Review of 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.

Product Description
Get the most out of Windows XP using this friendly, solutions-oriented guide. See how much you can do with the world's most popular operating system--including making movies and playing music--and learn about all its new updates such as networking for both home and office, faster boot features, better security, and improved Web browsing.

From the Back Cover
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.

• Operate effectively in the Home or Professional environments
• Configure the XP desktop and master the XP Control Panel
• Use the innovative features of Internet Explorer 6 and Network Setup Wizard
• Access and run a virtual desktop through Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
• Capture, edit, organize, and share home movies with Windows Movie Maker
• Play DVDs, store digital music, or burn CDs with the media player
• Unleash greater networking capabilities
• Bridge networks, create firewalls, and use new security features
• Play games with greater stability and support features
• Learn the advantages of Windows 2000-generation code

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Review of How to Do Everything with Windows(r) XP, Second Edition (Paperback)

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Curt Simon's How to Do Everything with Windows XP ably helps its readers to expertly explore all the great XP features, tapping into its power, stability, and user-friendliness. Especially recommended for the novice, How to Do Everything with Windows XP shows how to use new software such as Power Toys, Media Player 9, and Movie Maker 2.

Product Description
Take advantage of the power, stability, and user-friendliness of one of the most popular operating systems ever. Learn about basic system features that will enable you to use your computer effectively and efficiently. Access the Control Panel and customize settings, use mouse and keyboard buttons, operate and maintain hardware, use all the software properly.

From the Back Cover

Take advantage of the power, stability, and user-friendliness of one of the most popular operating systems ever. Learn about basic system features that will enable you to use your computer effectively and efficiently--access the Control Panel and customize settings, use mouse and keyboard buttons, operate and maintain hardware, use all the software properly. Step-by-step coverage will help you conduct office or home tasks more smoothly, but there's also plenty of coverage of XP's many fun features. Create movies, manage digital photos, explore XP Plus! packs and PowerToys, play games, and have a wonderful time learning to get the most from this versatile operating system.

• Get to know your XP desktop
• Install, manage, and remove programs
• Run networks and manage Internet groups
• Play games and use XP Plus! packs and PowerToys
• Create movies with Windows Movie Maker 2
• Play music and videos with Windows Media Player 9
• Use digital photography support and printing features
• Establish a home network
• Optimize, troubleshoot, and find quick solutions

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Review of How to Do Everything with Windows, Millennium Edition (Paperback)

I'm 62 and Windows Me is my first computer. I used a few other books trying to figure out how to work the system, but this one is clear and tells me exactly what do for just about anything I've needed so far. This one stays on my desk.

Product Description
Master the new features of Windows Millennium Edition with this easy-to-use and thorough guide. Covers all the new updates--home networking, entertainment, improved browser capabalities and faster boot features. Great for beginners and intermediate users alike.

From the Back Cover
Tap the power of Windows Me - the millennium edition of the most popular operating system ever developed for personal computer. Using non-technical language and easy-to-follow examples, this resource teaches you how to get the most out of your PC whether you're a beginner or an experienced Windows user. Manage electronic tasks from your computer effortlessly - from e-mail to Internet and media connections to home networking and more - with the new windows version that's optimized for home users. Thoroughly researched to cover every conceivable angle, How to Do Everything with Windows Me will help you maximize the features of this four-star upgrade.

*Customize system settings to best suit your needs
*Set up and troubleshoot your hardware
*Protect critical files with improved security features
*Download, install, and update software over the Internet
*Maintain your system in top running condition for peak performance
*Use System Restore to bring your system back to a healthy state
*Enjoy advanced gaming over the Internet or a local network
*Surf more effectively with Internet Explorer 5.5
*Access support faster with improved troubleshooting menus
*Import and manage digital media, including MP3 and video editors, with improved technologies

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