
If in Doubt, Throw It Out 309
Optimize Virtual Memory and Cache Settings 312
Choose the Right Filesystem 317
Advanced NTFS Settings 320
Transfer Windows to Another Hard Disk 321
Work with Partitions 328
6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Crashes and Error Messages 344
Viruses, Malware, and Spyware 344
What to Do When Windows Won’t Start 355
Manage Startup Programs 362
Check Your Drive for Errors 366
What to Do When a Program Crashes 371
What to Do When a Program Won’t Start 376
What to Do When an Application Won’t Uninstall 378
Green Ribbon of Death 380
Blue Screen of Death 382
Dealing with Drivers and Other Tales of Hardware
Troubleshooting 387
How to Add Hardware 388
Interpret Device Manager Errors 394
Test for Bad Memory (RAM) 398
Don’t Overlook the Power Supply 401
Fix USB Power Management Issues 402
Fix Printer Problems 403
Preventative Maintenance and Data Recovery 404
Manage Windows Updates 404
Go Back in Time with Restore Points and Shadow Copies 408
Back Up Your Entire System 415
Protect Your Data with RAID 420
Recover Your System After a Crash 423
7. Networking and Internet .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Build Your Network 427
Terminology Primer 428
To Wire or Not to Wire 432
Set Up a Wireless Router 436
Upgrade Your Router 443
Sniff Out WiFi Hotspots 446
Troubleshoot Wireless Networks 451
Lock Out Unauthorized PCs 457
Connect to a Public Wireless Network 462
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