PC Troubleshooting

PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide iii
PC Maintenance ........................................................................................... 1
Creating Data Backup Discs .....................................................................................1
Removing Unused Programs .....................................................................................1
Running the Disk Cleanup Program ...........................................................................1
Running the Disk Defragmenter Program ....................................................................2
Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors..........................................................................2
Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space.......................................................................2
Recommended Maintenance Schedule.......................................................................3
Troubleshooting PC Problems ....................................................................... 4
Audio ....................................................................................................................4
Video ....................................................................................................................5
CD and DVD Drives ................................................................................................5
Display (Monitor) ....................................................................................................7
Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................................................8
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................8
Internet Access........................................................................................................9
Keyboard and Mouse............................................................................................11
Power..................................................................................................................12
Performance.........................................................................................................13
Miscellaneous.......................................................................................................14
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