Windows Software and Hardware Compatibility Troubleshooting
Learn how to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair any type of software or hardware compatibility problem in Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
What you'll learn
Being able to troubleshoot is an invaluable asset for an IT professional. In this course, Windows Software and Hardware Compatibility Troubleshooting, you will learn how to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair any type of software or hardware compatibility problem in Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. First, learn how to manage compatibility with the older and legacy software and devices you need to use on your PCs. Next, you will discover how to successfully diagnose and repair problems that can prevent software or devices from working correctly. Finally, you will explore how to manually repair problems caused in your PC’s operation by faulty devices. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to troubleshoot and repair any type of software or hardware compatibility issue in Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
Table of contents
- Course Introduction 2m
- Module Introduction 1m
- The Different Types of Apps for Windows, Part 1 3m
- The Different Types of Apps for Windows, Part 2 3m
- The Different Types of Apps for Windows, Part 3 4m
- The Windows Store and Servicing Channels 4m
- The Software Compatibility Troubleshooter 2m
- Managing Win32 Apps on High DPI Displays 2m
- Summary 1m
- Module Introduction 2m
- The Program Compatibility Assistant 4m
- Managing Browser Plug-ins 4m
- Managing Website and Intranet Compatibility in Internet Explorer 4m
- Managing Website and Intranet Compatibility in Edge 2m
- Managing User Account Control 3m
- Managing Windows SmartScreen 2m
- Windows Assessment and Deployment Toolkit 4m
- Using Hyper-V for App Compatibility 3m
- Summary 1m
- Module Introduction 1m
- Plug and Play vs. Legacy, Signed vs. Unsigned 3m
- Device Driver and Hardware Troubleshooters 3m
- Using the Device Manager in Windows 4m
- Getting Technical Information About Device Drivers 3m
- Viewing Device Drivers in Different Ways 2m
- The Devices and Printers Panel 5m
- Managing Devices in the Settings Panel 2m
- Rolling Back and Uninstalling Drivers 4m
- Summary 1m
- Module Introduction 1m
- Unzipping Driver Packages to Bypass the Windows Version Check 3m
- Identifying Unknown Devices 3m
- Installing Legacy Hardware 3m
- Configuring Legacy Hardware 2m
- Managing Unsigned Driver Installation 3m
- Manually Unpicking Faulty Driver Installations, Part 1 3m
- Manually Unpicking Faulty Driver Installations, Part 2 3m
- Managing Drivers in Safe Mode 2m
- Managing Drivers in Diagnostic Mode 2m
- Summary 1m
About the author
Mike is a current Microsoft MVP awardee, and was first awarded in 2011. He is a recognized technical expert in the Windows desktop experience and troubleshooting with more than a dozen books published, including The Windows 10 Productivity Handbook, the Windows 10 Accessibility Handbook and Windows 10 Troubleshooting. He encourages questions from readers and viewers through Facebook (Facebook.com/Windows.do) and Twitter (@MikeHalsey).