Windows XP: The Complete Reference

Chapter 35: Troubleshooting Windows XP

	Chapter Introduction
	What Diagnostic Tools Does Windows XP Provide?
		Startup Modes
		Safe Mode
		Safe Mode With Networking
		Safe Mode With Command Prompt or Recovery Console
		The Boot Floppy Disk
		System Information
		The Windows XP Setup Wizard
	Dealing with Hung or Crashed Programs
		Windows Error Reporting
	Stopping Programs from Running at Startup
		Two Handy Utilities
	Diagnosing Problems
		Diagnosing Hardware Problems
		Diagnosing Display Problems
		Diagnosing Problems with Troubleshooters
	The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) [mmc]
		The Event Viewer
		Performance Logs and Alerts
		The Device Manager
	Returning Your System to a Predefined State with System Restore
		Automatic Restore Points
		Running System Restore
		Configuring System Restore
		Creating a Restore Point
		Restoring Your System to a Restore Point
		Undoing a Restoration
	Reporting Problems with Dr. Watson