All Operating Systems have the flaws and Windows 8.1 is not without its problems. We have looked at three of the most common problems and how to fix them.

The Blue Screen of Death

The most common BSOD error message is “DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.”. This error occurs because of corrupt or incompatible drivers. The solution to this problem is updating all drivers of your system. To update all drivers you can either use a Driver Update Tool or you can follow the steps set out below:

Updating Drivers Automatically

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

Start Download

 

1. Move your mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the screen and move the pointer upwards
2. Click Settings
3. Click Change PC Settings
4. Click Update & Recovery
5. Click Windows update
6. Click Choose how updates get installed
7. Under Important updates, select Install updates automatically (recommended)

PC runs too slow in Windows 8.1

Many users complain of their Windows 8.1 PC running very slowly. This can be due to many reasons, including malware and the running of unnecessary services. A malware disguising as a Windows process (svchost.exe) is known to hog system performance. For this reason, you need to scan your system using good anti-virus software.

Another reason for your PC’s slow performance could be the Windows UPnP service. The Windows UPnP service scans your home network for compatible devices. However, in some cases, the service run inefficiently utilizing valuable system resources continuously causing the PC to slow down. To resolve this issue, follow the steps set out below:

1. Right-click on the Network icon located on the right side of the taskbar
2. Click Open Network and Sharing center
3. go to the Advanced settings
4. Turn Network Discovery Off

Blurred Text in Windows 8.1

Some Windows 8.1 users complain of the blurry screen that causes difficulty in reading. This problem is caused by older software designed to work with screens with lower resolutions. While the windows operating system tries to upscale the resolution, it does not always give perfect results. To resolve this display issue, follow the steps set out below:

1. Right-click on the program’s executable file
2. Go to the Compatibility tab
3. Tick the box for “Disable display scaling on high DPI settings”
4. Restart the program

If you are experiencing similar problem with general text and icons, make adjustments to the Windows UI by following steps set out below:

1. Move your mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the screen and move the pointer upwards
2. Click Search
3. Type “Make text larger” in the search box
4. Click “Make text and other items larger or smaller”
5. Drag the slider until the preview image is of the size you want it to be.

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