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Windows XP basic troubleshooting checklist

By Drew Mathers | September 16, 2015
  • Quick PC health check
    1. Set System Restore Point
    2. Check anti-virus status
    3. Check device manager and system log
  • If Windows will start
    1. Set System Restore point
    2. Check anti-virus status
    3. Check for common problems
    4. Application repair/re-install
    5. Run Windows Troubleshooters
    6. Run Microsoft Fixits
    7. Run System Restore
    8. Run System File Checker
    9. Clean boot troubleshooting
  • If Windows won’t start
    1. Use Last Known Good Configuration
    2. Boot in Safe Mode and run System Restore
    3. Boot in Safe Mode and run System File Checker
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