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Chapter 28. Troubleshooting and Repairing Problems

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Troubleshooting 101

Inevitably, the only time you’ll ever have a problem with your computer system is the exact moment when ...

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Troubleshooting 101	962
Easy Repair Options at Boot Time	962
Startup Repair	963
System Restore	964
Windows Complete PC Restore	967
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool	968
Command Prompt	970
Repairing a System That Won’t Start with Regedit	970
Boot Options	972
As a Last Resort	975
Preventing Problems	976
Fixing Application Problems with the Program Compatibility Wizard	977
Using Problem Reports and Solutions	979
Finding and Using Windows Vista Troubleshooting Resources	981
Black Magic of Troubleshooting	982
Tricks of the Windows Masters: Recovering Data from the System Recovery Options Menu	983