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Mac emaulators
     ARDI Executor 2nd
     PearPC
     SoftMac
machinename
     IIS 2nd
Macintosh
    applications
         lost file associations 2nd
         running concurrently 2nd
     desktop publishing
     Internetworking 2nd
         AppleShare IP (ASIP) 2nd
         AppleTalk File Protocol(AFP)
         DAVE 2nd
         files, data forks 2nd 3rd 4th
         files, name compatbility 2nd 3rd 4th
         files, resource forks 2nd 3rd 4th
         OS X 2nd 3rd
         overview 2nd
         printer usage 2nd
         TSstalk
         Virtual PC for Mac 2nd
    printers
         AppleTalk protocol on Windows networks 2nd
    virtual machines
         Microsoft Virtual PC for Macintosh 2nd 3rd
Macromedia Flash
     Internet Explorer 6 playback support
Macromedia Shockwave
     Internet Explorer 6 playback support
macros
     time saving benefits
MagicMover tool
Magnifier
     Accessibility Options
Magnifier tool (Accessibility Options applet)
mail
     SMTP Service
         delivery setting
         message setting
         receiving domains setting 2nd
         relay setting
Mail/News accounts (OE6)
     importing from backup folder
mailing lists
     (listservs)
     attachments ban
     CataList Web site
     digests
     FAQ information
     Message Rules (OE)
     netiquette issues
     plain text formatting
     reply procedures 2nd
     security issues
     use guidelines
     versus newsgroups
maintaining
    hardware
         device drivers 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
makeboot.exe tool
    setup floppy disks
         creating 2nd
malicious programs
     Internet Explorer 6 protections 2nd
managing
    network printers
         jobs listing 2nd
     user accounts 2nd
         Control Panel 2nd
         workgroup networks 2nd
mandatory user profiles
mapping
    network drives
         net use command 2nd 3rd 4th
    shared folders
         to unused drive letters 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
         without drive letters 2nd
margins
    Notepad
         setting 2nd 3rd
marking
    Offline Folders
         shared status 2nd 3rd
master boot record
    partitions
         use in multibooting 2nd
master file table (MFT)
     NTFS pre-allocation to volumes 2nd 3rd
Maxtor external 1394 FireWire hard drive
Maxtor Web site
     ATA/IDE adapter cards
McAfee Personal Firewall
md command (Make Directory) 2nd
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
     necessity of failures 2nd 3rd
media access control (MAC) addresses
Media button (Internet Explorer 6)
Media Center Edition
     DVD playback capability
Media Center Edition (MCE) PCs 2nd
media files
    Windows Media Player
         supported formats 2nd
Media Guide option (Windows Media Player)
Media Library
    Windows Media Player
         access rights
Media Library (Windows Media Player)
media pools
    devices
         managing (Removable Storage utility) 2nd
Media toolbar
MediaTracer
     digital photography archives
memory
     DDR SDRAM DIMM modules (RAM)
    hard disk
         upgrade requirements 2nd 3rd
     IIS installation requirements
    MS-DOS program settings
         editing 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
     operating system requirements 2nd 3rd 4th
    performance tuning
         usage adjustments 2nd
    properties
         usage adjustments
    RAM
         DDR SDRAM DIMM modules
         SDRAM modules
         unrecognized, troubleshooting 2nd
         upgrade requirements 2nd
         upgrading
     SDRAM modules (RAM)
memory addresses
     base
     setting
     upper
     viewing
memory cards
     digital cameras
menu bar
    Windows Media Player
         customizing 2nd
Message Rules (OE)
     mailing list posts
message size setting
     SMTP Service
messages
     addressing (OE6) 2nd
     compacting (Outlook Express 6) 2nd
     creating (OE6) 2nd
     deleting (OE6) 2nd
     formatting complaints from recepients (OE6)
     formatting options (OE6) 2nd 3rd
         HTML 2nd
         plain text 2nd
    newsgroups
         availability after synchronization 2nd
         discussion threads (OE6)
         downloading for offline viewing (OE6) 2nd 3rd
         filtering (OE6) 2nd
         managing (OE6) 2nd
         news indicator, marking
         Plain Text format (OE6)
         posting (OE6) 2nd
         reading (OE6) 2nd
         signature creation
         size options (OE6)
     reading (OE6) 2nd
     receipt requests (OE6) 2nd
     replying to (OE6) 2nd
    secure
         reading (OE6)
         sending (OE6) 2nd 3rd
     sending (OE6)
