Windows 10 Troubleshooting

Learn how to troubleshoot Windows 10 the way the experts do, whatever device or form-factor you’re using. Focus on the problems that most commonly plague PC users and fix each one with a step-by-step approach that helps you understand the cause, the solution and the tools required. Discover the connections between the different hardware and software in your devices, and how their bonds with external hardware, networks and the Internet are more dependent than you think, and learn how to build resilience into any computer system, network or device running Windows 10.

If you’re fed up of those nagging day-to-day issues, want to avoid costly repairs, or just want to learn more about how PCs work, Windows 10 Troubleshooting is your ideal one-stop guide to the Windows 10 operating system.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Getting Started with Windows Troubleshooting
Chapter 1. Introducing Troubleshooting in Windows 10
Chapter 2. Building a Safe and Secure OS
Chapter 3. Configuring Windows 10
Chapter 4. Fixing Windows 10 Quickly
Chapter 5. Understanding Tasks and Events
Chapter 6. Understanding PC Hardware
Chapter 7. Diagnosing and Repairing Problem Hardware and Peripherals
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Startup
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting Networks
Chapter 10. Troubleshoot and Manage Internet Explorer and Edge

Part 2. Becoming a Proficient Troubleshooter
Chapter 11. Dealing with Common Windows Annoyances
Chapter 12. Remote Help
Chapter 13. Repairing Windows Startup Problems
Chapter 14. Networks and Internet Connections
Chapter 15. Managing Device Drivers and PC Resources
Chapter 16. Windows Update and System Upgrades
Chapter 17. Maintaining App and Web Site Compatibility
Chapter 18. Managing Security and Privacy
Chapter 19. Malware and Viruses
Chapter 20. Using Virtualization to Protect PCs

Part 3. Mastering Windows 10 Troubleshooting
Chapter 21. Bomb-Proofing Your PC
Chapter 22. Microsoft Sysinternals
Chapter 23. Best Practice in the Workplace
Chapter 24. Managing BYOD Hardware
Chapter 25. Getting Advanced Information
Chapter 26. The Registry in Depth
Chapter 27. Windows 10 File Structure in Depth
Chapter 28. Researching Difficult Problems
Chapter 29. Troubleshooting Difficult Problems
Chapter 30. Installation and Restore