The Unofficial Guide to Windows XP

Michael S. Toot, Derek Torres

600 pages, parution le 21/02/2006

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Résumé

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 may be a robust and flexible operating system, but to use it with confidence you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Windows XP in the real world. What's the best way to handle security? How do you set up a network?

From handling data to avoiding crashes, first get the official way, then the best way from two expert power users.

Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Windows XP Service Pack 2, including the new Windows Firewall and wireless UI

Savvy, real-world advice, from customizing your desktop and managing files to setting up a home network and maintaining security

Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on how to end-run Windows quirks, avoid pitfalls, and increase your productivity

Tips and hacks on XP Home versus XP Professional, the new Windows Media Player, managing portable computers, and others

Sidebars, tables, and illustrations on expanding your reach with PowerToys, getting rid of hidden Windows components, playing games the way your video card intended, and more

Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practical information. Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle. Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity. When you see Watch Out! heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls. And finally, check out Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author. It's like having your own expert at your side!

L'auteur - Michael S. Toot

Michael S. Toot is a Seattle-based consultant and author, writing about desktop applications and server-side software. Prior to consulting he was a senior product manager at WRQ, Attachmate, and Compaq / Digital Equipment Corporation, developing middleware solutions for Fortune 2000 customers. Before working fulltime in the computer industry he was a litigation attorney. When not writing books he can be found reading, renovating his 95-year-old home with his wife and two cats, or sailing on Puget Sound.

Sommaire

Installation, Configuration, and Customization
- Preparing for Installation
- Installing Windows XP
- Managing the Windows Desktop
Manage the XP Environment
- Managing Users
- Managing Files and Folders
- Managing Security
- Mastering Multimedia with Windows XP
Networking with Windows XP
- Networking and the Internet
- Working with Network Services
- Integrating with Active Directory
Manage the Hardware Environment
- Working with Windows Internals
- Working with Hard Drives
- Managing Portable Computers
- Troubleshooting Windows XP

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Michael S. Toot, Derek Torres
Parution	21/02/2006
Nb. de pages	600
Format	15 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	690g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471763208
ISBN13	978-0-471-76320-8