Appendix A. Troubleshoot a Network

  • Use the Network and Sharing Center’s diagnostics tools

  • Verify hardware connections

  • Explore the Help and Support Center

  • Ask for remote assistance

  • Visit Windows Help online

  • Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base

  • Post and search in Windows communities

  • Contact Microsoft Customer Support

THERE ARE lots of ways to troubleshoot network problems. They range from finding simple fixes using the Network and Sharing Center to contacting Microsoft Customer Support and paying for help. Here, you’ll learn a lot of the available help options, including getting help from the Help and Support Center on your PC, asking for remote assistance from a friend, getting help online, searching the Microsoft Knowledge Base, and even posting and searching ...

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