Mastering Windows XP home edition / Guy Hart-Davis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hart-Davis, Guy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers).

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1054 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Other Title:

Windows XP home edition

Place of Publication:

San Francisco ; London : SYBEX, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Only Windows XP Home Edition Resource You Need-Now Completely Updated Here's the insider knowledge you need to maximize Microsoft's powerful home operating system, whether you're moving straight to XP or upgrading from Windows 98 or Me. This encyclopedic guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation and multimedia, to security and networking. Beginners can start off by using Windows XP on a stand-alone computer and connecting to the Internet, while experienced users can quickly build and secure a home network, work with the Registry to change XP's behavior, and opt

Contents:

Mastering Windows XP Home Edition; Front matter; Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Introduction; Windows XP Solutions; Part 1: Up and Running with Windows XP Home Edition; Chapter 1: Introducing Windows XP Home Edition; What Is Windows XP Home Edition?; What's New in Windows XP Home Edition?; What's New in Service Pack 2?; Should You Upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition?; Should You Upgrade to Windows XP Professional Edition Instead?; Chapter 2: Installing Windows XP Home Edition; Preparing to Install XP Home; Will Your Computer Be Able to Run Windows XP Home Edition?

Checking System Compatibility Making Your System Compatible with XP; Choosing Which File System to Use; Choosing a Method of Installing XP Home; Preparing for Installation; Upgrading Windows 98 or Windows Me to XP Home; Performing a New Installation of XP and Creating a Dual- Boot Setup; Performing a Clean Installation of XP Home; The Installation Paths Converge; Applying Your Files and Settings; Uninstalling XP Home and Reverting to Windows Me or 98; Removing Your Old Version of Windows; Troubleshooting the Installation; Updating XP to Service Pack 2

Chapter 3: Getting Started with Windows XP Home Edition Logging On and Logging Off; Using the Desktop and Start Menu; Switching to Another User; Locking the Computer; Checking Which User Is Currently Active; Seeing Who Else Is Logged On to the Computer; Seeing Which Programs the Other Users Are Running; Logging Another User Off; Sending a Message to Another User; Using the Windows Key; Shutting Down XP; Chapter 4: Customizing Your Desktop; Choosing the Best Display Resolution; Adjusting Your Monitor if Necessary; Configuring the Keyboard and Mouse; Choosing Accessibility Options

Choosing a Screen Saver Applying a Theme; Changing the Background; Changing Desktop Items and Desktop Web Pages; Changing the Appearance of XP Items; Choosing Desktop Effects; Choosing System Sounds; Arranging Icons on Your Desktop; Configuring the Taskbar; Customizing the Start Menu; Using the Desktop Toolbars; Chapter 5: Installing, Removing, and Running Programs; Good News on Compatibility; Programs You Shouldn't Even Try to Run on XP; Multiuser Considerations; Installing a Program; Running Programs; Chapter 6: Managing Your Files and Folders; The Basics of Files and Folders; Using Explorer

Choosing Folder OptionsCreating a New Folder; Copying a File or Folder; Moving a File or Folder; Deleting a File or Folder; Renaming a File or Folder; Finding a File or Folder; Working with Compressed Files; Creating and Organizing Shortcuts; Customizing Explorer; Chapter 7: Making the Most of the Bundled Programs; WordPad; Notepad; Character Map; Paint; Calculator; Windows Picture and Fax Viewer; ClipBook Viewer; Command Prompt; Chapter 8: Finding Help to Solve Your XP Problems; Help and Support Center; Using the Support Options; Using the Troubleshooters

Finding Help on the Internet and Web

Notes:

Previous ed.: 2002.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-280-52132-5

9786610521326

0-7821-5059-4

1-4175-5582-3

OCLC:

475991769

Publisher Number:

9780782143843