The Only Windows XP Home Resource You Need
Here's the insider knowledge you need to make the most of Microsoft's powerful new home OS, whether you're upgrading from Windows 98 or Me, or moving straight to XP. Combining a full-color graphical treatment of essential XP skills with detailed discussion of the whys behind Windows configuration, this comprehensive guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation to networking. Whether you're using XP on a desktop computer or a notebook, you'll find the information you need to master XP, networking, and the Internet.
Coverage includes- Upgrade from Windows 98/Me or perform a clean installation
- Use XP's multiple-user technology
- Customize Windows
- Install, remove, and run programs
- Share files--but keep your private files secure
- Add hardware, install drivers, and optimize XP
- Connect your computer or network securely to the Internet
- Send secure e-mail
- Chat using text, voice, and video
- Control your office PC remotely
- Give or get help via the Internet
- Send and receive faxes
- Enjoy audio, video, and DVDs
- Burn your own CDs
- Download pictures, capture video, and edit your own movies
- Build a home network
Bonus Coverage: Windows XP Essential Skills
Includes full-color, visual instruction of Windows XP's key skills. In minutes, you'll learn how to record a CD, set up an Internet connection, use XP's powerful System Restore feature, install hardware drivers, and much more.
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