This total-immersion, quick-start, hands-on tutorial walks readers step by step, mouse-click by mouse-click, keystroke by keystroke through basic, intermediate, and advanced features of the Windows XP operating system (XP Professional, specifically). Well-illustrated with abundant screen-shots and spiral-bound for stay-flat convenience at the keyboard, it contains easy-to-read, appealingly formatted procedural explanations and step-by-step exercises in a multi-part Lesson format—with each lesson rooted in a practical “on the job” scenario. An accompanying CD-ROM includes data files; typing tests with automatic scoring; keyboarding course; and computer literacy basics. KEY TOPICS: Getting Started with Windows XP. Organization. Use Windows Programs. More Windows Programs. Customize Windows XP. More Customization. System Maintenance. Digital Media and Workgroups. For anyone who wants to master the Windows XP operating system.

Features This is a project based text with comprehensive end of chapter material and easy to follow steps The "Go System" is a comprehensive system of text, Annotated Instructors Edition and Unique Supplements all designed to work together to save instructors time. One of a kind supplements package and text designed from the ground-up addresses today's diverse audience/diverse delivery Typical Competitors Shelly Cashman (Course Technology) O'Leary (McGraw Hill) Learning Series (McGraw Hill) Illustrated Series (Course Technology) Benchmark Series (Paradigm)

In an ideal world, an operating system would do its work in the background while you did your work in the foreground. In our world, however, operating systems constantly get in the way, and Windows XP is no exception. There hasn't been such a dramatic change in Windows computing since the introduction of Windows 95. Windows XP contains dozens of important new features designed to make your work easier, including improved performance, but also introduces numerous quirks and unaccountable behaviors that are guaranteed to increase your level of perplexity and frustration. O'Reilly's popular series for troubleshooting Windows comes to the rescue with Windows XP Annoyances. This book is not designed to complain or criticize, but to acknowledge the problems and shortcomings of the operating system in order to overcome them. Complete with a collection of tools and techniques, this book allows users to improve their experience with Windows XP and establish control of the machine--rather than the other way around. Based on the author's popular Windows Annoyances web site (http://www.annoyances.org), Windows XP Annoyances offers solutions, tips, workarounds and warnings that enable you to both customize and troubleshoot Windows, including: Understanding the Windows Registry, including the use of the Registry Editor and advanced topics such as finding the right Registry Keys and restoring a corrupted registry Customizing the interface beyond Microsoft's intentions, including many undocumented tweaks Mastering Windows built-in networking capabilities, including advanced technologies such as Internet Connection Sharing, Remote Desktop sharing, and virtual private networking Repairing Windows XP now that the DOS safety net is gone As author David Karp says, "The more you know about a tool you use--specifically, Microsoft Windows XP--the better your day-to-day experience with it will be." Windows XP Annoyances is the intermediate and advanced Windows user's best resource for turning Windows into the user-friendly, customizable interface it was meant to be.

KEY BENEFIT: Skills for Success is the Microsoft Windows XP textbook that recognizes how people learn today! Skills are taught with numbered steps and bulleted text so readers are less likely to skip valuable information. KEY TOPICS: Exploring the desktop; opening programs and using the Start menu; creating a new folder; copying and moving files; renaming and deleting files and folders; resizing, moving, and scrolling windows; capturing and saving an image on screen; and more. MARKET: For those looking for an introductory guide to computing concepts and skills, in particular Windows XP and Office applications, that recognizes how people learn today—with numbered steps and bulleted text.

This series is a step-by-step approach and follows the same learning style as the Select XP application series.

Although the Windows XP Media Center is designed as a consumer product, it is actually more complex than the conventional computer and home entertainment devices it replaces. That's why this book--written in the fun, friendly Absolute Beginner's style--is required reading for buyers of these multitasking, media-centric machines. It is written in an easy-to-understand tone that won't confuse readers with lots of technical jargon.