Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We all experience issues with Windows from time to time - but did you know that the Windows built-in troubleshooting repair tool has EVERYTHING you need to get your PC back up and running? And the best part is you can do it all yourself! In this guide, I walk you through each of the troubleshooting tools, show you what they do, show you which ones you need based on your issue, and show you the commands you need to run to repair your own Windows computer! Enjoy! :)
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My TOP 10 Favorite Windows programs of all time - youtu.be/-dEB7kIU0TM
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Every Windows user should do this right now! - youtu.be/OWPjOgAjr4o
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βΌ 142-piece magnetic electronics precision screwdriver set with 120 bits
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βΌ Sabrent USB-C docking station for SATA and m.2 with offline cloning
π amzn.to/47iK2aI
βΌ StarTech 4-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3z6zNpG
βΌ StarTech 2-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station SATA 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3sAGZt0
βΌ Netgear A6100 wifi adapter
π amzn.to/3DWUp5p
βΌ Godshark NVME to USB adapter M.2 SSD to Type-A USB 10Gbps
π amzn.to/3FGw3O8
βΌ Cordless, rechargeable air duster 6000mAh 10w fast-charging
π amzn.to/3pzJWIa
π’ Here is some helpful/useful and FREE everyday software that you might enjoy!
βΌ Ninite (used to automatically download and install your favorite software):
π ninite.com
βΌ Defraggler (used to defragment and organize your files on hard drives, not for SSD):
π defraggler.com
βΌ Open Office (Microsoft Office FREE replacement)
π openoffice.org
π’ Hey, do you want even MORE in-depth techie stuff? Check out my friend Nico's page, Nico Knows Tech. Tell him I sent you and watch the obscenities fly LOL
β youtube.com/nicoknowstech
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We all experience issues with Windows from time to time - but did you know that the Windows built-in troubleshooting repair tool has EVERYTHING you need to get your PC back up and running? And the best part is you can do it all yourself! In this guide, I walk you through each of the troubleshooting tools, show you what they do, show you which ones you need based on your issue, and show you the commands you need to run to repair your own Windows computer! Enjoy! :)
π» FREE computer recommendations: https://forms.gle/6hsvxDGpUFifH4WF8
Support the channel using our affiliate links!
My TOP 10 Favorite Windows programs of all time - youtu.be/-dEB7kIU0TM
MalwareBytes: https://prf.hn/l/q3BJaLB
Every Windows user should do this right now! - youtu.be/OWPjOgAjr4o
DriverMax: secure.2checkout.com/affiliate.php?ACCOUNT=INNOVAAL&AFFILIATE=133236&PATH=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drivermax.com%3FAFFILIATE%3D133236
2-week FREE trial: stop Data Brokers from selling YOUR personal data - aura.com/askyourcomputerguy
β If you need personalized help, here's how you can find me: Please remember that I am just ONE person. It takes a TON of time and money to keep quality content coming to you free of charge. Viewers like YOU supporting the growth of the channel through tips and donations is how I'm able to do that!
I get TONS of questions daily, so here's the best way to get direct answers to your questions, in the order of "easiest to reach" to "may never see your message".
β€οΈ A Superchat donation on any of my videos is always appreciated and ALWAYS gets my attention
β€οΈ Purchase anything on my Amazon wish list:
amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/POI6B4LK90RH?ref_=wl_share
β Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/askyourcomputerguy
π» Standard YouTube comment on a relevant video
π» E-mail to askyourcomputerguy@gmail.com
π»Twitter DM: twitter.com/AskMeComputers
π» Facebook message: facebook.com/askyourcomputerguy
π» LinkedIn message: linkedin.com/in/ask-your-computer-guy-953248217
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π Here are some other related videos you might enjoy:
β° Timecodes β°
00:00 -
β‘οΈ Here are tools that I *highly* recommend and use personally every day...
