Chapter 2
Quick Fixes
IN THIS CHAPTER
Restarting the computer
Using a troubleshooting wizard
Fixing broken programs
Addressing Windows glitches
Finding support on the web
Checking online forums
Working with tech support
Playing safe with remote access
Everyone knows some quick fixes, and most folks are eager to share them. These are home remedies for everything from stopping the hiccups to cleaning grout in the shower. Such solutions also exist for solving technology issues. After all, not everything needs to be difficult. And though the expert advice and specifics that you can find throughout this book are valued, sometimes a good ol’ homespun trick fixes the problem.
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