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Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Inside Out: The ultimate, in-depth troubleshooting reference 1st Edition

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You're beyond the basics, so dive right into troubleshooting Windows 7 -- and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference describes hundreds of prevention tips, troubleshooting techniques, and recovery tools in one essential guide. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts keep their Windows 7-based systems running smoothly -- and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

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    Microsoft Press
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    Inside Out
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About the Author

Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Windows Expert). He has worked for many years in second and third-line IT support, and is a technical beta-tester for Microsoft. Mike also works as a teacher of English, maths and ICT, helping those without qualifications and the long-term unemployed gain what is for some, their first ever qualifications.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0735645205
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Microsoft Press; 1st edition (November 12, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 520 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780735645202
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735645202
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.93 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.3 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Mike Halsey

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Mike Halsey's background in IT comes from years of front-line support for international corporations, large and small businesses, micro-businesses and individuals in their homes, so however you need to work with your computer, smartphone or tablet he's able to see things from your point of view.

With a background as a teacher of English, he prides himself on using language that is as clear and straightforward to the widest range of people as possible, and his books are frequently complimented for the ease with which they can be understood by non-technical people.

Mike is also a technology blogger providing text and video-based support at his website Windows.do. Mike is also a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) since 2011.

Mike posts regularly on Twitter (www.Twitter.com/halseymike)

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herb.h
5.0 out of 5 stars Lousy index
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2012
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Just got this book from Amazon - big fat one. Wanted to research a Zinstall question. OK, there it was listed in the index on page 298. Oops! Not there - is on page 320. Tried another - also wrong. Only one correct in 6 total tries. I still have high hopes for this book's contents wich may rate a 5, but would not recommend it in its present condition.
Shame on Microsoft and team. No direct way to communicate with publisher - the "We want to hear from you" leads to an 8 minute survey that is intended to improve future books - no help on their current problem.
Hooray for Amazon for price and fast service.
Bah - hiss on Microsoft for poor quality control.

Update. Having spent some time with the book, I now rate it as a 5 based on the contents (ignoring the goofed up index). The Table of Contents up front is spot on. I recommend this book, its a great piece of work. Author Mike Halsey is to be congratulated.
Oh yes, on page xxi there is "Eratta & Book Support" which affords access to Oreilly.com for reporting errors.
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Dennis Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TROUBLESHOOTER FOR WIN 7 COMPUTERS, PLUS GREAT UTILITIES TO HELP KEEP ALL WORKiNG WELL.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015
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It was just what I needed. Wish I had this book a month earlier. It would have saved my many dollars getting my wife's desktop working.
***We upgraded to Window 10 (A VERY BAD MOVE )...Then were advised by MS to change back to Windows 7...with corrupted files and drivers not working...>>This book would have SAVED me the problems I had to deal with getting the situation corrected.
I highly recommend this book ****although out dated; it gave me several IDEAS and FREE downloads to help keep ALL running well into future..
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3.0 out of 5 stars Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2011
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Whatever happened to good editing?

I got this book (and a couple of others) to be at my side as I installed Win 7. So far it's the one I've used the least, not only because I find more meat in the other ones I've used (see below for what else I referenced), but mainly because the index is all screwed up.

EXAMPLE: I look for PAGE, PAGING, not found. I look for VIRTUAL MEMORY, I find that, and choose to head for the 'settings 389' ref. Well page 389 is all about screenshots for DATA COLLECTOR SETS. I can't say where 'settings' is, because I gave up and went to another book. You know, when dealing with learning a new OS, relating the new to the old, being stumped by stuff, there are lots of brain cells firing. A helpful book should be ready with its answers, not bent on throwing another toe stubber at its audience.

Some may say that is a minor irritant, but if I've already got an irritant, courtesy of Windows 7, do I need another one from the help!?

Think about the mental parallel that may be drawn here (consciously or not): O'Reilly published this with the authorization of MS and the latter's name is plastered all over the book. Is this a subtle message about the OS, i.e. 'yeah, it's mostly good, just a slight bit off base'.

I still plan to read the book more thoroughly. If I have anything to say that may be in any way useful, I'll return with more impressions. Hope this adds perspective to others' search for a reference book.

Other books I used: WINDOWS 7 ANNOYANCES - helpful, but not a stand alone for me.

WINDOWS 7 the definitive guide - yeah..., it's ok. Sometimes the 'do it this way' directions, seemed a little muddy, on the whole, I don't think it deserves the bashing it gets in some of the reviews on its page.

WINDOWS 7 the missing manual - good support for 'Annoyances'. More reading necessary to rate.

After all is said and done, I am grateful for all the info people put into these books. I plan to spend lots of time with each one as I get to know W7 more.
If one is willing to read, research, experiment, there is still plenty to get out of these books.
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Truth Hurts Sometimes
5.0 out of 5 stars Troubleshooting Windows 7
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2011
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Most books on Windows operating systems are filled with introductory usage, basic descriptions of how to use and a general exploration of the product. Too often, they tacitly imply that nothing ever hangs, falters or breaks.

However, this book is for those who already have a good understanding of Windows 7, but need the know-how to troubleshoot and determine appropriate solutions when something goes wrong. Without wasting time with unnecessary words, it cuts through the fluff and basics, getting directly to the heart of many common problems and offers various solutions. This edition is not quite on par with the book "Windows 7 Annoyances" -- the David Karp series by O'Reilly Publishing -- but it complements that book very capably with a different perspective and some different issues and solutions. Together they would make one very good volume on troubleshooting -- and most importantly, saving valuable time otherwise spent researching probable causes and solutions. Servicing business servers, network issues and user PCs is part of my profession. Recommended for intermediate to advanced users.
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Janet Schiller
5.0 out of 5 stars It's so readable!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2014
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I read a lot of computer books, and it's rare to find one that is so readable. I'm about half way through it, and I've always learned a lot. I feel much more confident that if new problems come up with my Windows 7 PC, I'll be able to troubleshoot them myself. The recommendations are written with the user in mind, and sometimes include useful free or low-cost third party products. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mike you have an amazing writing style and your knowledge of the Windows 7 ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014
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This is a powerful book! It is well written and I literally could not put the book down for anything. Mike you have an amazing writing style and your knowledge of the Windows 7 OS is Great! I will purchase your Windows 8 book shortly. I am almost done with this book and I cannot recommend it enough.
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Ruth-Ann Harwood
3.0 out of 5 stars I would find another choice
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2016
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I wanted to be able to do some DYI on my computer system at work and I thought buying a manual may help. This book is okay but it very techy and does not into detail as I like but will be useful to help understand the windows system. PLEASE don't waste money on this I also bought step by step for Windows 7 much better I already went through couple of lessons and it going great.
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Terence N. Cresswell
5.0 out of 5 stars Trouble Shooting Windows 7
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2012
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"Trouble Shooting Windows" is a very useful book for fault finding, subjects are in order for easy reference. Any one who wants to further their knowledge of "Windows 7" and look under the hood need look no further. Highly recommended TC
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Paul Pettit
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay but could be better
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2013
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Some of the information is useful but the index is inaccurate which makes it difficult to look up specific issues.
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GUIDA MATTIA
5.0 out of 5 stars Why Troubleshooting Windows 7 is a must buy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2013
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Mike Halsey knows a lot of stuffs about Windows 7 and he really wants to share them: easy to read, easy to follow his suggestions, very useful tips. Thanks, Mike
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