How to check windows for errors

If your computer often freezes, does not start some programs or accidentally completes the work, it makes sense to check the operating system for errors. They sometimes are so serious that it is possible to solve the problem only reinstalling the system.

To prevent serious damage to the system from time to time, check the disks on errors. To do this, use the error check service. Go to "My Computer", select one of the disks, call the "Properties" menu by clicking on the disk with the right mouse button. In this menu, select the "SERVICE" section, then "Check the disk for errors."

Well helps to prevent the emergence of serious disk defragmentation system. It is recommended to do this at least once every six months. Go to the "Start" menu. Select "All Programs" - "Standard" - "Service". In this section, run the disk you need to defragmentation.

If you have noticed that a certain error appears regularly, you can try to find its cause and description in the OS. To do this, go to "Start", select "Control Panel" - "System and Security" - "Administration" - "View Events". Next, carefully inspect the items "Appendix" and "System". Errors will be marked with a red cross in a circle. Clicking by mistake, you will read the message about its reason. You can solve the problem by going to the Windows website and pointing the error number there.

If you are an active Internet user, do not forget about reliable antivirus. This software significantly exceeds the reliability and capabilities of standard system components. Antivirus and firewall are able to protect your computer from viruses, and the operating system from errors. Choose a proven software, for example, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, ESET NOD32 and so on.

Various utilities also help to reveal and correct system errors. For example, CCleaner or Iobit Security 360 programs. They help diagnose the system and, identifying errors, fix them.