How to Do Everything with Windows XP

Name: How to Do Everything with Windows XP
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ISBN: 9780072193008

ISBN-10: 007219300X

ISBN-13: 9780072193008

Edition: 2001

Authors: Curt Simmons

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This guide will help you accomplish more in less time than you ever imagined. It includes details on how to manage files and folders, searches, and taskbar grouping with the simplified visual design.

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List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Publication date: 9/26/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.398
Language: English

Acknowledgments	p. xix
Introduction	p. xxi
Getting to Know Windows XP
Exploring the XP Desktop	p. 3
Starting Your Computer	p. 4
Getting to Know Your Desktop	p. 6
Logging Off Your Computer	p. 15
Restarting or Turning Off Your Computer	p. 16
Managing Your Computer with the Control Panel	p. 19
Accessing the Control Panel	p. 21
Accessibility Options	p. 24
Add Hardware	p. 30
Add or Remove Programs	p. 31
Administrative Tools	p. 31
Date and Time	p. 31
Display	p. 34
Folder Options	p. 34
Fonts	p. 34
Game Controllers	p. 34
Internet Options	p. 34
Keyboard	p. 35
Mouse	p. 36
Network Connections	p. 42
Phone and Modem Options	p. 42
Power Options	p. 42
Printers and Faxes	p. 42
Regional and Language Options	p. 42
Scanners and Cameras	p. 43
Scheduled Tasks	p. 43
Sounds and Audio Devices	p. 43
Speech	p. 46
System	p. 47
Taskbar and Start Menu	p. 48
User Accounts	p. 48
Configuring System Settings	p. 49
Customizing Your Start Menu and Taskbar	p. 50
Configuring Your Display	p. 61
Configuring Folder Views	p. 78
Configuring Folder Views and Toolbars	p. 82
Managing Components, Programs, Folders, and Files	p. 87
Managing Programs with Windows XP	p. 88
Using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode	p. 96
Managing Windows XP Components	p. 98
Managing Folders and Files	p. 101
Using Accessories	p. 111
Accessibility	p. 112
Communications	p. 118
Entertainment	p. 118
Games	p. 119
System Tools	p. 119
Address Book	p. 119
Calculator	p. 119
Command Prompt	p. 120
Notepad	p. 120
Paint	p. 121
Synchronize	p. 123
Windows Explorer	p. 127
WordPad	p. 129
Managing Hardware	p. 131
Understanding Hardware	p. 132
The Golden Rules of Windows XP Hardware	p. 135
Installing a Plug-and-Play Device	p. 136
Removing a Plug-and-Play Device from Your Computer	p. 137
Installing a Non-Plug-and-Play Device	p. 137
Using Device Manager	p. 139
Examining a Device's Properties	p. 141
Driver Signing	p. 146
Using Hardware Profiles	p. 148
Hardware Troubleshooting Tips	p. 150
Using Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, and Digital Cameras	p. 153
Checking Out the Printers and Faxes Folder	p. 154
Installing a New Printer	p. 154
Configuring Your Printer	p. 160
Managing Print Jobs	p. 165
Troubleshooting Common Printer Problems	p. 167
Fax Support in Windows XP	p. 169
Using Scanners and Digital Cameras with Windows XP	p. 171
Installing Scanners and Cameras	p. 172
Managing Scanner and Camera Properties	p. 172
Getting Connected: The Internet and XP Networking
Creating Connections to the Internet	p. 177
Internet Connections 101	p. 178
Configuring Your Modem	p. 181
Creating Connections to the Internet	p. 188
Creating Connections Using the Network Connections Folder	p. 189
Editing a Dial-Up Connection	p. 192
Surfing the Internet	p. 195
Understanding Internet Terms and Technology	p. 196
Understanding the Internet Explorer Interface	p. 197
Configuring Internet Explorer Through Internet Options	p. 201
Windows Messenger	p. 210
Using MSN Explorer	p. 212
Using NetMeeting	p. 215
Using the Web Publishing Wizard	p. 222
Running Outlook Express	p. 223
How E-mail Works	p. 224
Setting Up Outlook Express	p. 225
Checking Out the Outlook Express Interface	p. 228
Sending and Receiving E-mail	p. 230
Changing Outlook Express Views	p. 235
Creating Message Rules	p. 236
Using Identities	p. 238
Managing Your Accounts	p. 242
Customizing Outlook Express	p. 242
Using the Address Book	p. 243
Home Networking	p. 247
Windows Networking Basics	p. 248
Planning Your Home Network	p. 250
Understanding Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	p. 251
Using the Home Networking Wizard	p. 252
Setting Up Your ICS Clients	p. 256
Using My Network Places	p. 257
Creating a Direct Cable Connection	p. 258
Advanced Networking	p. 261
Internet Information Services	p. 262
Disk Quotas	p. 264
Windows XP in Windows Network	p. 265
Virtual Private Networking	p. 267
Using HyperTerminal	p. 271
Users, Groups, and Permissions	p. 273
Understanding User Accounts	p. 274
Managing User Accounts	p. 275
Managing Groups	p. 282
Understanding Permissions	p. 284
Internet Connection Firewall, Remote Desktop, and Network Bridging	p. 289
Internet Connection Firewall	p. 290
Remote Desktop	p. 298
Understanding Network Bridging	p. 303
Cool Things You Can Do with Windows XP
Playing Games	p. 307
Managing Game Controllers	p. 308
Windows XP Games	p. 310
Using Volume Controls and Sound Recorder	p. 319
Using Windows Media Player 8	p. 323
Getting to Know Windows Media Player 8	p. 324
Now Playing	p. 325
Media Guide	p. 331
Copy from CD Audio	p. 331
Media Library	p. 335
Radio Tuner	p. 339
Copy to CD or Device	p. 341
Skin Chooser	p. 342
Media Player Configuration Options	p. 344
Windows Movie Maker	p. 347
Why You Need Windows Movie Maker	p. 348
What Is Not So Great About Windows Movie Maker	p. 349
Getting Ready to Use Windows Movie Maker	p. 350
Checking Out the Movie Maker Interface	p. 353
Recording and Importing Video	p. 354
Working with Collections and Clips	p. 357
Making Movies	p. 358
Audio Files and Your Movies	p. 364
Saving Movies	p. 367
Using Your Movies on the Web	p. 367
Optimizing, Troubleshooting, and Fixing Windows XP
Taking Care of Windows XP	p. 371
Hard Disk Basics	p. 372
File System Basics	p. 373
Hard Disk Properties	p. 374
Scheduled Tasks	p. 389
Disk Management	p. 395
Disk Management	p. 396
Windows XP Backup and Restore	p. 406
Removable Storage	p. 412
Solving Problems	p. 415
System Information	p. 416
Performance Monitor	p. 425
Using System Properties to Optimize Windows XP	p. 432
Automatic Updates	p. 437
Troubleshooting Tips	p. 439
Using Windows Help	p. 442
Using Safe Mode	p. 449
Using System Restore	p. 449
Appendixes
Installing Windows XP	p. 461
How To...	p. 462
Upgrading to Windows XP	p. 462
Installing Windows XP on a Computer with No Operating System	p. 472
Activating Windows XP	p. 474
Keyboard Shortcuts	p. 475
Windows Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts	p. 481
Media Player Menu Shortcuts	p. 482
Media Player Features Shortcuts	p. 483
Skin Shortcuts	p. 484
Windows Movie Maker Shortcuts	p. 485
Glossary	p. 489
Index	p. 495
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