Chapter 50. Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance
This chapter discusses some common problems and their solutions for hardware on your system including the normal components of a computer. Additionally, information for troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity is included. Finally, some information for troubleshooting general performance issues is addressed.
First Aid for Troubleshooting Hardware
Whenever you have a hardware problem that's causing a device to misbehave or just not work at all, finding an updated driver will usually be your best bet. But even before you do that, you might want to try Windows built-in Troubleshooting tools to see if they can resolve the problem.
To get help on programs, hardware, and drivers, open the Troubleshooting applet from the Control Panel (Figure 50-1). Each of the items in this Control Panel applet provides a troubleshooting wizard that can automatically search for, detect, and potentially fix problems. The applet offers the following groups:
Programs: Launch the Program Compatibility Wizard, which enables you to apply settings to programs to make them ...
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