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  2. Machine-check exception - Wikipedia

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    A failing motherboard or processor can be identified by swapping them with functioning parts. Memory can be checked by booting to a diagnostic tool, like memtest86 . Non-essential failing I/O devices and controllers can be identified by unplugging them if possible or disabling the devices to see if the problem disappears.

  3. Blue screen of death - Wikipedia

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    Preview builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (available from the Windows Insider program) feature a dark green background instead of a blue one. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] [ 24 ] Windows 3.1, 95, and 98 supports customizing the color of the screen [ 28 ] whereas the color is hard-coded in the Windows NT family .

  4. System Information (Windows) - Wikipedia

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    System Information (msinfo32.exe) is a system profiler included with Microsoft Windows that displays diagnostic and troubleshooting information related to the operating system, hardware and software. [1] [2] It has been bundled with Windows since Windows NT 4.0.

  5. Power-on self-test - Wikipedia

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    During the POST, the BIOS must integrate multiple competing, changing, and even mutually exclusive standards and initiatives for the matrix of hardware and operating systems the PC is expected to support, although at most only simple memory tests and the setup screen are displayed.

  6. Windows 10 - Wikipedia

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    Windows 10 is a major release ... and the system's motherboard details are ... of updates that are faulty or cause issues with certain system configurations ...

  7. Hard disk drive failure - Wikipedia

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    Another cause of failure is a faulty air filter. The air filters on today's drives equalize the atmospheric pressure and moisture between the drive enclosure and its outside environment. If the filter fails to capture a dust particle, the particle can land on the platter, causing a head crash if the head happens to sweep over it.

  8. PC power management - Wikipedia

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    This is commonly known as Windows 'Insomnia' and can be a barrier to successfully implementing power management. Common causes include: Legacy or non-power management aware applications; Open file handles on remote computers; Faulty mice which can cause cursor movement even though the user is not present.

  9. Defective pixel - Wikipedia

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    In some cases, a manufacturer sends all screens to sale then replaces the screen if the customer reports the unit as faulty and the defective pixels meet their minimum requirements for return. [1] Some screens come with a leaflet stating how many dead pixels they are allowed to have before the owner can send them back to the manufacturer.