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your computer s motherboard (see Chapter 2), your
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7.
When your helper accepts the invitation, a dialog box
pops up on your screen, asking for permission to give
this person access to your computer. Click ... your Internet home page has
changed without your knowledge. Do this even if
you scanned your PC recently, because viruses can
attack at any time.
3.
If yourcomputer s antivirus or Internet ... or IM with
an embedded Web link, don’t click that link within
the message. If you decide that visiting the Web site
in question is worth your time (and the risk), copy
the link to yourcomputer s...
... adapter in your system. With
your only video adapter disabled, you wouldn’t be
able to view your computers data.
ã Uninstall: Choose this option to remove the exist-
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cable connection or in your computer.
ã Trouble with video output from your computer:
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proper image, you know to concentrate your attention on
your computer.
4.
If your monitor uses a cable that detaches at both ends,
swap it with a substitute for a second test. (Some...
... your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground
yourself properly (see Chapter 2).
If you’re replacing your boot drive, make sure to back
up any data that you want to save and install on your ... feature on their
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1.
Prepare your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground
yourself properly (see Chapter 2).
2.
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the power ... installation
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1.
Will you be installing a new boot drive — the one your
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... utility
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your CD/DVD drive, and then turn the computer on
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devices. Removing the one that came with
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drive is displayed.
5.
If the drive doesn’t show up in the Computer/ My
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municating with...
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computer.
You can plug in a USB keyboard while the computer
is on. If your mouse is an older model with a PS/2
connector, reattach it before ... 1.
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described in Steps 1–6 of the preceding two sections.
2.
Insert your Windows installation disc into the drive.
3.
Restart your computer. ... Windows disc
with the systems they ship. If you didn’t receive a
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on the computer s original...
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Remove any discs from the CD/DVD drive, if your PC
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When all else fails, the next step is restoring earlier settings on your
computer. Windows has two ... troubleshoot your system. (Interestingly,
Microsoft’s help-desk technicians may use the same tools
to help you uncover and repair a problem withyour
computer. )
You can experiment with these...
... Troubleshooting Your PC
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View a list of the devices installed in yourcomputer
system. Figure 18-1 shows a sample list in Device
Manager. (Your computer s ...
Defragmenter to run on a schedule, which keeps your
hard drive tuned up and efficient without your hav-
ing to think about it.
Don’t allow your drives to become so full that a
defragmentation ... Chapter 4 for information on
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3.
Choose Start➪Shut Down to shut down the computer.
4.
Uninstall the new hardware.
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right hand. Look on your motherboard for the CPU socket. With ... CPU socket. Withyour left hand
hold the motherboard with a firm grip while you insert your CPU. Then connect
your CPU fan. Easy isn't?
3. Screwing the motherboard to the computer case....
... almost any desktop or laptop
computer.
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Your PC needs new or better wireless capability.
You want to give yourcomputer the ability to com-
municate wirelessly with other devices, or you need ... Hardware Problems
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Your computer is suddenly silent. Make sure you
haven’t muted the sound. The sound card or adapter
inside your PC has failed or is no longer adequate
for your needs.
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