Overview
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 new
- NEW—Master security essentials, including updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Set up your own network; manage shared folders and printers
- NEW—Produce your own music CDs and create movies with special effects
- Learn security tactics for Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Manage browser add-ons and help block pop-ups
- Employ smart startup and shutdown options
- Get expert tips for editing—and monitoring—the Registry
- Automate routine tasks with scripts and batch programs
- Tune, tweak, and troubleshoot your system
Covers Windows XP Service Pack 2
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Synopsis
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out is the foremost reference to Windows XP for PC "super users". The book provides the information advanced user really need with no beginner content included. Inside Out is designed to help useres build on what they already know about Windows and quickly dive into what's new. Packed with hundreds of timesaving tips, troubleshooting techniques, and workarounds, this book focuses on doing more and getting more from your PC including how to put the rich integration of devices, applications, and Web services in Windows XP to work. Also included is a CD-ROM that holds an electronic version of the book's text, handy Web links, sample macros and code, tutorials, utilities, and additional third party software.
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewCan you believe Windows XP’s already more than three years old? Those years have seen thousands of bug fixes, the Windows security crisis and Microsoft’s response, two major updates to Windows Media Player, extensive improvements to wireless networking, and many other changes. Meanwhile, a community of 210,000,000 Windows XP users have been churning out tips and discoveries like mad. The massive Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, Second Edition reflects all that’s happened to Windows XP since ’01. It’s as close to definitive as a Windows XP book can be.
Nearly every corner of Windows is covered in exhaustive detail: setup, startup, customization, storage, file management, digital media, email, IM, networking, system maintenance, performance tuning, troubleshooting and recovery, and much more. There’s a 160-page section on security, including the new Windows Firewall and its alternatives, automatic updates, passwords, Internet security, even advanced tools like Microsoft’s Baseline Security Analyzer.
You’ll find sophisticated tips and troubleshooting help everywhere: from backing up your Outlook Express account information to faxing multiple photos at once, relocating your My Pictures folder to creating new Favorites with a keyboard shortcut (it’s Ctrl+D). There’s even a plain-English explanation of WinXP’s top 20 STOP errors.
The CD-ROM that comes with this book is actually worth loading. You’ll find the new Microsoft Picture-It Express 10 software, Microsoft Plus! Photo Story 2 LE, the Microsoft Windows Media Bonus Pack, the latest PowerToys, and plenty of bonus information and scripts for power users. The whole 1,300 page-book’s here, too. Whether you read it in print or PDF, it’s outstanding. Bill Camarda, from the December 2004 Read Only