Windows® XP For Dummies® - Softcover

Rathbone, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764508938 ISBN 13: 9780764508936

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

Windows XP is the most powerful of Microsoft s Windows software  software that s been updated many times since starting to breathe in January 1985. XP is short for Experience, but Microsoft calls it Windows XP to give it a more modern–day, "at–this–happening–moment" sound. Someday, sometime, something in Windows XP will eventually leave you scratching your head. No other program brings so many buttons, bars, and babble to the screen.

Windows XP For Dummies is for everyone who has a clue about what they want to do with their computers. Bypassing the technical hoopla, this friendly reference comes to the rescue when Windows XP stumps you or when you′re feeling spunky and want to dig into deeper details of the ever–popular operating system. In either case, you can expect to pick up information on

• Finding the file you saved or downloaded yesterday
• Moving those little windows around on the screen with the mouse
• Making Windows XP run like your older versions of Windows
• Starting and closing programs by clicking the mouse button
• Making Windows XP work again when it s misbehaving

Beginning with the basics, this book explains all the Windows XP stuff that everybody thinks they already know  until the program starts tossing them stumbling blocks. Windows XP For Dummies clears the way to

• Navigating the new Start menu and taskbar with ease
• Setting up a secure Internet connection
• Having a good time with digital photos, music, and videos
• Personalizing XP for each member of your family
• Fixing common problems using System Restore and online resources

Most people meet up with Windows XP by something other than choice. Their new computer probably came with a version already installed; maybe the workplace introduced a Windows XP update; or perhaps the latest version of their favorite program required Windows XP. Any in case, Windows XP For Dummies helps you adjust easily to the new Windows kid in town  and even enjoy his company!

About this title

About the Author

Andy Rathbone has more than 15 million For Dummies books in print, including Windows ME For Dummies and Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Praise for the author of Windows For Dummies "This book feels your pain and prescribes a chuckle." G. David Wallace, Business Week

"Informative, friendly, conversational, and slightly irreverent.... It could help save you time and ease your frustration level." Suzanne A. Smith, San Diego Union–Tribune

"Written in a humorous style that gets the job done." Don Crabb, Chicago Sun–Times

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Get more done and have more fun with Windows XP How do you get a handle on all those cool new features in Windows XP? Relax! With bestselling computer–book author Andy Rathbone as your personal guide, you′ll figure out how to tame those buttons and boxes, install software and a digital camera, navigate the new interface, and take advantage of those cool new multimedia features. Roll up your sleeves ? it′s time to have fun!

Discover how to:

• Navigate the new Start menu and taskbar with ease
• Have fun with digital photos, music, and videos Set up a secure
• Internet connection
• Personalize XP for each family member
• Fix common problems using
• System Restore and online help

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764508938
• ISBN 13: 9780764508936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408