Keep your PC in tip-top shape with the PC Doctor's proven treatments Diagnose, fix, upgrade, and maintain your PC and install software and peripherals with help from this easy-to-use guide. Inside, you'll find just what the PC Doctor ordered with the fix-it-yourself PC home remedies you need to take good care of your computer. Learn how to interpret error messages, troubleshoot common problems, and resolve performance issues. Plus, get handy checklists at the end of each chapter to help you with ongoing maintenance. This step-by-step resource empowers you with the knowledge and skills you need to keep your PC running smoothly. bull; bull;Learn the anatomy of your PC to better care for it bull;Maintain your file system properly bull;Upgrade your PC--add memory, components, devices, and more bull;Protect your PC from viruses, worms, hackers, and other threats bull;Troubleshoot and back up your hard drive bull;Take advantage of CD and DVD storage capacity bull;Network PCs together and share resources, such as printers, hard drives, and more bull;Connect devices to your PC using expansion cards and ports bull;Make the most of the Internet--from getting a better connection to speeding up your browser bull;Get expert advice on where to find more information to help yourself Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is a technical director and consultant for a U.K.-based computer company.

He teaches many PC-related courses, including one entitled "Caring for Your PC." He has taught many thousands of people to fix their PC problems for themselves, and this inspired him to write this book.