Table of Contents

Microsoft® Windows® XP for Home Users Service Pack 2 Edition
By Michael Miller
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: July 07, 2005
ISBN: 0-321-36989-0
Pages: 568

Table of Contents  | Index

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		Copyright
		About the Author
		Introduction
			Who Should Read This Book
			How This Book Is Organized
			Special Features in This Book
		Part one.  Getting to Know Windows XP
			Chapter one.  New Windows for Old Users: What's New, What's Changed
				What Windows XP Is and What It Isn't
				Under the Hood
				Windows XP's New "Look and Feel" Features
				Windows XP's New Internet Features
				Windows XP's New Multiuser and Multiple-PC Features
				Windows XP's New Audio and Video Features
				Windows XP's New System Utilities
				Changing Default Applications
				Windows XP's Help and Registration Features
				Feature Comparison
				Old Versus New: How to Do What You Used to Do
				What's Next After Windows XP?
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter two.  Changing the Way Windows Looks and Acts
				Understanding and Using the Control Panel
				Fine-Tuning the Display
				Configuring the Desktop
				Working with Desktop Shortcuts
				Working with Toolbars, the Taskbar, and the System Tray
				Managing the Start Menu
				Changing Your Cursors
				Changing Your Click
				Using a Screen Saver
				Changing System Sounds
				Adding and Removing Fonts
				Configuring Other System Settings
				Changing Default Applications
				Even More Personalization with Tweak UI
				Making Windows XP Look Like Windows 9X/Me
				The Bottom Line
		Part two.  Working with Files, Programs, and Peripherals
			Chapter three.  Managing Files
				Understanding Files and Folders
				Windows XP's File Management Tools
				Configuring File and Folder Views
				Basic Navigation and Operations
				Essential File Management
				Compressing and Decompressing Files
				Working with File Types and Associations
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter four.  Running Programs
				Adding and Removing Software
				Installing Programs from the Internet
				Launching Programs
				Launching Programs When Windows Starts
				Switching Between Programs
				Arranging Windows on Your Desktop
				Closing Stuck Programs
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter five.  Controlling Printers
				Adding and Removing Printers
				Configuring Printers
				Managing the Printing Process
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter six.  Adding New Hardware
				Understanding Ports
				Installing a New Peripheral
				Updating Device Drivers
				Solving Device Conflicts
				Most Popular Peripherals
				Working with Hardware Profiles
				The Bottom Line
		Part three.  Taking Windows Online
			Chapter seven.  Making the Connection
				Configuring Windows XP for Your Internet Account
				Understanding Broadband Internet
				Sharing an Internet Connection
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter eight.  Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer
				Introducing Internet Explorer 6
				Personalizing the Browser Interface
				Configuring the Browser
				Surfing Safely
				Blocking Pop-Ups
				Speeding Up Your Browser
				Working with Web Sites
				Changing Browsers
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter nine.  Sending and Receiving E-mail with Outlook Express
				Introducing Outlook Express 6
				Configuring Outlook Express
				Protecting Against E-mail Viruses
				Sending and Receiving E-mail
				Sending Fancy Messages
				Connecting to Web Mail
				Working with Folders and Message Rules
				Using the Address Book
				Using Outlook Express with Newsgroups
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter ten.  Chatting Online with Windows Messenger
				Introducing Windows Messenger
				Getting Connected
				Finding New Contacts
				One-to-One Messaging
				Group Chats
				Making Internet Phone Calls
				Video Conferencing
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter eleven.  Managing Online Security
				Using the Windows Security Center
				Activating the Windows Firewall
				Protecting Against Computer Viruses
				Protecting Against Spyware
				Avoiding E-mail Spam
				The Bottom Line
		Part four.  Sounds and Pictures
			Chapter twelve.  Working with Pictures
				Working with My Pictures
				Tracking Details
				Different Views
				Editing Picture Files
