Causes and Solutions to Common Windows PC Errors

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If you have been using the Windows operating system for some time, you have most likely encountered some errors at some point and may have come to the conclusion that nothing much can be done to permanently avoid PC errors. It is true that a majority of errors are common to every Windows PC, such as the error code 81000306, which occurs when Windows Live Messenger is facing problems. If you play PC games often, then you may be regularly encountering the binkw32.dll error, which may occur due to bugs in PC games.


While some PC errors can never be permanently resolved, you can carry out the following steps to ensure that their occurrence is minimized:

  • Malware removal – Malware programs are responsible for a majority of Windows PC troubles. If you have been getting the c000021a error frequently, it is very likely that your system is riddled with malware infections and one or more of the critical system-processes such as the winlogon.exe process or the csrss.exe process have been compromised. To combat malware effectively, you should install the latest protective software. These tools include anti-virus, anti-adware, anti-spyware, etc. It is a good idea to shop for these products individually rather than go for an all-encompassing software that may not turn out to be so effective.
  • Registry cleanup – Just like your hard disk and other system components, the registry also needs to be taken care of regularly. Faulty entries in the registry may give rise to a plethora of computer problems. Out of these, the most notable ones are: crashing of critical system processes, DLL errors, missing system files, device errors, slow system, and so on. To prevent as well as resolve these issues, you should invest in a good registry cleaner from a trusted vendor. A good registry cleaner will not take more than a few mouse clicks to fix and optimize the registry. A healthy and compact registry will not only improve system performance, but will also plug a lot of holes, making your PC more secure against possible attacks.
  • Program management – While talking about computer errors and performance, one also needs to look at the various programs installed on the computer. For instance, if you keep getting the error code 81000306, it means that the Windows Messenger program has not been functioning properly. You can try to resolve this error by downloading and installing the latest version from the internet. You should also check your internet connection to see whether there isn’t a huge response-lag present. At the same time, you should realize that long-abandoned programs are a burden on system resources and should be done away with post-haste. You can achieve this by uninstalling them either from the Control Panel, or by using a third-party uninstaller tool.

This article shows that you can deal with the majority of PC errors on your own, even though you may not be a sophisticated or advanced computer user. No matter what your skill level, you can always tackle these problems by working with the right tools and following the above mentioned maintenance activities.

This guest post was written by James Ricketts of Instant-Registry-Fixes.org, your complete resource for Windows related tips, tools, tweaks, and general computer error help.

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    3 Comments so far
    1. SRChiP May 19, 2010 11:11 pm

      What about debugging the memory dumps to find the specific reason of BSOD’s.

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    2. Randy May 28, 2010 12:05 am

      Windows does have constant errors compared to the other major operating systems. I think once they realize how stiff their competition is, they may try improve their software to the level of their competitors.

      Reply

    3. Why May 31, 2010 9:06 pm

      The best solution to windows’ problem – buy a Mac :)

      Reply

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