Windows XP All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies - Softcover

Leonhard, Woody

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764574639 ISBN 13: 9780764574634

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

Synopsis

Windows is the number one operating system in the world. There's a lot to Windows XP, with office productivity applications, multimedia features, the Internet, and security upgrades. Now and then, you probably wish you could call Tech Support. That's when you'll be grateful to have nine books about Windows XP in one - "Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition". It replaces a whole shelf of reference books and covers: Windows XP basics; customization; the Internet; Internet explorer; microsoft network; hardware; multimedia; Windows media center; and, wired and wireless networks.Fully updated with the latest information on Microsoft's improved security features, the newest on multimedia applications and Windows Media Center, and plenty of additional stuff to help you decide about broadband Internet connections, this edition of "Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies" makes Windows XP manageable. It helps you: get started with Windows XP, search for files, use shortcuts, deal with common problems, and take advantage of built-in help; customize your desktop, menus, icons, and startup programs; protect your PC by using Windows Firewall, appropriate virus protection, and other security measures; compare browsers, connect to the Internet, choose the right e-mail program, and manage newsgroups and chats; work with digital images, download and play music, burn CDs, find out about digital camcorders, and create movies with Movie Maker; decide whether a Media Center PC is right for you; create a home network and troubleshoot any problems that come up.With thumbtabs that make it easy to find what you're looking for and the famous "For Dummies" cheat sheet in the front, this book is designed to make life with Windows XP a lot easier, happier, safer, and a whole lot more fun.

About this title

About the Author

Woody Leonhard is the author of Windows XP Timesaving Techniques For Dummies. He's won more Computer Press Awards than any other writer, and his newsletters reach 500,000 subscribers.

From the Back Cover

9 books in 1 — your key to Windows XP success!

Your one-stop guide to Windows XP, fully updated for Service Pack 3 enhancements

Whether you want to set up a reliable network in your home office or you just want to beat the computer at Solitaire, here's your guide! In one of these handy minibooks, you'll find exactly what you need to know about basic Windows XP operation, getting around online, applying new security procedures, enjoying multimedia, and more.

• Use new Service Pack 3 security tools

• Personalize your desktop

• Set up Web pages and use e-mail

• Work with digital cameras and camcorders

• Choose and set up a Media Center

• Coverage of the essentials and beyond

• Explanations in plain English

• "Get in, get out" information

• Thumbtabs and other navigation aids

• Tear-out cheat sheet

• A dash of humor and fun

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0764574639
• ISBN 13: 9780764574634
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 816