Book description
John guides the reader through the new and unfamiliar Windows interface, while introducing the new features. The book provides information in several formats, all integrated with theory, tutorials, procedures, tips and comprehensive.
Topics range from: *
Installation of Windows XP
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Whether to upgrade and if so, how to do it
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Configuring services and setting up users
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Navigation of the new menus
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Explanation of the new internet options, such as third party cookie alert, firewalls, and web publishing wizard
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Registry configurations
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Integration ideas for home networks and explanations about using the networking wizards
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Accessory overview
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Using XP on laptops
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Working with Linux
Maintaining the system & productivity tips
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- Tell Us What You Think!
- Introduction
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1. At a Glance
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1. Introduction to Windows XP
- Why Windows XP Is a Good Choice
- How Can You Use Windows XP?
- What’s New in Windows XP?
- Hardware Requirements
- Windows XP Problem Areas
- Summary
- Workshop
- 2. Windows XP Installation and Configuration
- 3. Exploring the Interface
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4. Getting Online
- Creating a Connection Using Internet Connection Wizard
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Internet Connection Sharing Ins and Outs
- Working with Internet Explorer
- Using the Explorer Bars
- Search versus Search the Web
- Printing Tips
- Sending Links
- Importing and Exporting Cookies and Favorites
- Understanding Web Page Properties
- Working with Related Links
- Favorite Sites
- Browsing Offline
- Adding a Page to Your Favorites
- Organizing Favorites
- Setting the Internet Options
- Connections
- Using NetMeeting
- Summary
- Q&A
- Workshop
- 5. Using Outlook Express
- 6. Accessory Overview
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7. Playing with Multimedia and Games
- The Standard Windows Multimedia Add-ons
- Using the Windows Movie Maker
- Scanner and Camera Support
- Multimedia Hardware Support
- Text to Speech Support
- Recording Your Own Data CDs
- Game Controller Configuration
- Configuring Windows Games
- Troubleshooting DirectX
- Troubleshooting Techniques for Network Gaming
- Playing Windows Games
- Summary
- Q&A
- Workshop
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1. Introduction to Windows XP
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2. At a Glance
- 8. Working with Users
- 9. Working with Software
- 10. Working with Hardware
- 11. Configuring Services
- 12. Working with the Registry
- 13. Using Laptops and Handheld Devices
- 14. Setting Up a Network with Windows XP
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3. At a Glance
- 15. Using Windows Networking
- 16. Configuring Security
- 17. Working with Linux
- 18. Working with NetWare
- 19. Creating Scripts and Automating Tasks
- 20. Developing a Web Page
- 21. Maintaining Your System and Finding Problems
- A. Answers to the Quiz Questions
- B. 52 Productivity Tips that Really Work
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C. Top Ten Windows Web Sites Exposed
- 1. Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows (http://www.winsupersite.com/)
- 2. W2KNews (http://www.w2knews.com/)
- 3. Desktop Engineers Junk Drawer (http://desktopengineer.com/)
- 4. WinOScentral.com (http://www.winoscentral.com/)
- 5. BrainBuzz.com (http://networking.brainbuzz.com/)
- 6. Tucows (http://idirect.tucows.com/)
- 7. ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/)
- 8. NoNags Software (http://nonags.com/)
- 9. CryptoGram Newsletter (http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram.html)
- 10. WinFiles.com (http://winfiles.cnet.com/)
- Summary
- D. Windows XP Command Line Reference
- Glossary
Product information
- Title: Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2001
- Publisher(s): Sams
- ISBN: None
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