Windows XP in a Nutshell - Softcover

Karp, David A; O'Reilly, Tim; Mott, Troy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0596009003 ISBN 13: 9780596009007

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 2005

Synopsis

Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition documents everything there is to know about the world's most widely used operating system. Updated to include information on Service Pack 2 (SP2), this compact guide is the ultimate resource for IT professionals and Windows XP power users everywhere.Written in O'Reilly's time-tested in a Nutshell format, Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition cuts through the hype and delivers practical details in a no-nonsense manner. At the heart of the book is an invaluable 200-plus-page section titled Windows XP Application and Tools. In it, readers will find:

• A list of available commands and utilities, including Start Menu accessories, command prompt tools, and hidden system administration utilities
• A Task and Setting Index for quick access to hundreds of XP settings
• A complete reference to XP's command prompt, including advanced commands and scripting features

Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition also includes a primer on files, folders, and windows; control panels and built-in applications; how to set up a PC for Internet use; and the standard Windows rituals of troubleshooting, installation, and upgrading.And, of course, this greatly expanded second edition also includes all the need-to-know details about the security technologies featured in SP 2, so you can better defend yourself against viruses, worms, and hackers. Readers even receive guidelines and instructions for installing SP2 on their PC, or across a network of computers.With its wealth of tips, careful instruction, and expert advice, this must-have desktop reference is dedicated to making your time at the computer safer, easier, and more fun.

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Review

"....Windows XP in a Nutshell is an outstanding example of the genre." -- William F. Zachmann, Canopus Reasearch, July 2002

"...it’s packed with useful information, tips, tricks and screenshots, all clearly explained....An excellent resource." -- Windows XP, August 2002

"This book has earned the right to become a part of my reference library. I recommend it for anyone interested in the Windows XP Operating System." -- Ray Jamroze, Southeastern Wisconsin Windows Users Group Wind-News, July 2002

"This excellent reference on learning Windows XP is a highly valuable addition to the collections of any PC user...." -- Dale Farris, Golden Triangle PC Club, May 2002

"...an indispensable tool for Windows users, web designers and authors at all levels of experience, written and organized so that answers can be found quickly" -- Ed Laskowski, Sierra Vista PC Users Group Newsletter, June 2002

A comprehensive, compact reference book that documents everything serious users need to know about Windows XP. -- Ed Laskowski, The Vista PC Journal, June 2002

An excellent, compact, and comprehensive reference manual for a knowledgeable user of Windows. -- J. William (Bill) Marr, Charlotte Bytes, September 2002

Guide for those who have bought a new PC, and users wanting to explore detailed features of an operating system which is the best version of Windows to date. -- Roy Johnson, mantex.co.uk

This book has earned the right to become a part of my reference library. I recommend it for anyone interested in the Windows XP Operating System -- Ray Jamroze, Southeastern Wisconsin Windows Users Group Wind-News, July 2002

This book is an essential addition to any XP enthusiast's library...if you want to delve deep into Windows XP, take this book with you. -- Nick Peers, PC Answers, September 2002

From the Publisher

This compact and comprehensive book systematically unveils what resolute users of the new Windows XP operating system will find interesting and useful, with little-known details, utility programs, and configuration settings all captured in a consistent reference format. Packed with numerous tips and tricks, while warning of potential pitfalls, Windows XP in a Nutshell enables anyone to get the most out of all the resources available in XP.

Edition details

• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0596009003
• ISBN 13: 9780596009007
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 663