Product Description

• 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 hardware
• This updated edition features new, expanded coverage of laptop woes as well as Internet and e–mail issues, broadband connections, spam blocking, and security concerns
• Provides advice on how to prevent PC problems in the first place and create a safe and secure PC environment
• Dan 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #272591 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

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 online

Oh, 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 problem
• Bring back missing taskbars
• Plug memory leaks
• Recognize a hard drive failure
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Improve 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.

Customer Reviews

Trouble is now the past tense
I recently purchased Troubleshooting Your PC For Dummies, and read (most of it) cover to cover! I found it an "easy" read and enjoyable!

Surprisingly it covered several problems that I had already encountered and just about managed to sort out myself. I have to say I would have been less stressed had I have had the book and read it sooner!

As the other reviewer mentions this is the 2nd edition and covers XP! The author, Dan Gookin, gives his email address and web site and "welcomes" questions and comments! I thought I'd try it out and pestered him with an email, he did reply in a friendly and I have to say prompt manor!

The book is divided up into several sections that are easily navigated (some parts, typical of most if not all Dummies books, are quite humorous!! I had a little titter to myself on more than one occasion!) The parts are, Introduction, Troubleshooting Minor Irks and Quirks, Preventive Maintenance, and the Part of Tens. Each of those sections has a large "library" of smaller sections!

Next time I have a problem I will look it up in this book, I'm sure it will be covered!

I will be keeping this book on my shelf, with Laptops for Dummies, also by Dan, and well worth a read if you have a laptop!!