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 Windows XP is the perfect resource.

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 Registry.

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 befores!’ 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.

It’s Never Done That Before: A Guide to Troubleshooting Windows XP
Author: John Ross
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: No Starch Press; 1 edition (May 19, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 1593270763