How to Do Everything with Windows XP, Second Edition

Name: How to Do Everything with Windows XP, Second Edition
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ISBN: 9780072230802

ISBN-10: 0072230800

ISBN-13: 9780072230802

Edition: 2nd 2003

Authors: Curt Simmons

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List price: $24.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Publication date: 7/30/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.738

Curt Simmons , MCP, MCTS, is a technology consultant and trainer. He is the author of more than 50 computing titles, including How to Do Everything with Windows XP and MCSE Windows XP Professional Study Guide .

Acknowledgments	p. xix
Introduction	p. xxi
Get to Know Windows XP
Explore the XP Desktop	p. 3
Start Your Computer	p. 4
Get to Know Your Windows XP Desktop	p. 5
Logging Off Your Computer	p. 13
Restarting or Turning Off Your Computer	p. 13
Manage Your Computer with the Control Panel	p. 15
Access the Control Panel	p. 17
Accessibility Options	p. 20
Add Hardware	p. 24
Add or Remove Programs	p. 25
Administrative Tools	p. 25
Date and Time	p. 25
Display	p. 27
Folder Options	p. 27
Fonts	p. 27
Game Controllers	p. 27
Internet Options	p. 27
Keyboard	p. 28
Mouse	p. 28
Network Connections	p. 33
Phone and Modem Options	p. 33
Power Options	p. 33
Printers and Faxes	p. 33
Regional and Language Options	p. 34
Scanners and Cameras	p. 34
Scheduled Tasks	p. 34
Sounds and Audio Devices	p. 34
Speech	p. 37
System	p. 38
Taskbar and Start Menu	p. 38
User Accounts	p. 38
Configure System Settings	p. 39
Customize Your Start Menu and Taskbar	p. 40
Configure Your Display	p. 50
Configure Folder Views	p. 63
Configure Folder Views and Toolbars	p. 67
Manage Components, Programs, Folders, and Files	p. 71
Manage Programs with Windows XP	p. 72
Use Windows XP's Compatibility Mode	p. 78
Managing Windows XP Components	p. 79
Manage Folders and Files	p. 81
Use the Accessories that Come with Windows	p. 91
Accessibility	p. 92
Communications	p. 96
Entertainment	p. 96
System Tools	p. 96
Address Book	p. 96
Calculator	p. 96
Command Prompt	p. 97
Notepad	p. 97
Paint	p. 98
Synchronize	p. 100
Windows Explorer	p. 103
WordPad	p. 104
Manage Hardware	p. 107
Understand Hardware	p. 108
The Golden Rules of Windows XP Hardware	p. 110
Install a Plug-and-Play Device	p. 111
Remove a Plug-and-Play Device from Your Computer	p. 112
Install a Non-Plug-and-Play Device	p. 112
Use Device Manager	p. 114
Examine a Device's Properties	p. 115
Driver Signing	p. 120
Use Hardware Profiles	p. 121
Hardware Troubleshooting Tips	p. 122
Use Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, and Digital Cameras	p. 125
Check Out the Printers and Faxes Folder	p. 126
Install a New Printer	p. 126
Configure Your Printer	p. 130
Manage Print Jobs	p. 136
Troubleshoot Common Printer Problems	p. 137
Fax Support in Windows XP	p. 139
Using Scanners and Digital Cameras with Windows XP	p. 140
Installing Scanners and Cameras	p. 140
Managing Scanner and Camera Properties	p. 142
Getting Connected
Create Connections to the Internet	p. 145
Internet Connections 101	p. 146
Configure Your Modem	p. 149
Create Connections to the Internet	p. 158
Create Connections Using the Network Connections Folder	p. 158
Edit a Dial-Up Connection	p. 159
Surf the Internet	p. 163
Understand Internet Terms and Technology	p. 164
Understand the Internet Explorer Interface	p. 165
