Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows XP in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours is designed to teach the new Windows XP user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It also provides additional coverage for the experienced Windows user who wants to learn more about what's new in Windows XP.

The book includes extensive coverage of Windows XP's new features, including:

• Adapting to Windows XP's new user interface and enhanced reliability and manageability
• Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 6
• Setting up Windows XP's enhanced wireless and home networking features
• Playing MP3s and streaming media files with Windows Media Player 8
• Editing digital video with Windows Movie Maker 1.1

Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours is designed to teach the new Windows XP user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It also provides additional coverage for the experienced Windows user who wants to learn more about what's new in Windows XP.

The book includes extensive coverage of Windows XP's new features, including:

• Adapting to Windows XP's new user interface and enhanced reliability and manageability
• Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 6
• Setting up Windows XP's enhanced wireless and home networking features
• Playing MP3s and streaming media files with Windows Media Player 8
• Editing digital video with Windows Movie Maker 1.1

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Introduces the desktop new to the home edition of the Windows XP operating system, and reviews common tasks performed by users. The 24 one-hour lessons explain navigating files, networking, firewall and security features, surfing the web with Internet Explorer, managing newsgroups with Outlook Express, installing a printer, and giving Windows XP a tune-up. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Greg Perry is a computer trainer who is renowned for his ability to explain complex computer topics to novices.

Considered one of the best tutorial writers in the industry, he is the author or coauthor of more than 60 books on topics ranging from operating systems to desktop applications to entry-level programming.

His books have sold more than two million copies worldwide.

Other books by Greg Perry include:

• Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Office XP in 24 Hours, 0-672-32105-X
• Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic 6 in 24 Hours, 0-672-31533-5