Most computer users have the good sense to know that complex computer issues are best left to the real professionals like an IT support company. There are small and common issues that seem to suddenly occur that some people may feel can be solved with simple solution or by simply to computer off, and then turning it on again. However, airing on the side of caution, some computer troubleshooting may go beyond the restart button. In short, if you’re not really sure, call tech support company and let the real professionals have a look at it.
Overheating
This is something that just can’t be fixed with a simple “turn off – turn on” move. The cause may be an insufficient cooling system or something in your computer components is generating excess heat. When you turn it off, this may cool down the computer but once you restart it the excess heat will comeback.
Strange Noises
Unless a lizard or a rat is living inside your computer, any noise that your computer generates means that either your hardware is malfunctioning (and about to die) or your fan is in need of replacement. In both instances, you can’t fix them with the restart button. You need to call some experts to look into your computer as to which is the problem and what needs to be replaced.
Computer is Slow
Some years back, people thought that simply restarting your computer will make it run faster. Turns out there can be any number of problems like an almost full hard disk, having no firewall, no installed antivirus and anti-spyware tools, and irregular disk cleanups.
The Screen Freezes or Goes Blank
When the computer freezes or the screen goes blank, oftentimes the only recourse is to reboot by clicking on the restart button. These are often signs of insufficient RAM, registry conflicts, corrupt or missing OS files, or even spyware. Or the connection between the computer and screen may simply be loose.
Computer Won’t Boot
After a couple of restarts and your computer won’t still boot up, there is a problem with your operating system. For this, you’ll need a tech support professional to get a recovery disk or maybe completely get a new OS.
The Computer Won’t Start
With this problem, you won’t need to restart your computer. You definitely need to contact your tech support professional because your computer is having a failing power supply and might need a new power supply unit.
Abnormally Functioning Operating System or Software
Now with this problem, you can turn off and turn on the computer to see if the OS or software acting up can work normally again. Also try running a virus scan just in case it’s a virus that’s causing the trouble. If however, things are still acting up, then have and IT specialist to check it out.