Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Software

Outline:

Chapter Overview
12.1 Overview
12.1.1 Role of the end user
12.1.2 Determining whether the problem is hardware or software related
12.1.3 Fixing the software
12.2 DOS Troubleshooting Issues
12.2.1 System boot problems
12.2.2 DOS error messages
12.2.3 Invalid directory errors
12.3 Common Windows Operating System Problems
12.3.1 Troubleshooting setup (installation) problems
12.3.2 Troubleshooting startup (booting) problems
12.3.3 Windows memory usage problems
12.3.4 Windows OS missing/corrupt .DLL or .VxD files
12.3.5 System lockup errors
12.3.6 Troubleshooting shutdown problems
12.4 Window 9x Troubleshooting Problems
12.4.1 Upgrade issues
12.4.2 Error codes and startup messages
12.4.3 Windows 9x Startup Modes
12.4.4 Windows 9x error log files
12.4.5 Windows Virtual Memory errors
12.5 Using System Tools and System Editors to Troubleshoot Windows 9x/2000
12.5.1 Using system tools
12.5.2 Using Windows Device Manager to troubleshoot
12.5.3 Using Windows system editors
12.6 Windows 9x/2000 Registry Problems
12.6.1 The Registry files
12.6.2 The Registry structure
12.6.3 Editing the Registry
12.6.4 Cleaning the Registry
12.7 Windows NT4/2000 Troubleshooting Problems
12.7.1 Windows NT/2000 installation problems (Review)
12.7.2 Windows NT/2000 upgrade issues
12.7.3 Windows NT Startup Modes
12.7.4 Windows 2000 Startup Modes
12.7.5 Windows 2000 Recovery Console
12.8 Troubleshooting Applications
12.8.1 Troubleshooting DOS applications
12.8.2 Troubleshooting NT/2000 applications
12.9 Windows Data Backup and Recovery
12.9.1 Windows registry backup and recovery tools
12.9.2 Windows data and application backup and recovery tools
12.9.3 Types of data backup procedures
12.10 Windows-Specific Printer Software Problem Troubleshooting
12.10.1 Print spoolers
12.10.2 Print queues
12.10.3 Incorrect/incompatible printer drivers
12.11 Windows-Specific Networking Software Connection Troubleshooting
12.11.1 Error messages
12.11.2 Incorrect parameter setting/switches
12.11.3 Incorrect protocols or protocol properties
12.11.4 Incorrect client or client properties
12.11.5 Missing or incorrect bindings
12.11.6 Incorrect service selection
12.11.7 Incorrect primary network logon settings
12.11.8 Incorrect computer name or workgroup name
12.11.9 Network troubleshooting software utilities
12.12 Windows 9x/NT/2000 Help
12.12.1 Help and Troubleshooting files
12.12.2 Troubleshooting and information resources
Chapter Summary

Chapter Quiz