{"product_id":"troubleshooting-pcs-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394390281","title":"Troubleshooting PCs For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394390281","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTroubleshooting PCs For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDan Gookin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394390281, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafeguard your sanity with this step-by-step walkthrough for troubleshooting your Windows PC\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you do when “turning it off and on again” doesn't solve your problem? Google something? Throw your keyboard? Pray? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTroubleshooting PCs For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Dan Gookin delivers an easy-to-follow and practical guide to solving the most common problems that PC users encounter on a daily basis. This book offers quick solutions for issues arising in your desktop or laptop's graphics system, its peripherals, and a whole host of frequent software and hardware problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find in-depth troubleshooting guides for everything from power-up issues to important privacy and security problems. You'll also discover how to boost your PC's performance with easy tweaks and adjustments as you get your computer running smoothly and efficiently. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussions of what not to do, including how to avoid counterproductive strategies like deleting important files, installing suspect apps and programs, and failing to perform necessary maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical walkthroughs for common hardware maintenance tasks, like upgrading PC components, adding memory and hard drive space, and working with your printer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to use Windows utilities to keep your system operating at optimum levels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for all home and office Windows users, \u003ci\u003eTroubleshooting PCs For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read tutorial for everyone interested in keeping their Windows PC running safely, quickly, and reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Works 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Quick Solutions for Annoying Problems 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: O Trouble, Hinder Thy Bidding! 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Secret Source of Computer Woe 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Horsemen of the Computer Apocalypse 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew software and updates 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew or failing hardware 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAltered settings 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware-versus-Software Problems 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with software issues 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving hardware issues 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing firmware issues 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen and Whether to Give Up 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Quick Fixes 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to Try First 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Settings app 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestarting the PC 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestarting a stubborn PC or laptop 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning a troubleshooter 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepairing a program 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp! 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating Internet support 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading drivers 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing forums 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContacting tech support 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding remote desktop access 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents iii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: What’s Wrong Now? 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Startup Problems 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Onset of PC Heartbreak 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Power On 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting steps 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII The POST 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting steps 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII Startup Options 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting steps 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV The Search for an Operating System 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting steps 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV Operating System Initialization 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting steps 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Sign In to Windows 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting steps 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Last Thing You Do 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Deter Disk Disaster 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows Storage Overview 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Drive Is Full 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring digital things 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Storage Sense 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with large files 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUninstalling programs and apps 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompressing files 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Mass Storage 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding storage media 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving media and mass storage 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing Drive C 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrive Management and Maintenance 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefragmentating a drive 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking storage media for errors 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting media 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFun with Partitions 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining drive partitions 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a new volume in unallocated space 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrinking a volume 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending a partition 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting a partition 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Monitor Mayhem 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe PC Graphics System 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the proper monitor terms 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the PC’s graphics system 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the data cable 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering your PC’s display adapter 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the monitor 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the monitor 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving your eyeballs 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptain Video Troubleshooter 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing nothing 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing nothing on the monitor 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing only the mouse pointer 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwapping hardware 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving power 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the resolution and scale 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating the video driver 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling the video driver 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Deep Inside the Case 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen and Shut 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the PC case 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the guts 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing the PC case 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to Upgrade, Fix, or Repair Inside the Case 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading the power supply 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing the clock battery 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding memory 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an expansion card 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding or replacing an internal drive 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Management Issues 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating secret power management controls 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting power management options for specific devices 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovering from a PC coma 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating power drivers 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Printer Problems. 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetween the Computer and Printer 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting a printer 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring the printer in Windows 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the printer 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisconnecting a printer 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Windows Side of Printing 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting in Windows 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Page Setup dialog box 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the default printer 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with print jobs 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanceling a print job 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinter Problems and Solutions 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It printed on the wrong side of the page!” 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Print preview lied!” 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What’s this extra page?” 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What are these wrong colors and streaks?” 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I just loaded paper, but the printer says the tray is empty!” 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The paper keeps jamming!” 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Printing Troubleshooter 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Peripheral Perils 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware Troubleshooting 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnwinding wireless connections 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing USB issues 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the hardware swap 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning a hardware troubleshooter 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio Anxieties 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the speakers 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing silence 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the microphone 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating audio device drivers 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboard and Mouse Woes 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting basic input dilemmas 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVacuuming a keyboard 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning the mouse 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Software Situations 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation Issues 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding software 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with installation woe 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanish Unwanted Programs 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good and Evil of File Association 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding file association 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiding or showing file extensions 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging file association 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with unknown file types 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Software Problems and Solutions 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“How can I stop this program from starting automatically?” 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I need to run this older program” 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This program is broken!” 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Network Nuisances 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Connection and Configuration 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the wires 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the invisible wires (a wireless network) 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing the network 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging wireless connections 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking network privacy 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Troubleshooting 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Device Manager 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting the network hardware 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating the NIC driver 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting the broadband modem 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestarting the entire dang doodle network 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Problems and Solutions 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What’s this firewall warning?” 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Where did that network PC go?” 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I can’t get a wireless connection!” 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The Wi-Fi password has changed!” 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What’s a ‘metered connection’?” 