Troubleshooting relies on your knowledge of how the operating system functions. In addition to knowledge, IT professionals must understand the tools at their disposal. These topics are addressed in the labs in this section. Given a diagnostic scenario involving one of these utilities or tools, select the appropriate steps needed to resolve the problem. Windows 98 and Windows Millennium are equipped with a powerful set of tools to assist users with various troubleshooting tasks.
In this section, you will start up a Windows Millennium Edition computer. You will view the hardware setup and components of the operating system. This will familiarize you with Windows Me and aid you in your troubleshooting. In Table 3. Table 3. This subsection can be helpful when troubleshooting boot problems and when optimizing your system.
It is also a good place to check if your computer is running unnecessary programs at startup. You can use System Restore to undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance. System Restore returns your computer to an earlier time called a restore point without causing you to lose recent work, such as saved documents, email, or history and favorites lists. Your computer automatically creates restore points called system checkpoints , but you can also use System Restore to create your own checkpoints.
This is useful if you are about to make a major change to your system, such as installing a new program or changing your Registry. The following procedure will help you set up restore points. In the System Restore window see Figure 3. I recommend using the date in the name.
Type today's date with the word Restore at the end of the name example: Restore. Figure 3. Highlight a System Check Point listing on the right that matches the name you just created, as shown in Figure 3.
Make sure all programs are closed, except the Help and Support windows, and click OK to continue. Verify the date and time of the restore point and enter it into Table 3. It is recommended that only advanced users and system administrators change these settings.
It is always a good idea to keep track of the changes that you've made. In this section, you learned how to use Windows Me or 98 system tools to gather information and resolve system problems. When troubleshooting, it is important to gather information so that you can make informed decisions when attempting to find the problem's root cause.
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We use this information to address the inquiry and respond to the question. Registry Tool never edits the Windows registry without your permission. Educational - The Registry Manual, Tips and Notes, and Registry Functions PageFrame teach you how the registry works and empower you with the knowledge to understand, customize, and repair the registry. Registry Import - Imports the Windows registry directly.
The Professional Edition imports via network. Export to Reg files - Export a single key, a range of keys, a key branch, or all keys to a new reg file or append to an existing reg file.
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