Download PDF Alan Simpson’s Windows® XP Bible Second Edition by Alan Simpson

Sinopsis

If you’ve been using Windows XP for a long time now, then getting situated is largely a matter of finding out what’s new in Service Pack 2 (SP2). And Chapter 1 is the place for you. Chapter 1 quickly describes all the new stuff in SP2 and tells you where to look in the rest of the book to get up to speed on a new feature or program. If you’ve just recently made the transition from Windows 98, ME, 2000, or some other earlier Windows version, Chapter 1 won’t give you the big picture on everything that’s new in Windows XP, but Chapters 2 through 4 will.
 

Chapter 5 will help experienced and new Windows XP users alike troubleshoot some common desktop and interface problems. By the way, if you haven’t quite gotten around to installing Windows XP, Appendix A will help you upgrade your existing Windows version to XP. Or, if you want to start off fresh, see Appendix B for doing a clean install of Windows XP.

Content

1. Getting Started
2. What’s New in Windows XP SP2?
3. Getting Around in Windows XP
4. Files, Folders, Documents, and Icons
5. Help and Support for Power Users
6. Troubleshooting Interface Problems
7. Customizing Windows XP
8. Setting Up Your Work Environment
9. Sharing a Computer with User Accounts
10. Customizing Startup Options
11. Using Speech, Language, and Accessibility Features
12. Setting Up Multiple Monitors
13. Troubleshooting Customization Problems
14. Managing Files and Folders
15. Industrial-Strength File Management
16. Creating and Managing Folders
17. Managing Disks, Folders, and Files
18. Using CDs and DVDs
19. Creating Shortcuts to Favorite Places
20. Searching for Files and Folders
21. Realistic Backup Strategies
22. Troubleshooting File and Folder Problems
23. Printing and Faxing
24. Installing and Managing Printers
25. Printing Documents and Screenshots
26. Managing Print Jobs
27. Sending and Receiving Faxes
28. Troubleshooting Printing and Faxing
29. Securing Your System
30. Getting Online
31. Blocking Hackers with Windows Firewall
32. Keeping Current with Security Patches
33. Blocking Viruses and Worms
34. Conquering Pop-Up Ads
35. Dealing with Adware and Spyware
36. Troubleshooting Security
37. Power Using the Internet
38. Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer
39. Doing E-Mail with Outlook Express
40. Communicating Online with .NET Passport
41. Using FTP and Newsgroups
42. Troubleshooting Internet Problems
43. Using and Creating Digital Media
44. Playing with Pictures
45. Making Music with Windows Media Player 10
46. Watching DVD, Video, and More
47. Getting Started with Windows Movie Maker 2
48. Power Users Guide to Movie Maker 2
49. Using VHS, LPs, DVD, and More
50. Troubleshooting Multimedia
51. Installing and Removing Programs
52. Downloading Programs
53. Installing and Upgrading Programs
54. Getting Older Programs to Run
55. Setting Program Access and Defaults
56. Installing, Using, and Troubleshooting Hardware
57. Performance and Maintenance Issues
58. Home and Small-Business Networking

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Download PDF Hacking Windows® XP by Steve Sinchak

Sinopsis

Windows XP is a great operating system. It is faster and more secure than any other version of Windows. However, for some, it is not fast and secure enough. By picking up this book, you have started a three-part journey that will guide you through all of the steps of customizing, optimizing for performance, and securing Windows XP. I am not talking about minor little tweaks; this book is going to show you how to conduct major surgery on your Windows XP box.
 

Visually,Windows XP is superior to all other Windows versions. No other version of Windows has ever looked this good. So how could you make it look better? Customize it! Impress your friends and refresh your dull desktop with a cool new look. I am going to show you how to completely change the way Windows XP looks during all stages of its operation.
 

Performance-wise,Windows XP has made great advances. However, for some computer users of older hardware, running Windows XP can be like trying to pull a 100-foot yacht behind a tiny import car. Although Windows XP will not bust your CPU quite so much as a yacht would, it can slow down the operation of your computer because there are so many new features.
 

To help you out, I am going to show you how to get the new features under control; I’ll also tell you about some tricks that I have found to speed up the operation of Windows XP. If you already have the V12 4 x 4 of computers, and you have no problem pulling the 100-foot yacht, then you will still benefit from the performance tips.
 

Windows XP is a lot more secure than prior Windows operating systems. However, as we all know from recent history, it has not been doing very well. This book is going to show you how to use some of the new features of Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as many other cool security tips, to make Windows XP much securer. Congratulations on starting your journey.
Your computer will be in better shape than ever in no time!

Content

1.  Customizing Your System
2. Customizing the Look of the Startup
3. Customizing User Navigation
4. Hacking the Desktop
5. Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface
6. Hacking Windows Explorer
7. Exploring Other Windows Enhancements
8. Increasing Your System’s Performance
9. Analyzing Your System
10. Speeding Up the System Boot
11. Making Your Computer Load Faster
12. Making Your Computer More Responsive
13. Speeding Up Your Computer
14. Securing Your System
15. Protecting Your Computer from Intruders
16. Fighting Spam, Spyware, and Viruses
17. Protecting Your Privacy

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Download PDF Windows® XP for Power Users: Power Pack by Curt Simmons

Sinopsis

AT FIRST GLANCE, THE Windows XP interface is radically different than the typical Windows interface used in the past. In fact, the first boot of Windows XP often leaves new users a bit shocked when they see a virtually empty desktop. The good news is the sleek Windows XP interface is easy to use, and it provides you with plenty of configuration options so that you can make Windows XP look just the way you want. This first chapter takes a look at the Windows XP interface. It shows you how to configure all of the interface items and features so that Windows XP meets your needs.

The Windows XP Start menu is a bit different than the Start menu found in previous versions of Windows. The Start menu still provides you with access to different programs and portions of Windows XP, and its goal has not changed. The purpose of the Start menu is to . . . well . . . start something. It provides you with access to documents and programs, but also operating system features and easy access to the things you use most of the time.
 

The Start menu in Windows XP provides you with a two-column design, shown in Figure 1-1. At the top of the Start menu, you see your username and photo icon configured for use with your username. In the left column, you see access to several programs, and the right column gives you access to files and other portions of the operating system.

Content

1. Configuring the Windows XP Interface
2. Managing Users
3. Working with Applications
4. Using Digital Media on Windows XP
5. Startup, Shutdown, and Power Management
6. Managing Hardware on Windows XP
7. Managing the Hard Disk
8. Working with Folders and Files
9. Working with the Registry
10. Working with the Microsoft Management Console
11. Networking on a Workgroup
12. Networking in Windows Networks
13. Remote Networking
14. Internet Access, ICS, and ICF
15. Sharing and Security
16. Auditing and Disk Quotas
17. Backing Up and Restoring Data
18. Monitoring and Managing System Performance
19. System Failure and Recovery
20. Customizing with Windows XP PowerToys
21. Scripting with Windows XP

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