Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe

by Siechert, Carl; Stinson, Craig

• ISBN13: 9780735620438
• ISBN10: 0735620431
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-06
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Packed with Deluxe Edition resources and tools, this supremely organized, one-volume reference can help advanced users and system professionals achieve new levels of Windows XP mastery-from the inside out! This thoroughly updated second edition delivers more depth and detail on core and advanced Windows XP topics, along with all-new information on Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows ServerT 2003, security auditing, corporate network interoperability, Microsoft Windows Mediar Series 9, Windows Movie Maker 2, and more. The award-winning INSIDE OUT format makes it easy to find the timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds you need to get the job done.

Author Biography

Carl Siechert specializes in implementing and documenting operating system technologies. He has coauthored several Windows-related books, including the popular Windows Vista Inside Out, Deluxe Edition, with Ed Bott and Craig Stinson.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xxxiii
We'd Like to Hear from You!	xxxv
About the CD	xxxvii
What's on the Deluxe Edition CD	xxxvii
Using the CD	xxxviii
System Requirements	xxxviii
Support Information	xxxviii
Conventions and Features Used in This Book	xxxix
Text Conventions	xxxix
Design Conventions	xxxix
Part 1 Setup and Startup
Chapter 1 What's New in Windows XP	3	(12)
Windows XP at a Glance	6	(2)
What's New? What's Changed'?	8	(7)
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows XP	15	(64)
Avoiding Compatibility Problems	16	(2)
Preparing to Install Windows XP	18	(1)
Setting Up Windows XP	19	(13)
Performing a Clean Install	21	(3)
Upgrading a Previous Windows Version	24	(2)
Installing Windows XP on a Computer with Other Operating Systems	26	(4)
Controlling Setup with Switches	30	(2)
Activating Windows XP	32	(3)
Automated Setup Options	35	(10)
Installing the Deployment Tools	35	(1)
Using Answer Files for Automated Installation	36	(5)
Using Disk Imaging	41	(4)
Moving Windows Settings and Files	45	(13)
Transferring Files and Settings Between Computers	47	(2)
Saving Files and Settings to a Folder or Drive	49	(1)
Choosing Files and Settings to Transfer	50	(7)
Restoring Files and Settings on Your New Computer	57	(1)
Accessibility Options	58	(2)
Adding and Removing Windows Components	60	(4)
Selecting Selecting a Web Browser and Other Middleware Components	64	(3)
Configuring System Restore Options	67	(5)
Configuring Startup Options	72	(7)
Customizing Multiboot Menus	72	(2)
Modifying Boot.ini	74	(2)
Adding the Recovery Console	76	(3)
Chapter 3 Help and Support Options	79	(28)
Using the Help And Support Center	80	(12)
Searching for Help Topics	83	(2)
Using the Help Index	85	(2)
Customizing the Help And Support Center	87	(2)
Sharing Help Files	89	(3)
Connecting to Another PC with Remote Assistance	92	(13)
How Remote Assistance Works	92	(4)
Sending a Remote Assistance Invitation	96	(2)
Initiating a Remote Assistance Session as the Expert	98	(3)
Working in a Remote Assistance Session	101	(1)
Maintaining Security	102	(2)
Improving Remote Assistance Performance	104	(1)
Other Support Resources	105	(1)
Contacting Microsoft Support	105	(2)
Chapter 4 Installing, Uninstalling, and Managing Programs	107	(22)
How User Rights Affect Program Setup Options	107	(3)
Installing Programs	110	(11)
Installing 32-Bit Windows Programs	112	(3)
Installing and Running 16-Bit Windows Programs	115	(2)
Installing and Configuring MS-DOS Programs	117	(3)
Making a Program Available to All Users	120	(1)
Forcing Older Programs to Run Properly	121	(1)
Managing Installed Programs	122	(2)
Uninstalling Programs	124	(1)
Managing Program Shortcuts	124	(3)
Running a Program as Another User	127	(2)
Chapter 5 Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware	129	(34)
A Crash Course in Device Drivers	129	(6)
Are Signed Drivers Safer?	131	(3)
Will Drivers Written for Other Windows Versions Work with Windows XP?	134	(1)
Setting Up a New Device	135	(6)
Managing the Plug and Play Process	136	(3)
Configuring Non-Plug and Play Devices	139	(2)
Finding Information About an Installed Driver	141	(11)
Viewing Device and Driver Details	142	(4)
Troubleshooting Hidden and Unknown Devices	146	(1)
Adjusting Advanced Settings	146	(3)
Viewing and Changing Resource Assignments	149	(3)
Managing Installed Drivers	152	(4)
Updating a Device Driver	152	(1)
Rolling Back to a Previous Driver Version	153	(1)
Uninstalling a Driver	153	(3)
Enabling and Disabling Specific Devices	156	(2)
Decoding Hardware Errors	158	(5)
Chapter 6 Using Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005	163	(22)
Setting Up Your Tablet PC	165	(5)
Adjusting for Left-Handed Use	165	(1)
Calibrating the Screen	166	(1)
Changing Orientation	166	(1)
Redefining Tablet PC Buttons	167	(2)
Configuring the Pen	169	(1)
Using the Pen	170	(1)
Entering Text with the Input Panel	171	(5)
Using Windows Journal	176	(5)
Writing in Journal	177	(1)
Converting Notes to Text	177	(2)
Journal Page Setup Options	179	(1)
Saving and Finding Notes	179	(2)
Sharing Journal Notes	181	(1)
Microsoft Office and the Tablet PC	181	(4)
Part 2 Keeping Your System Secure
