Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out

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Microsoft Press, 2004 - Computers - 1301 pages

Hey, you know your way around a desktop--so now dig into Windows XP and really put your PC to work! Fully revised for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other recent updates, this supremely organized reference now packs even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows mastery!

  • Build on what you already know about Windows and quickly dive into what's new
  • NEW--Master security essentials, including updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2
  • Set up your own network; manage shared folders and printers
  • NEW--Produce your own music CDs and create movies with special effects
  • Learn security tactics for Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Manage browser add-ons and help block pop-ups
  • Employ smart startup and shutdown options
  • Get expert tips for editing--and monitoring--the Registry
  • Automate routine tasks with scripts and batch programs
  • Tune, tweak, and troubleshoot your system

Covers Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Contents

Setup and Startup
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Copyright

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Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out
Ed Bott,Carl Siechert,Craig Stinson
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Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out
Ed Bott,Carl Siechert,Craig Stinson
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Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, Volume 1
Ed Bott,Carl Siechert,Craig Stinson
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Common terms and phrases

Administrator button check box command prompt configuration connection Control Panel copy create Customize default delete desktop device driver dialog box disable display Documents double-click drive e-mail enable Fast User Switching Favorites file types files and folders Files And Settings follow these steps Group Policy hardware Help And Support icon includes install Internet Explorer logon Microsoft Windows XP MS-DOS NTFS OK Cancel operating system partition password permissions properties dialog box registry Remote Assistance remove right-click screen script Search Service Pack shortcut menu shown in Figure specify Start menu startup subfolders Support Center switch System Restore task taskbar toolbar Tools Troubleshooting upgrade User Accounts user name user profile version of Windows Windows 98 Windows Explorer Windows Firewall Windows Media Player Windows Update Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional XP Home Edition

About the author (2004)

Ed Bott is an award-winning journalist and one of the most recognized voices in the computing world. He's been writing about Microsoft® Windows® and Office for two decades and is the author of more than two dozen books. Craig Stinson is a journalist and author. He has written or coauthored more than 20 books including Windows Vista® Inside Out, Deluxe Edition and Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007 Inside Out.

Bibliographic information

TitleMicrosoft Windows XP Inside Out
BPG-Inside Out
Inside Out Series
Safari books online
AuthorsEd Bott, Craig Stinson, Carl Siechert
Edition2, illustrated
PublisherMicrosoft Press, 2004
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedNov 19, 2007
ISBN073562044X, 9780735620445
Length1301 pages
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Computers / Operating Systems / Windows Desktop
  
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