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What is one step to take early on when an application crashes?
What is one step to take early on when an application crashes?
- Look for updates/patches/fixes to the application released by the vendor (correct)
- Reinstall the application immediately
- Check the computer's network connection
- Run a full antivirus scan
Which tool is extremely helpful in identifying software problems related to application crashes?
Which tool is extremely helpful in identifying software problems related to application crashes?
- System Configuration Utility
- Task Manager
- Disk Cleanup
- Reliability Monitor (correct)
Where can you find information about Microsoft-based application problems?
Where can you find information about Microsoft-based application problems?
- Windows Event Viewer (correct)
- Control Panel
- Device Manager
- Task Scheduler
What is the purpose of verifying updates on a test machine before rolling them out to all machines?
What is the purpose of verifying updates on a test machine before rolling them out to all machines?
What does Reliability Monitor allow you to see?
What does Reliability Monitor allow you to see?
What should third-party vendors do in relation to Windows event logs?
What should third-party vendors do in relation to Windows event logs?
What is the command to view current network settings in a Windows operating system?
What is the command to view current network settings in a Windows operating system?
What information can be obtained from the output of 'ipconfig /ALL'?
What information can be obtained from the output of 'ipconfig /ALL'?
Which command is used to release the current IP address obtained from a DHCP server?
Which command is used to release the current IP address obtained from a DHCP server?
Where can you manually change network settings for the network card in Windows?
Where can you manually change network settings for the network card in Windows?
In Windows, how can you reload the operating system with preinstalled software?
In Windows, how can you reload the operating system with preinstalled software?
What is the process for recovering system images in Windows if your organization does not use a standardized image for its computers?
What is the process for recovering system images in Windows if your organization does not use a standardized image for its computers?
What is the recommended action if a service is conflicting with another resource?
What is the recommended action if a service is conflicting with another resource?
What can be a likely cause for service failure?
What can be a likely cause for service failure?
What is the purpose of enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file?
What is the purpose of enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file?
What is the likely cause of slow bootup problems according to the text?
What is the likely cause of slow bootup problems according to the text?
What can be a reason for local profiles to be slow to load?
What can be a reason for local profiles to be slow to load?
How can slow-loading local profiles be addressed?
How can slow-loading local profiles be addressed?
What utility in Windows allows users to delete temporary files, thumbnails, and temporary Internet files to free up space?
What utility in Windows allows users to delete temporary files, thumbnails, and temporary Internet files to free up space?
Which tab in the Services properties allows for configuring automatic restart of services in case of failure?
Which tab in the Services properties allows for configuring automatic restart of services in case of failure?
What can rebooting the system help in isolating and reproducing?
What can rebooting the system help in isolating and reproducing?
Which utility in Windows allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes?
Which utility in Windows allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes?
Where can users access the option to change the defragmentation schedule in Windows?
Where can users access the option to change the defragmentation schedule in Windows?
What is considered a last resort due to the potential loss of work?
What is considered a last resort due to the potential loss of work?
What can help resolve a misconfigured driver or hardware issue causing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows?
What can help resolve a misconfigured driver or hardware issue causing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows?
What can be a cause of a black screen issue in Windows?
What can be a cause of a black screen issue in Windows?
How can troubleshooting for a black screen issue in Windows start?
How can troubleshooting for a black screen issue in Windows start?
What is a recommended step for troubleshooting software-level printing issues in Windows?
What is a recommended step for troubleshooting software-level printing issues in Windows?
Where can detailed printer information be accessed in Windows?
Where can detailed printer information be accessed in Windows?
What can cause service failure to start in Windows?
What can cause service failure to start in Windows?
Reliability Monitor allows you to see which updates were installed before and after the crashes.
Reliability Monitor allows you to see which updates were installed before and after the crashes.
Windows event logs in Event Viewer only contain information about Microsoft-based application problems.
Windows event logs in Event Viewer only contain information about Microsoft-based application problems.
Reliability Monitor is not helpful in identifying software problems related to application crashes.
Reliability Monitor is not helpful in identifying software problems related to application crashes.
One step to take early on when an application crashes is to look for updates/patches/fixes to the application released by the vendor.
One step to take early on when an application crashes is to look for updates/patches/fixes to the application released by the vendor.
Rebooting the system cannot help in isolating and reproducing issues.
Rebooting the system cannot help in isolating and reproducing issues.
Reliability Monitor does not allow you to narrow down if other software is causing the issues and what led up to the crashes.
