Windows users often experience trouble when staring Windows. If you are not familiar with troubleshooting techniques when you encounter such an occurrence, then you will want to familiarize yourself with the steps to remedy the problem.

If, when starting your computer, you are receiving error messages, then follow these steps:

First, set your Windows not to load the file or the service that is responsible for the error message.

Look at the System Configuration Utility or Msconfig.exe to see if the error message is included on one of the tabs. If it is included, then you will want to switch it off by following the simple steps below. If it is not included, then you will want to proceed to the troubleshooting steps.

 

Have you installed a new application on your computer?

If you have recently removed an Windows component or an application on your PC through manual deletion, you may find that there are details associated with it left on your computer. In order to delete an application or component, you must reinstall it and use the “Add or Remove Programs” option or follow the instructions by the manufacturer.

 

Here are the steps to remove and application on your PC:

1. Select the “Start” menu. Then, you must click on the “Control Panel”. Notice the “Add or Remove Programs” and select it.

 

2. You will see in the list of applications the application that you wish to remove. Select it and click “Change/Remove”.

 

3. You will be if you want to remove the application. Select “Yes” If the application is not in the list, contact the developer manufacturer to ask for directions on how to remove it.

 

If you PC is not responding when you try to boot up Windows XP

If your PC is not responding when you attempt to boot up then you need to boot in the “Safe Mode” using the “Device Manager”. This will allow you to recognize the problem if it is associated with a device driver. You will then be able to use the “System Restore” utility in order to restore the function of Windows XP.

 

Here are the steps on how to boot up your computer in Safe Mode

1. Restart your computer.

 

2. After your computer has booted, select F8 key untl you reach a blue screen.

 

3. Now, on your Internet browser, try to open the applications.

 

4. The “Device Manager” can also be used to recognize and adjust software-configurable devices. Manual configuration should be performed the computer’s hardware devices utilize dipwithces or jumper.

 

5. To return your PC to a current working condition, the “System Restore” utility may also be used. A snapshot is captured of the critical program files system files by the “System Restore” to save details as the restore points.