The Check Disk tool  or Chkdsk, is an important tool that helps with keeping your PC in good working order. This tool comes with every Windows installment and is auto activated whenever your PC does not shut down properly. There are instances where your PC gets switched off without a proper shutdown and such occasions can occur during a thunderstorm or power blackout.

Due to so many running processes in Windows, any unscheduled shut down can corrupt the data clusters in the hard disk. If you don’t scan your PC properly, further usage can lead to even more damage. That is why Windows makes the chkdsk auto run after any sudden shutdown. Regular scanning is important to detect any damage and remedy them. You don’t have to wait until a sudden shutdown to run chkdsk; you can periodically run it, perhaps once every couple of months. Doing so ensures your hard drive stays in good working order.

One of the things techs on computer repairs is to remove non-vital startup program. This will speed up the computer on boot so customers can get a sense their computer is running faster. To do this, go to “Start” and click on “Run” and enter msconfig. When the window appears, open the “startup” tab. The list of startup programs will be checked if it’s set to auto load on startup. Most of these programs are not critical, but a few are. If you see ones with the word “tray” in it, it should be left checked. Removing the  unnecessary programs should help speed up your Computer. Make sure to restart your computer after you are done. Now you don’t need to take your computer in for computer repair over simple start up problems anymore. Be sure to be careful when removing startup programs. Removing the wrong programs will cause you to visit the computer repair before you know it.

Having to do a system restore is not a pleasant task. Aside from the time and effort involved it can mean you lose work, files, programs, and passwords. Sometimes there is no option to bring your PC back to life and if that’s the case you’ll want to back up as much as you can beforehand. But just before you despair you may be able to avoid the Dreaded System Restore. There are a few steps you can take, even when you think you’ve tried everything. So, before you take a giant leap in the wrong direction, see if you can save yourself the aggro’ and prevent a full system restore.