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Windows 10 Troubleshooting

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. Mike Halsey

    1. Gleadless Valley , Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  • Focuses on the problems that most commonly plague PC users and fixes each one with a step-by-step approach
  • Learn how to troubleshoot Windows 10 the way the experts do
  • Not just a set of instructions: helps readers understand their PCs and research and fix problems for themselves

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
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  2. Getting Started with Windows Troubleshooting

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introducing Troubleshooting in Windows 10

      • Mike Halsey
      Pages 3-25

    3. Building a Safe and Secure OS

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      Pages 27-52

    4. Configuring Windows 10

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      Pages 53-68

    5. Fixing Windows 10 Quickly

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      Pages 69-86

    6. Understanding Tasks and Events

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      Pages 87-103

    7. Understanding PC Hardware

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      Pages 105-114

    8. Diagnosing and Repairing Problem Hardware and Peripherals

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      Pages 115-135

    9. Troubleshooting Startup

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      Pages 137-147

    10. Troubleshooting Networks

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      Pages 149-165

    11. Troubleshoot and Manage Internet Explorer and Edge

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      Pages 167-172

  3. Becoming a Proficient Troubleshooter

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
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    2. Dealing with Common Windows Annoyances

      • Mike Halsey
      Pages 175-202

    3. Remote Help

      • Mike Halsey
      Pages 203-232

    4. Repairing Windows Startup Problems

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      Pages 233-252

    5. Networks and Internet Connections

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      Pages 253-270

    6. Managing Device Drivers and PC Resources

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      Pages 271-292

    7. Windows Update and System Upgrades

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      Pages 293-301

    8. Maintaining App and Web Site Compatibility

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      Pages 303-321
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About this book

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



Reviews

“In this book, Mike Halsey … provides a well-thought-out guide to areas where problems can arise with Microsoft’s latest operating system (OS), Windows 10, and what to do about them. … It provides tools and tips for configuring Windows 10 to help make things work efficiently and avoid situations that could cause problems. … This book should be in the reference library of anyone who must maintain one or more Windows 10 systems.” (Computing Reviews, June, 2017)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Gleadless Valley , Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Mike Halsey

About the author

Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) awardee and technical expert. As the author of Windows 7, 8 and 10 Troubleshooting books and associated videos he’s well versed in the problems and issues that PC users, IT Pros and System Administrators face when administering and maintaining all aspects of a PC ecosystem. Mike is a teacher and prolific author who uses his training in educating people about sometimes complex subjects in simple and straightforward ways to great effect in his books and training videos. Mike is very active on social media, which he has used for several years for promotion and education purposes.

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