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- July 15, 2009
Some Common Computer Errors And How To Avoid Them
Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t always be avoided, it’s important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, understand what they mean when they show up, and understand how to minimize their occurrence in the first place.
Basically, computer errors are the result of a number of things that may or may not have anything to do with the way the computer is used. Whenever there’s a conflict among commands, they operate. Keep in mind that computers essentially run from a series of smooth commands. But when one command conflicts with another command - or when one command asks for a process or information that isn’t available, the computer returns results that aren’t useable. That’s a misstep.
A prime example of this kind of error is when users attempt to use software that isn’t applicable for their system. Almost all software accompanies a list of system requirements which dictates what a computer needs to have in order for the software to work properly. To avoid problems like this, always make sure your computer has the required components. Project management programs have specific operating system requirements like Widows XP in order to run properly. And while this program might install smoothly on a Windows 98 computer,it will result in all sorts of errors when it is started.
Insufficient memory will cause errors as well. That’s the reason why software programs have minimum memory requirements. A program that needs 14MB of memory will generate errors on a computer that only has 4MB of memory if it runs at all. The same goes for disk space, monitor color depth and resolution. Problems occur in these situations as soon as a piece of software attempts to access the things(memory,hardward,space,etc.) that it cannot find.
Because some programs share common files, errors can also occur when these shared files are not up to date. Let’s say, for example,Program A is already installed on a computer and works fine. Then let’s say that the user of that computer downloads and installs Program B. Programs A and B should be installed in a short sequence, or else when Program B runs, errors result. Errors result when Program B tries to use the outdated shared file that was installed by Program A. In order to fix that problem, you’d have to dowload an updated version of the shared file, and this is a difficult task.
Sometimes, errors occur because a system doesn’t have the required drivers or the drivers that are on the system are the incorrect version. Both errors in these cases can be resolved by updating the computer on a regular basis. Microsoft provides a free update online on its website in order to reduce these types of errors. Always try to keep your computer updated so that should a program share a file, it will share a file that has been updated on hundreds of thousands of computers, like yours.
This article doesn’t even begin to cover the entire gamut of computer errors - but additional information regarding how to get help with a computer issue (including computer errors) can be found in our article titled, “Computer Help” no matter what the problem is.
