Synopsis
Windows XP Home Edition is Microsoft's next generation operating system for home users. Unlike Windows 95/98/Me, Windows XP Home Edition is based on the same code as Windows NT/2000, a more reliable and powerful system.
- Windows XP Home Edition makes it easier for families to set-up and switch between individual, personalized accounts, search for particular files and customize the way they manage files and folders. Other exciting features include Internet Explorer 6, the Photo Printing Wizard, and Windows Media Player 8, which includes DVD playback and CD burning utilities. Advanced features include a Network Setup Wizard, and Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall support.
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About the Author
Well into his second decade of rebooting Windows PCs, Guy Hart-Davis has written dozens of computer books, including Word 2000 Developer's Handbook, Mastering VBA 6, Word 97 Macro & VBA Handbook, two editions of the best-selling MP3--I Didn't Know You Could Do That and MP3 Complete and the 1st Edition of Mastering Windows XP Home Edition.
From the Back Cover
The Only Windows XP Home Edition Resource You Need—Now Updated and Expanded
Here's the insider knowledge you need to make the most of Microsoft’s powerful home operating system, whether you’re moving straight to XP or upgrading from Windows 98 or Me. Combining a fully visual treatment of essential XP skills with detailed explanations of the whys behind Windows configuration, this comprehensive guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation and networking, to backup and multimedia.
Coverage includes:
- Upgrading from Windows 98 or Me
- Performing a clean installation
- Taking full advantage of XP multi-user support
- Customizing Windows
- Installing, removing, and running programs
- Securely sharing files
- Adding hardware and installing drivers
- Connecting your computer or network to the Internet
- Sending secure email and minimizing spam
- Chatting using text, voice, and video
- Getting and giving help via the Internet
- Enjoying audio, video, and DVDs
- Burning audio and data CDs
- Building a secure home network
- Using Microsoft PowerToys
- Using VPNs and connecting to a company network
The Essential Skills section contains step-by-step visual instructions for performing 37 essential tasks in XP, from logging on and off and using Fast User Switching to burning CDs, installing and removing programs, using the System Restore feature, and much more.
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