Windows XP Tips & Techniques

by Walter J Glenn, Walter J Glenn (Conducted by)

Overview

This volume offers more than 300 tips in a clear and concise format, so that users can start working and increase productivity immediately.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072223347
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
Publication date:	03/26/2002
Series:	Tips & Techniques
Pages:	532
Product dimensions:	7.49(w) x 9.18(h) x 1.17(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	xix
	Introduction	xxi
Part I	Installation and Setup
Chapter 1	Windows XP: New Features and Installation	2
Chapter 2	Managing Windows Components and Applications	26
Chapter 3	Adding, Removing, and Configuring Hardware	42
Part II	Windows Basics
Chapter 4	Using the Windows Desktop	60
Chapter 5	Managing Files and Folders	76
Chapter 6	Running and Managing Applications	92
Chapter 7	Printing and Faxing	110
Chapter 8	Using the Command Prompt	132
Chapter 9	Getting Help and Support	148
Chapter 10	Logging On and Off and Shutting Down	170
Part III	Networking
Chapter 11	Configuring and Managing Network Connections	192
Chapter 12	Managing Users	210
Chapter 13	Sharing Files, Printers, and Other Resources	230
Chapter 14	Working Remotely and Working Offline	248
Part IV	Internet
Chapter 15	Getting Connected and Setting Internet Options	272
Chapter 16	Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer	292
Chapter 17	Using E-mail and Newsgroups with Outlook Express	312
Chapter 18	Using MSN Explorer and Windows Messenger	334
Part V	Having Fun
Chapter 19	Managing Photographs and Graphics	354
Chapter 20	Using Windows Media Player	378
Part VI	Customizing Windows
Chapter 21	Changing Desktop and Display Settings	396
Chapter 22	Using the Control Panel	412
Chapter 23	Editing the Registry	424
Part VII	Maintenance and Performance
Chapter 24	Managing Disks	434
Chapter 25	Backing Up and Restoring Windows	446
Chapter 26	Using Windows XP Troubleshooting Tools	456
Chapter 27	Monitoring and Improving Performance	468
	Index	483

Editorial Reviews

Updates techniques for installing and configuring the latest version of Windows. The authors identify new features in both the home and professional editions. Topics include organizing the desktop, running applications, printing and faxing, networking, working remotely and offline, setting Internet options, using Windows media player, editing the registry, and backing up and restoring Windows XP. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)