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ISBN10: 0072228601 | ISBN13: 9780072228601

How to Do Everything with Windows XP, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0072228601
ISBN13: 9780072228601
By Curt Simmons

© 2003 Published November 15, 2002

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Get the most out of Windows XP using this friendly, solutions-oriented guide. See how much you can do with the world’s most popular operating system--including making movies and playing music--and learn about all its new updates such as networking for both home and office, faster boot features, better security, and improved Web browsing.

Part I: Getting to Know Windows XP

1 Exploring the XP Desktop

2 Managing Your Computer with the Control Panel

3 Configuring System Settings

4 Managing Components, Programs, Folders, and Files

5 Using Accessories

6 Managing Hardware

7 Using Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, and Digital Cameras

Part II: Getting Connected: The Internet and XP Networking

8 Creating Connections to the Internet

9 Surfing the Internet

10 Running Outlook Express

11 Home Networking

12 Advanced Networking

13 Users, Groups, and Permissions

14 Internet Connection Firewall, Remote Desktop, and Network Bridging

Part III: Cool Things You Can Do with Windows XP

15 Playing Games

16 Using Windows Media Player 8

17 Windows Movie Maker

Part IV: Optimizing, Troubleshooting, and Fixing Windows XP

18 Taking Care of Windows XP

19 Disk Management

20 Solving Problems

Part V: Appendixes

Appendix A Installing Windows XP

Appendix B Keyboard Shortcuts

Appendix C Windows Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts

Appendix D Windows Movie Maker Shortcuts

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