Windows XP Home Edition Complete

Windows XP Home Edition Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. The book contains all the essentials on XP, from basic navigation to accessing the Internet to setting up a home network.
Windows XP Home Edition Complete provides in-depth coverage of the hottest new features, including Media Player 8, the Network Setup Wizard, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Connection Sharing, and CD-R and CD-RW support. The special optimizing section takes you beyond the basics. You'll learn to make time-saving system tweaks, customize Windows to suit your preferences, enjoy Internet and multimedia features, and much more. The book also includes an alphabetical reference section, which makes it easy to find information about essential features and functions.
Windows XP Home Edition Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Windows XP.

Biography

Sybex editors and authors have pulled together the best information from the company's Windows XP library to create this collection of essential information. Sources include Mastering Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual, Windows XP Home Edition: I Didn't Know You Could Do That! and Windows XP Home/Professional Editions Instant Reference.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I Windows XP Home Edition?The Basics.

Chapter 1 Introducing Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 2 Installing Windows XP.

Chapter 3 Exploring the Windows XP Home Edition Desktop.

Chapter 4 Making and Using Shortcuts.

Chapter 5 Running Programs.

Chapter 6 Managing Files, Folders, and Disks.

Chapter 7 Windows XP Home Edition Built-In Applications.

Chapter 8 Printers and Printing.

Part II Customizing, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 9 Customizing System Settings.

Chapter 10 Customizing the Desktop, Taskbar, and Start Menu.

Chapter 11 Sharing a PC with Multiple Users.

Chapter 12 PC Health Features.

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Windows XP Home Edition.

Part III Communications and the Internet.

Chapter 14 Connecting to the Internet.

Chapter 15 Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 6.

Chapter 16 Communicating with Outlook Express.

Chapter 17 Using Address Book.

Chapter 18 Publishing on the Web.

Chapter 19 Remote Desktop Connection and Remote Assistance.

Part IV Networking and Securing Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 20 Building a Peer-to-Peer Network.

Chapter 21 Security: Keeping Your PC, Network, and Family Safe.

Part V Having Fun with Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 22 Using the Windows Media Player.

Chapter 23 Using Image Acquisition and Movie Maker.

Chapter 24 Burning CDs.

Appendix Windows XP Home Edition Instant Reference.

Index.

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