launches without your
permission, it is likely that your PC is a victim of malware. Often, the
programs that appear are linked to one advertisement or the other, but Trojan
can allow this avenue of attack. Also, if certain hardware like the webcam
tends to activate without your consent, this is also part of the issue. This
tampering eventually leads to problems with your PC as your PC is slammed with
unwanted programs or its files are corrupted maliciously.
permission, it is likely that your PC is a victim of malware. Often, the
programs that appear are linked to one advertisement or the other, but Trojan
can allow this avenue of attack. Also, if certain hardware like the webcam
tends to activate without your consent, this is also part of the issue. This
tampering eventually leads to problems with your PC as your PC is slammed with
unwanted programs or its files are corrupted maliciously.
Solving this problem is not very
easy, but you can remove the malwares and properly clean up your PC after an
attack. An easier solution would be to make sure your files are backed up and
then perform a clean re-install of Windows.
easy, but you can remove the malwares and properly clean up your PC after an
attack. An easier solution would be to make sure your files are backed up and
then perform a clean re-install of Windows.
OCCASIONAL BOOT ERRORS
When your system occasionally
shows errors when you are booting your PC, it’s one of the signs to consider.
The error message is usually along the lines of “boot device not found”. The
Windows might eventually fail to reboot after the message, but might work at a
later time or immediately if you press the reset button.
shows errors when you are booting your PC, it’s one of the signs to consider.
The error message is usually along the lines of “boot device not found”. The
Windows might eventually fail to reboot after the message, but might work at a
later time or immediately if you press the reset button.
Occasional boot errors are
generally a sign that something is wrong with your hard drive, or that your
Windows installation has become corrupt. The common and usually the only way to
fix this problem is to replace the drive and/ or re-install Windows.
generally a sign that something is wrong with your hard drive, or that your
Windows installation has become corrupt. The common and usually the only way to
fix this problem is to replace the drive and/ or re-install Windows.
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