Reliability Monitor does not allow you to narrow down if other software is causing the issues and what led up to the crashes.
Windows 8 onwards automatically defragments disks on a weekly schedule
Windows 8 onwards automatically defragments disks on a weekly schedule
The Disk Cleanup utility allows users to delete temporary files, thumbnails, and temporary Internet files to free up space
The Disk Cleanup utility allows users to delete temporary files, thumbnails, and temporary Internet files to free up space
Rebooting the system can resolve issues by terminating hung processes and relaunching necessary applications
Rebooting the system can resolve issues by terminating hung processes and relaunching necessary applications
Terminating non-responsive processes should be considered a last resort due to potential loss of work
Terminating non-responsive processes should be considered a last resort due to potential loss of work
The taskkill.exe utility allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes
The taskkill.exe utility allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes
Services can be configured to automatically restart in the event of failure on the Recovery tab of the Services properties
Services can be configured to automatically restart in the event of failure on the Recovery tab of the Services properties
Windows 8/8.1 and 10 still include the Last Known Good Configuration option to boot into the last successful startup
Windows 8/8.1 and 10 still include the Last Known Good Configuration option to boot into the last successful startup
The Print Management MMC can be accessed through the Control Panel in the Start menu
The Print Management MMC can be accessed through the Control Panel in the Start menu
A black screen issue can arise when the operating system resolution exceeds the monitor's capacity
A black screen issue can arise when the operating system resolution exceeds the monitor's capacity
Troubleshooting services that fail to start involves identifying conflicting resources and resolving misconfigurations
Troubleshooting services that fail to start involves identifying conflicting resources and resolving misconfigurations
System Restore in the Windows Recovery Environment can revert system drivers to a previous state
System Restore in the Windows Recovery Environment can revert system drivers to a previous state
Booting into Safe Mode can help uninstall a misconfigured driver or hardware
Booting into Safe Mode can help uninstall a misconfigured driver or hardware
Reimaging the operating system with preinstalled software is always faster than uninstalling and reinstalling the software manually.
Reimaging the operating system with preinstalled software is always faster than uninstalling and reinstalling the software manually.
The command 'ipconfig /RELEASE' is used to obtain current network settings in a Windows operating system.
The command 'ipconfig /RELEASE' is used to obtain current network settings in a Windows operating system.
The DNS suffix that will be appended to client DNS requests can be seen in the output of 'ipconfig /ALL'.
The DNS suffix that will be appended to client DNS requests can be seen in the output of 'ipconfig /ALL'.
The process for recovering system images in Windows is the same regardless of whether your organization uses a standardized image for its computers.
The process for recovering system images in Windows is the same regardless of whether your organization uses a standardized image for its computers.
Refreshing network settings can be achieved by issuing the command 'ipconfig /RENEW'.
Refreshing network settings can be achieved by issuing the command 'ipconfig /RENEW'.
The System Image Recovery option can be accessed by holding down the Shift key while rebooting the operating system and choosing Advanced Options.
The System Image Recovery option can be accessed by holding down the Shift key while rebooting the operating system and choosing Advanced Options.
Enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file can help identify slow bootup performance problems in Windows.
Enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file can help identify slow bootup performance problems in Windows.
The System Configuration utility cannot be used to identify slow bootup problems in Windows.
The System Configuration utility cannot be used to identify slow bootup problems in Windows.
Roaming profiles require the same troubleshooting techniques as local profiles.
Roaming profiles require the same troubleshooting techniques as local profiles.
Reinstalling the software that installed the failing service is not recommended if a service is conflicting with another resource.
Reinstalling the software that installed the failing service is not recommended if a service is conflicting with another resource.
Microsoft services are likely culprits for slowing down the boot process in Windows.
Microsoft services are likely culprits for slowing down the boot process in Windows.
Troubleshooting for a black screen issue in Windows can start by examining the Event Viewer.
Troubleshooting for a black screen issue in Windows can start by examining the Event Viewer.
Name one technique for identifying slow bootup performance problems in Windows based on the text above.
Name one technique for identifying slow bootup performance problems in Windows based on the text above.
According to the text, what is the likely cause for service failure?
According to the text, what is the likely cause for service failure?
Where can slow-loading local profiles be addressed in Windows, as mentioned in the text?
Where can slow-loading local profiles be addressed in Windows, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of rebooting the computer in troubleshooting software problems, according to the text?
What is the purpose of rebooting the computer in troubleshooting software problems, according to the text?
What is recommended if a service is conflicting with another resource, as per the text?
