Windows XP Home Edition – The Missing Manual - Softcover

Pogue, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0596002602 ISBN 13: 9780596002602

Publisher: O′Reilly, 2002

Synopsis

Windows XP is the latest, most reliable, and best-looking version of the world's most widely used operating system. The new Windows combines the same stress-tested, extremely stable engine that drives Windows 2000-Microsoft's corporate operating system-with the far superior compatibility of Windows Me.Windows XP offers dozens of important new features. In addition to the vastly more elegant user interface, it offers drag-and-drop CD burning, powerful built-in features for viewing and managing digital photos and music, and aRemote Assistance feature that lets invited PC gurus or help-desk technicians see and even manipulate what's on your screen over the Internet.But one major failing of Windows remains unaddressed in the XP edition: It comes without a single page of printed instructions.In Windows XP Home Edition: The Missing Manual, New York Times technology columnist (and Missing Manual series creator) David Pogue provides the friendly, authoritative book that should have been in the box. It's the ideal users' guide for the world's most popular operating system.The book begins at the beginning: with a tour of the Desktop, the new, two-column Start menu, and instructions for customizing the Taskbar and toolbars. A special focus: Organizing files, folders, and windows for maximumefficiency and minimum clutter.More advanced chapters explore each control panel and built-in application; walk through every conceivable configuration (setting up a PC for Internet use, peripheral equipment, laptop life, and so on); and setting up a small network, including how to share a single Internet connection among several PCs. Finally, special chapters are dedicated to standard rituals of Windows life: troubleshooting, installation, and upgrading. Windows XP Home Edition: The Missing Manual is a one-stop reference for the Windows user. In keeping with the high standards of the Missing Manual line, the book features superb writing, special features for both absolute novices and power users, and complete coverage. If Microsoft could wave its magic software wand and wish for the perfect guide to its flagship product, Windows XP Home Edition: The Missing Manual would appear like magic.

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Review

"....It is truly "the book that should have been in the box" and will help you get the most out of your Windows XP computer." -- Gerhard R. Fischer, Charlotte Bytes, July 2002

"....I’d recommend it to you as the book you need to get more out of the ‘document free’ Windows XP Operating System." -- Bob Esch, The DataBus, June 2002

"....The Missing Manual is an ideal companion for both first-time XP users and more experienced users who find themselves flummoxed by the software." -- Larry Blasko, Associated Press, June 24, 2002

"....this book offers rock-solid advice as well as terrific tips on every crumb XP has to offer." -- Michael Cahlin, Emerging Tip World, July 19, 2002

"a great reference book...this book will help first-time and intermediate PC fans greatly, and it has enough depth to aid experienced Windows users, too...." -- Bob Esch, The Databus, July 2002

A masterful treatment of Windows XP, written in a direct and lively style -- Ed Laskowski, The Vista PC Journal, August 2002

Definitely worth the $24.95 investment. I would recommend it to any level of Windows XP user. -- Linda Tyler, Mid-Hudson Computer User Group, Dec 2002

I enjoyed following the pages in this sensibly written guide. It is the way to go for first-time and intermediate PC fans. -- Sam Gardner, PC News, August 2002

I would recommend buying this book if you have Windows XP! -- Karen Willingham, Bayou Browsers PC Users Group, Feb 2003

If you are looking for a good book on Windows XP, this is it. I highly recommend it for beginners as well as for more advanced users. -- Gerhard R. Fischer, Charlotte Bytes, September 2002

About the Author

David Pogue, Yale '85, is the personal-technology columnist for the New York Times. With nearly 3 million books in print, he is also one of the world's bestselling how-to authors, having written or co-written seven books in the "for Dummies" series (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music), along with several computer-humor books and a technothriller, "Hard Drive" (a New York Times "notable book of the year"). Pogue is also the creator and primary author of the Missing Manual series of complete, funny computer books, a joint venture with O'Reilly & Associates. Titles in the series include Mac OS X, Windows XP, iPod, Microsoft Office, iPhoto, Dreamweaver, iMovie 2, and many others. His Web page is www.davidpogue.com, and his email address is david@pogueman.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: O′Reilly
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0596002602
• ISBN 13: 9780596002602
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 584