Microsoft Windows Xp Power Pack,9780789728586

Microsoft Windows Xp Power Pack

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Pub. Date: 2003-01-01
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Summary

Microsoft Windows XP Power Packis geared for the Windows XP working professional or hardcore consumer who is looking to squeeze every last drop of performance from XP Professional. While some basic XP features are covered, that coverage is brief and designed to get you up-to-speed quickly with user interface changes between XP and the version you're currently using. With this book you will manage your Windows XP system efficiently; optimize and fine-tune using native XP tools; network your XP computer with other local computers or across the Internet; edit and repair the XP Registry; and script and automate everyday tasks. The CD contains a full, licensed version of AutoPilot, as well as free trials of a variety of system administration tools from Sunbelt Software, including mirroring software, event logging apps, scripted logon management tools, user management add-ons and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(7)
I Windows XP Overview
Introducing Windows XP
7(18)
Windows XP History and Description
7(5)
Birth of Network Operating Systems
7(2)
Windows NT
9(1)
Windows 2000
10(1)
Windows XP
11(1)
Windows XP Architecture
12(9)
Kernel Mode
13(6)
User Mode
19(2)
Differences Between Windows XP Professional, XP Home Edition, and XP 64-bit Edition
21(2)
The Many Advantages of Windows XP
23(1)
Upgrading to Windows XP
23(1)
For More Information
24(1)
Common Windows XP Administrative Utilities
25(22)
What Administration Really Means
25(1)
Administering a Windows XP System
26(1)
The Control Panel and Administrative Tools
26(3)
The Microsoft Management Console: Where Management Begins
29(2)
Computer Management
31(11)
Event Viewer
32(2)
Shared Folders
34(1)
Local Users and Groups
35(2)
Performance Logs and Alerts
37(2)
Disk Management
39(1)
Services
40(2)
System Information
42(1)
Backup
43(2)
Third-Party Administrative Utilities
45(1)
For More Information
46(1)
The Windows XP Layout
47(30)
Windows XP Directory Structures
47(8)
System Partition
48(1)
Boot Partition
49(6)
Key Windows XP Executables
55(16)
Main Windows Root Folder
55(1)
Windows\System32
56(15)
The Windows XP Distribution CD
71(1)
Living with Service Packs and Hotfixes
71(1)
For More Information
72(5)
II Nuts and Bolts of Windows XP
Windows XP and Hardware
77(22)
Plug and Play in Windows XP
77(2)
Universal Plug and Play
79(1)
Documenting a Current Hardware Configuration
80(13)
Planning to Add New Hardware
82(2)
Checking Minimum Requirements and Recommendations
84(2)
Working with Video Devices
86(2)
Working with Audio Devices
88(1)
Working with Storage Devices
89(1)
Working with Common Peripherals and New Interfaces
89(4)
Windows XP on a Laptop
93(1)
Multiple CPUs and Windows XP
94(1)
Troubleshooting Hardware Problems on Windows XP
94(2)
Third-Party Hardware Troubleshooting Utilities
96(1)
For More Information
97(2)
Keeping Windows XP Current
99(20)
What Happens When You Install a Program?