Chapter 7 Security Essentials	185	(36)
Windows Security Issues	185	(5)
Security Threats	186	(3)
Basic Prevention	189	(1)
What's New in Service Pack 2	189	(1)
Monitoring Windows XP Security	190	(4)
Blocking Intruders with Windows Firewall	194	(16)
Enabling or Disabling Windows Firewall	197	(2)
Allowing Connections Through the Firewall	199	(6)
Enabling Ping and Other Diagnostic Commands	205	(1)
Logging Firewall Activity	206	(2)
Controlling Windows Firewall with Group Policy	208	(1)
Using the Netsh Command to Manage Windows Firewall	208	(1)
Alternatives to Windows Firewall	209	(1)
Keeping Your System Secure with Windows Update	210	(7)
Using Windows Update Manually	210	(3)
Automating Your Updates	213	(1)
Downloading Update Files for Multiple Computers	214	(1)
Disabling Windows Update	215	(2)
Blocking Viruses and Worms with an Antivirus Program	217	(2)
Finding an Antivirus Program	217	(1)
Using an Antivirus Program	218	(1)
Learning More About Viruses and Virus Protection	218	(1)
Advanced Security Tools and Techniques	219	(2)
Identifying Vulnerabilities with Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer	219	(1)
Keeping Up with Security News	220	(1)
Chapter 8 Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons	221	(52)
Introducing Windows XP Security	222	(10)
Permissions and Rights	223	(1)
User Accounts	224	(2)
Account Types	226	(3)
User Profiles	229	(1)
Simple File Sharing vs. Windows 2000-Style Sharing	230	(2)
Working with User Accounts	232	(7)
Creating a New User Account	234	(1)
Changing Account Settings	234	(3)
Deleting an Account	237	(2)
Controlling How Users Log On	239	(9)
Using the Welcome Screen	241	(3)
Bypassing the Logon Screen	244	(2)
Configuring Fast User Switching	246	(2)
Logging Off or Locking Your Computer	248	(1)
What Happened to the Administrator Account?	249	(3)
Logging On as Administrator	249	(1)
Making Administrator the Only Administrative Account	250	(1)
Securing the Administrator Account	251	(1)
Advanced Account Setup Options	252	(8)
Using the Local Users And Groups Snap-In	255	(1)
Using the Net User and Net Localgroup Commands	256	(4)
Setting Logon Passwords	260	(10)
Creating a Secure Password	260	(2)
Setting a Password	262	(1)
Tightening Password Security	263	(3)
Recovering from a Lost Password	266	(4)
Setting Up Windows XP on a Shared Computer	270	(3)
Chapter 9 Securing Files and Folders	273	(32)
How Setup Decisions Dictate Your Security Options	274	(4)
NTFS vs. FAT32	274	(1)
Simple File Sharing vs. Advanced Permissions	275	(3)
Default Locations for Shared Files	278	(1)
Keeping Your Own Files Private	278	(4)
Controlling Access with NTFS Permissions	282	(19)
Applying Advanced Security Settings	285	(15)
Taking Ownership of Files and Folders	300	(1)
Troubleshooting Permissions Problems	301	(4)
Chapter 10 Securing Your Internet Connection	305	(40)
What's new in Service Pack 2	306	(3)
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	309	(6)
Protecting Your System from Unsafe and Unwanted Software	315	(13)
Downloading Executable Files	317	(1)
Dealing with Automatic Downloads	318	(1)
Controlling ActiveX Downloads	319	(4)
Controlling Scripts	323	(1)
To Trust or Not to Trust?	324	(1)
Managing ActiveX and Java Controls	325	(2)
Managing Browser Add-ons	327	(1)
Defining Security Zones for Web Sites	328	(5)
Adding Sites to a Zone	330	(2)
Changing a Zone's Security Settings	332	(1)
Blocking Objectionable Content	333	(3)
Blocking Unrated Sites	335	(1)
Turning Off Blocking	336	(1)
Using E-Mail Safely	336	(4)
Guarding Against Hazardous E-Mail Attachments	337	(1)
Guarding Against Rogue HTML Content	338	(1)
Defending Yourself Against Spam	339	(1)
Protecting Your Privacy	340	(4)
Guarding Passwords and Other Sensitive Data	340	(3)
Clearing Your History	343	(1)
Finding Additional Security Resources	344	(1)
Chapter 11 Encrypting Confidential Information	345	(24)
Encrypting Folders and Files	347	(9)
Decrypting Folders and Files	353	(1)
Allowing Others to Use Your Encrypted Files	354	(1)
Using the Cipher Command	355	(1)
Strengthening EFS Protection	356	(1)
Creating a Data Recovery Agent	356	(4)
Generating a File Recovery Certificate	357	(1)
Designating Data Recovery Agents	358	(1)
Removing the Private Key	359	(1)
Backing Up Your Certificates	360	(4)
Backing Up a File Recovery Certificate	361	(1)
Backing Up a Personal Encryption Certificate	362	(1)
Importing a Personal Encryption Certificate	363	(1)
Creating a New Personal Encryption Certificate	364	(1)
Recovering Encrypted Files and Folders	364	(1)
Disabling or Reenabling EFS	365	(2)
Disabling and Reenabling EFS for All Folders and Files	366	(1)
Disabling EFS for Individual Folders or Files	366	(1)
Best Practices for Safe Encryption	367	(2)
Chapter 12 Securing Your Computer with Templates	369	(16)
Setting User Rights	370	(4)
Using Security Templates	374	(8)
Using the Security Templates Snap-In	376	(2)
Reviewing Account Policies, Local Policies, Event Log, and System Services Settings	378	(1)
Controlling Security Group Membership	378	(1)
Configuring Permissions on Folders, Files, and the Registry	379	(2)
Applying Template Settings	381	(1)
Analyzing System Security	382	(3)
Chapter 13 Auditing Security	385	(18)
About Auditing	385	(2)
Enabling Auditing	387	(3)
Viewing Security Events	390	(1)
Seeing Who Has Tried to Access Your Files and Folders	391	(4)
