The residual charge in capacitors can cause boot issues with computers sometimes. You can drain this residual charge by performing the hard reset. The steps to do this are as follows: Turn off your ...

Ok, I'm having a with my brother's computer. When trying to start it up, it doesn't complete the boot process--it detects the HDD, but not the CD-ROM--but it just stops after the first detection ...

(Pasted over from the "Other Hardware" forum... Ooops.)<BR><BR>My computer has been shutting down lately, so I assumed it was my PSU- it happens particularly at times ...

If after changing the CMOS battery your computer won’t boot, this article will help you fix the problem. CMOS battery provides continuous power to the BIOS chip. BIOS chip stores all the BIOS settings ...

Several users have corroborated earlier reports of issues with booting from the TechTool Deluxe CD for Intel-based Macs, provided as part of AppleCare. The TechTool Deluxe CD is provided as a ...

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

Microsoft has a new feature called Quick Machine Recovery to help you recover your system from boot failure. The feature is available for all Windows 11 versions, including Windows 11 Home. The Quick ...

Another week, another big Windows problem.

Troubleshooting a problem computer requires patience, know-how, and a lot of trial and error. Booting your PC in a clean configuration can help automate the process ...