BOOK GIVES READERS UPPER HAND IN FIXING VEXING WINDOWS XP ERRORS
Troubleshooting guide helps XP users solve those surprising Windows problems
San Francisco--Windows XP has been known to do some funky
things. After a while, many of us figure out how to respond to common
snafus, but there are still times when we're left scratching our heads in
bafflement. For those who know enough about Windows to use it but not
always to fix it, "It's Never Done That Before: A Guide to Troubleshooting
"It's Never Done That Before" is a new guide to Windows XP that includes
basic troubleshooting techniques, specific instructions for solving the
most common XP problems, and general information for finding and fixing
some obscure ones. It also provides pointers to explanations of BIOS beep
codes and blue screen errors, instructions for using the troubleshooting
tools supplied with Windows XP (such as Safe Mode and the Recovery
Console), and help with device drivers, the BIOS, and the Windows
Written by the author of several Windows guides, "It's Never Done That
Before" is perfect for home users who want to save time and money by fixing
their own computers; small businesses; and the neighborhood computer guru.
Advice for coping with viruses, spyware, and Internet connection problems
are all covered, along with tips for getting the most out of the Microsoft
Knowledge base and other online information resources, and guidance for
dealing with help desks and technical support centers.
"This is the book to give to that friend or neighbor who's constantly
peppering you with Windows support problems," said Bill Pollock, founder
of No Starch Press. "Not a week passes without Windows surprising me.
Here's the book to help you make it through those frequent 'it's never
done that before!' moments."
With 90 percent of the market running Microsoft Windows (until they shift
to Mac OS or Linux anyway), legions of users are confronting strange,
unfamiliar Windows situations at any time. For those users, "It's Never
Done That Before" is a welcome lifeline.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Ross has been using and writing about Windows since
the first version was introduced more than 20 years ago. He has written
about Windows for Microsoft Press and Sybex, and about networking and the
Internet for several major publishers. His most recent book for No Starch
Press was "The Book of Wi-Fi." He has been a consultant for major technology
manufacturers, including Motorola and AT&T. When not chained to a
computer, Ross spends much of his time making apple cider and restoring
his 100-year-old house in Seattle.
It's Never Done That Before
April 2006, 288 pp., $29.95
ABOUT NO STARCH PRESS: Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few
remaining independent computer book publishers. We publish the finest in
geek entertainment-unique books on technology, with a focus on Open
Source, security, hacking, programming, and alternative operating systems.
Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books
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