Windows software compatibility and hardware troubleshooting

As companies keep their existing hardware and operating systems for more years than ever before, the need to diagnose and repair problems is becoming ever more important for IT Pros and system administrators. Whatever version of Windows you’re using (including Windows 10) you’ll likely need to maint...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Bettany, Andrew. author (author), Halsey, Mike. author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, CA : Apress 2015.
Edición:1st ed. 2015.
Colección:Windows Troubleshooting Series
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629716506719
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  • Contents at a Glance; Contents; About the Authors; About the Technical Reviewer; Windows Troubleshooting Series; Introduction; Chapter 1: All About Compatibility; The Common Causes of Compatibility Problems; Internal and External Compatibility Factors; Networking Factors; PC Hardware; Security Factors; Certified for Windows. What Does the Logo Mean?; Summary; Chapter 2: Common Software Compatibility Issues; Legacy Software and Windows; User Group Discussion; The Windows Blue Screen of Death; User Account Control and Security Permissions; Internet Explorer and Browser Plug-ins
  • Compatibility Issues IE11 Compatibility; Browser Plug-ins; Summary; Chapter 3: Common Hardware Compatibility Issues; Plug and Play; x86 vs. x64 Architecture; Windows File System Drivers; Driver Signing in Windows; Locating Quality Device Drivers; Maintaining Legacy Hardware; Managing Devices; Managing Printers; Video and Graphics Cards; Summary; Chapter 4: Resolving Software Compatibility Issues; Windows Compatibility Center Web Site; The Software Compatibility Troubleshooter; DPI Scaling; Program Compatibility Assistant; Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit; Shims
  • Standard User Analyzer Compatibility Administrator; Resolving Browser Plug-in Compatibility Issues; Resolving Internet and Intranet Site Compatibility Issues; Summary; Chapter 5: Resolving Hardware Compatibility Issues; The Windows Device Manager; Installing, Uninstalling, and Updating Drivers; Bypassing the Windows Version Check by Unzipping Drivers; Installing Device Drivers; Installing Legacy Device Drivers; Disabling and Uninstalling Device Drivers; Updating Device Drivers; Rolling Back Driver Changes; Managing Driver Properties; Using Safe Mode and Diagnostic Mode
  • Diagnostic Mode Forcing Safe Mode; Cables and Physical Hardware Faults; Summary; Chapter 6: External Factors That Affect Hardware; Safely Working with Hardware; Watt on Ground?!; Being Safe and Stable; Attack of the Interferoids!; UTP Network Cables; Hitting a Wall; Beware the Humans; Additional Environmental Factors; Summary; Index