     signature setup (OE6) 2nd
    Windows Messenger preferences
         setting 2nd
messaging
     development of 2nd
Messenger service
     administrator alerts 2nd
MGI VideoWave
microphones
     audio pickup problems with Windows Messenger 2nd
Microsoft Backup Utility 2nd
Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks
     adding 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Microsoft Client Service for NetWare (CSNW)
     configuring 2nd 3rd
     installing 2nd
Microsoft Corporation
    Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decree
         middleware applications
Microsoft Deployment Resources Web site
Microsoft DeveloperÕs Network Web site
Microsoft Downloads Site
Microsoft Hardware Compatability List
Microsoft HighMAT technology
    movie save format
         Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
Microsoft IIS 5 Administration
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 2nd
     Computer Management
     Event Viewer
     extensions 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
     features
     File Signature
     personalized settings 2nd 3rd 4th
     Recovery Console
     Scheduled Tasks
     snap-ins 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
     System File Checker
     System Information
     System Monitor
     Task Manager
     Windows Update
Microsoft Message Queueing (MSMQ) Service
Microsoft Passport
     cookies use 2nd
     demographic information collection 2nd
     password storage
     service features 2nd
     signing up 2nd
Microsoft Product Support Services Web site
     crash analysis
Microsoft Technet web site
     Hotfixes listing
Microsoft Technet Web site
     IIS security tools
     Service Pack 2 (SP2) downloads
Microsoft Technical Support
     OS desupport dates
Microsoft Typography Web site
Microsoft Virtual PC
     PC emaulators
Microsoft Web site
     accessibility solutions
     Service Pack 2 (SP2) links and resources 2nd
Microsoft Windows 2000 Security Handbook
Microsoft Windows XP Expert Zone Web site
Microtek ScanMaker 8700
     transparency slide scanner
MIME
     (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) 2nd
    message format
         Outlook Express 6
MIME types
    Web browsers
         interpreting
Minesweeper
Minolta Dimage Scan Elite
     35mm slide scanner
mirror sites
    software
         downloading
mirrored volumes
     dynamic storage model (hard disks)
missing devices
     troubleshooting 2nd
missing files
    Offline Folders
         troubleshooting
missing hard disks
     system troubleshooting 2nd
missing print jobs
    printers
         troubleshooting 2nd
missing printers
    Active Directory networks
         troubleshooting
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
     Kerberos authentication
mixed networking
     updating older systems 2nd
modems
     aggregation
     aggregation (Multilink PPP) 2nd
     analog 2nd
     cable 2nd
    cable connections
         software configuration problems, troubleshooting 2nd
    connectivity problems
         diagnosing 2nd 3rd
     diagnostics (Phone and Modem Options applet)
    dial-up process
         troubleshooting 2nd 3rd 4th
    dialing rules
         Phone and Modem Options applet (Control Panel) 2nd 3rd
    DSL connections
         software configuration problems, troubleshooting 2nd
     fax compatibility
    fax service
         installing 2nd 3rd
    hardware problems
         diagnosing 2nd 3rd
     installing 2nd 3rd 4th
    ISDN
         two-channel 2nd 3rd
     multiple installations 2nd
    no connections
         troubleshooting 2nd
    properties
         setting (Phone and Modem Options applet) 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
    types
         changing
     wireless 2nd
         installing 2nd
Modify permission (NTFS)
modifying
     GUI
     GUI display properties 2nd 3rd
         color schemes 2nd
         custom color creation 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
         desktop settings 2nd 3rd
         effects 2nd
         resolution settings
         screen savers 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
         themes 2nd
         unused items
         Web components 2nd
    Internet connections
         dial-up properties 2nd 3rd 4th
    Properties sheet
         printer drivers 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Monitor and Adapters Properties dialog box
     Adapter tab
     Color Management tab
     General tab
     Monitor tab
     Troubleshoot tab
monitoring
    networks
         suspicious activities 2nd
     remote network connections 2nd
monitors
