Chapter 3. More About PC Health Care

The more software you install or uninstall and the more files you add or delete, the more pertinent it becomes to perform maintenance on your system. Whether you are trying to accomplish an advanced task or you are trying to figure out why your computer is acting up, you will find the troubleshooting tips and tricks in this chapter helpful.

Just when you think you have the hang of controlling this hunk of machinery, the unexpected happens. Maybe your monitor doesn’t flicker into action when you boot your machine, or perhaps your computer doesn’t seem to recognize the new CD you just put into the CD drive.

Combine the savvy wisdom in this chapter with the Windows tips and tricks learned in Chapter 2, “Keeping ...

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