How do you know if your computer crashed...and how do you fix it?
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When a computer crashes, it usually displays some sort of error message on the screen, like a message box/pop-up or a blue screen.\n\nMost computer crashes are software-only problems and the usual way of dealing with crashes is to close down the program that started the crash, or if Windows crashes, restart your computer.  In case you didn't know, software are things you get off a CD-ROM or download from the internet.  Windows is software.\n\nSome crashes are related to hardware (actual computer parts) like the hard drive, CD-ROM, sound system, etc.  Depending on how bad it is, you might need to have the part replaced.
1044456
Hehe, your harddrive took a dump on you... :P  Get a new computer!
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http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp\n\nclick on new members. This will tell you the computers weaknesses etc and tell you how to fix them
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Just bootup Ur PC! if it still work?\ngo to " Start >All programs>Accessories>System tools>System Restores . select > restore my computer to earlier time, clip on NEXT and choose a date B4 Ur problems occurred, then U follow the on screen instruction. It should resolve Ur problems.\nIf U have destroyed the System initial file during Ur restoration in DOS mode, then GOD BLESS YOU! Reinstall Ur OS!
688092
Go into your settings and put things back to you deaults,or restore your computer to an earlier date ,when you knew it was working.
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such a vag thing so many problems!  you can try all sorts of things.  alot of software is out to debug a computer like norton windoctor etc, could be a virus, could be spyware my good ness could be nearly anything.  Best way if you don't know alot about computers is simply to backup and format then if it crashes you know its hardware.
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call any reputable computer repair shop in your area.  If they don't do it on-site, they should be able to refer you to someone who does.  \n\nFYI: do NOT use anyone who will charge you for their services if no data is recovered.  In other words, no results/data= no $$
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you need to give more information such as...\n\n1. did you get an error when it closed?\n2. what happens just before the error occurs?\n3. does windows freeze?
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that you need to get your computer restored.\n\nC'mon, its kind of obvious!
744476
You may have accidentally drop your PC or there may be some foreign object in your hard drive.
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It should be on your computer.  Look for the 'Software Repair Wizard' in your program files.
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That depends on how it crashed. Plug it in as a slave drive and see if you find it in my computer. If its there, open it and copy the files you want. If windows doesnt see it, the unit has crashed mechanically and the only hope is to pay someone out the bum to retrieve the info. This may not even work when all is said and done.
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Sounds like you have a virus. Go to trendmicro.com, they gonna check your computer online for free. Its called house call. After that you will know the real reason for crashing.
104419
Try restarting your computer.
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If it isnt working than ask a computer expert.
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If all else fails do a system restore and set it back to a time your PC was working OK, you'll find it in "start" "control panel " "performance and maintenance" Right side panel "system restore"
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Your computer should be making a crashdump log whenever it does this. Without either the message on the screen itself or the log, it is impossible to know what the problem is. There's a couple hundred reasons why this might happen. \n\nYou should NOT make any changes to your computer AT ALL until you enable the crashdump logging and captyre a log file. Otherwise you may make the problem even more difficult to pinpoint!\n\nTry to capture your log file. The link below will show you how to enable the logging.  Note: the first couple of paragraphs on this article are about one specific problem so do not make any changes yet!  Start reading at the section "Preparing to Create a Memory Dump File" and apply the changes ONLY in that section. Then repost your error when you have a little more detail.