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Do you know what every update, installation, and change does to your computer?  Computer repair and computer support issues can be caused by obvious things, like physical damage.  But they can also be the result of even simple changes to your computer.

Being aware of these changes, and their potential for causing trouble, is a key step in avoiding a costly computer repair or computer support problem.

• Operating System Updates – OS updates are a common form of computer support, especially for Windows based computers. In most cases, automatically installing those updates shouldn’t cause any computer repair problems to crop up. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention. Always note what’s being updated, why, and when. If trouble arises after an update, that could be the source of the problem.

• New Software – Most of us think that as long as we meet the minimum system requirements, any software is safe. But every computer is different and new software can come into conflict with previously installed programs. If you find yourself suddenly facing a computer repair or computer support situation, always consider any new software you may have recently installed. System conflicts are a common cause of computer repair.

• New Hardware – New hardware can also cause conflicts. Adding on hardware devices can lead to a computer repair headache if you’re not careful. Properly installed hardware can conflict with other devices or even programs. Improperly installed hardware can lead to even bigger conflicts. To ensure that you don’t accidentally cause a negative change to your system, always follow the instructions in the provided computer support documentation or seek assistance from a professional computer repair or computer support specialist.

• Rebooting – Sometimes computer repair problems can arise from changes caused by what you don’t do, like properly shutting down your computer. Powering off the computer without properly shutting it down can lead to file and data corruption, system instability, and loss of data. Avoid changes that can lead to costly computer repair by shutting your computer down properly.

• Antivirus Programs – Viruses and malware can cause damaging changes to your system. You may not cause those changes directly, but lack of action can result in an infection. One change to always make is updating your antivirus and Internet security programs. Hackers are constantly updating their malware and viruses. To protect against infection related changes, keep your AV programs up to date.

Computer repair and computer support problems can start anywhere.  The changes to your computer caused by your actions – or inactions – can have far more impact than you might think.

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