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Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft Windows XP (Bpg-Other)
Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft Windows XP (Bpg-Other)
ISBN: 0735618968
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 126
Authors:
Paul McFedries
,
Geoff Winslow
,
Scott Andersen
,
Austin Wilson
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Table of Contents
BackCover
Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft Windows XP
Introduction
Part I: Mastering Essential Insider Techniques
Chapter 1: Mastering Control Panel, Policies, and PowerToys
Operating Control Panel
Implementing Group policies with Windows XP
Enhancing your System with the Windows XP PowerToys
Chapter 2: Getting the Most Out of the Registry
Understanding the Registry
Taking a Tour of the Registry
Keeping the Registry Safe
Working with Registry Keys and Settings
Finding Registry Entries
Chapter 3: Programming Windows XP with Scripts
Understanding Scripts and Script Execution
Programming Objects
Displaying Text Using the WScript Object
Scripting and Automation
Programming the VBScript FileSystemObject
Displaying More Detailed Information to the User
Running Applications
Working with Registry Entries
Scripting Example: Programming Internet Explorer
Part II: Getting the Most Out of Your Everyday Tasks
Chapter 4: Starting Up and Shutting Down
Launching Applications and Scripts at Startup
Controlling Startup Using the System Configuration Utility
Controlling Startup Using Boot.ini
Controlling Startup with the Advanced Options Menu
Getting the Most Out of the Shutdown Procedure
Chapter 5: Managing Logons and Users
Useful Windows XP Logon Strategies
Getting the Most Out of User Accounts
Creating and Enforcing Bulletproof Passwords
Sharing Your Computer Securely
Chapter 6: Installing and Running Programs
Tips and Techniques for Installing Applications
Launching Applications
Understanding Application Compatibility
Chapter 7: Getting the Most Out of Files and Folders
A Dozen Little-Known Windows Explorer Techniques
Getting Familiar with File Types
Customizing the Windows XP New Menu
Customizing Windows XP s Open With List
Chapter 8: Playing, Copying, and Storing Digital Media
Tips for Working with Windows Media Player
Working with Digital Media Files
Customizing Media Folders
Investigating the Windows Media Bonus Pack
Chapter 9: Installing and Troubleshooting Devices
Tips and Techniques for Installing Devices
Managing Your Hardware with Device Manager
Managing Hardware Profiles
Working with Device Security Policies
Troubleshooting Device Problems
Part III: Customizing and Optimizing
Chapter 10: Customizing the Interface
Customizing the Start Menu for Easier Program and Document Launching
Customizing the Taskbar for Easier Program and Document Launching
Controlling Taskbar Grouping
Modifying the Start Menu and Taskbar with Group Policies
Using Screen Space Efficiently
Chapter 11: Optimizing Performance
Monitoring Performance
Fine-Tuning Performance
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your System in 10 Easy Steps
Step 1 - Check Your Hard Disk for Errors
Step 2 - Check Free Disk Space
Step 3 - Delete Unnecessary Files
Step 4 - Defragment Your Hard Disk
Step 5 - Set System Restore Points
Step 6 - Back Up Your Files
Step 7 - Run the Automated System Recovery Preparation Wizard
Step 8 - Check For Updates and Security Patches
Step 9 - Verify Digitally Signed Files
Step 10 - Review Event Viewer Logs
Setting Up a Maintenance Schedule
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems
Determining the Source of the Problem
General Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Using Online Resources
Recovering from a Problem
Part IV: Customizing and Optimizing
Chapter 14: Implementing Internet Security and Privacy
Working with E-mail Safely and Securely
Keeping Intruders Out of Your System
Surfing the Web Securely
Chapter 15: Getting the Most Out of Internet Explorer
Tips and Techniques for Better Web Surfing
Searching the Web
Understanding Internet Explorer s Advanced Options
Chapter 16: Setting Up and Administering a Small Network
Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Network
Administering Your Network
Sharing Resources with the Network
Index
Index_A
Index_B
Index_C
Index_D
Index_E
Index_F
Index_G
Index_H
Index_I
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Index_L
Index_M
Index_N
Index_O
Index_P
Index_Q
Index_R
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Index_T
Index_U
Index_V
Index_W
Index_Z
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars
Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft Windows XP (Bpg-Other)
ISBN: 0735618968
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 126
Authors:
Paul McFedries
,
Geoff Winslow
,
Scott Andersen
,
Austin Wilson
BUY ON AMAZON
Twisted Network Programming Essentials
Installing from Source Files
Web Clients
Using SMTP as a User Interface
Providing POP3 Access to Mailboxes
Providing an Administrative Python Shell
Special Edition Using Crystal Reports 10
Understanding the Additional Crystal Reports Data Sources
Connecting to Java-based Data Sources
Introduction
Ensuring a Successful Crystal Enterprise Implementation
Understanding Microsofts .NET Platform
802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, Second Edition
What Makes Wireless Networks Different
Frame Format
Contention-Based Data Service
ERP Physical Layer Convergence (PLCP)
Current Trends in Wireless Networking
Telecommunications Essentials, Second Edition: The Complete Global Source (2nd Edition)
The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Bandwidth
Intelligent Networks
IPT
Next-Generation Networks
Optical Networking
Quantitative Methods in Project Management
Project Value: The Source of all Quantitative Measures
Risk-Adjusted Financial Management
Expense Accounting and Earned Value
Quantitative Time Management
Quantitative Methods in Project Contracts
GDI+ Programming with C#
Transforming Text
Working with Bitmaps
Working with Icons
The Graphics Class and Transformation
Color Transformation and the Color Matrix
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