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Summary

If you need Windows XP solutions fast, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Windows XP or you need help dealing with the applications that come with it. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Windows XP tasks, each presented in ten quick steps-or less. Easy-to-navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not-so-common) Windows XP challenge-and help you get more done in less time. * Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast * Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages * A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results * A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Windows XP

Author Biography

BILL HATFIELD is the bestselling author of computer books, including several popular "For Dummies" titles. He is also the editor of two computer journals from Pinnacle. Bill teaches computer classes for professionals throughout the nation.

BRADLEY L. JONES is the site manager for a number of high-profile sites for Internet.com that focus on making technical information easy to understand and easy to learn. In addition to weekly eNewsletters, he has written numerous articles focused on making complex topics easy to follow and understand. He is also an internationally bestselling author of a number of books.

About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Understanding Windows XP Basics
Starting Up and Logging In
Logging Off and Shutting Down
Activating Windows
Enabling Fast Switching between Users
Setting Your Computer's Clock and Time Zone
Setting the Clock Automatically
Adjusting Your Computer's Volume
Automatically Turning the Monitor Off
Locking and Unlocking the Computer
Locking Your Computer with a Screen Saver
Getting Help
Customizing Help Screens
Setting Search Options for Help
Creating a Help and Support Favorites List
Using the Knowledge Base
Getting Basic Information about Your System
Automatically Keeping Windows Up-to-Date
Manually Updating Windows XP
Installing New Software
Removing Application Software
Working with Folders and Files
Accessing My Computer
Navigating What's on the Hard Drive
Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders
Creating Copies of Files and Folders
Moving a File or Folder
Using Different Folder Views
Customizing the Details Folder View
Settings Options on All Folders
Customizing Windows Explorer
Recovering Deleted Files
Setting Recycle Bin Options
Searching for Files or Folders
Setting File Properties
Creating a Shortcut
Copying Files to a CD-ROM
Saving Space by Compressing a Drive
Creating a Zip File
Accessing and Adding to a Zip File
Extracting All Items from a Zip File
Personalizing Windows XP
Choosing a Theme
Setting the Screen Colors and Resolution
Choosing a Desktop Background Image
Setting or Changing a Screen Saver
Choosing or Changing an Appearance
Assigning Sounds to Events
Creating a New Theme
Customizing Your Taskbar
Customizing the Quick Launch Toolbar
Customizing the Start Menu
Adding Shortcuts to Your Desktop
Arranging Your Desktop Items
Picking a Program's Icon to Display
Placing Standard Items and Icons on the Desktop
Putting Web Pages on Your Desktop
Customizing Mouse Options
Customizing the Mouse Pointers
Setting Keyboard Options
Automatically Starting a Program at Startup
Changing Regional Settings
Changing Number and Currency Formatting
Graphics and Digital Photography
Copying Pictures from Your Camera to Your Hard Drive
Using a Scanner to Capture Photographs
Capturing a Picture of Your Screen
Creating Your Own Icons in Paint
Drawing Pictures in Paint
Organizing Your Pictures into Folders and Photo Albums
Storing and Retrieving Information about Your Pictures
Viewing, Zooming, and Reorienting Your Pictures
Resizing a Picture
Cropping a Picture
Adding Notes and Drawings to a Picture
Converting a Picture's File Type
Printing a Picture
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