26. Performing Preventive Maintenance and Dealing with Common Problems
In This Chapter
• Keeping Your Hardware in Tip-Top Condition
• Troubleshooting Computer Problems
• Troubleshooting in Safe Mode
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
That old adage might seem trite and clichéd, but it’s also true—especially when it comes to your computer system. Spending a few minutes a week on preventive maintenance can save you from costly computer problems in the future.
To make this chore a little easier, Windows includes several utilities to help you keep your system running smoothly. You should ...
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