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Troubleshooting Windows Startup

Having a PC that won't boot is always a source of frustration. This course will show you how to diagnose and repair any type of problem that is preventing a PC from booting.

Mike Halsey - Pluralsight course - Troubleshooting Windows Startup
by Mike Halsey

What you'll learn

Nothing is a greater barrier to productivity than a PC that won't boot, but what do you do? Reimaging the PC gets you caught up in hours of app and Windows updates, and reinstalling Windows makes things even worse. This course will show you how to diagnose and repair Windows startup problems, without the need for reimaging or reinstalling the operating system. First, you'll learn about the differences between BIOS and UEFI boot systems. Next, you'll explore how to effect quick repairs of many types on the Windows boot system. Finally, you'll learn how to completely rebuild a corrupt boot partition. By the end this course, you'll be able to repair almost any type of Windows Startup problem.

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About the author

Mike Halsey - Pluralsight course - Troubleshooting Windows Startup
Mike Halsey

Mike was first awarded as a Microsoft MVP in 2011 and is a recognized technical expert in the Windows experience and troubleshooting with more than a dozen books published.

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