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Windows XP for Home Users, Service Pack 2 Edition
Windows XP for Home Users, Service Pack 2 Edition
ISBN: 0321369890
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 270
Authors:
Michael Miller
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Microsoft Windows XP for Home Users Service Pack 2 Edition
Table of Contents
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 9XMe
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
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Windows XP for Home Users, Service Pack 2 Edition
ISBN: 0321369890
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 270
Authors:
Michael Miller
BUY ON AMAZON
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