Windows XP Visual Encyclopedia

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 445 pages
• Published by: Visual May 8, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471756865
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471756866
• Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 3.4 pounds

Product Description
If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Windows(r) XP tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 160 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource--you'll see!

* Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
* Alphabetical listings for easy reference
* Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
* A comprehensive guide for visual learners

A Visual guide to
* Using each of the Windows XP Wizards
* Backing up your files automatically
* Managing user and administrator accounts
* Configuring your computer's IP address
* Creating and managing Media Player playlists
* Securing your system on and offline

Back Cover Copy
If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Windows® XP tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 160 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource—you'll see!

• Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
• Alphabetical listings for easy reference
• Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
• A comprehensive guide for visual learners

A Visual guide to

• Using each of the Windows XP Wizards
• Backing up your files automatically
• Managing user and administrator accounts
• Configuring your computer's IP address
• Creating and managing Media Player playlists
• Securing your system on and offline

Reader Reviews
So are you tired of Uncle Joe and Aunt Mae calling every day asking how to do something in Windows XP? Give them this book... Windows XP Visual Encyclopedia by Kate J. Chase and Jim Boyce. The Visual series is focused on people who don't have the geek background and learn better by visuals. Styled like an encyclopedia, it's broken up into two parts. The first part deals with tools. So if you want to know about accessibility, you can look under "A" to see how to get there. Having problems finding the Desktop Cleanup Wizard? It's under "D". If the book stopped at Part 1, I don't think I'd find it very useful. Once they point out the tool, there's not much else given once you learn how to launch the tool. But Part 2 rectifies that. That part deals with techniques. You would use that portion if you knew you wanted to do something like formatting a disk. You'd find that under "F" and "Format". Uncle Joe wants to tweak his task bar? Send him to the "T" area under Taskbar: Customize the Taskbar. For many of the family members you have to "support", this may be all you need to reclaim your spare time. If you're a techno-geek, you probably won't gain a lot of information from this book. But if you're a techno-geek who does family computer support (whether you want to or not), you might think about making this a Christmas gift for that "special someone"... :)