Seeing Who Has Tried to Use Your Printers	395	(2)
Seeing Who Has Shut Down Your Computer-And Why	397	(6)
Part 3 Customizing Windows
Chapter 14 Tuning Up System Performance	403	(38)
Detecting Common Performance Bottlenecks	406	(3)
Monitoring Memory Usage	409	(5)
Avoiding CPU Overload	414	(1)
Making the Most of Virtual Memory	415	(3)
Managing Programs and Processes	418	(13)
Configuring Programs That Run Automatically	424	(4)
Using Policies to Control Startup Applications	428	(2)
Controlling Services at Startup	430	(1)
Advanced System Performance Measurement	431	(6)
Monitoring Current and Recent Information with System Monitor	433	(1)
Adding Counters	433	(1)
Changing the Chart's Display Characteristics	434	(3)
Saving and Reusing System Monitor Settings	437	(1)
Advanced System Tweaks	437	(4)
Chapter 15 Tweaking the Windows XP Interface	441	(62)
A Road Map to the Windows XP User Interface	442	(1)
Making It Easy to Start Your Favorite Programs	443	(19)
Setting the Appearance of the Start Menu	443	(3)
Controlling the Content of the Start Menu	446	(9)
Using Personalized Menus	455	(1)
Using Policies to Restrict Start Menu Contents	456	(1)
Using the Quick Launch Bar and Other Desktop Toolbars	456	(6)
Making It Easy to Open Your Favorite Documents	462	(6)
Working with Recently Opened Documents	463	(2)
Customizing the Start Menu with Shortcuts to Other Folders	465	(3)
Managing Desktop Clutter	468	(13)
Controlling Desktop Icons	468	(4)
Making Desktop Icons Easier to See	472	(1)
Changing the Background	473	(3)
Displaying Web Content on Your Desktop	476	(5)
Changing Colors, Fonts, and Visual Effects	481	(10)
Modifying the Predefined Color Schemes	485	(2)
Installing Additional Themes	487	(2)
Skinning Windows XP	489	(1)
Customizing Visual Effects for Better Performance	490	(1)
Customizing the Taskbar	491	(3)
Changing the Taskbar's Size and Appearance	492	(1)
Making More Room on the Taskbar	492	(2)
Getting the Taskbar Out of Your Way	494	(1)
Removing Unneeded Icons from the Notification Area	494	(1)
Streamlining Control Panel	495	(6)
Customizing Windows XP with Tweak UI	501	(2)
Chapter 16 Advanced Internet Explorer Options	503	(42)
Choosing a Default Web Browser and Java Virtual Machine	503	(1)
Customizing the Internet Explorer User Interface	504	(5)
Repositioning Toolbars	504	(2)
Tailoring the Standard Buttons Toolbar	506	(1)
Customizing the Links Toolbar	507	(2)
Configuring Internet Explorer to Work with Other Programs	509	(1)
Using (or Refusing) AutoComplete	510	(3)
Clearing the AutoComplete History	512	(1)
Using Inline AutoComplete	513	(1)
Managing Your Favorites	513	(9)
Adding an Item to Your Favorites List	514	(2)
Editing Favorites	516	(3)
Organizing Favorites	519	(1)
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Your Favorites	520	(1)
Using Third-Party Favorites (Bookmark) Managers	521	(1)
Blocking Pop-Ups	522	(3)
Setting the Filter Level	522	(2)
Allowing Pop-Ups from Specific Sites	524	(1)
Configuring Notification Options	525	(1)
Allowing Pop-up Blocker to Work in the Local Intranet or Trusted Sites Zone	525	(1)
Managing Cookies	525	(9)
Viewing a Site's Privacy Report	530	(1)
Overriding Your Privacy Setting for Particular Web Sites	531	(1)
Dispensing with Automatic Cookie Handling	532	(1)
Backing Up Your Cookies	533	(1)
Searching the Internet	534	(7)
Using Search Companion	534	(3)
Using Classic Internet Search	537	(2)
Searching from the Address Bar	539	(2)
Managing the Web Cache	541	(3)
Changing the Size of the Cache	542	(1)
Moving the Cache	542	(1)
Controlling How Internet Explorer Uses the Cache	542	(2)
Emptying the Cache Automatically	544	(1)
Using Internet Explorer as an FTP Client	544	(1)
Chapter 17 Managing User Profiles	545	(20)
Introducing User Profiles	546	(4)
Location and Content of User Profiles	546	(2)
Types of Profiles	548	(1)
Common Profiles	549	(1)
Working with User Profiles	550	(9)
Removing a User Profile	551	(1)
Copying a User Profile	552	(1)
Assigning a Profile	553	(2)
Moving Folders from the Standard Profile Locations	555	(4)
Using Roaming User Profiles	559	(6)
Setting Up the Shared Folder for Roaming Profiles	559	(1)
Setting Up User Accounts	560	(1)
Creating the Profile	561	(4)
Chapter 18 Configuring Shutdown and Power Management Options	565	(26)
How Does Your Computer Manage Power?	566	(1)
Configuring Your Computer's BIOS	557	(10)
Conserving Power on All Computers-Even Desktops!	567	(13)
Using Standby to Reduce Power Use	569	(4)
Shutting Down Your Computer	573	(1)
Hibernating for Maximum Power Savings	574	(3)
Waking Up Your Computer	577	(2)
Using Power Schemes	579	(1)
Conserving Power on Portable Computers	580	(1)
Displaying a Power Status Indicator	580	(1)
Protecting Your Data During a Power Outage	581	(3)
Configuring a UPS	582	(2)
ACPI vs. APM	584	(5)
Determining Whether Your System Is ACPI-Compliant	585	(1)
Upgrading to ACPI Support	586	(1)
Enabling APM Power Management	587	(2)
Administering Power Options from the Command Prompt	589	(2)
Chapter 19 Automating Windows XP	591	(56)
Scheduling Tasks to Run Automatically	592	(14)
Running a Program at a Scheduled Time	592	(3)
Monitoring Scheduled Tasks	595	(1)
Advanced Scheduling Options	596	(3)
Restricting the Task Scheduler with Policies	599	(1)
Scheduling Tasks with the Schtasks Command	600	(2)
Downloading Web Pages at a Scheduled Time	602	(4)
