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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Works
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Book 1: Solve My Problem Now!
Chapter 1: Trouble Comes Hither
The Root of All PC Trouble
What’s Changed?
Hardware-versus-Software Problems
When to Give Up
Chapter 2: Quick Fixes
Things to Try First
Help!
Book 2: O, We Got Trouble!
Chapter 1: Startup Problems
The Onset of PC Heartbreak
Phase I: Power On
Phase II: The POST
Phase III: Startup Options
Phase IV: The Search for an Operating System
Phase V: Operating System Initialization
Phase VI: Sign In to Windows
The Last Thing You Do
Chapter 2: Disk Disaster
PC Storage Overview
Mass Storage Tools and Utilities
Drive Management and Maintenance
Fun with Partitions
Chapter 3: Monitor Mayhem
The PC Graphics System
Captain Video Troubleshooter
Chapter 4: Internal Issues
Deep Inside the Case
Things to Upgrade, Fix, or Repair Inside the Case
Power Management Issues
Chapter 5: Printer Problems
Between the Computer and Printer
The Windows Side of Printing
Printer Problems and Solutions
Chapter 6: Peripheral Perils
Hardware Troubleshooting
Audio Anxieties
Keyboard and Mouse Woes
Chapter 7: Software Situations
Installation Issues
Banish the Unwanted
The Good and Evil of File Association
Common Software Problems and Solutions
Chapter 8: Network Nonsense
The Network Big Picture
Network Hardware Connection and Configuration
The Software Side of Networking
Network Troubleshooting
Network Problems and Solutions
Chapter 9: Shutdown Issues
Such a Turn-Off
Problems with Restarting
Shutdown Malaise
Book 3: Tools to Use
Chapter 1: Windows Recovery Environment
Startup Keys and Recovery Options
The Sacred Recovery Volume
Windows Recovery Environment Duties
Chapter 2: The Device Manager
Your Pal, the Device Manager
Device Manager Duties
Chapter 3: MSCONFIG and the Task Manager
The System Configuration Utility
MSCONFIG Startup Options
Chapter 4: Safe Mode
The Mode Is Safe
Safe Mode to the Rescue
Safe Mode Duties
Not Safe Mode Duties
Chapter 5: System Restore
The System Restore Philosophy
Restore the System, Restore Your Sanity
System Restore on Schedule
Chapter 6: The Task Manager
Task Control Central
Here a Task, There a Task
Chapter 7: The Windows Registry
Behold the Registry
Registry Cleaning
Chapter 8: Events and Diagnostics
What Has Gone On Here?
Diagnostics to the Rescue
Book 4: PC Privacy and Security
Chapter 1: PC Privacy
App Permissions
On the Interwebs
Chapter 2: Keeping Software Current
Windows Updates, Doesn’t It?
Other Software Updates
Update Hiccups
Chapter 3: Keep Mr. PC Safe
Malicious + Software = Malware
Defending Against Viruses and Malware
Life Behind the Firewall
Chapter 4: Backup and Restore
An Emergency Copy
Prepare for Backup!
File Time-Travel
The System Image
Book 5: This Old PC
Chapter 1: Performance and Resources
The Relationship Between Performance and Resources
How Ya Doin’, PC?
Chapter 2: More Mass Storage
The Mass Storage Pie
Get Yourself More Mass Storage Capacity
Even More Storage
Chapter 3: Boost PC Performance
Man, Your PC Is Slow!
Speed Up Your PC
Index
About the Author
Advertisement Page
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
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