Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out

Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson Douglas073562044X

Dig in-for the work-ready tools and resources that help you go way beyond just using WindowsR XP. You’ll conquer it! The Deluxe Edition of this popular reference packs all-new content for Service Pack 1 and the latest on Windows XP Professional, Windows XP at home, security, the Tablet PC, and other developments. Now you get even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds-plus thousands of new pages of electronic reference. It’s all muscle and no fluff! • Expand your Windows experience-new tools, new options-with Service Pack 1 • Configure smarter startup and shutdown options • Build your own wired or wireless Windows-based network • Learn tricks for optimizing MicrosoftR Internet Explorer • Work anywhere with remote access-from VPNs to Windows-Powered Smart Displays • Tighten security with encryption, permissions, security templates, Internet Connection firewall, system monitoring tools, and more • Get must-know Registry-editing tips • Master digital media and communications-from burning CDs to using Windows Messenger • Use scripts and batch programs to automate tasks Deluxe Edition CD-ROM features: • NEW: Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook-1300 pages! • NEW: Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook-10,000+ entries! • NEW: Windows XP Service Pack 1 • NEW: Microsoft Windows MediaT Bonus Pack of PowerToys, skins, sound effects, and more • Useful tools and software • Sample files-including batch programs and scripts-to help you further customize Windows XP • Complete Deluxe Edition eBook-easy to browse and print! • Sample chapters from other Microsoft PressR INSIDE OUT books