In a typical example, Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows cheerfully diagnoses video problems. By following the branches of the video diagnostic tree, you can select the right solution from among two sidebar-size "Quick Fixes" and four more elaborate how-to spreads of a page or two each. The long spreads are fairly detailed procedures (in the "choose this, click that" style), supplemented by text that provides advice on unusual circumstances and alternative settings. A traditional table of contents up front provides easy reference to solutions for 20 common problems. --David Wall

Topics covered: Novice and intermediate-level problem-solving for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me. Modem connectivity, file management, hardware, networking, multimedia, and other everyday troubles are covered.