Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out

Summary

Take your Windows XP knowledge to the next level! Designed for advanced home and office users, this thoroughly updated second edition delivers in-depth information on core and advanced Windows XP topics, including all-new coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows Media Series 9, and Windows Movie Maker 2. The award-winning Inside Out format makes it easy to find the timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds you need and it features new Reality Check sidebars, which offer the straight scoop on popular wisdom about Windows XP.

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.

Setup and startup
What's new in Windows XP	p. 3
Installing and configuring Windows XP	p. 15
Help and support options	p. 79
Installing, uninstalling, and managing programs	p. 107
Setting up and troubleshooting hardware	p. 129
Keeping your system secure
Security essentials	p. 165
Managing user accounts, passwords, and logons	p. 201
Securing files and folders	p. 251
Securing your Internet connection	p. 283
Customizing Windows
Tuning up system performance	p. 325
Tweaking the Windows XP interface	p. 363
Advanced Internet Explorer options	p. 425
Managing user profiles	p. 467
Configuring shutdown and power management options	p. 487
Automating Windows XP	p. 513
Storage and file management
Windows Explorer for experts	p. 569
Managing and finding files	p. 617
Managing disks and drives	p. 663
Mastering digital media
Using and customizing Windows Media Player	p. 707
Managing a digital music collection	p. 739
Organizing and editing images	p. 781
Using Windows Movie Maker	p. 805
Networking
Setting up a small network	p. 841
Tweaking and troubleshooting a small network	p. 887
Managing shared folders and printers	p. 905
Remote access options	p. 947
E-mail, fax, and massaging
Using and customizing Outlook Express	p. 973
Sending and receiving faxes	p. 1021
Communicating over the Internet	p. 1045
System maintenance and recovery
Performing routine maintenance	p. 1081
Monitoring system activities with Event Viewer	p. 1109
Recovering after a computer crash	p. 1121
Troubleshooting Windows errors	p. 1147
Editing the registry	p. 1161
Appendixes
Windows versions at a glance : professional, home edition, and more	p. 1183
Working with the command prompt	p. 1187
Using and customizing Microsoft management console	p. 1209
Managing services	p. 1223
Viewing system information	p. 1249
Group policy	p. 1257
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