What is recommended if a service is conflicting with another resource, as per the text?
What type of services are likely culprits for slowing down the boot process in Windows, as mentioned in the text?
What type of services are likely culprits for slowing down the boot process in Windows, as mentioned in the text?
Explain the purpose of Reliability Monitor in troubleshooting application crashes in Windows.
Explain the purpose of Reliability Monitor in troubleshooting application crashes in Windows.
How can the Windows event logs in Event Viewer aid in troubleshooting application crashes?
How can the Windows event logs in Event Viewer aid in troubleshooting application crashes?
What is the recommended step to take early on when an application crashes?
What is the recommended step to take early on when an application crashes?
What additional action can be taken to identify software problems related to application crashes in Windows?
What additional action can be taken to identify software problems related to application crashes in Windows?
How can users narrow down the cause of application crashes using Reliability Monitor?
How can users narrow down the cause of application crashes using Reliability Monitor?
Why should updates be verified on a test machine before rolling them out to all machines?
Why should updates be verified on a test machine before rolling them out to all machines?
Explain how to troubleshoot a black screen issue in Windows.
Explain how to troubleshoot a black screen issue in Windows.
What are the troubleshooting steps for software-level printing issues in Windows?
What are the troubleshooting steps for software-level printing issues in Windows?
How can service failure to start be resolved in Windows?
How can service failure to start be resolved in Windows?
What are the potential causes of a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows?
What are the potential causes of a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows?
What is the purpose of the Print Management MMC in Windows?
What is the purpose of the Print Management MMC in Windows?
Why was the Last Known Good Configuration option removed in Windows 8/8.1 and 10?
Why was the Last Known Good Configuration option removed in Windows 8/8.1 and 10?
Explain the steps to view the current network settings in Windows using the command prompt and the graphical user interface.
Explain the steps to view the current network settings in Windows using the command prompt and the graphical user interface.
What information can be obtained from the output of 'ipconfig /ALL' and why is it important?
What information can be obtained from the output of 'ipconfig /ALL' and why is it important?
Describe the process for updating network settings to match other clients on the network that are operating normally.
Describe the process for updating network settings to match other clients on the network that are operating normally.
In what situations might reimaging/reloading the operating system be necessary, and what are the methods for performing this task?
In what situations might reimaging/reloading the operating system be necessary, and what are the methods for performing this task?
Explain the steps to manually change gateway and DNS settings for a network card in Windows.
Explain the steps to manually change gateway and DNS settings for a network card in Windows.
What are the steps for accessing and using the System Image Recovery option to reload the operating system in Windows?
What are the steps for accessing and using the System Image Recovery option to reload the operating system in Windows?
Describe the purpose and process of enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file in Windows for identifying slow bootup performance problems.
Describe the purpose and process of enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file in Windows for identifying slow bootup performance problems.
What are the potential consequences of terminating non-responsive processes in Windows?
What are the potential consequences of terminating non-responsive processes in Windows?
Explain the role of the 'Defragmentation and Optimize Drives' option in Windows and how users can access it to change the defragmentation schedule.
Explain the role of the 'Defragmentation and Optimize Drives' option in Windows and how users can access it to change the defragmentation schedule.
What are the potential benefits of rebooting the system in Windows for resolving issues and isolating problems?
What are the potential benefits of rebooting the system in Windows for resolving issues and isolating problems?
Explain the significance of configuring services to automatically restart in the event of failure and how users can perform this configuration in Windows.
Explain the significance of configuring services to automatically restart in the event of failure and how users can perform this configuration in Windows.
Outline the advantages of using the taskkill.exe utility in Windows for terminating processes and explain its capabilities for remote process termination.
Outline the advantages of using the taskkill.exe utility in Windows for terminating processes and explain its capabilities for remote process termination.