				Working with Picture Files
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter thirteen.  Working with Digital Cameras and Scanners
				Installing and Configuring a Digital Camera or Scanner
				Scanning Pictures
				Uploading Pictures from a Digital Camera
				Working with Pictures in the Camera
				Copying Pictures from a Memory Card
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter fourteen.  Using Windows Media Player
				Understanding Digital Media Files
				Introducing Windows Media Player
				Configuring WMP
				Playing Audio Files
				Listening to Internet Radio
				Watching DVDs
				Organizing Your Media Files
				Using Other Media Players
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter fifteen.  Playing and Recording MP3 and WMA Audio
				Introducing Digital Audio
				Finding and Downloading Digital Audio Files
				Copying (Ripping) CD Tracks to Your PC
				Burning Audio Files to a CD
				Copying Files to a Portable Music Player
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter sixteen.  Playing and Editing Digital Movies
				Introducing Windows Movie Maker
				Assembling Your Source Material
				Editing Your Video
				Saving Your Movie
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter seventeen.  Using Windows XP Media Center Edition
				What Media Center Is
				Upgrading to Windows Media Center Edition
				Using a Media Center PC
				Setting Up Your Media Center PC
				Using Windows XP Media Center
				The Bottom Line
		Part five.  In the Home and On the Road
			Chapter eighteen.  Working with Multiple Users
				Planning for Multiple Users
				Types of Users
				Setting Up New Users
				Editing User Settings
				Switching Users
				Sharing or Not Sharing Files and Folders
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter nineteen.  Playing Games
				Installing and Configuring Game Controllers
				Building a Better Gaming System
				Embracing DirectX
				Troubleshooting Game Problems
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter twenty.  Setting Up a Home or Small Business Network
				Understanding Different Types of Networks
				Setting Up Your Network
				Running the Network Setup Wizard
				Setting Up Wireless Security
				Setting Up Network Sharing
				Accessing Files, Printers, and Other Computers on Your Network
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter twenty one.  Using Windows XP on Portable PCs
				Improving Your Display with ClearType
				Optimizing Battery Life
				Connecting Two PCs with a Direct Network Connection
				Controlling Another Computer with Remote Desktop Connection
				Using Briefcase to Synchronize Files
				Working with Offline Files
				The Bottom Line
		Part six.  Maintenance and Troubleshooting
			Chapter twenty two.  Getting Help
				Introducing Windows XP's New Help and Support Center
				Finding More Help Online
				Getting Remote Assistance
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter twenty three.  Updating Windows
				Picking and Choosing Windows Components
				Downloading and Extracting Device Drivers
				Updating Windows Online
				Upgrading to Service Pack 2
				Transferring Files and Settings
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter twenty four.  Keeping Windows Healthy and Happy
				Cleaning Up Unnecessary Files
				Defragging Your Disk
				Performing a Hard Disk Checkup with ScanDisk
				Viewing System Performance
				Viewing More System Information
				Displaying Key System Properties
				Managing Your Devices
				Accessing More System Information and Utilities
				Scheduling Your Maintenance
				Backing Up and Restoring Critical Files
				Managing the Windows Registry
				The Bottom Line
			Chapter twenty five.  Troubleshooting Common Problems
				Basic Troubleshooting Tips
				Starting in Safe Mode
				Undoing Something Bad with System Restore
				Troubleshooting Technical Problems with Windows' Diagnostic Tools
				Simple Solutions to Common Problems
				The Bottom Line
		Part seven.  Appendixes
			Appendix a.  Upgrading to Windows XP
				The Typical Upgrade Installation
				The "Clean" Installation
				Activating and Registering Windows
				Uninstalling Windows XP
			Appendix b.  Windows Accessories
				Calculator
				Character Map
				Games
				HyperTerminal
				Notepad
				Paint
				Sound Recorder
				WordPad
			Appendix c.  Accessibility Options
				Control Panel Accessibility Options
				Other Accessibility Tools
				Using the Accessibility Wizard
		Index