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The CA books will have three sections: Part 1: Understanding the Issues and Solutions-using real customer "scare stories" this section will describe typical and annoying computer performance issues for consumers and then show how CA's software provided a quick and easy solution.Part 2: Solutions-step-by-step installation guidance for CA's PC Pitstop Optimize, which comes bundled free w/the book and how to use each and every component, all in much more reader-friendly narrative than any software documentation could provide.Part 3: Updates and Troubleshooting- step-by-step to download regular updates and any available upgrades and how to do so; lists any problems/errors the readers/users may experience with the software titles, and give fixes.

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Acknowledgments	p. xii
Introduction	p. xiii
How This Book Is Organized	p. xiii
Who Should Read This Book	p. xvi
What's on the CD-ROM	p. xvi
Understand the Issues and Solutions	p. 1
Causes of Poor PC Performance	p. 3
Temporary Files	p. 3
Internet Cache	p. 3
Recycle Bin	p. 5
Windows Temporary Files	p. 5
Getting Out of Date	p. 6
Unused Files and Programs	p. 6
Unnecessary Startup Programs	p. 6
Invalid Registry Entries	p. 7
Hard Drive Errors	p. 7
Fragmentation	p. 8
Understanding PC Pitstop Optimize	p. 9
General Information	p. 9
Why Choose PC Pitstop Optimize?	p. 9
PC Pitstop Optimize Features	p. 10
New Features in Version 1.5	p. 10
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 11
Can I Undo the Changes It Makes?	p. 11
What Files Does It Delete?	p. 11
What System Settings Does It Change?	p. 12
Optimizing Your PC	p. 13
Installing PC Pitstop Optimize	p. 15
System Requirements	p. 15
Installing PC Pitstop Optimize	p. 15
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You're Done!	p. 19
Performing a Scan	p. 21
Open PC Pitstop Optimize	p. 22
Specify Initial Settings	p. 22
Start the Scan	p. 26
Perform the Scan	p. 27
Get Rid of Temporary Files	p. 28
Optimize Your Internet Settings	p. 32
Remove Unnecessary Startup Programs	p. 33
Optimize Your Registry Entries	p. 36
Optimize Your PC Performance	p. 38
The Optimization	p. 41
Enter License Information	p. 41
Start the Optimization	p. 43
Optimization Completed	p. 44
The Results	p. 44
Other Ways to Optimize Your PC	p. 47
Keep Windows Up to Date	p. 47
Adjust Visual Settings	p. 49
Remove Unused Programs	p. 52
Clean Up Your Personal Files	p. 54
Check for Hard Drive Errors	p. 57
Defragment the Hard Drive	p. 59
Remove Additional Start-up Programs	p. 69
Updating PC Pitstop Optimize	p. 71
Updating the Software	p. 71
Troubleshooting PC Pitstop Optimize	p. 75
Program Doesn't Load Correctly	p. 75
Can't Communicate with the Internet	p. 79
Error During Installation	p. 86
Customer Support Information	p. 86
Bonus Material	p. 87
Solve Common Problems with Windows	p. 89
Close an Unresponsive Program	p. 89
Delete an Undeletable File	p. 90
Restore Windows to a Healthy State	p. 93
Use System Restore When Windows Won't Start	p. 94
Protect Windows from a Botched Software Installation	p. 95
If a Program Won't Start or Run Properly	p. 96
Download a Newer Version	p. 96
Download a Patch	p. 97
Temporarily Disable Anti-Virus or Anti-Spyware Software	p. 97
Customizing Windows for Your Personal Preferences	p. 99
Prevent Windows Messenger from Loading	p. 99
Hide or Disable Windows Messenger	p. 100
Remove Windows Messenger from the Start Menu	p. 100
