Fix Common Windows Errors Quickly

Something went wrong and your computer shows a strange message. Don’t panic. Most common Windows errors have very simple fixes.

Fix common Windows errors quickly using only your mouse and keyboard. No need to call anyone or pay money. Let’s solve the problems most people see every day.

1. Computer Is Very Slow or Freezes

Quick fix: Restart first (90% of problems disappear)
Still slow?

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Startup tab → Disable programs you don’t need
Search “Disk Cleanup” → clean drive C:

2. “No Sound” Problem

Look at the speaker icon bottom-right
If it has a red cross → click it → turn volume up
Right-click speaker icon → Open Volume mixer → make sure nothing is muted
Still no sound? Restart the computer

3. Blue Screen of Death (Scary blue screen with sad face)

Write down the big words at the bottom (example: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL)
Then:

Turn the computer off and on again
Most blue screens never come back
If it happens again → search the exact words on Google + your computer brand

4. Program Won’t Open or Crashes

Right-click the program icon → Run as administrator
Still no? Restart the computer
Last try: Right-click → Properties → Compatibility tab → tick “Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 8” → OK

5. “Windows Can’t Find the File” When Double-Clicking

The shortcut is broken.
Find the real program:

Search its name in the Start menu
When you find it → right-click → Send to → Desktop (create shortcut)
Delete the old broken shortcut

6. Printer Not Working

Turn printer off and on
Unplug the USB cable → wait 10 seconds → plug back in
Search “Printers & scanners” → click your printer → Remove device → Add device again

7. Internet Works on Phone but Not on Computer

Turn Wi-Fi off and on (click the Wi-Fi icon bottom-right)
Restart the router (unplug it for 30 seconds)
Search “network reset” → click Network reset → Reset now (computer restarts)

8. “Not Enough Disk Space” Message

Empty Recycle Bin
Search “Storage” → click “Cleanup recommendations” → delete big items you don’t need
Move photos and videos to an external drive

9. Taskbar or Start Menu Stopped Working

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → File → Run new task → type “powershell” → tick the box → OK
Then copy and paste this line and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Restart the computer. Everything works again.

10. Windows Update Stuck or Failed

Search “troubleshoot” → Additional troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run the troubleshooter
It finds and fixes the problem automatically

One Magic Command That Fixes Many Problems

Press Windows key + R → type cmd → Ctrl + Shift + Enter (run as administrator)
Then type these three commands, one by one (press Enter after each):

sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
chkdsk c: /f /r (say Y when asked, then restart)

Your computer will repair itself while you drink tea.

Quick Checklist – Do This When Something Goes Wrong

Restart the computer
Check cables and connections
Run Windows Update
Run the right troubleshooter (search “troubleshoot”)
Use the three magic commands above

You now know how to fix common Windows errors quickly. The next time something strange happens, smile – you already know what to do!

Your computer is back to normal in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My computer shows “Critical Process Died” blue screen. Is it broken?
A: No. Restart and run the three magic commands above. It fixes itself 95% of the time.

Q: A program says “Missing DLL file”. What now?
A: Never download DLL files from the internet. Restart, then reinstall the program.

Q: Can children do these fixes?
A: Yes! Restart, check sound, and run troubleshooters are safe for kids to try.

Q: Nothing works. What is the last step?
A: Search the exact error message on YouTube. Someone already made a video showing your screen.

You are now a Windows hero. Go fix something right now!