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Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies

ISBN: 978-0-470-57568-0
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408 pages
December 2009
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Introduction.

Part I: A Computer Is Not a Toaster.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Parts You Can See.

Chapter 2: Thinking Inside the Box.

Chapter 3: Looking Through Windows and Other Software.

Part II: Keeping Your PC Healthy with Preventive Maintenance.

Chapter 4: Taking Care of Software.

Chapter 5: Practicing Good Computer Hygiene.

Chapter 6: Keeping Intruders out of Your Computer.

Chapter 7: Getting Help When Prevention Fails.

Part III: Fixing Sick Hardware.

Chapter 8: Repairing the Monitor.

Chapter 9: Solving Electrical and Mechanical Problems.

Chapter 10: Installing Memory.

Chapter 11: Changing a Drive, Made Easy.

Chapter 12: Fixing a Malfunctioning Printer.

Chapter 13: Taking Care of Your Mouse (or Trackball) and Keyboard.

Part IV: Resetting the Operating System.

Chapter 14: Repairing, Refreshing, and Reinstalling Windows.

Chapter 15: Checking and Changing System Configuration.

Chapter 16: Restoring Your Computer’s Settings.

Chapter 17: Working in Safe Mode. 

Part V: Troubleshooting Your PC.

18: Managing and Troubleshooting Devices.

19: Relieving Hard Times for Hard Drives.

20: Fixing Common Problems.

Glossary.

Index.

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