Microsoft® Windows® XP Inside Out.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bott, Ed.

Contributor:

Siechert, Carl.

Stinson, Craig.

Series:

Bpg-Inside Out

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Local Subjects:

Computer software.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (3289 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol : Microsoft Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Hey, you know your way around a desktop-so now dig into Windows XP and really put your PC to work! Fully revised for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other recent updates, this supremely organized reference now packs even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows mastery! Build on what you already know about Windows and quickly dive into what's newNEW-Master security esse

Contents:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Inside Out, Second Edition; Ten Best Tips; Acknowledgments; We&d Like to Hear from You!; About the CD; Using the CD; System Requirements; Support Information; Conventions and Features Used in This Book; Design Conventions; About the Authors; 1. Setup and Startup; What&s New? What&s Changed?; 2. Installing and Configuring Windows XP; Preparing to Install Windows XP; Setting Up Windows XP; Upgrading a Previous Windows Version; Installing Windows XP on a Computer with Other Operating Systems; Removing an Operating System from a Dual-Boot System

Controlling Setup with SwitchesActivating Windows XP; Automated Setup Options; Using Answer Files for Automated Installation; Customizing an Answer File; Using an Answer File During Setup; Using Disk Imaging; Moving Windows Settings and Files; Saving Files and Settings to a Folder or Drive; Choosing Files and Settings to Transfer; Files Only; Both Files And Settings; Customizing the List of Saved Files and Settings; Restoring Files and Settings on Your New Computer; Accessibility Options; Adding and Removing Windows Components; Selecting a Web Browser and Other Middleware Components

Configuring System Restore OptionsConfiguring Startup Options; Modifying Boot.ini; 3. Help and Support Options; Using the Help Index; Customizing the Help And Support Center; Sharing Help Files; Connecting to Another PC with Remote Assistance; Sending a Remote Assistance Invitation; Initiating a Remote Assistance Session as the Expert; Working in a Remote Assistance Session; Maintaining Security; Improving Remote Assistance Performance; Other Support Resources; Contacting Microsoft Support; 4. Installing, Uninstalling, and Managing Programs; Installing Programs

Installing and Running 16-Bit Windows ProgramsInstalling and Configuring MS-DOS Programs; Making a Program Available to All Users; Forcing Older Programs to Run Properly; Managing Installed Programs; Uninstalling Programs; Managing Program Shortcuts; Running a Program as Another User; 5. Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware; Will Drivers Written for Other Windows Versions Work with Windows XP?; Setting Up a New Device; Configuring Non-Plug and Play Devices; Finding Information About an Installed Driver; Troubleshooting Hidden and Unknown Devices; Adjusting Advanced Settings

Viewing and Changing Resource AssignmentsManaging Installed Drivers; Rolling Back to a Previous Driver Version; Uninstalling a Driver; Enabling and Disabling Specific Devices; Decoding Hardware Errors; 2. Keeping Your System Secure; Basic Prevention; What&s New in Service Pack 2; Monitoring Windows XP Security; Blocking Intruders with Windows Firewall; Disabling Windows Firewall for Individual Connections; Allowing Connections Through the Firewall; Creating an Exception for a Program; Opening a Port; Creating Exceptions for a Server; Enabling Ping and Other Diagnostic Commands

Logging Firewall Activity

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780735635159

0735635153

OCLC:

609856949