Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Windows 95
No application or program is perfect. The evolution from MS-DOS to Windows 3.x to Windows 95 was neither short nor simple. Windows 95 is a major improvement in the way computers operate and the way we interface with them. But to expect this operating system to solve all problems and achieve full compatibility with all hardware is not realistic-there are simply too many different hardware and software manufacturers, each with its unique approach, for one operating system to manage. As computer technicians, we must understand both the strengths and weaknesses of computer systems (hardware and software) in order to achieve the best possible performance for our clients. Fortunately, Microsoft has incorporated many tools to help us fine-tune our systems and achieve the best performance. This lesson focuses on some of the methods and tools we can use to identify problems and manage our systems.
After this lesson, you will be able to:Estimated lesson time: 30 minutes
- Identify some of the common problems encountered while using Windows 95.
- Use System Monitor and the Resource Meter to optimize performance.
- Troubleshoot problems with MS-DOS applications.
- Troubleshoot common printer problems.