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Windows Troubleshooting Tip – Snip

I’ve published a number of articles on following a simple and straightforward troubleshooting methodology. I advocate a simple and focused approach shown in Figure 1. You can see that symptom identification is the first step, followed by root cause analysis and problem resolution.   Figure 1. MikeDan’s Quick and Dirty Troubleshooting Methodology.   What is … Continue reading Windows Troubleshooting Tip – Snip

Windows Troubleshooting Tip – the Problem Steps Recorder

I’ve published a number of articles on following a simple and straightforward troubleshooting methodology. I advocate a simple and focused approach shown in Figure 1. You can see that symptom identification is the first step, followed by root cause analysis and problem resolution.   Figure 1. MikeDan’s Quick and Dirty Troubleshooting Methodology.   There’s a … Continue reading Windows Troubleshooting Tip – the Problem Steps Recorder

The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Identify the Symptom

In a previous article: The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Simple and Flexible, I explained how I follow a simple and straightforward troubleshooting methodology. That article shows the way this methodology works and how it functions as a troubleshooting framework for almost any computer problem. Here’s a reminder of my approach.   Figure 1. MikeDan’s Quick and Dirty … Continue reading The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Identify the Symptom

The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Simple and Flexible

Like many IT professionals, I did my time in technical support. In call centers, in data centers, in corporate IT, and as a consultant, I spent lots of time chasing down and resolving computer problems. I got my start working in Microsoft’s Product Support Services (PSS) troubleshooting early versions of Windows and Microsoft Word for … Continue reading The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Simple and Flexible