How to Do Everything with Windows XP, Third Edition (How to Do...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 480 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Edition: 3rd Edition April 27, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0072259531
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0072259537
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.5 pounds

Product Description
This easy-to-follow guide shows anyone running Windows XP how to take advantage of the power, stability, and versatility of the most popular operating system in use today. Coverage of basic system features enables you to use your computer effectively and efficiently. Learn to access the Control Panel and customize settings, use keyboard commands, operate and maintain hardware, use all the software properly, and enjoy all the digital entertainment features. Key updates to this edition include full details on Service Pack 2--which provides increased protection against viruses, hackers, and worms--and how it affects security, email, home networking, and firewalls. The new interface and components of Media Player ten are also covered, making downloading, playing and organizing music and videos much easier.

Download Description
Learn to run this sophisticated operating system with ease and enjoy the many features that make XP an efficient, rock-solid computing environment. Tap powerful functionality like home and small-office networking, Media Player, system security, and privacy protection. Manage files and folders, searches, and taskbar grouping with the simplified visual design. Communicate through text messaging, voice, or video through Windows Messenger. View, store, and organize digital photographs with My Pictures. Quickly change custom desktop configurations with fast user-switching. How To Do Everything with Windows XP will help you accomplish more in less time than you ever imagined.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: How to Do Everything with Windows XP (Paperback) Great book, learned the in's & out's of XP in no time. I found the book to be well organized and easy to understand. Each chapter gives step by step instructions to do just about everything imaginable with Windows XP. It appears the author has taken extra effort in providing a well referenced index, so finding applications and definitions can quickly be found. Great as a reference tool. I highly reccomend this book.