If you’re like most people, you probably have at least one blue screen error. And if you’re a computer user, it’s likely that you have more than one. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to fix blue screen errors and clean your computer. We’ll also show you how to get started with scripting. First, let’s take a look at what causes blue screen errors and how to fix them. When a computer starts up with an error message, it can be difficult to determine what the problem is. But if the error message looks like this: “Blue Screen of Death”, then the problem is likely that the computer has run out of resources and is unable to continue running. To fix this problem, first make sure that the computer has enough resources. If it doesn’t, then you can try increasing the resource limit or changing your settings so that the computer can run more efficiently. If you still don’t have enough resources, then you can try upgrading your hardware or software. But if those solutions don’t work, then you may need to go outside of your regular computing environment and try using a virtual machine or emulation software. Now that we know what causes blue screen errors and how to fix them, let’s take a look at some tips on how to get started with scripting:

  1. Start by learning about basic scripting commands and their effects on your computer. This will help you understand how scripts work and why they might be useful in your own workflow. 2) Use online resources such as online calculators or online tutorials when learning new scripting commands or techniques. These resources will teach you everything from basic math operations to more complex programming concepts! 3) Be patient as learning new scripting techniques can be challenging but rewarding! After all, Scripting is an extremely versatile tool that can be used in many different ways!

Once a week we dump out our reader mailbag, answer reader questions, and share a few of them with you in the process. This week we’re looking at decoding Blue-Screen-of-Death codes, cleaning out a PC, and getting started with scripting.

Decoding the Blue Screen

Dear Blue Screening,

Do you have any suggestions on how I might decode and/or fix the blue screen crashes I’ve been getting? The message is something like”IRQ not equal or less than”. Where should I start?

Sincerely,

Blue Screening in Boise

Generally IRQL errors are hardware or driver related. We’d suggest checking to see if any drivers have been updated recently and either roll them back to the old driver or see if an even newer driver is available (the vendor may have released a driver to fix the crashes). If that doesn’t help you’ll find BlueScreenView, a crash dump analyzer, rather helpful. We have a guide to using BlueScreenView to help get you started.

How to Clean A Dirty Desktop Computer

Dear Dusty PC,

Last week I saw the bit about cleaning a dirty keyboard in the Ask HTG post. Do you guys have a similar guide for cleaning out computers? If I ruin my $20 USB keyboard that’s one thing, but if I short out my desktop computer and nuke my hard drive that’s a totally different thing. How can I get all the dust, cat hair, and other crud safely?

Sincerely,

Dusty PC in Portland

You’re in luck; we like keeping everything in the HTG office clean. Check out our guide to cleaning out a dusty PC case here.  While you’re at it you should also check out this previous Ask HTG column about why you should never vacuum out your computer case. Routine PC cleaning is a great way to keep component temperatures down and extend the life of your computer.

How Can I Get Started with Scripting?

Dear Script Curious,

I’m interesting in learning how to write simple command line scripts in order to automate processes on my computer. I see the utility of it but I lack the experience to just start pounding out scripts. Where should I get started?

Script Curious in Sandusky

We’ve shared several introductory guides to scripting over the last year. We’d recommend starting with the basics of shell scripting, then move on to our step-by-step guide to using for loops, and then check out our guide to basic commands and chains. Once you’ve hashed out a few scripts, don’t forget to send them into the tips@howtogeek.com box! We love sharing reader creations.

Have a pressing tech question? Shoot us an email at ask@howtogeek.com and we’ll do our best to answer it.