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Windows Troubleshoot
Symptoms and Possible Solutions
| Symptom | Solutions |
|---|---|
| Slow performance/Slow Bootup | -Use Troubleshooter -Clean up and Defrag the hard drive -Reboot often -# of Tabs open -uninstall unused apps -limit startup programs -malware scan -Increase VRam: run>systempropertiesadvanced.exe>adv tab>settings>adv>change -Kill Tasks |
| Limited or no connectivity | 1. restart system 2. reboot modem/AP 3.update ntwk settings: IP address, gtwy address, run ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew 4. update SSID, encryption type 5. airplane mode on? 6. safe mode>roll back network drivers 7. cables 8. troubleshooter |
| No OS Found/Fail to boot | 1. update bios boot order 2. repair MBR or boot files in system partition 3. check hardware; if needed, roll back changes, or reimage/reload the OS |
| App Crashes | 1. update OS and App 2. Repair the app 3. Run the app in compatibility mode |
| Printing Issues | 1. troubleshooter 2. configure settings in 'devices and printers' 3. roll back device drivers |
| Device Issues | 1. troubleshooter 2. check device manager if disables or if there are other conflicts |
| Services fail to start | 1. start or restart the service 2. check services and msconfig |
| Slow Profile Load | 1. clean up temp files and cookies with cleanup programs and manually 2. verify workstation's time is synced to domain controller 3. check user profile service for issues 4. startup programs 5. check group policies 6. run windows troubleshooter |
| Corrupted Profile | 1. copy the profile over to a new account with systempropertiesadvanced.exe 2.repair the user profile within the regedit 3. remove, rename, and/or rebuild the profile |