Automating Command Sequences with Batch Programs	606	(17)
Using Batch Commands	607	(2)
Getting More Information About Command-Line Tools	609	(2)
Creating a Simple Batch Program	611	(2)
Using Advanced Techniques	613	(10)
Automating Tasks with Windows Script Host	623	(24)
Finding Scripting Resources	626	(2)
Choosing a Scripting Language	628	(2)
Using the Script File Format	630	(1)
Debugging Scripts	631	(4)
Introducing Objects	635	(3)
Example Scripts	638	(9)
Part 4 Storage and File Management
Chapter 20 Windows Explorer for Experts	647	(48)
Choosing Between Common Tasks and Classic Folders	648	(2)
Toggling Between Folder Views	649	(1)
Using the Details Section of the Task Pane	650	(1)
Customizing the Toolbars	650	(3)
Displaying the Status Bar	653	(1)
Using Explorer Bars	653	(4)
Using the Search Bar	654	(1)
Using the Favorites Bar	654	(1)
Using the Media Bar	655	(1)
Using the History Bar	655	(1)
Using the Folders Bar	656	(1)
Choosing View Options	657	(8)
Making All Folders Use the Same View	659	(1)
Changing Views in Common Dialog Boxes	660	(4)
Customizing Details View	664	(1)
Sorting and Grouping Icons	665	(2)
Choosing a Folder Template	667	(2)
Putting Pictures on Folder Icons	669	(1)
Choosing Advanced Folder Options	670	(7)
Automatically Search for Network Folders and Printers	670	(1)
Display File Size Information in Folder Tips	670	(1)
Display Simple Folder View in Explorer's Folders List	671	(1)
Display the Contents of System Folders	671	(1)
Display the Full Path in the Address Bar and Title Bar	672	(1)
Do Not Cache Thumbnails	672	(1)
Hidden Files and Folders	672	(1)
Hide Extensions for Known File Types	673	(1)
Hide Protected Operating System Files (Recommended)	674	(1)
Launch Folder Windows in a Separate Process	674	(1)
Managing Pairs of Web Pages and Folders	674	(1)
Remember Each Folder's View Settings	675	(1)
Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon	676	(1)
Show Control Panel in My Computer	676	(1)
Show Encrypted or Compressed NTFS Files in Color	677	(1)
Show Pop-Up Descriptions for Folder and Desktop Items	677	(1)
Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)	677	(1)
Using Cascading Folder Menus	677	(1)
Working with File Types and File Associations	678	(13)
Changing the Default Action for a File Type	679	(1)
Changing the Application Associated with a File Type	680	(1)
Changing a File Type's Icon	681	(1)
Making the Extension of a Particular File Type Visible	682	(1)
Specifying Download Behavior	682	(1)
Customizing a File Type's Shortcut Menu	682	(2)
Customizing Shortcut Menus by Editing the Registry	684	(7)
Using Windows Explorer's Command-Line Syntax	691	(2)
Using GUIDs to Open Shell Folders in Windows Explorer	693	(2)
Chapter 21 Managing and Finding Files	695	(46)
Seven Principles of Effective File Management	696	(2)
Using Tools for File Management	698	(20)
Manipulating Files with the Folders Bar	698	(1)
Inspecting and Setting File Properties	699	(2)
Using Details View to See and Compare Properties of Many Files	701	(1)
Creating and Customizing Document Shortcuts	701	(2)
Protecting Files with the Read-Only Attribute	703	(1)
Maximizing Storage Space with NTFS Compression and Compressed (Zipped) Folders	704	(7)
Copying Files to CDs	711	(3)
Using and Configuring the Recycle Bin	714	(4)
Locating Files with Search Companion	718	(6)
Specifying a Search Type	718	(6)
Overriding Defaults	724	(1)
Saving and Reusing Search Criteria	724	(1)
Using Indexing Service and Query Language	724	(3)
Security and Indexing Service	725	(1)
Limitations of Indexing Service	725	(1)
Activating Indexing Service	726	(1)
Submitting Index Queries	727	(7)
Phrase and Free-Text Query Expressions	728	(1)
Restrictions on Content Queries	728	(1)
Working with Properties	728	(2)
The EQUALS and CONTAINS Operators	730	(1)
Relational Operators	731	(1)
Date and Time Expressions	731	(1)
Boolean Operators	732	(1)
Order of Operator Precedence	733	(1)
Pattern-Matching Queries	733	(1)
Administering Indexing Service	734	(7)
An Overview of the Indexing Process	735	(1)
Indexing Files with Unknown Extensions	735	(1)
Supplying an Alias for a Folder Name	736	(1)
Stopping, Pausing, and Restarting	737	(1)
Changing the Folders Included in a Catalog	737	(1)
Excluding Specific Files on NTFS Disks	738	(1)
Manually Rescanning a Folder	738	(1)
Adjusting Indexing Service's Performance Parameters	738	(3)
Chapter 22 Managing Disks and Drives	741	(42)
Hard Disk Management 101	742	(4)
NTFS or FAT32: Which Disk Format Should You Choose'?	746	(2)
Converting a FAT32 Disk to NTFS	748	(2)
Basic and Dynamic Disks	750	(3)
Working with Partitions, Volumes, and Disks	753	(21)
Creating Partitions from Free Disk Space	753	(8)
Creating Logical Drives	761	(1)
Formatting a Partition, Volume, or Logical Drive	761	(2)
Assigning or Changing a Volume Label	763	(1)
Deleting a Partition, Volume, or Logical Drive	764	(1)
Assigning and Changing Drive Letters or Drive Paths	765	(5)
Checking Properties and Status of a Disk or Partition	770	(4)
Setting Quotas for Disk Space Use	774	(3)
Enabling Disk Quotas	775	(1)
Managing Disk Quotas	776	(1)
Setting AutoPlay Options for Removable Drives	777	(2)
Working with Writable and Rewritable CD Drives	779	(4)
Chapter 23 Working with Offline Files and Folders	783	(18)
Setting Up Your System to Use Offline Files	784	(4)
Choosing Setup Options	785	(2)