99(3)
Building Windows XP Systems with Room to Grow
102(3)
Windows Update
105(7)
The Automatic Updates Tab of System Properties
106(3)
Controlling Access to Windows Update
109(1)
Living with Service Packs and Hotfixes
110(1)
The Joys of Slipstreaming
111(1)
Keeping Up with Changing Hardware, Software, and More
112(1)
Advanced Device Driver, DLL, and System File Management
113(4)
Device Driver Management
113(1)
The Driver Signing Options Dialog Box
114(3)
Windows File Protection
117(1)
For More Information
117(2)
Windows XP Installation and Upgrade Secrets
119(10)
Maintaining User Profiles and Configurations
119(3)
Windows Activation
122(1)
Dos and Don'ts of Upgrading
123(2)
Performing a Smooth Migration
125(1)
Automating Windows XP Installation
125(1)
Troubleshooting Installations
126(2)
Windows Crashes During Installation
126(1)
My Existing OS Won't Recognize the CD-ROM Drive
127(1)
Windows XP Fails to Boot After Installation
127(1)
For More Information
128(1)
Booting Windows XP
129(22)
System and Boot Partitions
129(1)
The Windows XP Boot Sequence
130(9)
Power On Self Test (POST)
131(1)
Initializing the System
132(1)
Booting the System
133(6)
Detecting the Hardware
139(1)
Kernel Loading and Initialization
139(1)
Logging in to the System
139(1)
Building Boot Disks
139(3)
Boot Disk Requirements
140(1)
Creating the Boot Disk
140(1)
Advanced Options Menu
141(1)
Multi-Boot System Implementation
142(1)
Troubleshooting Boot Problems
143(2)
Ntldr Boot Errors
143(1)
Ntdetect.com Boot Errors
144(1)
Ntoskrnl.exe Boot Errors
144(1)
Bootsect.dos Boot Errors
144(1)
Boot.ini Errors
145(1)
Third-Party Troubleshooting Tools
145(1)
Turn Off, Restart, Hibernate, Standby
146(2)
Logging Off and Fast User Switching
148(1)
For More Information
149(2)
Windows XP Control Panel Utilities
151(28)
The History of the Registry
151(1)
A New Way to View Control Panel
152(4)
The Control Panel Applets
156(22)
Accessibility Options
156(1)
Add Hardware
157(1)
Add or Remove Programs
158(2)
Administrative Tools
160(1)
Date and Time
161(1)
Display
162(1)
Folder Options
163(1)
Fonts
164(1)
Game Controllers
164(1)
Internet Options
164(1)
Keyboard
164(1)
Mouse
165(1)
Network Connections
165(1)
Phone and Modem Options
165(1)
Power Options
165(1)
Printers and Faxes
166(1)
Regional and Language Options
166(1)
Scanners and Cameras
166(1)
Scheduled Tasks
166(1)
Sounds and Audio Devices
167(1)
Speech
167(1)
System
167(8)
Taskbar and Start Menu
175(2)
User Accounts
177(1)
For More Information
178(1)
Introducing the Windows XP Registry
179(20)
Registry Overview
179(3)
Registry Differences
181(1)
Windows XP Registry Hives
182(3)
Hkey_Local_Machine
183(1)
Hkey_Users
184(1)
Hkey_Current_Config
184(1)
Hkey_Classes_Root
184(1)
Hkey_Current_User
185(1)
Windows XP Registry Files and Structures
185(7)
Hkey_Local_Machine
185(7)
Security Information in the Registry
192(3)
Securing the Computer
192(2)
Alternative Ways to Secure the Registry
194(1)
How Programs Interact with the Registry
195(1)
Group Policies
196(2)
For More Information
198(1)
Editing the Windows XP Registry
199(30)
Backing Up the Registry
200(1)
Editing the Registry
201(2)
File: Import and Export
202(1)
File: Load Hive and Unload Hive
202(1)
File: Connect Network Registry and Disconnect Network Registry
202(1)
Edit: New
203(1)
Edit: Permissions
203(1)
Working with Existing Keys and Values
203(3)
The Hkey_Classes_Root Key
203(1)
The Hkey_Current_Config Key
204(1)
The Hkey_Users Key
204(1)
The Hkey_Current_User Key
204(1)
The Hkey_Local_Machine Key
204(2)
Data Formats of the Registry
206(2)
Binary or Reg_Binary
206(1)
Dword or Reg_Dword
206(1)
Multi-String or Reg_Multi_SZ
207(1)
Expandable String or Reg_Expand_SZ
207(1)
String or Reg_SZ
207(1)
Importing and Exporting Registry Data
208(1)
Importing Registry Files
208(1)
Exporting Registry Files
208(1)
Avoiding Registry Problems
209(1)
Last Known Good Configuration
209(1)
