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Linda - Just to give a glowing testimonial to lightning computer repair for the swift return of my call, not pushy, even suggested I could go on a free download site to possibly fix my particular problem therefore doing themselves out of a job. However, when the chap came he worked solidly on my laptop and PC in a quiet and professional way with a cheery smile, even taking time out to explain things in a way a novice would understand. I would recommend them anytime.

Sarah & Simon - Thank you for your excellent service with our laptop repair recently, it was great to find you were available at the weekend too.

Graham - I just wanted to say how impressed and satisfied I was with your service. The name Lightning does not do you justice. My laptop died and the chain-store wanted to charge just to look at it. Another customer recommended going to you & Im so glad I did. I was sceptical when you diagnosed the fault, because the recovery software said otherwise, but the proof came a few days later in the form of a fully working laptop.

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Lightning computer repair offers mobile PC & laptop computer services, so we come to you, whether you are a home or business user.

Plymouth, Ivybridge, Tavistock, Torpoint, Saltash, Yelverton, Plympton, Plymstock, Elburton, Brixton, Yealmpton, Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo, Modbury, South Hams.

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PC & Laptop Computer Blue Screen of Death Plymouth Ivybridge Tavistock

Blue ScreenThe 'Blue Screen of Death' is a nickname for a particular problem on Windows operating systems.  It is a blue screen usually with white writing saying 'Stop Error' and an error code.  Sometimes it may be a one-time fault and doesn't return when you reboot your PC or laptop computer.  But generally it will come back after you reboot your PC or laptop in Plymouth, Ivybridge & Tavistock.  It may appear and vanish in an instant and your PC or laptop will reboot.  Other times the blue screen will appear and your computer will be frozen.

The blue screen occurs when Windows detects a problem or error from which it cannot recover.  No need to worry as we can repair the dreaded blue screen of death anywhere in Plymouth, Ivybridge & Tavistock, whether it is a software or hardware problem.  It can be caused by the following reasons which we can fix for you quickly and easily:

 

Software errors

software or device drivers on in your PC or laptop computer may have errors or problems which cause a blue screen stop error.  If you have recently installed a new hardware device and you get a blue screen it could be a conflict with the driver needed to operate the hardware that you have installed in your PC.  If this is the case we will install the hardware correctly and repair any driver issues in your system whether you live in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock.

 

Hardware errors

If a PC or laptop computer hardware device is malfunctioning then it can cause an error to be reported.  We can quickly find out which piece of hardware in your PC is the likely culprit and install a new one for you at cost price no matter where you live in Plymouth.

 

Outdated BIOS

Sometimes the BIOS software on older PC or laptop computers may cause an error report.  BIOS stands for 'Basic Input Output System'.  The BIOS is software stored on the motherboard that controls all of your PC or laptop computer hardware when you turn your computer on.  If you upgrade your PC and the settings in the BIOS are out of date it can cause problems to occur.  If need be we will update your BIOS software as specified by the manufacturer of your motherboard anywhere in Plymouth, Ivybridge & Tavistock.

 

Startup errors

Corrupted system files can be cause of the blue screen when Windows is loading so from the error code we can find out that this is the most probable cause and repair the operating system files in your PC or laptop computer in Plymouth, Ivybridge & Tavistock.

 

Intermittent errors

These can be caused by a faulty RAM memory module in your PC or Laptop computer.  This can result in a blue screen and cause your Pc or laptop computer to shutdown unexpectedly at any time.  A hard disc drive that is coming to the end of its life-span or is dead could be the culprit and we may be able to resurrect it to be able to back up all your data before insatlling a new hard drive in your PC or laptop.  Also a CPU that is overheating could be the problem and we can quickly find out if this is the case.  No matter what the problem is we will visit your home or business in Plymouth, Ivybridge or Tavistock and get your PC or laptop computer up and running again.