Troubleshooting in Windows

• Troubleshoot problems finding wireless networks

• Troubleshoot problems finding computers on a home network

• Troubleshoot network connection problems

• Troubleshoot Internet connection problems

• Troubleshoot file and printer sharing

• Connect to the Internet

• Why is my Internet connection so slow?

  You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common Internet Explorer performance problems.

  To run an Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter

  1. Click this button:

     Fix this problem

  2. In the File Download dialog box, click Run, and then follow the steps in the wizard.

• Tips for solving problems with Internet Explorer

• Troubleshoot problems with Windows Mail

• Why can't I view an attachment?

• Send pictures or videos in e‑mail

• To find out if your hardware is compatible with Windows, go to the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor on the Microsoft website.

• Tips for fixing common driver problems

• Tips for fixing common sound problems

  You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common sound playback problems.

  To run a sound playback troubleshooter

  1. Click this button:

     Fix this problem

  2. In the File Download dialog box, click Run, and then follow the steps in the wizard.

• Tips for solving problems with USB devices

  You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common problems with hardware and devices.

  To run a hardware and devices troubleshooter

  1. Click this button:

     Fix this problem

  2. In the File Download dialog box, click Run, and then follow the steps in the wizard.

• Turn automatic updating on or off

• Ways to improve your computer's performance

  You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common problems with Windows performance.

  To run a Windows performance troubleshooter

  1. Click this button:

     Fix this problem

  2. In the File Download dialog box, click Run, and then follow the steps in the wizard.

The Windows communities pages are a great place to start. Post a question or search for an answer in Windows communities on the Microsoft website.