Q: I get a BSOD with error code 0x00000050. How do I solve this?
A: First of all, you need to know the cause of your BSOD. This error is registered in MSDN as “Page fault in non-paged area,” usually meaning that some driver or service threw up an error regarding paged memory (a form of RAM stored on your hard drive) regarding a particular address within that memory that wasn’t even paged in the first place. In this case, it means that it’s giving an error on an address that was supposedly reserved, but had no such reservation. This kind of error happens when some hardware or driver you installed is faulty. If you just installed a new piece of hardware, remove it. If you installed a new driver, uninstall it. If you still have problems after performing either of these two actions, then you probably have faulty RAM or a faulty hard drive. You’ll have to remove the RAM or the hard drive and replace either with a spare to find out which one is faulty. You might have to work with a ton of trial and error to see what’s going on, so patience is key to solving this problem.
Q: I just reinstalled Windows on my laptop, and I’m not getting wireless connectivity. How can I resolve this issue?
A: First of all, you should be using the reinstallation procedure described by your laptop’s manufacturer. The fact you’re not getting wireless connectivity should tell you that wireless drivers on the laptop have not been installed. Chances are you are using a version of Windows that didn’t come with your laptop or still have other discs to insert that came with the computer. You must install the drivers pertaining to your laptop’s wireless device, otherwise, you won’t have connectivity.
Q: My computer just started booting very slowly. What could be the problem?
A: This could happen because of many reasons. Long story short: You should use MSConfig to eliminate unnecessary startup applications. Read this article on making Windows 7 boot faster to get some inspiration!
Q: I just unplugged my second monitor and my programs are still opening off the screen. How can I get them to open on the monitor that’s left?
A: The second monitor will most likely remain detected, regardless of whether you unplugged it or not. You need to tell Windows that the monitor is missing. You can do this easily by pressing “Win+P” on your keyboard. Hold the “Win” key and press “P” repeatedly until you reach the “Computer only.” Once you’ve selected the correct mode, your programs will all open within the same screen. Some programs “remember” the monitor they appeared in. If they see that Windows detects it, they’ll just keep trying to open in the missing monitor.
Q: I have to reboot my computer every time I want to visit a new site after browsing the web for around 15 minutes. Everything else works fine except my browser. What could solve this?
A: This sounds like a case of a malware invasion on your computer. Scan your computer for viruses using a competent anti-virus application. You should really invest in these solutions especially if you’re not very tech-literate. There’s no shame in admitting it!
Q: My laptop is stuck on “Resuming Windows” when starting up. How can I stop this from happening?
A: This happens often when your laptop isn’t compatible with Windows’ hibernation mode. Disabling it will solve this problem. First, click the Start button, then type “cmd“. Before pressing “Enter” on your keyboard, hold “Ctrl” and “Shift.” This will make sure that the command line starts in “elevated” mode. Once in your command prompt, type and press “Enter” on your keyboard. You’re done! Oh, and to get back to Windows while it’s stuck on “resuming,” just hold down the power button until it turns off. That erases any instance of hibernation on your computer.
Q: My drive is showing me less space than it really has when I go on “Computer.” Why does this happen?
A: Most drives often come with less memory than they advertise. How much of a difference is this? You’re saying that your drive is showing you only 1.6 GB of free memory out of 17 that should be there on a 100 GB hard drive. This seems normal. Hard drive manufacturers often calculate memory differently to inflate the number a bit, when they actually manufacture the hard drive with a lower number. Sorry this happened to you, but it happens more often than we’d like. Look at what a computer gets on a 500 GB HDD:
Notice how, out of 500 GB, we end up with 465 GB. This is a common phenomenon. You’ll just have to get a bigger drive. As far as we know, nothing’s wrong with your Windows installation or drive.
Q: I just got myself a very fast computer and have a very decent Internet connection. With all this, YouTube videos are freezing all the time. How can I stop this?
A: That’s easy! Just download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. You can get that here. Hope this solves your problem!
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