Troubleshooting Your PC For Dummies® - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764577425 ISBN 13: 9780764577420

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2005

Synopsis

• Targeting the snags, glitches, and predicaments cited most frequently by readers, bestselling author Dan Gookin clearly explains how to diagnose and cure common PC problems, whether they originate with software, the operating system, or hardware
• This updated edition features new, expanded coverage of laptop woes as well as Internet and e–mail issues, broadband connections, spam blocking, and security concerns
• Provides advice on how to prevent PC problems in the first place and create a safe and secure PC environment
• Dan Gookin is known for his ability to explain technology in an easy–to–understand and enjoyable fashion; his writing style, name, and reputation are unparalleled in the industry

About this title

About the Author

Dan Gookin, the original For Dummies author, has more than 11 million copies of his many books in print. He also shares his technological know–how through online forums and newsletters.

From the Back Cover

Organized so you can find your problem and fix it fast!

Rescue lost files, fix Internet glitches, smooth out shutdown, and even get help online

Oh, no, the computer′s doing THAT again! What you need now is Dan Gookin′s expert, easy–to–understand tech support! He′ll help you locate the source of the trouble, tell you what to try (and how), give you tips on keeping it from happening again, and even tell you when it′s time to call in the big guns.

Discover how to:

• Decide whether it′s a hardware or software problem
• Bring back missing taskbars
• Plug memory leaks
• Recognize a hard drive failure
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Improve Internet connection speed

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764577425
• ISBN 13: 9780764577420
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408