There are so many times when a simple solution is all it takes in order to fix your computer. You will see so many people on the internet to tell you to reformat your computer as a solution to fix any sort of small problem that occurs. However, there are many other solutions that you need to perform before even thinking about reformatting. First of all, reformatting is a pain in the butt not because of the procedure, but because of all the programs and files that you will need to reinstall once the installation has been completed. Also, many people do not back up their files and reformatting will delete all files and programs that were currently uploaded or installed on your computer. If you do not back-up your files, then this means you may lose thousands of pictures forever.
There are few things you need to do before using reformatting as a last resort. First reset your computer and go into safe mode. Once your operating system is in safe mode, then restart again. If this doesn’t work, then restart your computer and press the f8 button. Select the load Windows with the last working configuration option and restart. This usually solves 80% of the problems. If this doesn’t work, then use your computer’s recovery CD and go through the commands to repair your computer. If this doesn’t work, then run your computer in safe mode and perform a full scan with your virus and spyware software. If you can load your computer in safe mode and all else fails, then back up your programs and personal files on an external hard drive and reformat.