• ISBN13: 9780764516696
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Computer Science and Information Technology
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley
• Publication Date: August 16, 2002
• Pages: 384
• Original Price: 24.99 USD
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1000 grams

About the Book * 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.<br /> * 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.<br /> * Fix irritable error messages, slow PCs, internet and email problems, shutdown errors, and other common PC problems.<br /> * Covers not only common disk problems, but also concentrates on using disk tools to improve disk performance, and preventative maintenance techniques.<br /> * Techniques to avoid disaster: system restore, backup, disk cleanup, and virus protection.<br /> * Tools and utilities provided by Windows to help troubleshoot your computer.