How To Fix Your PC

This article provides a few tips in the form of a checklist on what to do to fix a computer when it is not behaving right.

- Check if there is firewall, antivirus and other security software.
- Run 'msconfig'
- Run web based virus scan, eg http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner or http://housecall.trendmicro.com
- Use the following tools:
   EasyCleaner - various tools like registry cleaning, removing programs, etc.
   PC Wizard - full info on PC
   Undelete Plus - recover deleted files
   Hijack This
- Windows Vista repair
       - Start - type Performance Information and Tools - click Advanced Tools - Generate System Health Report



Here are some links to other tips on fixing the PC

Common PC Problems Solved: The Ultimate FAQ
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/print/165794/common_pc_problems_solved_ultimate_faq/

Got XP Annoyances? Try These Four Smart Fixes for Windows Woes
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/199736/got_xp_annoyances_try_these_four_smart_fixes_windows_woes/

How Do I Get Malware Off My PC Once and for All?
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/199721/how_do_get_malware_off_my_pc_once_all_/

What Is the Best Way to Unstick My Frozen PC?
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/199798/what_best_way_unstick_my_frozen_pc_/

Protect Against Software Installation Nightmares
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/199810/answer_line_protect_against_software_installation_nightmares/

Make Windows start up faster
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/173412/make_windows_start_up_faster/?fp=2&fpid=2

Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta 

http://connect.microsoft.com/systemsweeper

 a recovery tool that can help you start an infected PC and perform an offline scan to help identify and remove rootkits and other advanced malware. In addition, Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta can be used if you cannot install or start an antivirus solution on your PC, or if the installed solution can’t detect or remove malware on your PC.


Tools to fix PC

The Bootable Maintenance Flash Drive ( PDF ) - provides a small suite of tools very useful for troubleshooting.