Another very common computer problem and also one of the most annoying is the case of the computer automatically switching off/ restarting: There are many reasons that could cause this problem to occur. It can be a result of various issues, including corrupted drivers, faulty hardware, and malware infection, among others. It can be extremely difficult to point out what exactly keeps your computer system in a reboot loop. In most cases, it usually happens after the Windows update.           There are also a number of ways in which the problem can be troubleshot and they include: Deleting bad registry files   Before this is done, you have to be sure that you can complete the process without making any mistakes. But you should know that the Windows Registry is an extremely sensitive database. Even the slightest mistake can cause damages to your computer. Bad registry files can be deleted using the following methods : Disk Clean Up The disk cleanup can be done in 3 easy steps which include: Step 1: Press the Windows + S keys at the same time to open the search. Then type Disk Cleanup and select the first option. Step 2: Select the drive on which Windows has been installed and click OK to continue. Step 3: Click the Cleanup system files option and click OK to start cleaning. Updating drivers When your drivers are outdated, it is possible for your computer to get stuck in a reboot loop. This is because your devices are not able to properly communicate with your system. As such, it is important to check if your drivers are up to date Checking hardware issues In some cases, a computer may keep on restarting because of faulty hardware. The three main hardware to check on are: RAM CPU External Devices Scanning for viruses or malware It is possible that your computer has been infected by a virus or malware – that is why it keeps on restarting. You can run a complete virus scan by using Windows Defender. On the other hand, you can also opt for 3rd party programs like AVG antivirus or Trend.

If your USB port stops working, it’s not necessary that it’s broken. Below are some solutions that can fix this issue: Method 1: Restart the PC Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solution to USB port problem as well. Method 2: Uninstall USB port driver Uninstalling the driver of the USB port will force Windows to reinstall it when you will restart the PC. This may fix the problem.   Here is how to do it: Press Windows + R keys and enter devmgmt.msc in the Run dialog to open the Device Manager. Here, expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers option. Now right-click the entry USB Host Controller and then click on Uninstall. NOTE: Repeat this for all entries with the USB Host Controller to uninstall drivers for all the USB ports. Once deleted, restart the PC, and Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers and fix any driver issues.

  Sometimes your PC may not use a portion of RAM. For example, you may have 8GB of RAM, but your PC only uses 6GB when you check it from the Task Manager. This is usually a Windows setting issue. Note: If only a few Megabytes (200-400MB) of RAM isn’t being utilized, then it’s probably being used by PC hardware and you can’t do anything about it. The solution to this problem is simple – Windows must have been configured to only use a portion of the RAM. Here is how to fix it: Press Windows + R keys and type MSConfig in the Run dialog to open System Configurations. Move to the Boot tab and click on Advanced options. Now check the checkbox next to Maximum memory and enter the maximum amount of RAM you have installed (in MBs). Click on OK and restart the PC to let it take effect NOTE: While you are at it, you should also check the checkbox next to the Number of processors option and ensure your PC is utilizing all the CPU cores as well. Set it to the maximum number if you want to use all of the CPU power.

This occurs when the computer system is connected to power and the computer system refuses to turn on. Other issues which could result in this type of error include A faulty power supply and also it could be caused by virus infection. These problems can be resolved by following the steps listed below: Check the power supply Depending on the type of computer involved, if it’s a laptop, a loss of power could result from a battery that has completely run out of charge. So, the first thing to do is to plug in the computer and leave it to charge for a few hours. If that doesn’t work, it could mean the charger is faulty, so, if you can try a different charger. If the charger has a power indicator, check whether it lights up when you plug it in.   If your PC is a desktop computer and doesn’t start, check that it’s not the plug socket at fault by plugging it into a different socket. If that doesn’t work, it could be that the power supply in your PC has failed. Make sure the monitor or display is functional If you notice that your computer has power, because the fans start-up or the power lights come on, but nothing else happens, there are a couple of possible faults which include: If you have a desktop PC connected to an external monitor, it could be a faulty display. Check the power connection to the monitor and that it’s properly connected to your PC. Try disconnecting it and reconnecting it. If that doesn’t work, try connecting a different monitor, if possible. That way you will be able to either determine it’s the monitor’s fault or not. should the desktop have dedicated graphics try removing it then fix it back  If none of the above-mentioned steps work, the peripherals could be the fault in the computer system. This could either happen because of electrical issues or external hardware failures. After doing this, try restarting the system again to see if it works or not. If it doesn’t, move on to the next final step. Update the BIOS firmware of the motherboard. sometimes it might be that the bios is not up to date or the version of the firmware is not compatible with the CPU or the GPU. So try updating to the latest version.