Part I: Basic Components.

Chapter 1: Protecting Yourself and Your PC.

Chapter 2: Motherboards and CPUs.

Chapter 3: Memory, BIOS, and CMOS.

Chapter 4: Disk Storage.

Chapter 5: Power Supplies and Portable PCs.

Part II: Peripherals.

Chapter 6: Ports, Cables, and Connectors.

Chapter 7: Monitors and Display Adapters.

Chapter 8: Printers.

Chapter 9: Multimedia and Input Devices.

Part III: Operating System Basics.

Chapter 10: Installing and Upgrading Windows.

Chapter 11: Files, Folders, and Command Prompts.

Chapter 12: Installing and Configuring Applications.

Chapter 13: System Resources and Device Drivers.

Part IV: Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Operating System.

Chapter 14: Monitoring and Optimizing Windows.

Chapter 15: Understanding the System Files and Boot Sequences.

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Hardware Problems.

Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Boot and Startup Problems.

Part V: Networking.

Chapter 18: Understanding and Selecting Network Types.

Chapter 19: Managing Windows Networking.

Chapter 20: Configuring Internet Access and Security.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Things End-Users Do to Mess Up Their PCs (And How to Fix Them).

Chapter 22: Ten (More or Less) Windows System Files You Need to Know About.

Chapter 23: Ten Command-Prompt Commands That Can Save the Day.

Appendix A: About the A+ Certification Exams.

Appendix B: About the CD-ROM.

Index.

End-User License Agreement.