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 need to 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 problems with upgrades
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
Learn to Assess and Minimize Your Computing Risks
Recover Lost Data and Repair Damaged Applications
Diagnose Problems Systematically—The Right Way, the First Time
Know When and Where to Turn for Outside Help