Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Microsoft Windows XP is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide written in the highly acclaimed Norton style. This unique approach teaches the features of Windows XP with clear explanations of the many new technologies designed to improve your system performance. The book demonstrates all of the newest features available for increasing your OS performance. You will find Peter's Principles, communications, networking, printing, performance, troubleshooting, and compatibility tips throughout the book. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, Peter Norton's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP has the answers, explanations, and examples you need.
Discusses how to install, run, and configure Windows XP for both the home and office, explaining how to connect to the Internet, design a LAN, and share drives and printers, and includes tips and troubleshooting techniques.
In an ideal world, an operating system would do its work in the background while you did your work in the foreground. In our world, however, operating systems constantly get in the way, and Windows XP is no exception. There hasn't been such a dramatic change in Windows computing since the introduction of Windows 95. Windows XP contains dozens of important new features designed to make your work easier, including improved performance, but also introduces numerous quirks and unaccountable behaviors that are guaranteed to increase your level of perplexity and frustration. O'Reilly's popular series for troubleshooting Windows comes to the rescue with Windows XP Annoyances. This book is not designed to complain or criticize, but to acknowledge the problems and shortcomings of the operating system in order to overcome them. Complete with a collection of tools and techniques, this book allows users to improve their experience with Windows XP and establish control of the machine--rather than the other way around. Based on the author's popular Windows Annoyances web site (http://www.annoyances.org), Windows XP Annoyances offers solutions, tips, workarounds and warnings that enable you to both customize and troubleshoot Windows, including: Understanding the Windows Registry, including the use of the Registry Editor and advanced topics such as finding the right Registry Keys and restoring a corrupted registry Customizing the interface beyond Microsoft's intentions, including many undocumented tweaks Mastering Windows built-in networking capabilities, including advanced technologies such as Internet Connection Sharing, Remote Desktop sharing, and virtual private networking Repairing Windows XP now that the DOS safety net is gone As author David Karp says, "The more you know about a tool you use--specifically, Microsoft Windows XP--the better your day-to-day experience with it will be." Windows XP Annoyances is the intermediate and advanced Windows user's best resource for turning Windows into the user-friendly, customizable interface it was meant to be.
Windows XP represents the grand unification of two Microsoft dynasties: the corporate series (Windows NT and 2000) and the home series (Windows 95, 98, and Me). The result offers rock-solid stability and a modern new look -- but it still doesn't come with a printed manual. Book jacket.
Get comprehensive coverage of XP Professional security with this definitive and focused resource. Work with firewalls and intrusion detection systems, fully utilize XP’s built-in support tools, manage security remotely, and much more.
"In this book you will get comprehensive guidance straight from the Microsoft Windows team. Topics covered are: plan, test and automate your deployment ; centrally manage users and network resources with Group Policy and IntelliMirror technologies ; exploit enhancements in disk, file system and device management capabilities ; manage authentication, authorization, access control and EFS ; connect clients to Windows-based networks ; configure TCP/IP, IP addressing and name resolution services ; implement Remote Desktop, remote access and mobile uers support features ; and much more." - back cover.
With this official MCSE TRAINING KIT, IT professionals learn how to install, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows XP Professional-the next edition of the Windows 2000 Professional operating system. As they build these essential system-support skills, they're also getting in-depth preparation for one of the new core exams on the Windows MCSE certification track. Topics map directly to the objectives measured by the exam; students learn through an integrated system of lessons, hands-on exercises, and self-assessment. An economical alternative to classroom instruction, this kit enables working professionals to set their own pace and learn by doing!
TechTV's Microsoft Windows XP for Home Users is written in a lighthearted and conversational style but at the core is clear, practical information. This book shows readers how to customize and configure their systems, how to prevent and fix problems, how to add hardware and software, and how to have fun with Windows XP by exploring its many features. The entertaining style makes it fun to read, but readers will come away feeling as if the have learned a lot, too. It is assumed that most readers will have this software, although someone might buy the book as an introduction to Windows XP before upgrading from an earlier version. This book focuses almost exclusively on Windows XP and how earlier versions worked differently.
Microsoft Windows XP Power Pack is geared for the Windows XP working professional or hardcore consumer who is looking to squeeze every last drop of performance from XP Professional. While some basic XP features are covered, that coverage is brief and designed to get you up-to-speed quickly with user interface changes between XP and the version you're currently using. With this book you will manage your Windows XP system efficiently; optimize and fine-tune using native XP tools; network your XP computer with other local computers or across the Internet; edit and repair the XP Registry; and script and automate everyday tasks. The CD contains a full, licensed version of AutoPilot, as well as free trials of a variety of system administration tools from Sunbelt Software, including mirroring software, event logging apps, scripted logon management tools, user management add-ons and more.
