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Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Third Edition
By Robert Cowart, Brian Knittel
Publisher	: Sams
Pub Date	: December 06, 2004
ISBN	: 0-7897-3280-7
Pages	: 1440

		Copyright
		About the Authors
		About the Contributors
		Acknowledgments
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Introduction
			Welcome
			Why This Book?
			How Our Book Is Organized
			What's on the CD?
			Conventions Used in This Book
		Part I.  Introducing Windows XP Professional
			Chapter 1.  Introducing Windows XP Professional
				An Overview of Windows XP Professional
				A Little Windows History
				What's New in Windows XP Professional?
				What Is Not in Windows XP Professional
				Differences Between Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, 64-Bit, and Server Versions of Windows XP
				How Does Windows XP Professional Compare to UNIX and Linux?
				Windows XP Professional on the Corporate Network
			Chapter 2.  Getting Your Hardware and Software Ready for Windows XP
				General Considerations
				Hardware Requirements
				Preparing Your Hardware for Windows XP
				Preparing Your Software for Windows XP
				Troubleshooting
				Special Note Regarding XP Media Center Edition (MCE) PCs
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Shopping for the Right Hardware and Software
			Chapter 3.  Installing Windows XP Professional
				Choosing an Upgrade Path
				Choosing a File System: FAT, FAT32, or NTFS?
				Getting Your Network Information Together
				It's Backup Time!
				Clean Installation Procedure
				Upgrading over an Existing Operating System
				Making Startup Floppies
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Automating Setup
		Part II.  Getting Your Work Done
			Chapter 4.  Using the Windows XP Interface
				Who Should Read This Chapter?
				Logging In to Windows XP
				Using Windows XPthe User Experience
				The Taskbar, the Start Menu, and Other Tools
				Running Your Applications
				Using the Help System
				Exiting Windows Gracefully
				Dealing with a Crashed Application or Operating System
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Working Efficiently
			Chapter 5.  Using the Simple Supplied Applications
				A Sea of Freebies
				Notepad
				WordPad
				Paint
				Calculator
				Character Map
				Volume Control
				Working with the Windows Clipboard
				Using the Search Applet
				Troubleshooting
			Chapter 6.  Printing and Faxing
				Windows XP Printing Primer
				Installing and Configuring a Printer
				Installing a Local Printer
				Changing a Printer's Properties
				Removing a Printer from the Printers and Faxes Folder
				Printing from Windows Applications
				Printing from DOS Applications
				Working with the Printer Queue
				Viewing and Altering Document Properties
				Printing to Disk Option
				Color Management
				Faxing
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Does the Green Ink Have You Seeing Red?
			Chapter 7.  Multimedia and Imaging
				Multimedia, Imaging, and Windows
				What's Built in to Windows XP for Photographs?
				Using the Scanner and Camera Wizard
				Video Capture and Editing with Microsoft Movie Maker 2
				Windows Media Player
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Archiving Your Company's History
		Part III.  Windows XP and the Internet
			Chapter 8.  Internet and TCP/IP Connection Options
				Going World Wide
				Connection Technologies
				Choosing an Internet Service Provider
				Choosing Equipment
				Ordering the Service
				Installing the Hardware
				Configuring Your Internet Connection
				Adjusting Dial-Up Connection Properties
				Configuring a High-Speed Connection
				Making and Ending a Dial-Up Connection
				Changing the Default Connection
				Managing Multiple Internet Connections
				Using Multiple Modems or ISDN Channels Simultaneously
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Staying Connected While Traveling Abroad
			Chapter 9.  Browsing the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer
				Origins and Development of the World Wide Web
				What's New in Internet Explorer 6?
				Internet Explorer 6 Quick Tour
				Saving a Single Web Page for Later Viewing
				Dealing with Multimedia Browsing and Downloading
				Customizing the Browser and Setting Internet Options
				Effectively Searching the Web
				Safer Alternatives to IE
				MSN Explorer BrowserThe Touchy-Feely Alternative to IE
				Getting a Passport to Microsoft Country
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Finding and Using PDF Documents on the World Wide Web
			Chapter 10.  Sending Email with Outlook Express
				Choosing an Email Client
				Outlook Express Quick Tour
				Creating and Sending New Mail
				Using the Address Book
				Handling Unique Mail Situations
				Additional Security Features in Post-SP2 Outlook Express
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Creating Formatted Email
			Chapter 11.  Reading Newsgroups with Outlook Express
				Newsgroups and the Internet
				Setting Up a Newsgroup Account in Outlook Express
				Finding and Reading Newsgroups
				Newsgroup Safety
				Customizing Outlook Express for Newsgroups
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Newsgroups…for More than Just News
			Chapter 12.  Chatting and Conferencing with Windows Messenger
				An Overview of Windows Messenger
				Getting Started with Windows Messenger
				Chatting with Text
				Communicating with Voice
				Communicating with Video
				Conferencing Options
				Windows Messenger: Shared Connections and Firewalls
				What About NetMeeting?
