Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Eu-Undefined) [Paperback]

Jerry Joyce (Author), Marianne Moon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735611653 | ISBN-13: 978-0735611658 | Publication Date: January 6, 2001 | Edition: 2000 ed.

Trouble with your Windows 2000 system? Confounded by error messages? With this handy "Troubleshooting" guide, it's easy to pinpoint -- and solve -- your own software problems. Fast! Each section opens with a troubleshooting chart to help quickly diagnose the source of the problem. It offers clear, step-by-step solutions to try right away, plus a full chapter of things to do to stay out of trouble or learn a new trick. Continuous support via the Troubleshooting "Latest Solutions" Web site provides monthly updates on additional problem solving information. Books in the "Troubleshooting" series are colorful, superbly organized, and easy to read, giving even novice users the confidence to fix it themselves -- without calling tech support or wasting time on futile trial and error. This book shows how to troubleshoot accessing and organizing information, running programs, networking, and more.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jerry Joyce has had a long-standing relationship with Microsoft: he was the technical editor on numerous books published by Microsoft Press, and he has written manuals, help files, and specifications for various Microsoft products. As a programmer, he has tried for many years to make using a computer as simple as using a toaster, but he has yet to succeed.

Marianne Moon has worked in the publishing world for many years as a proofreader, editor, and writer—sometimes all three simultaneously. She has been editing and proofreading Microsoft Press® books since 1984 and has written and edited documentation for Microsoft products such as Microsoft Works, Flight Simulator, Space Simulator, Golf, Publisher, the Microsoft Mouse, and Greetings Workshop.

Product Details

• Paperback: 333 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 2000 ed. edition (January 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735611653
• ISBN-13: 978-0735611658
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,660,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good material for the beginners., December 29, 2000

By 

Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Eu-Undefined) (Paperback)

Microsoft has a new operating system, Windows 2000. For the desktop the Professional version is what is used and for those new to this operating system there is major changes from Windows 9.X. This book should make the transition a little easier.

The book is written to the beginning level however there is something for every level user. To start each section is flow chart breaking down the topics, from there you have a step-by-step breakdown of troubleshooting techniques and ideas to work with.

The areas covered in this book are the desktop, disk storage, dual booting, games, hardware, the internet, printers and printing and peripherals. The book has the making of a great training course for the new users.

The appendix included covers editing the registry and while this is a nice addition, users must understand the registry before making any changes. Also you can obtain web updates for the book. Overall for the money this seems to a very good purchase.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Little Book For a Complex Operation System, November 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Eu-Undefined) (Paperback)

First let me say that this book gives the reader a false sense of security. This book may give you a tip or two, but it is really useless in the real world. I looked through this book at thought how useless it would be at work. If you really want to learn Windows 2000 take a couple classes on it, if you are pressed for time and want a book on Windows 2000 pick up both "Mastering Windows 2000 Professional/Server" at least with those two books if you run into a problem you will have an idea on how to fix or at least know where to find your answers. This book is just too small for what will save your "bacon" out there...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Get Through the Maze, September 8, 2003

By 

Virgil Brown (White Oak, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Eu-Undefined) (Paperback)

This book reminds me of times when I would watch parents watching their children playing Super Mario or whatever. The parents would be amazed that their kids knew under which rock to find the hidden treasure which would empower Mario to make it through the maze.

This book also reminds me of the Readers Digest do-it-yourself books. There's a little description of the thing that needs to be fixed but most folks skip past that to the list of possible problems and how to fix them.

Got a problem with Windows 2000? Need a list of suggestions on how to fix it? This book tells you where to find the treasure to make it through the maze.