Chapter 1. Prevention Is Better Than Cure

It’s always a good idea to prevent problems before they occur, but knowing where to start can be a problem. When you first install Windows 7, you encounter a blank desktop with just a few items visible on the new taskbar and in the Start menu. You may be tempted to get working straight away, and you can do this if you like. However, Windows 7 comes with a great many tools that you can use to help prevent problems from occurring and to make sure that when problems do occur, you can be back up and ...

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