Troubleshooting of Blue Screen Errors in Windows Vista
Posted in Computers on June 18th, 2009 by ComputersIn Blue Screen error, computer performance almost always freezes and requires rebooting. It leads to decrease in computer performance. Blue Screen error can appear on computers running in a Windows environment. BSOD is generated by the operating system when it has suddenly terminated with an error. This error is generally comes up with some error messages. The system locks up and must be rebooted. The blue screen may include some hexadecimal values from a core dump. Blue Screen errors may be caused by either a software problem or a hardware problem.
We should follow these methods to get rid off Blue Screen error in Windows Vista :–
Method1:– Check for solutions to problems
To check whether Windows has found solutions, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Or point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click Problem Reports and Solutions. Or click System and Maintenance, and then click Problem Reports and Solutions.
3. In Problems Reports and Solutions, in the Tasks pane, click Check for new solutions. Windows will check for solutions to problems. This process may take a few minutes or more.
4. If a message is displayed indicating No new solutions found, click Close. Or, if any links appear under Solutions to install or Information about other problems, click each of the links and follow the steps provided to solve those problems.
Method2:– Check for and install updated drivers from your computer manufacturer
To run Windows Update manually and check for updates and new drivers when you are using the Vista Start menu, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Or point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click Windows Update. Or click System and Maintenance, and then click Windows Update.
3. If the window that opens says Windows is up to date, go to the Check for and install updated drivers from your computer manufacturer section. Or, if Windows finds updates, click Install
Method3:– Check for and install updated drivers from your computer manufacturer
Computer manufacturers revise their drivers periodically to allow for changes in software and hardware. If your computer is not using the latest version of a driver, it may have a problem communicating with some of the hardware or software that is installed. We should update drivers for computer hardware from computer manufacturer’s Web site.
Method4:– Use Startup Repair
Startup Repair is a Windows Vista recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
Method5:– Use System Restore
1. Open System restore. To do this, click Start, and then click All Programs.
2. Click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click System Restore.
3. When the System Restore wizard opens, click the Choose a different restore point button.
4. Click Next.
5. Choose a restore point that you estimate was created before the problem started.
6. Click Next, and then click Finish.
7. Wait while System Restore restarts your computer.
Method6:– Install a new, or clean version of Windows
If you have a restore, or recovery, disc (CD-ROM or DVD) from your computer manufacturer, you can use it to quickly restore Windows and all the software that came preinstalled with your computer. However, you must reinstall any software that was not already installed by the computer manufacturer, if you use this method. In most cases, you can insert the disc and then restart your computer to start the restore process.