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Computer troubleshooting can include motherboard or cpu problems, dvd troubleshooting, computer monitor problems, and more. Use online computer tech support and tech forums to troubleshoot problems.

Computer troubleshooting is not something that most of us want to do. However, every now and then your computer just doesn't work the way it should. Troubleshooting computer problems can be time consuming, but hopefully the error you are running into can be found here.

(If not check out online computer tech support sites and/or technical forums to troubleshoot problems or to see how others have handled similar problems.)

And once you've worked out your problem, or if you have some advice on common issues or problems ... Share your best (most successful?) computer troubleshooting tips with us below!

Diagnosing computer problems is something I have been doing for awhile now. I have compiled a list of common computer problems below.

Troubleshooting Computer Problems With A New Build

If you have just finished building your own computer, and are having problems booting up, this section is for you.

Duh Issues - issues that just make you say duh! Check these out first, as they are all easy computer fixes, and sometimes they will take care of everything.
Listen to the Beeps - when you first turn your computer on, listen for the length and number of beeps.
Hardware Issues - maybe your graphics card isn't seated properly, or your memory modules are incompatible...
Step By Step - If none of the above have worked, we'll use the process of elimination here to find out what is causing the problem.

The reality of computer building is that you are responsible for all the things that go wrong and that don't work. Was it how you put the build together? Or do you have computer monitor problems because the monitor is defective? DVD troubleshooting or motherboard troubleshooting or wireless router issues all need some level of knowledge and support.

Double check the work you've done; then go to manufacturers' guides for their troubleshooting tips; finally look for online computer tech support or post your problem on a technical forum. The computer community is pretty strong and supportive - you'll often find the help you need.

Computer Troubleshooting Tips

Do you have some computer troubleshooting tips you'd like to share? Like what happens when you build your own computer; then the computer will not boot up? Or you've got your computer up and running Vista 64bit, but it won't pass a memory test with more than one card in it? Or you've built a computer and the power button won’t light up but the fan runs at a high speed? These are real-life issues that site visitors have experienced.
We’d all like to learn from the experience of others: please share your stories about these common computer problems and computer troubleshooting techniques here!

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