Making Files and Folders Available Offline	787	(1)
Working Offline	788	(1)
Setting Caching Options on the Server	789	(3)
Using Automatic Caching Of Documents	790	(1)
Using Automatic Caching Of Programs And Documents	791	(1)
Turning Off Caching for a Specific Share	791	(1)
How Windows Synchronizes Your Files	792	(1)
Synchronizing on Demand, on Idle, or on Schedule	793	(1)
Managing the Cache	794	(2)
Increasing or Decreasing the Maximum Cache Size	795	(1)
Deleting Files from the Cache	795	(1)
Synchronizing Files with Briefcase	796	(5)
Getting Status Information About Briefcase Files	796	(2)
Synchronizing Files	798	(1)
Separating a Briefcase File from its Sync Copy	798	(3)
Part 5 Mastering Digital Media
Chapter 24 sing and Customizing Windows Media Player	801	(32)
What's New in Windows Media Faye	804	(1)
Controlling File Type Associations	805	(3)
Changing the Default Application for individual File Extensions	806	(1)
Changing the AutoPlay Behavior of a CD or DVD Drive	807	(1)
Managing Multiple Media Players	808	(1)
Customizing Audio and Video Playback	808	(5)
Varying Playback Speed	809	(1)
Adding Surround Sound Support	810	(1)
Using the Graphic Equalizer and SRS WOW Effects	811	(1)
Tweaking Video Performance	812	(1)
Optimizing Streaming Media Playback	812	(1)
Customizing the Player's Appearance	813	(7)
Toggling the Menu Bar	815	(1)
Working with the Enhancements Pane	815	(1)
Toggling the Playlist Display	816	(1)
Toggling the Taskbar	816	(1)
Using Visualizations	816	(2)
Using Skins	818	(1)
Adding Skins and Visualizations	819	(1)
Changing the Player's Color	819	(1)
Using the Mini Player Toolbar	820	(1)
Extending the Player's Capabilities	820	(2)
Adding and Updating Codecs	821	(1)
Installing and Configuring Plug-ins	821	(1)
Playing Audio CDs	822	(3)
Viewing Media Information and Album Art	824	(1)
Security and Privacy Issues	825	(3)
Configuring Security Options	826	(1)
Configuring Privacy Options	827	(1)
Watching DVD Movies	828	(2)
Understanding and Protecting Your Digital Rights	830	(3)
Backing Up Your Licenses	831	(1)
Restoring Your Licenses	832	(1)
Chapter 25 Managing a Digital Music Collection	833	(42)
Configuring Windows Media Player to Copy Music from CDs	834	(7)
Deciding Whether to Use Copy Protection	835	(1)
Choosing an Audio Format and Bit Rate	835	(4)
Deciding How to Name Your Files and Where to Store Them	839	(2)
Ripping Audio Tracks from CD to Hard Disk	841	(9)
Editing Track Information Before You Copy	843	(2)
What to Do If Windows Media Doesn't Recognize Your Disc	845	(5)
Managing Your Media Library	850	(11)
Adding Items to Your Media Library	851	(3)
Editing Metadata Tags in the Media Library	854	(3)
Rating Tracks in Your Music Collection	857	(1)
Adding Lyrics and Other Details	858	(1)
Searching for Items in Your Media Library	859	(1)
Working with Your Media Library in Windows Explorer	859	(2)
Deleting Items from Your Media Library	861	(1)
Working with Playlists	861	(5)
Creating a Custom Playlist	861	(3)
Saving Searches as Auto Playlists	864	(1)
Exporting and Importing Playlists	865	(1)
Burning Custom CDs	866	(3)
Copying to a Portable Device.	869	(6)
Chapter 26 Organizing and Editing Images	875	(24)
Setting Up a Scanner or Digital Camera	876	(1)
Saving and Editing Images	877	(4)
Choosing the Right File Format	881	(2)
Compressing and Shrinking Image Files	883	(4)
Shrinking Images for E-Mail	883	(2)
Optimizing Image Files for the Web	885	(1)
Compressing Image Files	886	(1)
Creating an HTML Slide Show	887	(1)
Printing Digital Photos	888	(6)
Managing Images in Windows Explorer	894	(5)
Customizing Folders for Images	896	(1)
Viewing and Annotating Image Files	897	(2)
Chapter 27 Using Windows Movie Maker	899	(36)
What You Need to Use Windows Movie Maker	900	(1)
Introducing Windows Movie Maker	901	(2)
The Process of Making a Movie	903	(1)
Gathering and Managing Source Materials	904	(13)
Capturing from Videotape	904	(5)
Capturing Live Video	909	(1)
Importing Media Files into Windows Movie Maker	909	(1)
Working with Clips	910	(7)
Assembling Your Project on the Storyboard and Timeline	917	(11)
Trimming Clips	919	(1)
Using Still Images	920	(1)
Using Video Transitions	921	(1)
Using Video Effects	922	(1)
Working with Sound	923	(3)
Creating Titles and Credits	926	(1)
Using AutoMovie to Generate Movies Automatically	927	(1)
Rendering Your Project into a Movie	928	(4)
Rendering to a Disk File	930	(1)
Rendering to a Recordable CD	930	(1)
Rendering to an E-Mail Attachment	931	(1)
Rendering to the Web	932	(1)
Rendering to a DV Camera	932	(1)
Resources for Further Learning	932	(3)
Part 6 Networking
Chapter 28 Setting Up a Small Network	935	(46)
What You Can and Can't Do with a Small Network	938	(1)
Hardware, Cabling, and Connections	939	(5)
Installing and Configuring Network Adapters	942	(1)
Making Connections: Cables and Hubs	943	(1)
Setting Up a Wireless Network	944	(14)
Your Wireless Security Options	945	(2)
Connecting to a Wireless Network	947	(3)
Managing Wireless Network Connections	950	(3)
Configuring a New Wireless Network	953	(5)
Configuring a Default Network Connection	958	(2)
Using the Network Setup Wizard	960	(8)
Adjusting Network Settings	968	(10)
Installing and Configuring Protocols	968	(3)
Configuring Workgroup Settings	971	(2)
Setting IP Addresses	973	(5)
Sharing an Internet Connection	978	(3)