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Shutdown Issues 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuch a Turn-Off 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking through the Windows shutdown process 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering over the power button 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems with Restarting 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing a random restart 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestarting automatically 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShutdown Malaise 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading software to fix shutdown issues 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning off a stubborn PC 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting for an update to install 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering that another user is signed in! 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Shutdown\/Restart Anyway prompt 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Troubleshooting Tools 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: The Device Manager 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Hardware Oracle 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the Device Manager 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking hardware in the Settings app 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevice Manager Duties 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with errant hardware 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating driver software 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling a device 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Task Manager 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Control Central 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummoning the Task Manager 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Task Manager window 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting programs to processes 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining all the processes 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the services 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere a Task, There a Task 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminating a stuck program 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalting a process on the Details tab 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling startup programs 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The Windows Registry 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehold the Registry 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Registry 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Registry Editor 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking up the Registry 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying the Registry 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking specific Registry changes 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding stuff in the Registry 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistry Cleaning 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Events and Diagnostics 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Going On Here? 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring details in the Task Manager 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing the Performance Monitor 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking resources 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Went On Here? 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing events 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding events 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiltering and searching events 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostics to the Rescue 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding diagnostics 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing system information 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing DirectX 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing other diagnostic tools 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: System Restore 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System Restore Philosophy 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding System Restore 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting System Restore’s limitations 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivating System Restore 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestore the System, Restore Your Sanity 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a restore point 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning System Restore 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an older restore point 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing System Restore from the Windows Recovery Environment 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndoing a System Restore 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: The MSCONFIG Utility 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcome to Troubleshooting Central 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting general startup options 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling up the Boot tab 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the startup services 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling a startup service 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Tools 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Windows 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange UAC Settings 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommand Prompt 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Management 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Viewer 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet Options 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet Protocol Configuration 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance Monitor 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrograms 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistry Editor 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote Assistance 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Monitor 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity and Maintenance 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Information 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Properties 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Restore 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Manager 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows Troubleshooting 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Safe Mode 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mode Is Safe 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe Mode to the Rescue 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Safe mode modes 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing diagnostic startup 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering Safe mode 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Safe Boot options 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into Safe mode at boot time 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering Safe mode unexpectedly 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Safe Boot Safe mode 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe Mode Duties 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking for problems in Safe mode 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning the System File Checker (SFC) 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the CBS.log file 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Safe Mode Duties 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Windows Recovery Environment 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStartup Keys and Recovery Options 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the startup keys 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating recovery options in Windows 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting Windows 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Advanced Startup 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sacred Recovery Volume 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfirming the PC’s recovery volume 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a recovery volume 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Windows Recovery Environment 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Windows Recovery Environment 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Windows Recovery Environment 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming startup repair 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging startup settings 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the command prompt 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUninstalling updates 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing the UEFI 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing System Restore 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovering a system image 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Privacy and Security 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Software Updates 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook! Another Windows Update! 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Windows Update 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring Windows Update 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing updates 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating drivers 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the nerdy winget update tool 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Software Updates 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdate Hiccups 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndoing a Windows update 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing a stuck Windows update 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Keep the Bad Guys Out 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalicious + Software = Malware 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your PC 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining malware (accidentally) 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving the malware scourge 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending against Viruses and Malware 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding malware protection 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning for malware 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with an infection 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Behind the Firewall 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the firewall 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Windows Firewall 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a firewall alert 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing firewall rules 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Backup and Restore 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Emergency Copy 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtain Backup Storage 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile History 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up File History 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing File History settings 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovering an older version of a file 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing File History 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring all your personal files 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloud Backup 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing cloud backup 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking up files on OneDrive 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Backup 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring the backup procedure 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring Windows 7 backup 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying the Windows 7 backup 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning a manual backup 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestore to the Rescue 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring a single file 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring everything 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System Image 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the system image 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring a system image 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: the Part of Tens 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Useful Utilities 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Task Scheduler 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Task Manager 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Policy Editor 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Services Console 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Computer Management Console 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Disk Management Console 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Event Viewer 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System File Checker 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooters 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting Windows 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Tricks to Boost PC Performance 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpyware Sluggishness 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStartup Program Overload 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Memory Leaking? 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Memory, Please 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore (and Newer) Mass Storage 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServices Necessary and Unnecessary 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Less Graphical Solution 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore or Fewer Processors 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaptop Battery Life 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBye-Bye, Bloatware 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 355\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer hardware [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer hardware\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20hardware%20%5BUK%5D%22\"\u003eUK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453593645336,"sku":"9781394390281","price":17.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394390281.jpg?v=1785287349","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/troubleshooting-pcs-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394390281","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}