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Geeks On Call Windows XP: 5-Minute Fixes
By: On Call GeekseBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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Windows XP remains the most-used operating system, and home or small business users who don't have an IT department to call need easy answers to common problems The Geeks On Call technicians fix thousands of Windows XP problems every month, providing support to customers in over thirty states Arranged in question-and-answer format, this book presents solutions to issues Windows users face every day, such as password problems, security, data back-up, Internet issues, difficulties with multimedia, boosting power, and making Windows XP more convenient Offers the fastest, easiest solution first, then delves deeper into certain problems to provide a long-range From their experience as an on-call computer support service, Geeks On Call has an authoritative, verified list of the most common problems reported by nearly 100,000 users, so this book addresses real issues consumers confront
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Geeks On Call Windows XP: 5-Minute Fixes
Chapter One
SOLVE COMMON PROBLEMS
Although Windows XP is arguably the most stable and reliable version of Windows thus far, it isn't perfect. Occasionally you might hit a few digital potholes that throw XP out of alignment. To ensure a smooth ride and eliminate common XP problems, follow the 5-minute fixes in this chapter.
5-Minutes Fixes
Do It Yourself
Close an unresponsive program
Delete an undeletable File
Restore Windows to a healthy state
Use system restore when Windows won't start
Protect Windows from a botched software installation
What to do if a program won't start or run properly
Close an Unresponsive Program
Occasionally, a program may throw the digital equivalent of a temper tantrum and refuse to close. When that happens, you can force it to shut down by using the Task Manager, as follows:
1. Simultaneously press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on your keyboard, which opens the Windows Task Manager. (However, if your version of Windows is configured differently, then pressing these keys might open a Windows Security box. In that case, simply click the Task Manager button.)
2. Click the Applications tab.
3. Click the name of the unresponsive program. 4. At the bottom of the Task Manager, click the End Task button.
5. If the troubled program doesn't close immediately, a message alerts you that the program is not responding. Click the End Now button. 6. If the program still does not respond, or if Windows feels sluggish, then shut down your computer a
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