Chapter 29 Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network	981	(18)
Troubleshooting TCP/IP Problems	981	(9)
Checking for Connection Problems	982	(2)
Diagnosing IP Address Problems	984	(3)
Repairing Your TCP/IP Configuration	987	(1)
Resolving DNS Issues	987	(3)
Fixing Problems with My Network Places	990	(1)
Network Troubleshooting Tools	991	(1)
Fine-Tuning Network Performance	992	(2)
Advanced Networking Components	994	(1)
Bridging Two Networks	995	(4)
Chapter 30 Managing Shared Folders and Printers	999	(42)
Introducing Windows XP Sharing and Security Models	1000	(1)
Sharing a Folder over a Network	1001	(12)
Enabling File Sharing	1001	(3)
Using the Guest Account for Simple Sharing	1004	(3)
Restricting Access to Network Shares	1007	(6)
Managing Shared Folders	1013	(6)
Viewing and Changing Share Properties	1014	(1)
Understanding Administrative Shares	1015	(1)
Creating a New Share Using the Shared Folders Snap-In	1015	(2)
Removing a Share Using the Shared Folders Snap-In	1017	(1)
Viewing and Disconnecting Sessions	1017	(1)
Viewing and Closing Files	1018	(1)
Warning Other Users	1018	(1)
Accessing Shared Folders	1019	(7)
Adding a Network Place	1019	(1)
Using Network Places with Applications	1020	(1)
Gaining Access to Shared Folders on Another Computer	1020	(4)
Working with Mapped Network Folders	1024	(2)
Sharing a Printer	1026	(9)
Using a Network-Interface Printer	1026	(2)
Setting Permissions on Shared Printers	1028	(1)
Setting Hours of Availability and Other Options	1029	(2)
Using Separator Pages	1031	(1)
Setting Up a Printer for Non-Windows XP Clients	1032	(1)
Setting Server Properties	1033	(2)
Command-Line Utilities for Managing Shared Resources	1035	(6)
Net Share	1035	(2)
Net Use	1037	(1)
Net Session	1038	(1)
Net File	1039	(1)
Net Statistics	1039	(2)
Chapter 31 Remote Access Options	1041	(32)
Setting Up a Remote Desktop Connection to Another Computer	1043	(8)
What You Need to Use Remote Desktop	1043	(1)
Setting Up the Remote Computer	1044	(4)
Setting Up the Client Computer	1048	(1)
Configuring a Web Server for Use with Remote Desktop Web Connection	1049	(2)
Using Remote Desktop Connection	1051	(14)
Connecting to a Remote Desktop	1051	(4)
Connecting from a Web Browser	1055	(2)
Working with Different Screen Resolutions	1057	(1)
Accessing Local Resources	1058	(3)
Using the Keyboard with Remote Desktop Connection	1061	(2)
Configuring Performance Options	1063	(1)
Saving a Remote Desktop Configuration	1064	(1)
Disconnecting a Remote Session	1064	(1)
Allowing Remote Access via a Virtual Private Network	1065	(5)
Configuring a VPN Server	1066	(3)
Configuring Firewalls and Other Network Settings for VPN Access	1069	(1)
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network	1070	(3)
Chapter 32 Hosting a Web or FTP Site	1073	(32)
What You Can and Can't Do with IIS in Windows XP Professional	1073	(1)
Installing Internet Information Services	1074	(2)
Using the Internet Information Services Snap-In	1076	(2)
Accessing Your Web and FTP Sites	1078	(3)
Configuring Site Properties	1081	(6)
Specifying a Home Directory	1081	(1)
Specifying a Default Web Site Document	1082	(1)
Setting Connection Limits and Timeout Parameters	1082	(2)
Enabling and Configuring Activity Logs	1084	(2)
Configuring Content Ratings	1086	(1)
Creating Virtual Directories	1087	(1)
Controlling Access to Your Sites	1088	(8)
Understanding Authentication Methods	1089	(3)
Specifying Authentication Methods	1092	(1)
Setting IIS Permissions	1092	(2)
Tightening Security with the IIS Lockdown Wizard	1094	(2)
Enabling a Secure (Encrypted) Connection	1096	(3)
Obtaining a Server Certificate	1097	(1)
Using SSL to Secure Basic Authentication	1098	(1)
Authenticating Users with Client Certificates	1099	(1)
Sharing Files with WebDAV	1099	(2)
Setting Up a WebDAV Directory	1100	(1)
Using a WebDAV Directory	1100	(1)
Setting Up IIS for Internet Printing	1101	(4)
Chapter 33 Working with Windows Domains	1105	(24)
Domains vs. Workgroups	1106	(9)
Logon and Logoff	1106	(2)
File Sharing and Security	1108	(1)
Networking	1109	(1)
Security Center	1110	(1)
Computer and User Management	1111	(1)
Miscellaneous User Interface Elements	1112	(3)
Joining a Domain	1115	(8)
Adding Domain Accounts to Your Local Account Database	1119	(3)
Leaving a Domain	1122	(1)
Accessing Domain Resources from a Computer Running Windows XP Home Edition	1122	(1)
Logging On to a Domain	1123	(2)
Logging On Automatically	1124	(1)
Finding Files, Printers, and Users	1125	(4)
Part 7 Using E-mail, Fax, and Messaging
Chapter 34 Using and Customizing Outlook Express	1129	(48)
Getting Started with Outlook Express	1131	(12)
Setting Up Accounts	1132	(4)
Customizing the Look of Outlook Express	1136	(4)
Setting Basic Options	1140	(3)
Managing Identities	1143	(2)
Managing Contacts	1145	(8)
Organizing Contacts in Folders	1146	(1)
Adding Individual Contacts and Distribution Lists	1147	(1)
Adding Contacts Who Have Multiple E-Mail Addresses	1148	(1)
Adding Contacts from E-Mail Messages	1148	(2)
Exchanging Electronic Business Cards (vCards)	1150	(1)
Importing and Exporting Contacts	1151	(1)
Printing Your Address Book	1152	(1)
Backing Up Your Address Book	1152	(1)
Sending Mail	1153	(5)
Addressing the Message	1153	(1)
Composing the Message	1154	(3)
Adding Attachments	1157	(1)
Setting a Priority Level	1157	(1)
Requesting a Receipt	1158	(1)
Reading and Organizing Mail	1158	(8)