Hardware ---
βΌ 142-piece magnetic electronics precision screwdriver set with 120 bits
π amzn.to/3exdNeb\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
βΌ Sabrent USB-C docking station for SATA and m.2 with offline cloning
π amzn.to/47iK2aI
βΌ StarTech 4-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3z6zNpG
βΌ StarTech 2-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station SATA 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3sAGZt0
βΌ Netgear A6100 wifi adapter
π amzn.to/3DWUp5p
βΌ Godshark NVME to USB adapter M.2 SSD to Type-A USB 10Gbps
π amzn.to/3FGw3O8
βΌ Cordless, rechargeable air duster 6000mAh 10w fast-charging
π amzn.to/3pzJWIa
π’ Here is some helpful/useful and FREE everyday software that you might enjoy!
βΌ Ninite (used to automatically download and install your favorite software):
π ninite.com
βΌ Defraggler (used to defragment and organize your files on hard drives, not for SSD):
π defraggler.com
βΌ Open Office (Microsoft Office FREE replacement)
π openoffice.org
π’ Hey, do you want even MORE in-depth techie stuff? Check out my friend Nico's page, Nico Knows Tech. Tell him I sent you and watch the obscenities fly LOL
β youtube.com/nicoknowstech
β οΈ Affiliate link notice β οΈ
Some links included in this video are affiliate links. The creator may make a small percentage from any products that you purchase through one of these links. This purchase comes at ZERO extra cost to you, and greatly helps to support the growth of this channel.
Thanks so much for stopping in and watching!
![Most commonly asked computer questions answered + LIVE Q&A
Today, Im going to cover some of the most commonly asked computer questions that I get on a daily basis. Im going to give you the short, sweet answers that I would give my clients, but if youd like to know more about a specific topic, Ive made dedicated videos about them, and those links are below. The topics Im going to cover today include:
π do I need a backup power supply or surge protector?
APC UPS 225W 37min backup and $75,000 protection (recommended!) https://amzn.to/3I4HLm3
π should I leave my computer on, turn it off, sleep, hibernation, or none of the above?
π will leaving my laptop plugged in hurt it?
π can FREE software be just as good as paid software? (Avast, OpenOffice, LibreOffice, MalwareBytes, Photopea, etc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr8ELwd4CEc
π removing startup items quickly / PC speedup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvKgdiGlriY
π computer warranties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvbutVtU3Yc&t=55s
π fix PC or replace?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG9yXakouQE&t=91s
π backup basics
http://partners.carbonite.com/AskYourComputerGuy
π wonky printers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztd3p9Nz8M&t=18s
π best web browser?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtF7CXdK868
π deleting files on your computer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhWC3lwb6kc&t=349s
π spinning blue circle / high disk usage / defragmentation, etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj9i98tZlbM
Please make sure to leave comments, questions, and criticisms in the comments below!
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π’ ALL the tools that I *highly* recommend and use personally every day...
Hardware
βΌ 142-piece magnetic electronics precision screwdriver set with 120 bits
π https://amzn.to/3exdNeb
βΌ StarTech 4-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station 6Gbps
π https://amzn.to/3z6zNpG
βΌ StarTech 2-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station SATA 6Gbps
π https://amzn.to/3sAGZt0
βΌ Netgear A6100 wifi adapter
π https://amzn.to/3DWUp5p
βΌ Godshark NVME to USB adapter M.2 SSD to Type-A USB 10Gbps
π https://amzn.to/3FGw3O8
βΌ Cordless, rechargeable air duster 6000mAh 10w fast-charging
π https://amzn.to/3pzJWIa
π’ Helpful/useful everyday software
βΌ Back up your CRITICAL data automatically with Carbonite!
π https://bit.ly/3qvWMqe
βΌ Ninite (used to automatically download and install your favorite software):
π http://www.ninite.com
βΌ Defraggler (used to defragment and organize your files):
π http://www.defraggler.com
βΌ Open Office (Microsoft Office FREE replacement)
π http://www.openoffice.org
π’ Hey, do you want even MORE in-depth techie stuff? Check out my friend Nicos page, Nico Knows Tech:
π https://www.youtube.com/nicoknowstech
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