Computer mainenance after a power cut...?

Question

What maintenance, or corrective procedure, should I perform after a power cut? Every time there is a power cut my desktop is either slow to boot, or fails to boot and I have to boot in safe mode. I use Tune Up Utilities and Ultimate Defrag to keep everything fast, but after a power cut, I get boot problems. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

Answer 1

After reading what these 2 have said it is right. I get power outtages because of cheap wiring in an old building, so now I've got a UPS. But still in order for your computer to work, just turn it off and then back on it's going to take time so go ahead and dedicate like an hour or 2 for the fix. First let it boot up all the way. Then after everything is loaded let it shutdown all the way. Repeat this processes one more time and if needs be 2 more times. After that your computer should be running like a champ. Then you run like a champ and go get a UPS.

Answer 2

If you get frequent power cut outs, consider investing in a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). It is basicly a large battery (about the size of a car battery). You plug it into the wall, and then plug your PC into it. If the power goes out, the battery will keep your PC running for several more minutes. If it is just one PC and monitor, you may get 20-30 minutes from the battery. This gives you time to properly shut down the PC and avoid any issues with it.

But you are right, if a PC losing power, it is normally very slow to boot afterwards (it has to check everything for damage) and may even require a Safe Mode boot. That is normal.

Answer 3

If you are having issues with your computer after a power outage or "cut", i would suggest purchasing a Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS for short) so that you can shut down your computer properly to avoid damage. Also, you may have damage to your motherboard from power spikes or cuts. If you feel you're up to the task, open your case and inspect your board for burns or scorch-marks. Be sure to avoid touching your board as you can cause an ESD event (thats Electro-Static discharge) to occur and damage your hardware even more. Also i would recommend an Windows Reload. Format your drive and Re-install windows.

If following these suggestions still has you mired in problems, i suggest a call to a local reputable computer repair service. Do not use big chains like Best buy or CompUsa, as they rarely follow ESD protocols and may do you more harm than good.