Windows 7 is a great operating system, but like any other computer system, it can experience problems. In this article, we will show you how to troubleshoot Windows 7 using System Maintenance. First and foremost, if you are experiencing a problem with your computer that you cannot solve yourself, it is best to take it to a professional. However, if you are comfortable troubleshooting your own computer systems, then follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that all of your hardware is properly connected and working. If there is something wrong with one of your devices, it can cause problems with your computer.
  2. Check for updates on your computer and install any that are available. Updating your software can fix many common problems and make your computer more stable overall.
  3. Check for malware or spyware infections on your computer and remove them if necessary. Malware can cause serious problems on your computer system and should be removed as soon as possible.
  4. Check for errors on the Windows 7 system registry by running a registry scan from the command line using regedit . This will help identify any issues with the registry that may be causing problems on the system.
  5. Perform a standard virus scan using an antivirus program such as Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast! to check for viruses or other malware infections on the system. ..

To get to System Maintenance you can go through several menus in Control Panel to launch it. If you want easier access to it, we’ll show you how to create a shortcut to it. It’s a basic troubleshooting feature that can clean unused files, perform maintenance tasks, and help prevent problems with your PC.

Create Shortcut to Troubleshoot Using System Maintenance

Right-click an empty area on your Desktop and select New \ Shortcut.

Now type in the following path in the location field.

In the next step name the shortcut something that will help you remember what it’s for. Here we are using Troubleshoot System Maintenance.

Now we have the new shortcut icon on the desktop. If you want to change the icon check out our article on how to customize icons in Windows 7 and Vista.

Double click on the icon and it will bring you directly to System Maintenance and you can begin using the wizard to search for problems, if you want check the box to apply repairs automatically.

Luckily on our system nothing was needed to be changed or updated.

If you do experience problems, you can get a full report on what issues were found.

Then if you want you can easily add it to the Taskbar with a drag and drop.

If you’re experiencing problems on your Windows 7 PC or want to prevent them, running System Maintenance is a good place to start. By creating a shortcut to it, you’ll save a few mouse clicks for easier access to it.