The greatest panacea for computer problems is the venerable “restart” (a.k.a. “reboot”). Often times, computer problems arise from conflicts in the computer’s memory between multiple programs running simultaneously. In addition, Microsoft Windows is notorious for “memory leak” issues: applications closing out but not erasing completely from memory, thus leaving data residue that takes up space. A simple restart flushes the computer's memory, resolving all these issues and many more. Restarting is like duct tape…it fixes everything! The next time your computer seems to be acting “funny”, do a restart before you call for IS service. You might save yourself (and us) a lot of time.
And on that note, please shut down your computer at the end of the day. That means more than just shutting off your monitor…you need to click Start/Shut Down and make sure “Shut Down” is selected before clicking “OK”. Not only will your computer be freshly-booted-up the next morning, but it extends the life of your PC. A computer that runs 24/7 will burn out sooner than one that gets a chance to rest…and downtime for your computer is downtime for your productivity!
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