a checklist sounds best. when it comes to the tech jargon especially if i have not come across it. its giberish.

you see with point 4. should that be done after or before go back appears. as my pc turns on go back screen appears giving me the option to press space bar to fix faults then within a few seconds windows screen appears.. should i press f8 as soon as i switch on the pc

i am trying to learn. i may need to invest in a windows xp for idiots guide or pc know how book- we have got to start somewhere.