How to Do Everything with Windows XP - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007219300X ISBN 13: 9780072193008

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia, 2001

Synopsis

Windows XP is the long-awaited operating system from Microsoft that will end the Windows 9X generation and place the highly effective Windows 2000 code on the computers of home and office users. This title covers all updates including home and office networking and faster boot features.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to run this sophisticated operating system with ease and enjoy the many features that make XP an efficient, rock-solid computing environment. Tap powerful functionality like home and small-office networking, Media Player, system security, and privacy protection. Manage files and folders, searches, and taskbar grouping with the simplified visual design. Communicate through text messaging, voice, or video through Windows Messenger. View, store, and organize digital photographs with My Pictures. Quickly change custom desktop configurations with fast user-switching. "How To Do Everything with Windows XP will help you accomplish more in less time than you ever imagined.Operate effectively in the Home or Professional environments Configure the XP desktop and master the XP Control Panel Use the innovative features of Internet Explorer 6 and Network Setup Wizard Access and run a virtual desktop through Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance Capture, edit, organize, and share home movies with Windows Movie Maker Play DVDs, store digital music, or burn CDs with the media player Unleash greater networking capabilities Bridge networks, create firewalls, and use new security features Play games with greater stability and support features Learn the advantages of Windows 2000-generation code

About the Author:

Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 007219300X
• ISBN 13: 9780072193008
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608