Windows XP Headaches: How to Fix Common (and Not So Common) Problems in a Hurry, Second Edition (CONSUMER APPL & HARDWARE - OMG) - Softcover

Simmons, Curt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072259205 ISBN 13: 9780072259209

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2005

Synopsis

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Fast, Effective Relief from Operating System Distress


Tired of putting up with Windows XP migraines? 

Here’s just the remedy you need. Arranged by ailment, this diagnostic tool helps you pinpoint and treat your problems quickly and easily. The book is packed with potent cures for a variety of anxieties related to everything from the display settings and start menu to software and utilities to hardware and peripherals to Internet connections and networking--and much more. You’ll also find fully up-to-date coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the latest multimedia tools including Windows Media Player 10. So, say goodbye to your Windows XP headaches and start enjoying peak system performance.

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About the Author

Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.

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Fast, Effective Relief from Operating System Distress

Tired of putting up with Windows XP migraines? Here's just the remedy you need. Arranged by ailment, this diagnostic guide helps you pinpoint and treat problems quickly and easily. The book is packed with potent cures for a variety of anxieties, covering everything from the display settings and start menu to software and utilities to hardware and peripherals to Internet connections and networking--and much more. You'll also find fully up-to-date coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the latest multimedia tools including Windows Media Player 10. Say goodbye to your Windows XP headaches and start enjoying peak system performance! Cure every kind of Windows XP problem imaginable, including:

• Interface, settings, start menu, and task bar hassles
• File and folder foul ups
• Password and permissions pains
• Hardware and peripheral pet peeves
• Software struggles
• Hard and removable disk distresses
• Internet connection and Web browser ills
• Spyware and adware aggravations
• Service Pack 2 maladies
• Networking nuisances
• Printer, camera, and scanner stresses
• Media Player 10 and Movie Maker 2 troubles
• Performance migraines
• System crashes and boot failures

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Curt Simmons is a technology expert and trainer who has been working with Windows XP since its early testing days. He is the best-selling author of more than 50 computer books, including How to Do Everything with Windows XP and How to Do Everything with Your Blackberry, both from McGraw-Hill/Osborne.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072259205
• ISBN 13: 9780072259209
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408