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Troubleshooting Your PC For Dummies
* Most troubleshooting books concentrate on upgrading-and usually hardware at that. This book concentrates on solving problems-whether they are software, hardware, or operating system problems. The problems are the ones that Dan Gookin hears most often-the most frequently mentioned problems from his readers.
* Provides the background to understanding the differences between hardware and software errors and learning about the computer's startup sequence to help diagnose and fix common startup problems.
* Fix irritable error messages, slow PCs, internet and email problems, shutdown errors, and other common PC problems.
* Covers not only common disk problems, but also concentrates on using disk tools to improve disk performance, and preventative maintenance techniques.
* Techniques to avoid disaster: system restore, backup, disk cleanup, and virus protection.
* Tools and utilities provided by Windows to help troubleshoot your computer.
* Provides the background to understanding the differences between hardware and software errors and learning about the computer's startup sequence to help diagnose and fix common startup problems.
* Fix irritable error messages, slow PCs, internet and email problems, shutdown errors, and other common PC problems.
* Covers not only common disk problems, but also concentrates on using disk tools to improve disk performance, and preventative maintenance techniques.
* Techniques to avoid disaster: system restore, backup, disk cleanup, and virus protection.
* Tools and utilities provided by Windows to help troubleshoot your computer.
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
May 19, 2009
I like 'Dummy' books - readable, amusing, step-by-strp instructions.
However, they are like car manuals in my opinion - fine until you actually need to do something and then it does not quite work out! However, I will keep it for emergencies and hope that my computer 'expert' arrives soon now that I have a list of jobs for him.
However, they are like car manuals in my opinion - fine until you actually need to do something and then it does not quite work out! However, I will keep it for emergencies and hope that my computer 'expert' arrives soon now that I have a list of jobs for him.
November 10, 2018
I bought this book thinking it was an older version ofTroubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC All-in-One for Dummies, which by the teaser seems to be fairly detailed and helpful. This book is aimed more for beginners, those who are comfortable with basic Windows operations but want to start getting familiar with the workings of the control panel and varied processes like system restore. I found some of the advice problematic, however, like the description of User Account Control being something which pops up when you're in the middle of doing something you probably shouldn't. UAC is extremely touchy about modifying ANYTHING in the Program Files folder, even adding mods to games.
This would definitely help novice users get more familiar with figuring out everyday hiccups, at least those using Vista (...anyone?*), but don't expect any real meat if you're already familiar with Windows.
* I actually still have a Vista system I use for older games.
This would definitely help novice users get more familiar with figuring out everyday hiccups, at least those using Vista (...anyone?*), but don't expect any real meat if you're already familiar with Windows.
* I actually still have a Vista system I use for older games.
May 16, 2019
I love it! I don’t think I could take apart my PC and put back together based on just one read, but having it handy would certainly be a big help! And I do intend to read 3-5 more times until I can rebuild my PC without even opening the book! I LOVE For Dummies Books!😃
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