1.5. Getting an A+
This chapter examines a number of common errors that you are likely to encounter with Windows computers. These errors range from configuration settings and files to boot files and driver-related problems. You also see some common resolution methods, such as booting into Safe Mode. Some key elements to remember in this chapter are
No operating system found is an MS-DOS error message and might mean that a floppy disk was left in your Windows XP computer.
Most Windows boot sector or boot file errors can be fixed with either the Emergency Repair Process or Recovery Console.
Safe Mode is used to diagnose and resolve driver or startup problems.
Event Viewer should always be checked as part of the troubleshooting process to see what error messages are being reported by Windows.
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