SOME COMMON COMPUTER QUERIES

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  1. Problem 3
    The computer does not boot from hard disk. But can be booted from extenal devices like CD rom.

    Cause : Hard drive (HDD) connector to system board is unplugged.
    Remedy : If the system shows a message like "INVALID DRIVE SPECIFICATION" when attempting FDISK utility, then check the HDD cable and reconnect it to make sure that both ends are securely plugged in.

    Cause : Damaged Hard disk drive or HDD controller.
    Remedy : Format the hard dik, if unable to format replace the hard disk

    Cause : Hard disk directory or FAT system is defective.
    Remedy : Run FDISK program, format the hard disk (back up data before formating to another hard drive)

    Problem 4

    The hard disk is working properly, read and write operations can be done but system doesn't boot from hard disk. CD ROM booting is also possible

    Cause: Hard disk drive boot program may be destroyed due to virus or any other reasons.
    Remedy : Reformat the hard disk and re install the applications. (back up data before perform fomat)

    Problem 5

    Error message "SECTOR NOT FOUND" while trying to retrieve certain data

    Causes : Usually there are a number of problems behind this. it may due to HDD error, bad sector in HDD or due to virus infections.
    Remedy : Back up data the perform a low level format and partiotion the space then perform a high level format. Restore all data using back up.


    Problem 6
    System show a message says "CMOS Failure" or "Invalid configuration"

    Cause : In correct Setup configuration
    Remedy : Check the configuration proram to replace anny incorrect information.


    Problem 7

    Screen is blank, but CPU is still works

    Cause : Power supply to monitor is failed
    Remedy : Check the monitor power cable and make sure that the plug is securely connected to mains socket.

    Cause : Monitor data cable is not connected to CPU
    Remedy : Check the monitor data connector cable and make sure it is well fixed on the socket and tightened the screws


    Problem 8

    No screen, CPU and monitor are working

    Cause : Computer virus
    Remedy : Try to log on using safe mode. then install a good updated antivirus software to remove the threats from your computer. If nothing works, format your hard disk.

    Problem 9

    Keyboard is inoperative, no indiacator lights are illuminating

    Cause : Keyboard is disconnected from CPU

    Remedy : Reconnect the keyboard cable to correct socket and check the keys, restart windows


    Problem 10

    No color on screen

    Cause : Faulty monitor
    Remedy : Replace the monitor if it does not work on other computers.

    Cause : Error in CMOS set up
    Remedy : Enter CMOS set up and correct if you are not femilier with such things call technical support.


    Problem 11

    The computer does not boot

    Cause : The operating system will not load
    Remedy : Check for virus, re install the operating system

    cause : Error in CMOS sequence
    Remedy : Check the stsrtup sequence in CMOS set up

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