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Extending Your Chat Community
			Chapter 13.  Hosting Web Pages with Internet Information Services
				Overview of Internet Information Services
				IIS Services and Requirements
				Determining Which IIS Services You Need
				Installing IIS
				Taking a Quick Tour
				Setting Up a Simple Web Site
				Managing Your Site with the Computer Management Console
				Sharing Folders with Web Sharing
				Managing the FTP Server
				Managing the SMTP Server
				Log Files
				Enabling Site Searching Using the Indexing Service
				Making the Site Available on the Internet
				Security Issues for Internet Services
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Scripting for Interactive Sites
			Chapter 14.  Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection
				It's Great When It Works, But…
				Before You Run into Trouble
				Troubleshooting
				Troubleshooting Internet Problems with Windows TCP/IP Utilities
				Third-Party Utilities
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Pinging with Larger Packets
		Part IV.  Networking
			Chapter 15.  Overview of Windows XP Networking
				Network Concepts
				Network Connection Technologies
				Resolving Computer Names
				The Many Faces of Windows XP
				Windows XP's Network Services
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Becoming a Networking Professional
			Chapter 16.  Creating a Windows XP Pro Network
				Creating or Joining a Network
				Planning Your Network
				Choosing a Network and Cabling System
				Installing Network Adapters
				Installing Network Wiring
				Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network
				Manually Configuring Your Network
				Joining a Windows Domain Network
				Network Security
				Checking Out the Neighborhood
				Install and Configure Backup Software
				Bridging Two Network Types with Windows XP
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Grassroots Networking
			Chapter 17.  Using a Windows XP Network
				Windows XP Was Made to Network
				Traditional Versus Web Sharing
				My Network Places
				Using Shared Folders
				Exploring and Searching the Network
				Using Web Folders
				Using Printers on the Network
				Using Network Resources Effectively
				Sharing Resources
				Sharing Folders and Drives
				Sharing Web Folders
				Sharing Printers
				Managing Network Use of Your Computer
				Managing Network Resources Using the Command Line
				The Distributed File System
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Using Command-Line Utilities
			Chapter 18.  Windows Unplugged: Remote and Mobile Networking
				Going Unplugged
				Dial-Up Networking
				Wireless Networking
				Offline Folders
				Web Folders and Web Printing
				Virtual Private Networking
				Remote Desktop
				Remote Assistance
				Copying Files Between Two Computers
				Infrared File Transfers
				Multiple LAN Connections
				Troubleshooting
				Tips From the Windows Pros: Manually Adding Routing Information
			Chapter 19.  Connecting Your LAN to the Internet
				It's a Great Time to Connect Your LAN to the Internet
				The Nuts and Bolts of the Connection
				Configuring Your LAN
				Making Services Available
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Squeezing Top Speed from Your High-Speed Connection
			Chapter 20.  Networking Mix and Match
				Networking with Other Operating Systems
				Internetworking with Novell NetWare
				Internetworking with DOS, OS/2, and Windows 9x
				Internetworking with UNIX and Linux
				Internetworking with Macintosh
				Internetworking Over Dial-Up and VPN Connections
				Advanced Networking Services
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: The Hosts File
			Chapter 21.  Network Security
				It's a Cold, Cruel World
				Who Would Be Interested in My Computer?
				Preparation
				Active Defenses: Blocking Known Methods of Attack
				Testing, Logging, and Monitoring
				Disaster Planning: Preparation for Recovery After an Attack
				Specific Configuration Steps for Windows XP
				Configuring Windows Firewall
				More About Security
				Troubleshooting
			Chapter 22.  Troubleshooting Your Network
				When Good Networks Go Bad
				Diagnostic Tools
				Testing Network Cables
				Checking Network Configuration
				Testing Network Connectivity
				Diagnosing File and Printer Sharing Problems
				Testing Network Throughput
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Monitoring Your LAN
		Part V.  System Configuration and Customization
			Chapter 23.  Tweaking the GUI
				GUI: To Tweak or Not to Tweak
				Start Menu Pizzazz!
