Recommended further reading on Basic Computer Troubleshooting ...

PC Help Desk in a Book
The Do-it-Yourself Guide to PC Troubleshooting and Repair
by Mark Edward Soper (Author)
Paperback - 576 pages
Language: English
Que; ISBN: 0789727560

This quick reference begins with symptom tables that list display, audio, Internet, peripheral, storage media, Windows, and application problems, then refer the reader to a troubleshooting flowchart or specific section of the book for repair instructions. The accompanying screenshots display Windows XP, although Windows 9x and Windows Me are also covered.

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Troubleshooting Your PC For Dummies®
by Dan Gookin (Author)
Paperback - 384 pages
Language: English
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.; ISBN: 0764516698

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.