| | Copyright |
| | About the Authors and Contributors |
| | Acknowledgments |
| | We Want to Hear from You! |
| | Introduction |
| | | Is This Book for You? |
| | | Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown |
| | | Getting the Most From This Book |
| | | Scott's Websitewww.upgradingandrepairingpcs.com |
| | Chapter 1. Windows Version History |
| | | A Brief History of PC Operating Systems |
| | | The Evolution of Microsoft Windows |
| | Chapter 2. Installing Windows |
| | | Preinstallation Considerations |
| | | Installation Types |
| | | Clean Install Procedure |
| | | Automated System Recovery |
| | | Automated Deployments |
| | Chapter 3. Upgrading Windows |
| | | Windows XP Upgrade Installations |
| | | Migrating Existing Installations |
| | | Installing Service Packs |
| | Chapter 4. Windows Startup |
| | | System Layers |
| | | The Startup Process |
| | | Windows Boot Options |
| | | Windows Services |
| | Chapter 5. Managing Windows |
| | | Managing Users |
| | | Managing Hardware |
| | | Disk Management |
| | | System Restore |
| | Chapter 6. Tweaking and Tuning Windows |
| | | Configuration Settings |
| | | TweakUI |
| | | The Windows Registry |
| | | Managing Windows Services |
| | | Monitoring Your System to Identify Bottlenecks |
| | | Tuning for Maximum Performance |
| | Chapter 7. Networking Windows |
| | | Setting Up a Network |
| | | Wireless Networking |
| | | Configuring a Workgroup Network |
| | | Simple File Sharing |
| | | Sharing Resources |
| | | Providing Shared Internet Access |
| | | Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance |
| | Chapter 8. Protecting and Securing Windows |
| | | Windows Passwords |
| | | Windows Update |
| | | Firewalls |
| | | Viruses |
| | | Spyware |
| | Chapter 9. Windows Commands and Scripting |
| | | The Windows Command Prompt |
| | | Configuring the Command-Line Environment |
| | | Important Commands |
| | | Batch Files |
| | | Scripting |
| | Chapter 10. Windows File Systems |
| | | Disks, Partitions and Volumes |
| | | Creating Partitions |
| | | Boot Sectors |
| | | File Systems |
| | | File Allocation Table (FAT) |
| | | NTFS |
| | | File System Utilities |
| | Chapter 11. Windows Data Recovery |
| | | The Windows Recycle Bin and File Deletion |
| | | Retrieving Data from Partitioned and Formatted Drives |
| | | Using the Norton Disk Editor |
| | | Data Recovery from Flash Memory Devices |
| | | FAT File System Troubleshooting |
| | | NTFS File System Troubleshooting |
| | Chapter 12. Windows Troubleshooting |
| | | Troubleshooting Basics |
| | | Windows Installation Troubleshooting |
| | | Pre-Windows Startup Troubleshooting |
| | | Windows Startup Troubleshooting |
| | | Parallel Windows Installation |
| | | The Blue Screen of Death: Interpreting STOP Error Messages |
| | | Windows XP Troubleshooting Tools |
| | | Using the Microsoft Knowledge Base (MSKB) |
| | Appendix A. Windows Tool Reference |
| | | Windows Management Tools |
| | | Standard Commands |
| | | Support Tools |
| | | Value-Added Tools |
| | | PowerToys |
| | | Resource Kits |
| | | Services for UNIX |
| | Appendix B. Windows Command Reference |
| | | Programs Provided with Windows |
| | | Built-In Commands |
| | | Control Panel Applets |
| | | MMC Management Snap-Ins |
| | | Screensavers |
| | Index |