Registry Security
210(1)
Troubleshooting the Registry
210(1)
Uninstalling Applications
211(1)
Third-Party Registry Editing and Management Utilities
212(14)
Reg
213(4)
Regini.Exe
217(4)
Regfind.Exe
221(1)
Regback.Exe
222(2)
Regdmp.Exe
224(1)
Compreg.Exe
224(1)
Regrest.Exe
225(1)
RegMon
226(1)
For More Information
226(3)
Important Registry Keys and Values
229(20)
Basic Console Operations
229(10)
Windows XP Logon and Logoff Controls
231(4)
Windows XP Shell
235(3)
Mouse and Keyboard Settings
238(1)
Device Keys and Controls
238(1)
Important Registry Miscellany
239(5)
Windows XP Filename Completion
240(1)
Restore an Explorer-Like Task Manager
240(1)
Remove Nag Prompt for File Location
240(1)
Disable Source Routing
240(1)
Disable 8.3 Name Creation in NTFS
240(1)
Ghosted Connections
241(1)
Manage the Mapped Network Drive Drop-Down List
241(1)
Move Shares from One Windows XP Server to Another
241(1)
Change the Default Spool Folder
241(1)
Prevent Printer Popups and Event Logging
242(1)
Activate a Screensaver from an Icon
242(1)
Control Which Errors Pop Up in Windows XP
242(1)
Create Separate Processes for the Desktop, the Taskbar, and Windows XP Explorer
243(1)
Prevent Windows XP from Running an Unknown Job at Logon
243(1)
Connect to Microsoft's FTP Site as a Drive
244(1)
Shareware and Freeware Tools
244(1)
Hyena
244(1)
HideIT!
245(1)
WinInfo
245(1)
For More Information
245(4)
III Networking Windows XP
Windows XP Networking Explored and Explained
249(12)
The Redirector
249(1)
The Workstation Service
250(1)
The Server Service
251(1)
Protocol Stacks
252(2)
Multiple Universal Naming Convention Provider
254(1)
Multi-Protocol Router
255(1)
Administrative Shares
255(4)
Protocols and Network Bindings
256(1)
Binding Optimization
257(1)
Changing the Binding Order
258(1)
For More Information
259(2)
Windows XP Networking Models
261(12)
Workgroup Networks
261(2)
Domain-Based Networks
263(1)
Understanding Groups
264(3)
Administrators
266(1)
Backup Operators
266(1)
Guests
266(1)
HelpServicesGroup
267(1)
Network Configuration Operators
267(1)
Remote Desktop Users
267(1)
Power Users
267(1)
Replicator
267(1)
Users
267(1)
Understanding the Security ID
267(1)
Troubleshooting Techniques for Networks
268(3)
IP Address Connection Works, but Name Resolution Fails
268(1)
TCP/IP Connection to Remote Host Hangs
269(1)
NET Commands
270(1)
For More Information
271(2)
Windows XP and TCP/IP
273(34)
TCP/IP Explored and Explained
274(3)
Understanding IP Addressing, Subnet Masks, and Domain Names
277(7)
IP Address Classes
278(2)
IP Subnets and Subnet Masks
280(3)
IP Addresses on Your Network
283(1)
Working with Network Address Translation (NAT)
283(1)
Routers, Proxies, and Firewalls
284(3)
Static and Dynamic Routers
285(1)
Proxies and Firewalls
286(1)
DNS, WINS, Active Directory, and Other IP Matters
287(4)
Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) and DNS
288(1)
NetBIOS Names and WINS
289(2)
Static Name Resolution Techniques
291(1)
Using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
291(3)
Installing and Configuring TCP/IP
294(3)
IP Settings
294(1)
DNS
295(1)
WINS
296(1)
Options
297(1)
Managing Internet Connections
297(2)
Creating and Managing a Dial-Up Connection
298(1)
Creating and Managing an Always-On Connection
298(1)
Managing IP Information Services
299(3)
Managing IP-Based E-mail
299(1)
Managing Your Web Browser
300(1)
Serving the Web from Windows XP Professional
301(1)
FTP Utilities
301(1)
Troubleshooting IP
302(3)
The IP Connectivity Drill
303(2)
For More Information
305(2)
Windows XP and Legacy Protocols
307(24)
NetBEUI and Windows XP
307(7)
NetBIOS Versus NetBEUI
308(1)
When to Use NetBEUI
309(2)
Managing NetBEUI
311(1)
Mixing and Matching Protocols
312(1)
Keeping NetBEUI Secure
312(1)
Troubleshooting NetBEUI
312(1)
Performance Monitoring and NetBEUI
313(1)
Integrating Windows XP with Older Versions of NetWare
314(10)
What Is the NWLink Protocol?
