Special Edition Using Microsoftr Windows Xp Professional

Explains how to perform everyday tasks and how to customize a desktop, set up a home network, manage digital media, and publish files on the Web.

Written for and by real-people-While many authors spend time trying to impress the reader with their technical expertise, Bob and Brian drive right to the point with clear, natural language that their readers have come to love and expect. Their books explain deep technical concepts in a way that is truly meaningful to people who have better things to do with their lives than pour over stately and obtuse computer tomes. Hands-on, roll-up-your-shirt-sleeves advice. Bob and Brian don't just tell readers how to use the Windows features and point them elsewhere for networking or hardware advice. In.

If you want to go beyond the basics of learning the Windows XP operating system, this is the book for you. "Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows XP Home, 3rd Edition" has been updated to include Service Pack 2 features and coverage of Windows XP Media Center. Windows XP Home touches everything you do with your computer, so this book is full of hands-on, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves advice that will help you learn to choose, install and configure network hardware and software for Windows XP. Topics include: Gettins Your Hardware and Software Ready for Windows XP Using the Simple Supplied Application Internet and TCP/IP Connection Options Chatting and Conferencing with Windows Messenger Creating a Windows XP Home Network Network Security Troubleshooting and Repairing Windows XP and More! Expert authors Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel will help guide you through Windows XP so that you'll never need another Windows XP book again!

Explores the Microsoft Windows XP interface, covering the batch file language and documenting the commandline utilities.

Windows XP is the unification of the Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000 worlds. Windows XP signals the end of the divisions between 16 and 32 bit code, legacy code, NT code, and incompatible drivers between classes of Windows. This text is for beginner to intermediate knowledge level people purchasing OEM machines with Windows XP pre-loaded, those upgrading from Windows 98 to Windows Me and SOHO, and small business users. It explains technical concepts, and helps you choose, install and configure network hardware and software that work with Windows.

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!

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.