Rename Windows Messenger's Folder	p. 101
Force Windows to Use a Different Instant Messenger	p. 102
Change the Windows Registration Name	p. 104
Pop the Balloon Tips	p. 106
Stop Highlighting New Software	p. 108
Turn Off Error Reporting	p. 109
Disable Step-by-Step Searches	p. 110
Disable the Search Characters	p. 110
Show Inactive Icons	p. 111
Re-Sync the Windows Clock	p. 111
Disable Automatic Cleanup of Your Desktop	p. 112
Adjust AutoPlay	p. 113
Repair AutoPlay	p. 114
Disable AutoPlay	p. 117
Fix Internet Issues	p. 119
Repair a Broken Internet Connection	p. 119
Temporarily Disable Your Software Firewall	p. 119
Reboot Your Modem, Your Router, or Both	p. 120
Use ipconfig	p. 120
Reinstall TCP/IP	p. 121
Repair the Winsock	p. 122
Use the System File Checker	p. 127
Back Up Your Bookmarks	p. 127
Restore Missing "Favicons"	p. 128
Manually Restore Favicons	p. 129
Prevent Crashes When Copying Text from a Website	p. 132
Easily Locate Your Downloads	p. 132
Reduce the Internet Cache	p. 133
Analyze Your PC	p. 135
Determine Your Version of Windows	p. 135
Determine Your Version of Internet Explorer	p. 136
Determine the Manufacturer and Speed of Your Processor (CPU)	p. 137
Determine Your Amount of System Memory (RAM)	p. 138
Determine Your Hard Drive's Size and Remaining Space	p. 140
Open Your Computer's Case	p. 141
Determine Your Hard Drive's Interface	p. 142
Look for USB Ports	p. 145
Identify Your Version of USB	p. 146
Look for Fire Wire Ports	p. 148
Identify Your CD or DVD Drive	p. 149
Look for a Floppy Drive	p. 152
Look for a Dial-Up Modem	p. 153
Look for a Network Card	p. 154
Identify Your Video Card	p. 156
Determine the Video Card's Interface	p. 157
Upgrade Your PC	p. 159
What Should Be Upgraded?	p. 160
Upgrade to Windows XP	p. 160
Add More System Memory (RAM)	p. 162
Add an Internal Hard Drive	p. 163
Add an External Hard Drive	p. 166
Add a USB Card	p. 167
Add a Fire Wire Card	p. 169
Add a CD or DVD Drive	p. 171
Replace Your Floppy Drive	p. 172
Add a Dial-Up Modem	p. 173
Add a Network Card	p. 176
Replace Your Video Card	p. 178
Replace Your Sound Card	p. 179
Installing Peripherals	p. 183
Use Newer Gadgets on Older PCs	p. 183
Add a Surge Protector	p. 184
Add a Battery Backup	p. 185
Add a USB Hub	p. 186
Replace Your Speakers	p. 187
Replace Your Monitor	p. 187
Clean Your Mouse	p. 188
Replace Your Mouse	p. 190
Replace Your Keyboard	p. 190
Connect a Printer	p. 191
Configure Printer Preferences	p. 192
Connect a Digital Camera	p. 195
Connect a Camcorder	p. 196
Connect a Video Game Controller	p. 196
Connect a Scanner	p. 197
Troubleshooting Computers	p. 199
Computer Randomly Crashes or Displays Blue Screen	p. 199
Software Troubles	p. 199
Overheated Computer	p. 200
Malfunctioning USB Hub	p. 200
Nothing Happens When the Computer Is Turned On	p. 201
Computer Takes a Long Time to Power Up	p. 201
Computer Continuously Accesses the Hard Drive	p. 203
Laptop Battery Life Is Too Short	p. 203
Monitor Has Poor Image Quality	p. 205
Screen Flickers	p. 206
Invalid System DiskWhile Booting	p. 207
Software Installation Goes Horribly Wrong	p. 207
New Hardware Doesn't Work	p. 210
Computer or Software Doesn't Respond	p. 210
Keyboard Doesn't Respond	p. 212
Video Game Doesn't Work Correctly	p. 212
No Sound	p. 213
Determine Whether a Program or Game Will Run on Your Computer	p. 214
Buying a New PC	p. 215
Pick the Perfect PC	p. 216
Computer Types	p. 216
Desktop versus Laptop	p. 217
Features	p. 220
Warranty	p. 220
Index	p. 223
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