    Accessibility Options applet (Control Panel)
         display settings 2nd
    blank
         troubleshooting 2nd
    CRT
         versus LCD 2nd
     CRT-type 2nd
     Dualview
    LCD
         blurry images
         refresh speeds
         versus CRT 2nd
     LCD panels 2nd
     Monitor and Adapters Properties dialog box
         Adapter tab
         Color Management tab
         General tab
         Monitor tab
         Troubleshoot tab
    multiple
         inability to select primary display 2nd 3rd
         installing 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th
    refresh rates
         potential damage
     screen flicker
         reducing
    video card support
         upgrade requirements 2nd 3rd
     Video Display Troubleshooter
    visual effects
         adjusting for performance tuning measures 2nd
    window edges off screen
         troubleshooting 2nd
monochrome bitmaps (Paint) 2nd
monospaced fonts
Mosaic Web browser
most recently used (MRU) list (Start menu)
motherboards
    adapter cards
         movement of
     AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot
     ATX format
    BIOS updates
         downloading 2nd
         importance of correct versions
     CPU installations
     Motherboards.org Web site
     newsgroup resources
     on-board RAID controllers
    plug-in slots
         upgrade requirements 2nd
     purchasing advice
    RAID features
         mirroring
         striping
     RAM compatibility
     RAM detection 2nd
     typical cost
     upgrade requirements 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Motherboards.org Web site
motion-saving guidelines
     XP interface
mount points
    hard disks
         joining 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
mounting
    Windows disks
         within Linux 2nd 3rd
mouse
     Accessibility Options applet (Control Panel) 2nd
     double-click mode
     Double-Click option
     hiding during DOS program execution 2nd
    right-click context menus
         object properties 2nd
    serial
         adding without rebooting system 2nd 3rd
     single-click mode
     Single-Click option
    three-button
         auto-scrolling
Mouse Options applet (Control Panel) 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
mouse over action
     online graphics (IE6)
MouseKeys
     Accessibility Options
movies
     alternatives to Movie Maker
     Microsoft HighMAT technology (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
     saving (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd 3rd 4th
     sharing over Web
    video clips
         assembling together (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
         editing (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd 3rd 4th
         effects additions (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
         narration additions (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
         title creation (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
         transition additions (Windows Movie Maker) 2nd
    Windows Movie Maker
         playback controls
moving
    folders
         dangers of (Folder View) 2nd
     program files
    text in documents
         WordPad 2nd
MP3 audio
     copyright controversies 2nd
     free downloads (MP3.com)
     playing (Windows Media Player)
     portable players
MP3 files
     newsgroup downloads
MP3 Pro format
MP3.com Web site
     free audio downloads
MP3s
    programs
         iTunes
         MusicMatch
         RealJukebox
         WinAmp
MPEG video format
MS-DOS
    applications
         advanced memory settings 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
         garbage characters displays 2nd
         too many files open error message
     dual-booting with XP Professional 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
    environment
         ANSI.SYS issues 2nd
         AUTOEXEC.NT customization 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
         CONFIG.NT customization 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
         configuring for optimal program performance 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th
         DOSKEY issues 2nd
    non-boot partitions
         installing 2nd 3rd 4th
    XP boot partitions
         installing 2nd
MSN Explorer
     interface 2nd
    Microsoft Passport
         cookies use 2nd
         demographic information collection 2nd
         password storage
         signing up 2nd
     new user additions
     permanent home page
     personalization
     window navigation
MSN Media
     streaming audio
MSN Messenger
multi-part attachments
