Chapter 8
Events and Diagnostics
IN THIS CHAPTER
Checking the Windows logs
Searching for events
Diagnosing problems
Reviewing system details
Diagnosing problems
Checking memory
There’s no point in asking a child, or a politician on the witness stand, why they did something. The answer is either “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember.” That’s because children, as well as politicians, don’t like to be held accountable. Your computer is neither a child nor a politician. As such, it dutifully keeps records of what it does, when it does it, and the outcome. The computer is also brutally honest about reporting its activities. You can use that information to help troubleshoot and maintain your PC if you follow the advice and information presented in this chapter. Honestly!
What Has Gone On Here?
Sophisticated operating systems keep track of all activities in log files. Just about anything ...
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