XP Win32k Sys Blue Screen Error Messages

Apr.25, 2010 in Technology and Gadgets

You will have fewer issues with a computer that is taken cared of. For individuals that remove programs just by deleting their folders, open unknown emails with attachments and go online without any protection, you should start pay more attention in how you use your computer. The less you abuse your computer the less you’ll experience random error codes and even the dreaded Win32k.Sys Blue Screen also known as the Blue Screen of Death.

Tuning up your computer will help stop crashing, screen freezes and increase performance. Usually this just means trying to return it back to its original state as if it were new without having to do a full reinstall. Now and again it isn’t a bad idea to start anew especially if you’re finding your computer less useable. On the other hand, a repair install could also replace missing or corrupt system files.

When you do a fresh install, you don’t need to install all the extra programs that often come free. The fewer programs you install the more memory your computer will have. If you’re computer isn’t on it’s last legs, a quick cleanup should be all that it needs. Do you frequently lose track of where you keep stuff? Then it’s a good sign that you’re PC is in need of a little organization.

Don’t just dump files onto your desktop. It’s fine to have a few main folders that you want quick access to but keep it as sparse as possible. Categorize folders and use a hierarchal filing system. Don’t just create a folder called ‘My stuff’ and throw everything into it.

Does your PC take time to start and shut down? A system tray that shows a bunch of applications running in the background will affect your PC’s speed. If you don’t need them running you can disable the function to Autostart in each one. Make sure you have essential tools such as antivirus left on.

Antivirus software is an essential tool that every PC should have installed. It’s total madness if you don’t and you’re surfing online. Adware, worms and Trojans are just some of the possible dangers you can encounter from surfing online. Running two or more scans from different antivirus programs is a good idea. It’s quite a common occurrence for one program to pick up threat and not the other.

Crashing, freezing and atapi.sys blue screen errors are quite common problems you can experience from a nasty virus or rootkit. Worse case scenario your computer could be rendered unusable from infections. Be careful of what your download online, third party applications may contain adware, Trojan and other threats.

You can clean up a bloated registry using a registry cleaner which will often fix a number of problems such as DLL errors, application failures, hardware incompatibilities and even blue screen errors. Make a habit of using a registry tool to cleanup orphaned entries, especially after uninstalling applications.

You might be lucky to find that the tips mentioned are how to fix blue screen of death issues, but if not, there are lots of resources online to help with this. BSODs don’t all have the same solution, so write down the specific error before seeking help. Your computer will benefit a great deal from regular maintenance and cleaning. Take action today and get your computer back up to speed!