Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out

by Bott, Ed; Siechert, Carl

• ISBN13: 9780735613829
• ISBN10: 0735613826
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-29
• Publisher: Microsoft Pr

Summary

This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. CD features tools, sample scripts, batch programs, eBook, and more!

Table of Contents

Part 1 Setup, Startup, Tune-Up	1	(238)
Introducing Windows XP	3	(18)
Installing and Configuring Windows XP	21	(58)
Controlling Access to Your Computer	79	(50)
Help and Support Options	129	(24)
Installing, Uninstalling, and Managing Programs	153	(20)
Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware	173	(32)
Tuning Up System Performance	205	(34)
Part 2 Customizing Windows XP	239	(136)
Tweaking the Windows XP Interface	241	(58)
Configuring Shutdown and Power Management Options	299	(24)
Automating Windows XP	323	(52)
Part 3 Managing Files	375	(152)
Windows Explorer for Experts	377	(36)
Managing and Finding Files	413	(44)
Securing Files and Folders	457	(32)
Encrypting Confidential Information	489	(22)
Working with Offline Files and Folders	511	(16)
Part 4 Mastering Digital Media	527	(78)
Customizing Windows Media Player	529	(22)
Using Windows Media Player	551	(30)
Organizing and Editing Images	581	(24)
Part 5 Using the Internet	605	(164)
Advanced Internet Explorer Options	607	(32)
Securing Your Internet Connection	639	(26)
Using and Customizing Outlook Express	665	(40)
Hosting a Web or FTP Site	705	(28)
Communicating Over the Internet	733	(36)
Part 6 System Maintenance and Recovery	769	(118)
Performing Routine Maintenance	771	(26)
Recovering After a Computer Crash	797	(20)
Managing Disks and Drives	817	(40)
Troubleshooting Windows Errors	857	(14)
Editing the Registry	871	(16)
Part 7 Networking	887	(156)
Setting Up a Small Network	889	(38)
Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network	927	(18)
Managing Shared Folders and Printers	945	(44)
Remote Access Options	989	(32)
Working with Windows Domains	1021	(22)
Part 8 Administering a System	1043	(64)
Managing User Profiles and Policies	1045	(36)
Monitoring System Activities with Event Viewer	1081	(12)
Auditing Security	1093	(14)
Part 9 Appendixes	1107	(58)
Appendix A Working with the Command Prompt	1109	(22)
Appendix B Using and Customizing Microsoft Management Console	1131	(10)
Appendix C Managing Services	1141	(14)
Appendix D Viewing System Information	1155	(10)
Index to Troubleshooting Topics	1165	(4)
Index	1169