The PC Doctor's Fix It Yourself Guide

By Adrian W. Kingsley-Hughes

Book Overview

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Keep your PC in tip-top shape with the PC Doctor's proven treatments

Diagnose, fix, upgrade, and maintain your PC and install software and peripherals with help from this easy-to-use guide. Inside, you'll find just what the PC Doctor ordered with the fix-it-yourself PC home remedies you need to take good care of your computer. Learn how to interpret error messages, troubleshoot common problems, and resolve performance issues. Plus, get handy checklists at the end of each chapter to help you with ongoing maintenance. This step-by-step resource empowers you with the knowledge and skills you need to keep your PC running smoothly.

Learn the anatomy of your PC to better care for itMaintain your file system properlyUpgrade your PC--add memory, components, devices, and moreProtect your PC from viruses, worms, hackers, and other threatsTroubleshoot and back up your hard driveTake advantage of CD and DVD storage capacityNetwork PCs together and share resources, such as printers, hard drives, and moreConnect devices to your PC using expansion cards and portsMake the most of the Internet--from getting a better connection to speeding up your browserGet expert advice on where to find more information to help yourself

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072255536
• ISBN13: 9780072255539
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 449 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very good, helpful book

This book is the first point of attack if I get a problem with my PC. I like the layout of the book - very easy to find what I need. Sensible advice. Calm presentation in a crisis - very helpful.