Users can manually start and restart services through the ______
Users can manually start and restart services through the ______
Booting into ______ can help uninstall a misconfigured driver or hardware
Booting into ______ can help uninstall a misconfigured driver or hardware
The ______ utility allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes
The ______ utility allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes
______ should be restarted if they crash or if a change requires a service restart to reflect
______ should be restarted if they crash or if a change requires a service restart to reflect
Enabling ______ and examining the ntbtlog.txt file can help identify slow bootup performance problems in Windows
Enabling ______ and examining the ntbtlog.txt file can help identify slow bootup performance problems in Windows
The ______ that will be appended to client DNS requests can be seen in the output of 'ipconfig /ALL'
The ______ that will be appended to client DNS requests can be seen in the output of 'ipconfig /ALL'
______ the computer is crucial in troubleshooting software problems as it can clear memory registers and remove problematic temporary files
______ the computer is crucial in troubleshooting software problems as it can clear memory registers and remove problematic temporary files
Refreshing network settings can be achieved by issuing the command 'ipconfig /______'
Refreshing network settings can be achieved by issuing the command 'ipconfig /______'
You can access the option to change the defragmentation schedule in Windows by opening the ______ app
You can access the option to change the defragmentation schedule in Windows by opening the ______ app
Slow bootup performance problems can be identified by enabling ______ and examining the ntbtlog.txt file
Slow bootup performance problems can be identified by enabling ______ and examining the ntbtlog.txt file
Reimaging the computer will depend on whether you use operating system images or load each computer by ______
Reimaging the computer will depend on whether you use operating system images or load each computer by ______
The ______ utility can be used to identify slow bootup problems by selecting the Selective Startup option
The ______ utility can be used to identify slow bootup problems by selecting the Selective Startup option
______ can be slow to load due to items set to start when the profile is loaded
______ can be slow to load due to items set to start when the profile is loaded
You can also reset the computer by opening the ______ app, then Update & Security, then Recovery, then Reset This PC
You can also reset the computer by opening the ______ app, then Update & Security, then Recovery, then Reset This PC
You can also obtain similar information by right-clicking the Start menu, then Network Connections, then clicking View Your Network ______
You can also obtain similar information by right-clicking the Start menu, then Network Connections, then clicking View Your Network ______
______ can be used to selectively disable startup items to address slow-loading local profiles
______ can be used to selectively disable startup items to address slow-loading local profiles
To update the gateway and DNS settings, click ______
To update the gateway and DNS settings, click ______
______, which need to traverse the network during login and logout, require different troubleshooting techniques compared to local profiles
______, which need to traverse the network during login and logout, require different troubleshooting techniques compared to local profiles
Troubleshooting steps for a ______ screen issue include checking physical connections and using specific key sequences
Troubleshooting steps for a ______ screen issue include checking physical connections and using specific key sequences
In the case of a second ______ or projector, troubleshooting involves selecting the ______ mode and ensuring proper driver installation
In the case of a second ______ or projector, troubleshooting involves selecting the ______ mode and ensuring proper driver installation
Printers can face software-level ______ issues, and troubleshooting starts with checking basic printer status and error messages
Printers can face software-level ______ issues, and troubleshooting starts with checking basic printer status and error messages
The Print ______ MMC provides detailed printer information and can be accessed through the Administrative Tools in the Start menu
The Print ______ MMC provides detailed printer information and can be accessed through the Administrative Tools in the Start menu
Service failure to ______ can be caused by conflicting resources from another application or misconfiguration of the service
Service failure to ______ can be caused by conflicting resources from another application or misconfiguration of the service
Troubleshooting ______ that fail to start involves identifying conflicting resources and resolving misconfigurations
Troubleshooting ______ that fail to start involves identifying conflicting resources and resolving misconfigurations
One tool that is extremely helpful in identifying software problems is ______
One tool that is extremely helpful in identifying software problems is ______
______ allows you to see application crashes and the times and dates they occurred. It also allows you to see which updates were installed before and after the crashes. ______ allows you to narrow down if other software is causing the issues and what led up to the crashes
______ allows you to see application crashes and the times and dates they occurred. It also allows you to see which updates were installed before and after the crashes. ______ allows you to narrow down if other software is causing the issues and what led up to the crashes
All third-party vendors should log errors to the Windows event logs, but generally you will only find Microsoft products using these logs. In either case, you might find more information about why an application is crashing by looking at the ______ log
All third-party vendors should log errors to the Windows event logs, but generally you will only find Microsoft products using these logs. In either case, you might find more information about why an application is crashing by looking at the ______ log
In addition to Reliability Monitor, you can also access the Windows event logs in ______ for information about Microsoft-based application problems, as shown in Figure 24.15.
In addition to Reliability Monitor, you can also access the Windows event logs in ______ for information about Microsoft-based application problems, as shown in Figure 24.15.
One step to take early on is to look for ______ to the application released by the vendor. Be sure to try these updates on a test machine before rolling them out to all machines, and verify that they address the problem and not introduce new problems.
One step to take early on is to look for ______ to the application released by the vendor. Be sure to try these updates on a test machine before rolling them out to all machines, and verify that they address the problem and not introduce new problems.
