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Chapter 18 -- Modifying and Troubleshooting the Boot Process

Chapter 18

Modifying and Troubleshooting the Boot Process

About This Chapter

This chapter introduces you to the Microsoft Windows XP Professional boot process. You learn about the boot process, the BOOT.INI file, the Registry Editor, safe mode, the last known good configuration, and the Recovery Console.

Before You Begin

To complete this chapter, you must have

  • A computer that meets the minimum hardware requirements listed in the preface, About This Book
  • The Windows XP Professional software installed on your computer


Chapter 1 -- Introduction to Windows XP Professional
Chapter 2 -- Installing Windows XP Professional
Chapter 3 -- Setting Up and Managing User Accounts
Chapter 4 -- Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols
Chapter 5 -- Using the DNS Service and Active Directory Service
Chapter 6 -- Setting Up, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Common Setup and Configuration Problems for Network Printers
Chapter 7 -- Administering and Troubleshooting Common Administrative Problems for Network Printers
Chapter 8 -- Securing Resources with NTFS Permissions
Chapter 9 -- Administering Shared Folders
Chapter 10 -- Configuring Windows XP Professional
Chapter 11 -- Installing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
Chapter 12 -- Auditing Resources and Events
Chapter 13 -- Configuring Security Settings and Internet Options
Chapter 14 -- Managing Data Storage
Chapter 15 -- Monitoring, Managing, and Maintaining Network Resources
Chapter 16 -- Backing Up and Restoring Data
Chapter 17 -- Configuring Network and Internet Connections
Chapter 18 -- Modifying and Troubleshooting the Boot Process
Lesson 1: Understanding the Boot Process
Lesson 2: Editing the Registry
Lesson 3: Using Startup and Recovery Tools
Chapter 19 -- Deploying Windows XP Professional
Appendix A -- Questions and Answers
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