|
Chapter 15 The Case of the Broken Window In This Chapter B Restoring your computer to happier times B Fixing a haggard mouse B Fixing older programs that don’t run under Windows XP B Understanding administrator accounts privileges B Getting out of Menu Land, if you’re stuck B Keeping Windows up-to-date B Finding vanished desktop icons B Installing a new driver for a new computer gizmo B Installing other parts of Windows XP B Clicking the wrong button and what to do B Fixing a frozen computer B Figuring out why your printer isn't working correctly B Changing double-clicks to single-clicks and vice versa ometimes, you just have a sense that something’s wrong. The com- puter makes quiet grumbling noises, or Windows XP starts running more slowly than Congress. Other times, something’s obviously wrong. Pressing any key triggers a beeping noise, menus keep shooting at you, or Windows XP greets you with a cheery error message when you first turn it on. Many of the biggest-looking problems are solved by the smallest-look- ing solutions. This chapter may be able to point you to the right one. S
|
