Windows 7 - Troubleshooting

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How to Open and Use "Troubleshooting" in Windows 7

Information

This will show you how to open Troubleshooting in Windows 7 to help troubleshoot problems with Programs, Devices, Network, Printing, Display, Sound, Performance, and Windows.

Note

Each category will open up a separate troubleshooting wizard that will automatically diagnose and report any problems it finds, then will list any available options to help resolve the problem. Sometimes it can automatically fix the problem for you as well.

Here's How:

1. Open the Control Panel (Icons view).

2. Click on the Troubleshooting icon.

3. If this is the first time you open Troubleshooting, then you may need to click on Yes to keep the content updated. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If you do not see this screen, then you already have the settings set to include Windows Online Troubleshooting Service.

A) Click on a category link to start the troubleshooting wizard for that category. (see screenshot above)

4. To "View All" "Troubleshoot Computer Problems" Categories
NOTE: This will list every troubleshooting guide with a detailed description of each one.
A) Click on the View all link at the upper right corner in the left blue pane. (see screenshot below)

B) Double click on a category name to start the troubleshooting wizard for that category. (see screenshot above)

5. When done, close the Control Panel window.