Mastering Windows XP Professional - Softcover

Minasi, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782129811 ISBN 13: 9780782129816

Publisher: Sybex, 2001

Synopsis

Windows XP Professional is Microsoft's client operating system. This text provides technical information on the technology in easy-to-understand language with visual guidance. It covers features including CD burning, system restore, device driver rollback, Internet connection firewall, and remote access. The text includes tips and tricks for a successful upgrade or installation, plus undocumented workarounds, warnings and fixes.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Minasl, MCSE, is recognized as one of the world's best teachers of NT/2000. He teaches NT/2000 classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run NT networks. Among his eight other Sybex books are Mastering Windows 2000 Server 3rd Ed., Mastering Windows NT 4 7th Ed., and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, which has sold a million copies and been translated into 12

From the Back Cover

Your Key to a Trouble-Free Transition to Windows XP The latest from the world's leading Windows authority Mark Minasi, Mastering Windows XP Professional is the premier resource for anyone installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP, whether as part of a corporate network or for home or small business use. Depend on it for step-by-step instruction in hundreds of key techniques-not to mention a thorough look at all of XP's new features and troubleshooting advice that will save you time, money, and countless headaches. This is a book you won't let out of your sight as you make the transition to Microsoft's newest, most ambitious OS.

Coverage Includes Using the new Start menu and Control Panel Setting up broadband Internet connections Setting up a small home or business network Running programs designed for previous versions of Windows Transferring files and settings from one computer to another Sharing your desktop with remote users Connecting to remote computers using Remote Desktop Connection Using Windows Media Player 8 Communicating in real time using Windows Messenger Improving performance on portable computers Protecting your computer with Internet Connection Firewall Using System Restore to revert to a previous configuration

Includes 96 pages of full-color visual, step-by-step instruction on the 58 most important Windows XP skills. In minutes, you'll learn to burn a CD, set up an Internet connection, use XP's powerful System Restore feature, and much more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782129811
• ISBN 13: 9780782129816
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1056