Configure Internet Explorer Through Internet Options	p. 169
Windows Messenger	p. 178
Using MSN Explorer	p. 180
Use the Web Publishing Wizard	p. 183
Run Outlook Express	p. 185
How E-Mail Works	p. 186
Set Up Outlook Express	p. 187
Check Out the Outlook Express Interface	p. 189
Send and Receive E-Mail	p. 191
Change Outlook Express Views	p. 196
Create Message Rules	p. 197
Use Identities	p. 199
Manage Your Accounts	p. 201
Customize Outlook Express	p. 202
Use the Address Book	p. 203
Create a Home Network	p. 207
Windows Networking Basics	p. 208
Planning Your Home Network	p. 209
Understanding Internet Connection Sharing	p. 210
Using the Network Setup Wizard	p. 212
Setting Up Your ICS Clients	p. 216
Using My Network Places	p. 218
Creating a Direct Cable Connection	p. 218
Use Windows XP on a Larger Network	p. 220
Virtual Private Networking	p. 222
Manage Users and Groups	p. 225
Understand User Accounts	p. 226
Manage User Accounts	p. 227
Manage Groups	p. 234
Understand Advanced Permissions	p. 235
Configure ICF, Remote Desktop, and Remote Assistance	p. 239
Use Internet Connection Firewall	p. 240
Configure Remote Desktop	p. 246
Use Remote Assistance	p. 255
Cool Things You Can Do with Windows XP
Play Games	p. 261
Managing Game Controllers	p. 262
Windows XP Games	p. 264
Using Volume Controls and Sound Recorder	p. 270
Use Windows Media Player 9	p. 273
Getting to Know Windows Media Player 9	p. 274
Now Playing	p. 275
Media Guide	p. 281
Copy from CD	p. 281
Media Library	p. 284
Radio Tuner	p. 287
Copy to CD or Device	p. 288
Premium Services	p. 288
Skin Chooser	p. 289
Media Player Configuration Options	p. 291
Create Movies with Windows Movie Maker 2	p. 295
Why You Need Windows Movie Maker	p. 296
What Is Not So Great about Windows Movie Maker	p. 297
Getting Ready to Use Windows Movie Maker	p. 298
Checking Out the Movie Maker Interface	p. 300
Recording and Importing Video	p. 302
Working with Collections and Clips	p. 304
Making Movies	p. 305
Audio Files and Your Movies	p. 309
Saving Movies	p. 311
Using Your Movies on the Web	p. 312
Manage Digital Photos on Windows XP	p. 313
Connect to Your PC	p. 314
View and Manage Your Photos	p. 314
Order Prints Online	p. 318
Print Your Photos	p. 322
Publish Photos on the Web	p. 324
E-Mail Photos	p. 325
Burn Your Photos to a CD	p. 326
Explore Windows XP Plus! Packs and PowerToys	p. 327
Microsoft Plus!	p. 328
Plus! Digital Media Edition	p. 333
PowerToys	p. 340
Optimize, Troubleshoot, and Fix Windows XP
Take Care of Windows XP	p. 353
Hard Disk Basics	p. 354
File System Basics	p. 355
Hard Disk Properties	p. 356
Scheduled Tasks	p. 369
Manage Disks	p. 375
Disk Management	p. 376
Windows XP Backup and Restore	p. 384
Removable Storage	p. 389
Solve Problems with Windows XP	p. 391
System Information	p. 392
Performance Monitor	p. 399
Using System Properties to Optimize Windows XP	p. 405
Automatic Updates	p. 407
Troubleshooting Tips	p. 409
Using Windows Help	p. 412
Using Safe Mode	p. 418
Using System Restore	p. 419
Install Windows XP	p. 425
Upgrade to Windows XP	p. 426
Check the System Requirements	p. 427
Back Up Your Data	p. 430
Check Out Your Device Drivers	p. 430
Check for Viruses and Disable Antivirus Software	p. 431
Shut Down All Programs	p. 432
Upgrade to Windows XP	p. 432
Install Windows XP on a computer with No Operating System	p. 434
Prepare for a Clean Installation	p. 434
Activate Windows XP	p. 435
Index	p. 437
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