Troubleshooting Your PC for Dummies, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition by Dan Gookin (PDF)

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Targeting the snags, glitches, and predicaments cited most frequently by readers, bestselling author Dan Gookin clearly explains how to diagnose and cure common PC problems, whether they originate with software, the operating system, or hardwareThis updated edition features new, expanded coverage of laptop woes as well as Internet and e-mail issues, broadband connections, spam blocking, and security concernsProvides advice on how to prevent PC problems in the first place and create a safe and secure PC environmentDan Gookin is known for his ability to explain technology in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable fashion; his writing style, name, and reputation are unparalleled in the industry

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review “…solutions are presented in plain English, step-by-step guides…” (PC Utilities, June 2005) From the Back Cover Organized so you can find your problem and fix it — fast! Rescue lost files, fix Internet glitches, smooth out shutdown, and even get help onlineOh, no, the computer’s doing THAT again! What you need now is Dan Gookin’s expert, easy-to-understand tech support! He’ll help you locate the source of the trouble, tell you what to try (and how), give you tips on keeping it from happening again, and even tell you when it’s time to call in the big guns.Discover how to:Decide whether it’s a hardware or software problemBring back missing taskbarsPlug memory leaksRecognize a hard drive failurePerform preventive maintenanceImprove Internet connection speed About the Author Dan Gookin, the original For Dummies author, has more than 11 million copies of his many books in print. He also shares his technological know-how through online forums and newsletters. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND DECIDE TO DO THINGS ON YOUR PC IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT YOU NEED A COPY OF THIS BOOK WHEN YOU GET STUCK. AND YOU WILL. UNLESS YOUR AN EXPERT, THIS BOOK WILL STEER YOU IN THE DIRECTION AND STEPS YOU NEED TO KEEP FROM BUYING A NEWW PC AFTER YOU TAKE A HAMMER TO THE ONE YOUR TRYING TO FIX. I ALWAYS TRY TO GET AS MANY MANUALS FOR WHAT I AM WORKING ON, EVEN CARS. THE WORLD KEEPS CHANGING AND WE NEED HELP TO KEEP UP/ THE BOOK IS INFORMATIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND, NOT LIKE A TECH MANUAL.

⭐This book is several years old but I still found it very helpful. I like the author’s style. Its easy to navigate and find solutions to most problems.

⭐This book was right on time. My computer was acting all stupid and, having read the book, I was able to solve the problem.

⭐A very good book, but I couldn’t figure it out as I am dyslexic. I passed this on to my grandson.

⭐Good primer but it (as of this post 11/14/14) is quite dated.

⭐Troubleshooting your PC for dummies, was very easy to read and the information will be very helpful.

⭐This is was published in 2002, and has basic information on Windows 98, ME, and XP. It seems to cover the important things about XP. Overall, the book is good but at least five or six step by step recipes no longer work (I guess) as a result of changes to XP. I gave it 5 stars, but the book alone does not work nor is it current. You must seek additional help on the web or from Microsoft using their automated support to be 100% correct (“Microsoft Help and Support”). So, I recommend the book highly as a loaner from the library, not as a purchase, and use it with Microsoft resources and other web information.As a reference point, I have a strong technical background in science and engineering and have used all versions of Windows going back for 14 years to Windows 3.1. Overall, I was surprised by the amount of detailed information in the book.Before using the book, I recommend that you first download all Windows software updates on your computer, both for Windows XP, and all the drivers such as the printer software, and then see if that fixes all your problems. That is free and puts everything on the same basis. I had trouble printing with Adobe 8 on an older computer that I just inherited until the updates were installed. It was running on Windows XP, and the downloads fixed most problems. I did over 100 Microsoft XP downloads (all automated and free) plus Windows Service Pack 2 for XP. I still had some issues so I checked out this book from the library.As with most readers, as one might guess, I did not start at page 1 nor was I overly impressed by the book at first glance. I had a few specific problems and wanted quick guidance. I looked on the Web as well for help and I looked at the book. I started with one problem which was hard to correct. I went to the book and found it in the index. It was a desktop problem, and in fact there are a few tricks using the “desktop” and the problem was not simply my imagination. The solution by Gookin was simple and it worked. After that, I realized that the book looks superficial but it contains a lot of information that most people are too busy to research on the web or read, or have missed. If you want a quick review on many small points, this is a good reference to keep handy. I did not buy the book; I borrowed it from the library for a few days and read it cover-to-cover, and made some notes on anything that was hard to remember, such as going into specific Window files to change obscure settings.Some think the book is simple and “for computer dummies” and contains simple topics such as de-frag or file cleaning. That is not exactly what the book says. The book recommends that on certain versions of Windows the process fails and third party software should be purchased such as Norton to manage and clean the computer. I had already figured that out myself, but he had a number of other points as well. The main strength of the book (at the present date in 2007) is to use it as guide or road map of the key points to learn. But, one must review and update the details using Microsoft Help on the web as one learns.Recommend: 5 stars but as a loaner from the library, or buy used.

⭐My grandson, age 14, is the real computer nerd in the family. I gave this to him as a gift. It must be good because he said it really helped.

⭐I bought this for someone new to computers who was having difficulties solving problems. Looking through it I found it very disappointing so won’t be passing this on to a novice.

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