314(1)
Installing NWLink
315(1)
CSNW Versus GSNW
316(6)
Microsoft Clients Versus Novell Clients
322(2)
Windows Services for NetWare Version 5
324(1)
File Migration Utility (FMU)
324(1)
Microsoft Directory Synchronization Services (MSDSS)
325(1)
File and Print Services for NetWare (FPNW)
325(1)
The Realities of Integrating NetWare and Windows 2000
325(4)
Dealing with Duplicate Names
326(1)
Dealing with Supervisor Rights
326(1)
Dealing with File Migration
326(2)
Best Practices for Migration
328(1)
Mechanics of NDS Versus Active Directory
328(1)
Troubleshooting NetWare-to-Windows XP Connections (and Vice Versa)
329(1)
Performance Tuning When Using Multiple Protocols
329(1)
For More Information
330(1)
Windows XP Meets Unix
331(22)
Windows XP Strengths and Weaknesses
331(3)
Unix Strengths and Weaknesses
334(1)
Hybrid Environments
335(6)
The OSI Model
336(1)
IEEE 802 Networking Specifications
336(2)
Name Resolution
338(2)
DHCP
340(1)
Windows 2000 Server and Unix Integration
341(5)
The Realities of Integrating Unix and Windows 2000
342(1)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Services for Unix
342(1)
Server Message Block (SMB)
343(1)
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
343(1)
Samba
344(1)
Other SMB/CIFS Implementations
344(1)
Unix File Services Running on Windows XP
345(1)
The Domain Name System
346(6)
Unix DNS
348(1)
Windows 2000 Server DDNS
349(1)
Troubleshooting Windows XP-to-Unix Connections (and Vice Versa)
350(2)
For More Information
352(1)
Remote Access
353(40)
Connecting to Remote Systems
353(1)
Working with Modems, ISDN, Cable Modems, and More
354(20)
Working with Analog Modems
355(1)
WinModems
356(1)
Using Unsupported Modems with Windows XP
357(3)
Working with ISDN
360(2)
Setting Up ISDN
362(3)
Troubleshooting Remote Access Problems with Modems
365(1)
Using HyperTerminal to Test Modem Connections
366(2)
Special Information for Business Users
368(1)
Working with Cable Modems
368(1)
DSL and ADSL
369(2)
Looking to the Future: Satellite Technology
371(1)
The Dark Horse Entry: Wireless
372(1)
Broadband: Which One Should You Choose?
373(1)
Security Issues for Always-On Connections
373(1)
Connecting Broadband to Your Computer
374(3)
Troubleshooting Broadband Connections
376(1)
Remote Access Versus Remote Control
377(2)
Remote Desktop
379(3)
Remote Assistance
382(3)
Problems with Remote Assistance
385(1)
Working Across Virtual Private Networks
385(4)
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
385(1)
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
386(1)
Which VPN Protocol Should You Use?
387(1)
Tools for Diagnosing VPN Problems
388(1)
Third-Party DUN, RAS, and VPN Utilities and Hardware
389(1)
For More Information
390(3)
Windows XP and Terminal Services
393(20)
Terminal Services History and Overview
393(5)
What Is Terminal Services Good For?