Study Notes
Troubleshooting Windows Issues
- Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurs when Windows fails to boot properly or quits unexpectedly
- In case of a misconfigured driver or hardware, booting into Safe Mode can help uninstall the problematic driver
- System Restore in the Windows Recovery Environment can revert system drivers to a previous state
- Last Known Good Configuration option to boot into the last successful startup was removed in Windows 8/8.1 and 10
- A black screen issue can arise when the operating system resolution exceeds the monitor's capacity
- Troubleshooting steps for a black screen include checking physical connections and using specific key sequences
- In the case of a second screen or projector, troubleshooting involves selecting the screen mode and ensuring proper driver installation
- Printers can face software-level printing issues, and troubleshooting starts with checking basic printer status and error messages
- Troubleshooting software-level printing issues involves checking for errors, sending a test page, and upgrading or reinstalling the printer driver
- The Print Management MMC provides detailed printer information and can be accessed through the Administrative Tools in the Start menu
- Service failure to start can be caused by conflicting resources from another application or misconfiguration of the service
- Troubleshooting services that fail to start involves identifying conflicting resources and resolving misconfigurations
Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS Problems
- The Event Viewer is the first place to start when troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS problems.
- The System log in Event Viewer will display an Event ID of 7000 from the source of the Service Control Manager in case of a failure.
- Reinstalling the software that installed the failing service is recommended if a service is conflicting with another resource.
- Misconfigured user account is a likely cause for service failure, and it can be verified in the Services properties.
- Rebooting the computer is crucial in troubleshooting software problems as it can clear memory registers and remove problematic temporary files.
- Rebooting can often make the problem disappear, saving time and frustration.
- Slow bootup performance problems can be identified by enabling boot logging and examining the ntbtlog.txt file.
- The System Configuration utility can be used to identify slow bootup problems by selecting the Selective Startup option.
- Microsoft services usually do not slow down the boot process, while third-party services (e.g., antivirus software) are likely culprits.
- Local profiles can be slow to load due to items set to start when the profile is loaded.
- Task Manager can be used to selectively disable startup items to address slow-loading local profiles.
- Roaming profiles, which need to traverse the network during login and logout, require different troubleshooting techniques compared to local profiles.
Optimizing Disk Performance and Managing Processes
- Windows 8 onwards, the operating system automatically defragments disks on a weekly schedule
- To change the defragmentation schedule, users can access the "Defragmentation and Optimize Drives" option in the Start menu
- Disk Cleanup utility allows users to delete temporary files, thumbnails, and temporary Internet files to free up space
- Rebooting the system can resolve issues by terminating hung processes and relaunching necessary applications
- Rebooting can isolate problems and help in reproducing and solving them
- Terminating non-responsive processes should be considered a last resort due to potential loss of work
- Processes can be killed in the GUI through Task Manager or Resource Manager
- The taskkill.exe utility allows for killing processes either by name or process ID, and can also be used to remotely kill processes
- Exercise 24.1 provides practice for killing processes through the GUI
- Services should be restarted if they crash or if a change requires a service restart to reflect
- Services can be configured to automatically restart in the event of failure on the Recovery tab of the Services properties
- Users can manually start and restart services through the Computer Management MMC
Troubleshooting Windows Issues
- Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurs when Windows fails to boot properly or quits unexpectedly
- In case of a misconfigured driver or hardware, booting into Safe Mode can help uninstall the problematic driver
- System Restore in the Windows Recovery Environment can revert system drivers to a previous state
- Last Known Good Configuration option to boot into the last successful startup was removed in Windows 8/8.1 and 10
- A black screen issue can arise when the operating system resolution exceeds the monitor's capacity
- Troubleshooting steps for a black screen include checking physical connections and using specific key sequences
- In the case of a second screen or projector, troubleshooting involves selecting the screen mode and ensuring proper driver installation
- Printers can face software-level printing issues, and troubleshooting starts with checking basic printer status and error messages
- Troubleshooting software-level printing issues involves checking for errors, sending a test page, and upgrading or reinstalling the printer driver
- The Print Management MMC provides detailed printer information and can be accessed through the Administrative Tools in the Start menu
- Service failure to start can be caused by conflicting resources from another application or misconfiguration of the service
- Troubleshooting services that fail to start involves identifying conflicting resources and resolving misconfigurations
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Test your knowledge of troubleshooting Windows issues with this quiz. Explore troubleshooting steps for common problems such as Blue Screen of Death, black screen, printer issues, and service failures. Learn about Safe Mode, System Restore, driver management, and more.
