Microsoft® Windows® XP Unleashed

Chapter 14. Using the Control Panel

In This Chapter

• Using the Classic or the Category View

• Using the Appearances and Themes Category

• Network and Internet Connections

• Add or Remove Programs

• Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices

• Performance and Maintenance

• Printers and Other Hardware

• User Accounts

• Date, Time, Language and Regional Options

• Accessibility Options

• The New Help and Support Application

Most Windows XP configuration is handled using a number of utilities found in the Windows Control Panel, often called applets because they are like small programs. You can configure settings ranging from keyboard and display preferences to network connections to user accounts using various Control Panel applets. In this chapter, you will learn how to use the Control ...