Chapter 19
Maintaining Windows
IN THIS CHAPTER
Shutting down an application when it doesn’t respond
Repairing or removing an app
Setting an app to run in Compatibility Mode
Restoring your system files
Running Windows troubleshooting utilities
Resetting your PC
Freeing up disk space
All the wonderful hardware that you’ve spent your hard-earned money on doesn’t mean a thing if the software driving it goes flooey. If any program causes your system to crash (meaning it freezes up and you must take drastic measures to revive it), you can try a variety of steps to fix it. You can also keep your system in good shape to help avoid those crashes.
This chapter explains various ways to recover and troubleshoot when you have problems with an app, or with Windows itself. You’ll also learn how to ...
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