Computers and Technology

It is extremely frustrating and annoying when your computer crashes. This is an all too common occurrence. Unfortunately when this happens most people do not know what to do. Here is help so what to do when your computer crashes and how to prevent it in the future.

Knowing that computer crashes are inevitable it is important save your work regularly. There is nothing worse than losing valuable data or a document you have spent time working on, because your computer crashes unexpectedly.

So what causes a crash and what can you do when your computer crashes?

The first thing you need to do when your computer crashes is to ascertain the reason behind it. This can often be difficult if the computer completely shuts down or goes to a black screen. But if you pay close attention you will be clued in to the symptoms and signs that may help you to store your data and also prevent a crash.

Be sure to resist any emotional response when your computer crashes. Some people think tapping or hitting their computer can fix the problem. Others experience rage and want to throw it out the window. Neither action will help matters.

On most occasions your computer crashes when because it gets over heated. The intense heat generated causes your computer to temporarily shut down in order to cool the system and re boot again. You need to be cautious with over-heating problems as intense heat generated can result in hardware damage or even failure needing you to replace a drive.

If your computer is stored in an area that does not get good ventilation it can over heat easily. Also, if the computer housing has a fan at the back and it gets covered with dust this will not allow air to flow properly and that can lead to over-heating.

A surge in the power supply can also cause your computer to crash as it cannot handle the excess power. In severe cases your computer may not power up at all. This can usually be avoided by using a surge protector power strip.

Software problems involving viruses or software conflicts can also be the cause of computer crashes. These are problems a computer technician is best at solving.

Another common cause for a computer crash is the one involving the registry files of your personal computer. Very few personal computer users are aware of the registry folder that sorts, stores and keeps track of all the valuable information on the software and hardware, including drive space and other programs that are essential for your computer to run smoothly.

Registry database is perhaps the most frequently used as well as the most important part of the "Windows" operating system. It is also the biggest cause of most computer errors and computer crashes. This is because "Windows" requires accessing the registry database for everything.

Hundreds of registry files are opened edited or in use every time that Windows perform any task on your computer. That sometimes creates confusion leading to improper saving of such files. As a result these files often get damaged or even corrupted. So the Windows find it difficult to read such files which slows down your personal computer and leads in error message or a total computer crash.

The way to prevent registry computer crashes is the use of a registry cleaning device on a regular basis, and defragmenting your computer once in a while. Once you download a good registry cleaning device and schedule it to clean your computer at least once a week, your computer will run more efficiently with fewer error messages and not crash as often.