Troubleshooting - Open and Use in Windows 8

Brink · Feb 17, 2013

How to Use Troubleshooters in Windows 8 and 8.1

Information

Troubleshooting in Control Panel contains several troubleshooters that can automatically fix some common problems with your Windows 8 PC. While troubleshooters are not designed to fix every problem, they are a good first step, since they can often save you time and effort.

This tutorial will show you how open and use troubleshooters that can automatically fix some common problems with your Windows 8 PC.

Note

When you run a troubleshooter, it might ask you some questions or reset common settings while it works to fix the problem. If the troubleshooter fixes the problem, you can close the troubleshooter. If it doesn't fix the problem, you can view several online options. You can always view a complete list of changes made by the troubleshooter.

Here's How:

1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Troubleshooting icon.

2. Click/tap on the View all link on the left side in Troubleshooting. (see screenshot below)

3. Click/tap on a listed troubleshooter that you would like to use and run. (see screenshot below)

4. Follow the instructions given in the troubleshooter until complete.

Note

If you click/tap on the Advanced link in a troubleshooter and then clear the Apply repairs automatically check box, the troubleshooter displays a list of solutions to choose from if any problems are found.

Some solutions may require that you be signed in as an administrator to be able to use.

That's it,
Shawn

Troubleshooting - Open and Use in Windows 8

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