Viewing and Saving Attachments	1158	(1)
Watching, Ignoring, and Flagging Messages	1159	(1)
Using Views to Hide Particular Kinds of Messages	1160	(1)
Using Rules to Organize Messages	1161	(3)
Blocking Obnoxious Mail	1164	(1)
Searching for Messages	1165	(1)
Saving Messages Outside Outlook Express	1166	(1)
Blocking Dangerous Attachments	1166	(2)
Using Hotmail and Other Server-Based Systems	1168	(1)
Using Newsgroups	1169	(3)
Marking Headers Offline for Later Download	1170	(1)
Downloading New Messages Only	1171	(1)
Saving Messages Before They're Deleted from the Server	1172	(1)
Maintaining Outlook Express	1172	(5)
Relocating Your Message Store to Simplify Backup	1173	(1)
Archiving Old Messages	1174	(1)
Moving Your Outlook Express Files to a New Computer	1175	(2)
Chapter 35 Sending and Receiving Faxes	1177	(24)
Installing Fax	1178	(1)
Upgrading an Earlier Windows Fax Component	1179	(1)
Configuring Fax	1179	(8)
Providing Information About Yourself	1180	(1)
Selecting a Fax Device and Configuring Send and Receive Settings	1180	(2)
Specifying Your Transmitting Station Identifier (TSID)	1182	(1)
Specifying Your Called Subscriber Identification (CSID)	1182	(1)
Routing Received Faxes to a Printer or Folder	1182	(2)
Choosing Paper Size, Image Quality, and Orientation	1184	(1)
Setting Retry Characteristics and Discount Hours	1184	(1)
Making Other Device-Specific Settings	1185	(1)
Setting Tracking Preferences	1185	(1)
Specifying the Locations of Fax Console's Inbox and Sent Items Folders	1186	(1)
Faxing a Document or Cover Page	1187	(7)
Faxing a Cover Page Only	1190	(1)
Faxing from Microsoft Outlook	1190	(2)
Managing the Outbox Queue	1192	(1)
Archiving Sent Faxes	1193	(1)
Receiving Faxes	1194	(2)
Reading Received Faxes	1194	(2)
Archiving Received Faxes	1196	(1)
Creating Personal Cover Pages	1196	(3)
Selecting, Sizing, and Moving Objects	1197	(1)
Aligning Objects	1197	(1)
Spacing Objects Evenly	1197	(1)
Centering Objects on the Page	1198	(1)
Changing the Z-Order of Stacked Objects	1198	(1)
Adding Fixed Text	1198	(1)
Inserting Fields, Images, and Graphics	1198	(1)
Previewing and Saving	1199	(1)
Managing Security	1199	(2)
Chapter 36 Communicating Over the Internet	1201	(36)
Introducing Windows Messenger	1204	(3)
What You Need to Use Windows Messenger	1205	(1)
Punching Through a Firewall	1206	(1)
Setting Startup Options	1207	(2)
Using Group Policy to Disable Windows Messenger	1209	(1)
Disabling Windows Messenger in Windows XP Home Edition	1209	(1)
Starting Windows Messenger	1209	(3)
Placing or Receiving a Call	1212	(13)
Working with Your List of Contacts	1214	(3)
Preserving Your Online Privacy	1217	(4)
Adding Other Participants to a Conversation	1221	(1)
Saving an Online Session as a File	1221	(1)
Making Audio Connections	1222	(1)
Using Your Webcam to Make Video Calls	1223	(2)
Sending and Receiving Files	1225	(2)
Using Windows Messenger for Online Meetings	1227	(10)
Using Whiteboard	1228	(3)
Collaborating on a Document over the Network	1231	(6)
Part 8 System Maintenance and Recovery
Chapter 37 Performing Routine Maintenance	1237	(28)
Checking Disks for Errors	1237	(4)
Defragmenting Disks for Better Performance	1241	(6)
Using Disk Defragmenter	1242	(3)
Running Disk Defragmenter Using a Command Line	1245	(2)
Managing Disk Space	1247	(7)
Cleaning Up with Disk Cleanup	1248	(4)
Using NTFS File Compression	1252	(2)
Smart Backup Strategies	1254	(11)
Using the Windows XP Backup Program	1254	(6)
Creating an Automatic System Recovery Backup	1260	(2)
Backing Up with Partition Imaging	1262	(1)
Other Backup Options	1262	(3)
Chapter 38 Monitoring System Activities with Event Viewer	1265	(12)
Types of Events	1266	(1)
Keeping Track of Computer Events	1267	(2)
Examining Event Details	1269	(3)
Searching for an Event	1271	(1)
Filtering the Log Display	1272	(1)
Working with Log Files	1272	(4)
Setting Log File Size and Longevity	1272	(1)
Archiving and Clearing Log Files	1273	(1)
Displaying an Archived Log File	1273	(1)
Exporting Log File Information	1274	(1)
Backing Up Log Files	1275	(1)
Using Third-Party Tools to Monitor Events	1276	(1)
Chapter 39 Recovering After a Computer Crash	1277	(26)
After a Computer Crash: Assessing the Damage	1278	(1)
Using and Configuring Windows Error Reporting	1279	(6)
Windows Error Reporting and System Crashes	1283	(1)
Configuring Windows Error Reporting	1283	(1)
What Happened to Dr. Watson?	1284	(1)
Using Advanced Startup Options	1285	(3)
Using Safe Mode	1286	(1)
Restoring the Last Known Good Configuration	1287	(1)
Other Startup Options	1288	(1)
Undoing Configuration Mistakes with System Restore	1288	(7)
What System Restore Does and Does Not Monitor	1290	(1)
When System Restore Creates Restore Points	1290	(1)
Using System Restore	1291	(3)
System Restore Dos and Don'ts	1294	(1)
Making Repairs from the Recovery Console	1295	(6)
Recovery Console Restrictions	1297	(1)
Using Recovery Console Commands	1298	(2)
Repairing Damaged Boot Files	1300	(1)
Enabling and Disabling Services and Drivers	1301	(1)
Repairing and Reinstalling Windows	1301	(2)
Chapter 40 Troubleshooting Windows Errors	1303	(14)
Decoding STOP Errors	1304	(1)
How to Read a STOP Error	1305	(2)
General Advice for Dealing with STOP Errors	1307	(1)
How to Troubleshoot Specific STOP Errors	1308	(5)
STOP Ox0000000A or IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL	1308	(1)