     newsgroups 2nd
multibooting
    applications
         implementation issues 2nd
    boot loader
         BOOT.INI file 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
    boot loader (XP)
         removing 2nd
    boot menus
         not displayed, troubleshooting 2nd
     BootMagic tool 2nd
    disk controllers
         scan order 2nd 3rd
    dual-booting
         XP Professional and Linux 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th
         XP Professional and MS-DOS 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
         XP Professional and Windows 2000 2nd 3rd
         XP Professional and Windows 9x in same partition 2nd 3rd
         XP Professional and Windows 9x in separate partition 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
         XP Professional and Windows NT 2nd 3rd
         XP Professional and XP Home Edition 2nd
     file format considerations
    file systems
         FAT16 2nd 3rd
         FAT32 2nd
         NTFS 2nd 3rd
         relationships with operating systems 2nd 3rd
    logical drive letters
         assigning 2nd 3rd
    operating systems
         XP Professional support
     overview 2nd
    partition boot sectors
         master boot record 2nd
    partitions
         defining (FDISK utility) 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
     preparations 2nd
     reasons for
     scenarios 2nd 3rd
     System Commmander tool
     system planning 2nd
     The Multi-Boot Configuration Handbook 2nd
    tri-booting
         XP Professional, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows Me 2nd 3rd
     virtual machine approach
     virtual machines 2nd 3rd 4th
         Microsoft Virtual PC for Macintosh 2nd 3rd
multicast data packets
     network cards
multiheaded video cards
Multilink PPP (modem aggregation) 2nd
multimedia
    Internet Explorer 6
         audio 2nd 3rd
         audio, streaming 2nd 3rd 4th
         GIF image format
         JPEG image format 2nd
         MP3 audio
         MP3 audio, downloading
         online graphics 2nd 3rd
         PNG image format
         video 2nd 3rd 4th
         video, AVI format
         video, MPEG format
         video, playing 2nd
         video, streaming 2nd 3rd 4th
         video, WMV format
    media players
         filename associations 2nd
    MP3 audio
         copyright controversies 2nd
         MP3.com Web site
         portable players
multimedia attachments
     newsgroups 2nd
multimonitor video cards 2nd 3rd 4th
multiple computers
     access enabling (Remote Desktop) 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
multiple connections (Internet)
     management of 2nd 3rd
multiple hubs
     connecting 2nd
multiple items
     selecting
multiple monitors
     DualView feature
     installing 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
         secondary display adapters 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
    primary display
         inability to select 2nd 3rd
     video cards 2nd 3rd 4th
multiple network adapters
     installing 2nd 3rd
multiple partitions
     advantages of
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions [See MIME]
multitasking
    properties
         performance tuning adjustments 2nd
multithreading
     system stability
MusicMatch
My Computer
     accessing
    applications
         launching 2nd 3rd 4th
    directory listings
         typical appearance
    files
         Icons view
         List view
         Thumbnails view
         Titles view
    folder views
         customizing 2nd
     function of
     hidden files
    network configuration
         checking 2nd
    WebView
         display options
My Documents
     private/public setting 2nd 3rd
     uses 2nd
My Documents (Start menu)
My Documents folder
    location
         changing 2nd
My Music
     uses 2nd
My Music folder
My Network Places 2nd
     Add Network Place Wizard
    domain networks
         searching 2nd 3rd
    items
         sorting methods 2nd
     network diagnostic functions 2nd
     Network Setup Wizard
    network shortcuts
         adding 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
    resources
         searching 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
    shortcuts
         Internet-based storage services 2nd
     Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) options
     viewing network connections
     viewing workgroup computers
     Wireless Network Setup Wizard
    workgroup networks
         searching 2nd
My Network Places (Start menu)
My Pictures
     uses 2nd
My Pictures (Start menu)
My Pictures folder
My Status (Windows Messenger) 2nd