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Windows XP Cookbook (Cookbooks) - page 1
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Windows XP Cookbook
Windows XP Cookbook
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Who Should Read This Book
What s in This Book
Using Code Examples
Safari Enabled
Conventions in This Book
We d Like Your Feedback
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Approach to the Book
1.2. At Least Three Ways to Do It
1.3. Where to Find the Tools
1.4. Running Tools with Alternate Credentials
1.5. A Brief Word on Windows Scripting
1.6. Where to Find More Information
Chapter 2. Operating System Installation and Maintenance
Introduction
Recipe 2.1. Preparing to Install Windows XP
Recipe 2.2. Installing from a CD or DVD
Recipe 2.3. Installing from a Network Share
Recipe 2.4. Installing from an Unattended Installation
Recipe 2.5. Cloning Windows XP Installations
Recipe 2.6. Installing from Remote Installation Services (RIS)
Recipe 2.7. Troubleshooting Installation Problems
Recipe 2.8. Upgrading to Windows XP
Recipe 2.9. Creating a Multiboot Installation
Recipe 2.10. Troubleshooting Multiboot Problems
Recipe 2.11. Activating Windows XP
Recipe 2.12. Viewing the Installed Service Pack and Hotfixes
Recipe 2.13. Installing a Hotfix
Recipe 2.14. Installing a Service Pack
Recipe 2.15. Slipstreaming a Service Pack or Hotfix into a Build
Recipe 2.16. Configuring Automatic Updates
Recipe 2.17. Disabling the Windows Firewall After Installation
Recipe 2.18. Keeping an Installation Process Worm- and Virus-Free
Chapter 3. Managing Hardware and Devices
Introduction
Recipe 3.1. Adding Hardware
Recipe 3.2. Resolving Unknown Devices
Recipe 3.3. Repairing a Missing Modem
Recipe 3.4. Recovering from a Bad Device Driver Update
Recipe 3.5. Using the Last Known Good Configuration to Resolve Hardware Problems
Recipe 3.6. Running Windows in Safe Mode
Recipe 3.7. Using System Restore to Recover from a Hardware-Induced Problem
Recipe 3.8. Resolving Device Conflicts
Recipe 3.9. Resolving USB Bandwidth Problems
Recipe 3.10. Resolving Hung USB Devices
Recipe 3.11. Keeping USB Devices from Disappearing
Recipe 3.12. Curing Stubborn USB Devices
Recipe 3.13. Revealing Hidden Devices
Recipe 3.14. Checking Drivers with the Driver Verifier Tool
Recipe 3.15. Resolving Printer Timed-Out and Not Ready Problems
Recipe 3.16. Troubleshooting Local Printing Problems
Recipe 3.17. Printing to a USB Printer from DOS
Recipe 3.18. Resolving Failed Network Printing with Internet Connection Sharing
Recipe 3.19. Interpreting Device Manager Error Codes
Recipe 3.20. Troubleshooting Sound Problems
Recipe 3.21. Troubleshooting Video Problems
Recipe 3.22. Troubleshooting Video Monitor Problems
Recipe 3.23. Stopping LCD Monitor Resolution Messages
Recipe 3.24. Interpreting Windows INF Files
Recipe 3.25. Figuring out AUTORUN.INF Files
Recipe 3.26. Correcting Parameters in BIOS
Recipe 3.27. Troubleshooting CD Autorun Software Installation Problems
Recipe 3.28. Troubleshooting CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Reading Problems
Recipe 3.29. Resolving DVD Reading and DVD Movie Problems
Recipe 3.30. Restoring Access to CD-ROMs
Chapter 4. Installing, Uninstalling, and Working with Applications
Introduction
Recipe 4.1. Uninstalling
Recipe 4.2. Removing Unruly Applications
Recipe 4.3. Removing Stubborn Uninstall Entries from Already Uninstalled Programs
Recipe 4.4. Changing the Default Location for Installing Applications
Recipe 4.5. Launching Applications with Keyboard Shortcuts
Recipe 4.6. Customizing the Way Applications Open Using Switches and Parameters
Recipe 4.7. Running Older Applications
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