STOP Ox0000001E or KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED	1309	(1)
STOP 0x00000024 or NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM	1309	(1)
STOP Ox0000002E or DATA_BUS_ERROR	1309	(1)
STOP Ox0000003F or NO_MORE_SYSTEM_PTES	1309	(1)
STOP 0x00000050 or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA	1309	(1)
STOP 0x00000077 or KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR	1310	(1)
STOP 0x00000079 or MISMATCHED_HAL	1310	(1)
STOP Ox0000007A or KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR	1310	(1)
STOP Ox0000007B or INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE	1310	(1)
STOP Ox0000007F or UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP	1310	(1)
STOP Ox0000009F or DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE	1311	(1)
STOP Ox000000C2 or BAD_POOL_CALLER	1311	(1)
STOP Ox000000D1 or DRIVER _IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL	1311	(1)
STOP Ox000000D8 or DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES	1311	(1)
STOP Ox000000EA or THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER	1311	(1)
STOP Ox000000ED or UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME	1312	(1)
STOP Ox000000F2 or HARDWARE_INTERRUPT_STORM	1312	(1)
STOP OxC000021A or STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED	1312	(1)
STOP 0xC0000221 or STATUS _IMAGE_CHECKSUM_MISMATCH	1312	(1)
Customizing How Windows Handles STOP Errors	1313	(4)
Chapter 41 Editing the Registry	1317	(22)
Understanding the Structure of the Registry	1318	(4)
Registry Data Types	1320	(2)
Avoiding Registry Mishaps	1322	(3)
Backing Up Before You Edit	1322	(2)
Using System Restore to Save the Registry's State	1324	(1)
Backing Up and Restoring the System State	1324	(1)
Browsing and Editing with Registry Editor	1325	(2)
Changing Data	1326	(1)
Adding or Deleting Keys	1327	(1)
Adding or Deleting Values	1327	(1)
Monitoring Registry Changes	1327	(1)
Using .Reg Files to Automate Registry Changes	1328	(4)
Identifying the Elements of a .Reg File	1330	(1)
Using a .Reg File to Delete Registry Data	1331	(1)
Merging a .Reg File into the Registry	1332	(1)
Working with a Remote Computer's Registry	1332	(1)
Changing Registry Key Permissions	1333	(2)
Editing the Registry from the Command Line	1335	(4)
Part 9 Appendixes
Appendix A Windows Versions at a Glance: Professional, Home Edition, and More	1339	(4)
Appendix B Working with the Command Prompt	1343	(22)
Starting and Ending a Command Prompt Session	1343	(4)
Starting Command Prompt at a Particular Folder	1344	(1)
Starting Command Prompt and Running a Command	1345	(1)
Using AutoRun to Execute Commands When Command Prompt Starts	1346	(1)
Using Commands	1347	(10)
Starting Programs	1347	(1)
Using Command Extensions	1348	(1)
Using File-Name and Folder-Name Completion	1348	(1)
Using Cmd's Command-Line Syntax	1349	(1)
Editing the Command Line	1350	(1)
Using Wildcards	1351	(1)
Using Command Symbols	1352	(3)
Pausing or Canceling Commands	1355	(1)
Simplifying Command Entry with Doskey Macros	1356	(1)
Using Environment Variables	1357	(2)
Viewing Environment Variables	1357	(1)
Modifying Environment Variables	1358	(1)
Customizing Command Prompt Windows	1359	(6)
Setting the Window Size and Position	1360	(1)
Selecting a Font	1361	(1)
Setting Colors	1362	(1)
Setting Other Options	1362	(3)
Appendix C Using and Customizing Microsoft Management Console	1365	(14)
Running MMC Consoles	1366	(1)
Running a User-Mode Console in Author Mode	1366	(1)
Running a Console and Specifying a Target Computer	1366	(1)
Using MMC Consoles	1367	(2)
Creating Your Own MMC Consoles	1369	(10)
Running MMC with No Snap-In	1370	(1)
Displaying the Console Tree	1370	(1)
Adding Folders to the Console Tree	1370	(1)
Adding Snap-Ins and Extensions	1371	(4)
Adding ActiveX Controls and Internet Links	1375	(1)
Adding Taskpad Views	1375	(1)
Manipulating Windows	1376	(1)
Controlling Other Visual Elements	1376	(1)
Using the Favorites Menu	1376	(1)
Naming Your Console	1377	(1)
Choosing Between MMC's Three User Modes	1377	(1)
Imposing Further Restrictions	1377	(1)
Saving a Console	1378	(1)
Appendix D Managing Services	1379	(26)
Using the Services Snap-In	1379	(25)
Starting and Stopping Services	1380	(2)
Configuring Services	1382	(3)
Determining a Service's Name	1385	(4)
Recommended Startup Settings for Services	1389	(15)
Managing Services from a Command Prompt	1404	(1)
Appendix E Viewing System Information	1405	(8)
Finding Basic Information About Your Computer	1405	(2)
Finding Information in the Help And Support Center	1407	(1)
Digging Deeper with Dedicated System Information Tools	1408	(5)
Finding and Decoding Information in System Information	1409	(2)
Exporting System Information	1411	(1)
Viewing System Information History	1411	(1)
Using System Information to Open Other Diagnostic Tools	1412	(1)
Appendix F Group Policy	1413	(14)
Starting Group Policy	1414	(4)
Starting Group Policy for a Remote Computer	1415	(1)
Customizing the Group Policy Window	1416	(2)
Understanding the Local Group Policy Object	1418	(5)
How Group Policy Works	1419	(1)
How Local Group Policy Settings Interact with Active Directory-Based Group Policy Settings	1420	(1)
Types of Settings	1421	(2)
Making Settings	1423	(1)
Making Different Settings for Different Users	1424	(3)
Troubleshooting Index	1427	(4)
Index	1431