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Learning How to Use Windows XP Has Never Been Easier! This highly illustrated introduction to the latest release of Windows XP is packed with easy-to-follow lessons that make learning simple. Just follow the screens and instructions, step by step, and you'll understand the most essential and frequently used features of Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition. If you want to explore beyond the basics, you'll find tips on customizing your computer, setting up a home network, and much more. Master all the fundamental skills, including: Navigating and managing files and folders Installing and running programs with Windows XP Working with photographs and still images Playing with music and videos Customizing the look and function of Windows XP Setting up a home network Connecting your computer to the Internet Exploring the web Communicating online Customizing your online experience Optimizing system performance Safeguarding and troubleshooting your system Installing new hardware

The Only Windows XP Home Edition Resource You Need—Now Completely Updated Here's the insider knowledge you need to maximize Microsoft's powerful home operating system, whether you're moving straight to XP or upgrading from Windows 98 or Me. This encyclopedic guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation and multimedia, to security and networking. Beginners can start off by using Windows XP on a stand-alone computer and connecting to the Internet, while experienced users can quickly build and secure a home network, work with the Registry to change XP's behavior, and optimize and troubleshoot Windows XP. Coverage includes: Upgrading from Windows 98 or Me Taking full advantage of XP multi-user support Customizing Windows XP Installing, removing, and running programs Sharing files securely--or keeping them private Adding hardware and installing drivers Connecting your computer or network to the Internet Sending secure e-mail and minimizing spam Communicating via the latest versions of Windows Messenger Using Windows Firewall Getting and giving help via the Internet Enjoying audio, video, and DVDs with Windows Media Player 10 Burning audio and data CDs Building a secure home network Using Microsoft PowerToys Using VPNs and connecting to a company network Setting up wireless networks with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Explains how to get accustomed to the Windows XP operating system and master its features, covering topics such as using menus and control panels, networking multiple PCs, and finding lost files.

Windows XP Home Edition Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. The book contains all the essentials on XP, from basic navigation to accessing the Internet to setting up a home network. Windows XP Home Edition Complete provides in-depth coverage of the hottest new features, including Media Player 8, the Network Setup Wizard, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Connection Sharing, and CD-R and CD-RW support. The special optimizing section takes you beyond the basics. You'll learn to make time-saving system tweaks, customize Windows to suit your preferences, enjoy Internet and multimedia features, and much more. The book also includes an alphabetical reference section, which makes it easy to find information about essential features and functions. Windows XP Home Edition Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Windows XP.

At Last! A Book for Intermediate Users! Do you find Windows XP frustrating? You're not alone. Best-selling author Dan Gookin lays bare the best (and worst) of Windows XP in this book for users who want to work faster, easier, and smarter. If you want real help dealing with Windows XP's imperfections, take a deep breath and let Dan be your guide. Using easy-to-follow instructions, Dan reveals alternative (and better) ways of completing particular tasks, shows you how to use powerful productivity-increasing commands, and teaches you how to configure Windows to suit your needs. You'll also learn how Windows works so that you can always remain one step ahead of it. Dan Gookin's Naked Windows XP transforms you into a more expert, dynamic, and headache-free user. Expert Advice That Will Change Life As You Know It (for the Better) * Why the System Configuration utility is a buried treasure...and what it can do for you * Whipping Internet Explorer into shape * Dinking with and wrangling the Taskbar * Sending the Quick Launch bar to obedience school * Fixing, pruning, and grafting menus * Making the Desktop your own * Protecting files from death, destruction, or mere accidental erasure * Teaching the Notification Area to obey your whim * Secrets and solutions for working with images and graphics * How MediaPlayer's playlists can make your life easier * Curing those Internet connection blues * How to say "No!" to spam * Disk management chores you really need to do * And much more!

Windows XP Professional Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. The book contains all the essentials on XP, from basic navigation to accessing the Internet to setting up and securing a network. Windows XP Professional Complete provides in-depth coverage of the hottest new features, including the Network Setup Wizard, Internet Connection Sharing, Media Player 8, Internet Explorer 6, and CD-R and CD-RW support. Once you've got the basics down, Windows XP Professional Complete shows you how to automate, optimize and troubleshoot your computer so that you get work done faster and easier. Windows XP Professional Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Windows XP. Inside: Windows XP Professional Essentials * Installing Windows XP Professional * Using the Desktop and Getting Help * Installing, Removing and Running Applications * Managing, Files, Folders and Disks * Customizing System Settings * Printers and Printing * Sharing Data Between Applications Communications and the Internet * Connecting to the Outside World * Web Browsing with Internet Explorer * Using Outlook Express for E-Mail and News * Using the Communications Programs * Faxing and Telephony Multimedia in Windows XP Professional * Working with Photos and Still Images * Playing Music and Videos * Creating Your Own Sounds and Videos * Burning CDs Networking Windows XP Professional * An In-Depth Introduction to Networks * Network Architectures * Setting Up and Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network and Working with Domains * Living with Windows XP Professional Strict Security * Secure Telecommuting Working with the Registry * What is the Registry and Why * Preventing Disaster * Anatomy of the Registry: The Blood, Gore and Guts * Registry Tools and Tips: Getting the Work Done Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows XP * Managing Your Disks and Drives * Managing Hardware, Drivers and Power * Troubleshooting, Optimizing, and Dual-Booting Windows XP Professional