				Display Properties
				Tweak UI
				Miscellaneous GUI Tips
				Which Windows Are You Using?
				Customizing Folder Views
				Configuring the Recycle Bin
				Tuning Visual Effects
				Troubleshooting
			Chapter 24.  Configuration via Control Panel Applets
				Sizing Up the Control Panel
				Opening the Control Panel
				Accessibility Options
				Add Hardware
				Add or Remove Programs
				Date and Time
				Game Controllers
				Keyboard
				Mouse
				Phone and Modem Options
				Regional and Language Options
				Scanners and Cameras
				Security Center
				Sounds and Audio Devices
				Speech
				System: Device Manager
				Troubleshooting
			Chapter 25.  Maintaining and Optimizing System Performance
				Running a Tight Ship
				Measuring System Performance with Performance Monitor
				Tuning Windows Performance with the System Applet
				Setting Environment Variables
				Program Compatibility Wizard
				Configuring the Program Environments
				Configuring the Windows 3.x Environment
				Configuring the MS-DOS Environment
				The Windows XP Command Line
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Getting More Out of the Command Prompt with Command Extensions
			Chapter 26.  Font Management
				A Little Windows Font History
				A Little Font Primer
				Font Substitutions
				Building a Font Collection
				Managing a System's Font Collection
				Troubleshooting
		Part VI.  System Configuration and Maintenance
			Chapter 27.  System Utilities
				Getting Under the Hood
				Scheduled Tasks
				System Applet
				Administrative Tools
				System Tools
				Accessibility
				Windows Update
				Task Manager
				Protecting the System Files
				Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Power User Tricks
			Chapter 28.  Managing Users
				Multiple Users on One Machine
				User Account Types
				Working with Passwords
				Creating and Managing User Accounts
				Local Users and Groups Management Tool
				Sharing Files Among Users
				Simple File Sharing
				NTFS File Permissions
				Removing Users from the Administrators Group
				User Profiles
				Making Icons Available to All Users
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Setting up for Multiple Users
			Chapter 29.  Managing the Hard Disk
				Hard Disk Management
				Windows XP File and Storage Systems
				Organizational Strategies
				Windows XP's Disk Management Tools
				Disk Management
				Removable Storage
				Disk Defragmenter
				Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
				Convert
				Encryption
				Compression: How It Works, How to Use It
				Indexing
				Disk Cleanup Utility
				Backup Tools and Strategies
				Zipping Files
				Third-Party Management Tools
				Hard Disk Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Quieting a Noisy System
			Chapter 30.  Installing and Replacing Hardware
				Upgrading Your Hardware
				Adding Hardware
				Removing Hardware
				Maintaining and Updating Device Drivers
				Understanding and Resolving Hardware Conflicts
				Installing and Using Multiple Monitors
				Installing a UPS
				Using Hardware Profiles
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Upgrading and Optimizing Your Computer
			Chapter 31.  Multibooting Windows XP with Other Operating Systems
				Why Multiboot?
				Preparation
				File System Specifics
				Application Considerations
				The Windows XP Boot Loader
				Multiboot Scenarios
				Dual-Booting Windows XP Professional and Windows Me/9x
				Windows XP and MS-DOS
				Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional
				Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 or NT
				Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 9x/Me
				Windows XP and Linux
				The Virtual Machine Approach
				Macintosh and Windows
				Emulating Other Computers
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Living with More Than One OS
			Chapter 32.  The Registry
				What Is the Registry?
				How the Registry Is Organized
				Registry Contents
				Backing Up and Restoring the Registry
				Using Regedit
				Other Registry Tools
				Registry Privileges and Policies
				Troubleshooting
				Tips from the Windows Pros: Deploying Registry Settings with REG Files
			Chapter 33.  Troubleshooting and Repairing Windows XP
				Troubleshooting 101
				Boot Options
				Recovery Console
				Parallel Copies of Windows XP
				As a Last Resort
				Preventing Problems
				System Restore
				Black Magic of Troubleshooting
				Scatter-Gun Troubleshooting
		Part VII.  Appendixes
			Chapter A.  Installing Service Pack 2
				About Service Packs
				Installation Options
				Before Installing the Service Pack
				Installing via Automatic Updates
				Installing via Windows Update
				Installing via the Standalone Package
				Integrated Installation
				After Installing SP2
				Removing SP2
			Chapter B.  New Features in Service Pack 2
				What's New?
		About the CD-ROM
			Running the CD Included with This Book
			Running the CD in Windows
		Index