Book description
Learn how to troubleshoot Windows 10 the way the experts do, whatever device or form-factor you're using. Focus on the problems that most commonly plague PC users and fix each one with a step-by-step approach that helps you understand the cause, the solution, and the tools required. Discover the connections between the different hardware and software in your devices, and how their bonds with external hardware, networks, and the Internet are more dependent than you think, and learn how to build resilience into any computer system, network, or device running Windows 10.
If you're fed up of those nagging day-to-day issues, want to avoid costly repairs, or just want to learn more about how PCs work, Windows 10 Troubleshooting is your ideal one-stop guide to the Windows 10 operating system.
What You Will Learn:
Understand your PC's ecosystem and how to connect the dots, so you can successfully track problems to their source
Create resilient backups of your operating system, files, and documents, and enable quick and easy restore
Learn your way around Windows' built-in administration tools, to quickly fix the typical problems that come up
Diagnose and repair a wide range of common problems with printers and other essential peripherals
Solve complex startup problems that can prevent a PC form booting
Make your PC safe and secure for the whole family, and for everybody in your workplace
Understand the threat from malware and viruses and a range of approaches to dealing with them, depending on the situation
Bomb-proof your PC with advanced security, group policy, and firewall policies
Learn the top Tips and tricks for researching difficult problems, including third-party tools and useful web resources
Work with the registry, file system, and Sysinternals to troubleshooting PCs in the workplace
Who This Book Is For:
Anyone using Windows 10 on a desktop, laptop, or hybrid device
Table of contents
- Cover
- Frontmatter
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1. Getting Started with Windows Troubleshooting
- Part Frontmatter
- 1. Introducing Troubleshooting in Windows 10
- 2. Building a Safe and Secure OS
- 3. Configuring Windows 10
- 4. Fixing Windows 10 Quickly
- 5. Understanding Tasks and Events
- 6. Understanding PC Hardware
- 7. Diagnosing and Repairing Problem Hardware and Peripherals
- 8. Troubleshooting Startup
- 9. Troubleshooting Networks
- 10. Troubleshoot and Manage Internet Explorer and Edge
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2. Becoming a Proficient Troubleshooter
- Part Frontmatter
- 11. Dealing with Common Windows Annoyances
- 12. Remote Help
- 13. Repairing Windows Startup Problems
- 14. Networks and Internet Connections
- 15. Managing Device Drivers and PC Resources
- 16. Windows Update and System Upgrades
- 17. Maintaining App and Web Site Compatibility
- 18. Managing Security and Privacy
- 19. Malware and Viruses
- 20. Using Virtualization to Protect PCs
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3. Mastering Windows 10 Troubleshooting
- Part Frontmatter
- 21. Bomb-Proofing Your PC
- 22. Microsoft Sysinternals
- 23. Best Practice in the Workplace
- 24. Managing BYOD Hardware
- 25. Getting Advanced Information
- 26. The Registry in Depth
- 27. Windows 10 File Structure in Depth
- 28. Researching Difficult Problems
- 29. Troubleshooting Difficult Problems
- 30. Installation and Restore
- Backmatter
Product information
- Title: Windows 10 Troubleshooting
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2016
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781484209257
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