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Hardware and network troubleshooting

Question

Every time a user double-clicks on a specific icon, the desktop computer freezes and must be forced to shut down. The same issue occurs when the user starts the system in safe mode. A technician runs diagnostic software and detects a hardware failure, but the software does not indicate which component failed. Which of the following should the technician perform to isolate the faulty hardware?

Options

  • ADisconnect all the removable hardware and replace the motherboard. Reconnect the parts into
  • BDisconnect some removable hardware and keep only the power supply connected. Perform a
  • CDisconnect all the hardware and then reconnect it. Perform a registry clean and run a full virus
  • DDisconnect all removable hardware but retain the minimum parts needed to POST. Power on the

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#Hardware troubleshooting#Minimum viable configuration#Component isolation#Diagnostic steps
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