Troubleshoot the Windows XP startup sequence

Both casual users and experienced support technicians on occasion find themselves faced with unfamiliar and baffling Windows XP problems. It's Never Done That Before! A Guide to Troubleshooting Windows XP includes basic troubleshooting techniques, specific instructions for solving the most common XP problems, and general information for finding and fixing some obscure ones. This sample chapter from the book focuses on the startup process, closely examining the normal Windows startup sequence, then explaining several tools and techniques for troubleshooting when Windows just won't start.

Title: It's Never Done That Before! A Guide to Troubleshooting Windows XP
Author: John Ross
Publisher: No Starch Press
Chapter: Chapter 3: What to Do when Windows Won't Start
ISBN: 1593271395; Copyright © 2006 No Starch Press. All rights reserved.
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