Windows 2000 Pro: The Missing Manual: The Missing Manual

by Sharon Crawford

Overview

Windows 2000 Pro combines the friendly interface of Windows 98 with the famous stability of Windows NT. Windows 2000, the successor to NT, introduces many technologies that weren't available in NT, including Plug-and-Play, support for USB devices, power management features, and more. It's 25% faster than Windows 98 and three times as stable. Unfortunately, despite all the enhancements, Microsoft forgot to address one of NT's most glaring omissions: Windows 2000 doesn't include a printed user's manual.In Windows 2000 Pro: The Missing Manual, bestselling Windows NT author Sharon Crawford provides the ideal (and desperately needed) user's guide for the world's most popular corporate operating system. The book covers:

• Getting started. The early chapters cover using menus, finding lost files, reducing window clutter, and taming the wild Start menu.
• What's what. A complete guide, this book explains the purpose of every Control Panel item, accessory program, and maintenance tool.
• Mastering the network. Special chapters help you navigate the corporate network, dial in from the road, and even set up your own small-office (peer-to-peer) network, step by step.
• Understanding security. User accounts, file encryption, and the NTFS file system keep your private files private, while still offering network access to coworkers you specify.
• Flying the Net. This book demystifies the rich Internet suite of Windows 2000 Pro: its email, newsgroup, Web-browsing, and video conferencing programs.

Windows 2000 Pro: The Missing Manual isn't for system administrators or OS theory geeks; it's for the novice or budding power user who wants to master the machine and get down to work. Windows 2000 Pro: The Missing Manual is the crystal-clear, jargon-free book that should have been in the box.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780596552831
Publisher:	O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/01/2000
Series:	Missing Manual Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	458
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Sharon Crawford is a veteran writer of computer books. Together with Charlie Russel, Sharon authored Windows Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator's Companion.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
	About this Book	2
	What's New in Windows 2000 Pro	4
Part 1	Getting Started
Chapter 1	A Welcome to Windows 2000	13
	Windows 2000 Professional	14
	Getting Ready for Windows	15
Chapter 2	Starting Up, Logging On, and Shutting Down	19
	Logging On	19
	Logging Off	22
	Shutting Down	23
Chapter 3	The Desktop and Start Menu	27
	The Windows 2000 Desktop	27
	The Start Menu	30
	Start[right arrow]Shut Down	31
	Start[right arrow]Run	31
	Start[right arrow]Help	35
	Start[right arrow]Search	36
	Start[right arrow]Settings	47
	Start[right arrow]Documents	47
	Start[right arrow]Programs	47
	Customizing the Start Menu	50
	Start[right arrow]Windows Update	58
Chapter 4	Windows, Folders, and the Taskbar	59
	Windows in Windows	59
	Configuring Desktop Windows	66
	The Taskbar	76
	Taskbar Toolbars	80
Chapter 5	Icons, Shortcuts, and the Recycle Bin	85
	Two Ways to Navigate	85
	Life with Icons	89
	Copying and Moving Folders and Files	93
	The Recycle Bin	96
	Creating Shortcuts	101
Chapter 6	Getting Help	105
	Built-in Windows 2000 Help	105
	Keyboard Commands in the Help Viewer	110
Part 2	The Components of Windows 2000
Chapter 7	Running Applications	113
	Starting Programs	113
	Switching Between Programs	114
	Closing Programs	116
	Escaping a Crashed Program	116
	Moving Data Between Documents	117
	Filename Extensions	122
	Installing Software	126
	Troubleshooting Applications with System Information	131
Chapter 8	The Control Panel	133
	Accessibility Options	134
	Add/Remove Hardware	137
	Add/Remove Programs	137
	Administrative Tools Folder	138
	Date/Time	138
	Display	138
	Fax	152
	Folder Options	152
	Fonts	153
	Game Controllers	154
	Internet Options	154
	Keyboard	155
	Mail	157
	Mouse	157
	Network and Dial-Up Connections	159
	Phone and Modem Options	160
	Power Options	162
	Printers	165
	Regional Options	165
	Scanners and Cameras	165
	Scheduled Tasks	166
	Sounds and Multimedia	167
	System	168
	Users and Passwords	170
Chapter 9	Programs in the Start Menu	171
	Accessibility Features	171
	Communications Features	173
	Entertainment Features	186
	Games	194
	System Tools	195
	Address Book	196
	Calculator	196
	Command Prompt	197
	Imaging	197
	Notepad	198
	Paint	200
	Synchronize	202
	Windows Explorer	202
	WordPad	202
	Administrative Tools	203
	Startup	203
	Internet Explorer, Outlook Express	203
Chapter 10	The Files of Windows 2000	205
	What You See on the Hard Drive	205
	Getting Rid of Unneeded Files	209
Part 3	Windows Online
Chapter 11	Getting to the Web	217
	Getting an Account	217
	Connecting to the Internet	225
	Internet Explorer	227
	Searching on the Web	231
	Downloading and Saving Files	233
	Keeping Track of Useful Sites	233
	Customizing and Security	236
Chapter 12	Outlook Express: Email and Newsgroups	245
	Starting Out with Outlook Express	245
	An Outlook Express Tour	250
	Reading and Managing Email	251
	Composing and Sending Messages	255
	Using the Address Book	261
	Handling Large Amounts of Email	267
	Reading Newsgroups	272
	Customizing Outlook Express	276
Part 4	Network Survival
Chapter 13	Working on the Network	287
	Navigating Your Network	288
	Mapping a Network Drive	292
	Working With Network Files	294
	Sharing Files, Disks, and Printers	295
	Network Printing	301
Chapter 14	Dialing In to a Network	305
	Making Dial-Up Connections	306
	Virtual Private Networks	313
	Offline Files (Synchronization Manager)	315
Chapter 15	Building a Peer-to-Peer Network	327
	Peer-to-Peer Networking	328
	Hardware Requirements for Networking	328
	Installing Network Hardware	331
	Installing Networking Software	332
	Sharing an Internet Connection	339
Part 5	Managing Your Computer
Chapter 16	Adding and Removing Hardware	345
	Hardware and Windows 2000	346
	Adding Hardware	346
	Installing a Printer	349
	Installing Scanners and Cameras	355
	PC Cards	356
	The Device Manager	357
	Troubleshooting Hardware Problems	359
Chapter 17	Security, Accounts, and Administration	365
	Security Basics	365
	Setting Local Security Policy	367
	Users, Groups, and Administrators	369
	User Profiles	374
	Event Viewer	377
Chapter 18	Backup	379
	Backup Media	380
	Creating a Backup Strategy	381
	Creating a Backup Job	383
	Restoring Files	386
Chapter 19	Maintenance and Troubleshooting	389
	Analyzing Your Maintenance Needs	389
	Updating Your Software	390
	Housecleaning Tips	394
	Basic Troubleshooting	399
	Where Else to Get Help	404
Part 6	Appendixes
Appendix A	Installing Windows 2000 Professional	409
	Before Installing	410
	Planning Your Installation	410
	Installing Windows 2000	416
	Adding or Removing Windows 2000 Components	420
	What to Do If Setup Fails	421
Appendix B	Windows 2000 Pro, Menu by Menu	423
	File Menu	423
	Edit Menu	425
	View Menu	427
	Favorites Menu	428
	Tools Menu	429
	Help Menu	429