Windows XP

You'll also discover how to safely shop and browse on the Internet using the advanced security and privacy features included in Windows XP Covering both versions-Professional and Home Edition-this clearly written, thorough guide is a must-have for every Windows user.

• Install or upgrade to Windows XP easily using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
• Get details on all the new features - for both Professional and Home editions of Windows XP
• Set up your desktop, configure your mouse and keyboard, and add or remove hardware
• Protect your computer using built-in firewall
• Work with text, numbers, pictures, sound, and video with Windows Media Player 8
• Network with Windows XP - Including designing a Windows-based LAN
• Learn tuning techniques to maximize performance
• Connect to the Internet with dial-up, DSL, and cable Internet accounts, and share your connection with other computers

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Introduction

Part I: Working in Windows XP

1: The Basics of Windows XP ..... 3

2: Running Programs ..... 17

3: Installing Programs ..... 51

4: Getting Help ..... 69

5: Copying, Moving, and Sharing Information Between Programs ..... 81

6: Sharing Your Computer with Multiple Users ..... 95

Part II: Managing Your Disk

7: Using Files and Folders ..... 137

8: Managing Files and Folders ..... 167

9: Backing Up Your Files with the Backup Utility ..... 207

Part III: Configuring Windows for Your Computer

10: Setting Up Your Start Menu and Taskbar ..... 243

11: Setting Up Your Desktop ..... 267

12: Keyboards, Mice, and Game Controllers ..... 297

13: Adding and Removing Hardware ..... 315

14: Printing and Faxing ..... 339

15: Running Windows XP on Laptops ..... 359

16: Accessibility Options ..... 391

Part IV: Working with Text, Numbers, Pictues, Sound, and Video

17: Working with Documents in Windows XP ..... 413

18: Working with Graphics ..... 431

19: Working with Sound ..... 453

20: Working with Video ..... 489

Part V: Windows XP on the Internet

21: Configuring Windows to Work with Your Modem ..... 507

22: Connecting to the Internet ..... 531

23: E-Mail and Newsgroups Using Outlook Express ..... 567

24: Browsing the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer ..... 621

25: Internet Conferencing with Windows Messenger and NetMeeting ..... 661

26: Other Internet Programs that Come with Windows XP ..... 683

Part VI: Networking with Windows XP

27: Designing a Windows-Based Local Area Network ..... 707

28: Configuring Windows for a LAN ..... 737

29: Sharing Drives and Printers on a LAN ..... 767

30: Connecting Your LAN to the Internet ..... 787

31: Network and Internet Security ..... 801

Part VII: Windows Housekeeping

32: Formatting and Partitioning Disks ..... 829

33: Keeping Your Disk Safe ..... 855

34: Tuning Windows XP for Maximum Performance ..... 865

35: Troubleshooting Windows XP ..... 877

36: Other Windows XP Resources ..... 901

Part VIII: Behind the Scenes: Windows XP Internals

37: Windows XP Configuration Files ..... 913

38: Registering Programs and File Types ..... 925

39: Running DOS Programs and Commands ..... 935

40: Automating Tasks with the Windows Script Host ..... 959

A: Installing or Upgrading to Windows XP ..... 965

Glossary ..... 991

Index ..... 1035