PC Disaster and Recovery (Paperback)

~ Kate J. Chase (Author) "A disaster, like beauty, is often defined by the beholder..." (more)
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Product Description

Odds are that at some point your PC will freeze-up, your hard disk will die or lightening will zap the power out just as you're polishing up the last chapter of your novel ... will you know what to do? Learn how to prevent disasters, get your system back to normal operation and recover lost data with PC Disaster and Recovery. With her easy-to-follow, casual style, author Kate Chase shows you how to limit your risk of damage and disruption, how to restart a problem PC, what to do when upgrades go wrong, how to troubleshoot system freezes and crashes, how to recover lost data, and how to resurrect a dead hard drive. You'll also learn how to detect and diagnose symptoms before a disaster occurs, and how to overcome hardware failures. PC Disaster and Recovery also includes disaster and recovery techniques for users running a small network. So go ahead! Install new software and hardware like there's no tomorrow--but be sure to keep your copy of PC Disaster and Recovery by your side.

From the Back Cover

Has Disaster Struck?

If you're reading this, Something Very Bad may have already happened to your PC. Or maybe you're wisely looking ahead to any of several what-if scenarios. Either way, PC Disaster and Recovery is the book you nee recover from today's disaster and not lose sleep over the ones that lie around the corner. No matter how dire the situation, expert, step-by-step instructions will keep you cool and focused and get you back on your feet. Coverage includes:

Understanding how hardware, OS, and applications work together Limiting your risks Assembling a PC recovery resource kit Drafting a disaster recovery plan Detecting, analyzing, and diagnosing problems Restarting a problem PC Fixing upgrading problems Stabilizing your operating system Understanding and troubleshooting hardware failures Avoiding power and overheating problems Diagnosing, monitoring, and troubleshooting performance problems Recovering lost and damaged files and applications Recovering from small-network disasters Finding help online Knowing when and how to start from scratch Resurrecting a dead hard drive Knowing when to call professionals

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Product Details

• Paperback: 491 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (January 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078214182X
• ISBN-13: 978-0782141825
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #581,336 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have For Computer Techncians !!, April 15, 2007

By	M. Garcia (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anyone that works with computers should get this book, fixing an unstable PC is sometimes a mind numbing experience without any preparation, where do you start? This book addresses how to isolate a potential problem, prevent and get organized in the event a PC Software or Hardware Disaster, how to recover and future preventions.

This book will transform yourself into a smart troubleshooter, specially when you read and really learn how the hardware, operating system and applications work together. There is a lot to learn here for every walk of your computer life. Make It Part Of Your Resource Learning Library. Good Luck.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good addition to my other computer training books., January 7, 2009

By	Ervin L. Goss (Terrell, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good addition to my computer book library. Currently studying for the CompTIA A+ exam and this will help answer questions that the training doesn't provide.