395(1)
Terminal Services Advantages and Disadvantages
396(2)
Working with Terminal Services
398(1)
Terminal Services in Application Mode
398(1)
Terminal Services in Remote Administration Mode
399(1)
Using Windows XP as a Terminal Services Client
399(9)
Using the Remote Desktop Connection Client
400(2)
Remote Desktop Client Configuration Options
402(4)
Setting Up Windows XP as a Remote Management Workstation
406(2)
Troubleshooting Terminal Services
408(1)
Third-Party Terminal Services and Related Utilities
409(1)
For More Information
410(3)
IV Managing Your Windows XP System(s)
Windows XP and Storage
413(24)
FAT and NTFS
413(2)
Installing, Configuring, and Partitioning Disks
415(3)
Basic and Dynamic Disks
416(2)
File Management Utilities
418(3)
Disk Quotas
420(1)
Data Management
421(7)
Cleaning Up Files and Folders
421(1)
Compressing Files and Folders
422(1)
Defragmenting Disks
423(2)
Repairing, Replacing, or Moving Data
425(1)
Working with Removable Media
425(3)
Encrypting File System (EFS)
428(5)
Encrypting Files and Folders
429(3)
Recovery Agents
432(1)
Third-Party Storage Management Utilities
433(1)
Troubleshooting Disk Drives/Storage Subsystems
433(2)
For More Information
435(2)
Windows XP Backup and More
437(20)
The Windows XP Built-in Backup Utility
437(6)
Backup Options
439(3)
Backing Up Data
442(1)
Restoring Data
442(1)
Other Backup Alternatives
443(2)
Iomega Zip Drives and the Like
443(1)
Iomega Jaz Drives and Similar Products
443(1)
CD-Recordable (CD-R)
444(1)
CD-Rewritable (CD-RW)
444(1)
DVD-Recordable
444(1)
Duplicate Drives
444(1)
Choosing an Appropriate Backup Device
445(3)
Backup Space
445(1)
Backup Window
446(1)
Downtime
447(1)
Affordability
447(1)
Rules for Backing Up
448(1)
Temporary Files
448(1)
The Page File
448(1)
Managing Backup Media
449(3)
Son
449(1)
Father-Son
450(1)
Grandfather-Father-Son
451(1)
Benefits of Offsite Storage
452(1)
Third-Party Backup Tools and Utilities
452(3)
Ultrabac
453(1)
AR Cserve 2000
453(1)
Backup Exec
453(1)
Networker
454(1)
Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
454(1)
Other Backup Tools and Utilities
454(1)
Troubleshooting Backup Problems
455(1)
Hardware Problems
455(1)
Software Configuration
456(1)
Permissions
456(1)
For More Information
456(1)
Scripting and Automation
457(28)
The Computer Can Take Care of Itself
457(1)
Windows Batch Files and Commands
458(4)
Windows Script Host
462(6)
Working with CScript
463(1)
Working with WScript
464(1)
Working with the WSH
464(4)
AT and the Scheduled Tasks Service
468(7)
AT
468(2)
The Scheduled Tasks Applet
470(3)
SCHTASKS
473(2)
Scripting and Automation Scenarios
475(1)
Adding a Shortcut to a User's Desktop
475(1)
Modifying the Registry
475(1)
Windows Remote Installation Service (RIS)
476(2)
Troubleshooting Scripting and Automation
478(3)
Troubleshooting Problems with Scripts
479(1)
Troubleshooting Problems with the Scheduled Tasks Applet
479(2)
Third-Party Scripting and Automation Alternatives
481(1)
Arcana Scheduler
481(1)
Macro Scheduler
481(1)
OpalisRobot
481(1)
Opalis JobEngine
482(1)
ScriptLogic
482(1)
Perl
482(1)
Python
482(1)
For More Information
482(3)
Tuning and Optimizing Windows XP
485(24)
Establishing a Baseline
485(2)
Working with System Monitor
487(7)
Graph View
488(2)
The Report View
490(1)
Histogram
491(1)
The Alerts Container
491(1)
Counter and Trace Logs
492(2)
Trace Logs
494(1)
Characterizing System Performance
494(1)
Key Objects and Counters
495(6)
Memory Object
496(2)
Processor Object
498(1)
Disk Objects
499(1)
Network Objects
500(1)
Identifying Bottlenecks
501(1)
Troubleshooting System Monitor Problems
502(1)
Process Time Starvation
502(1)
Process and Thread IDs
502(1)
Zero Measurements and Logging
502(1)
Resource Kit Performance Tools
503(1)
Other Windows XP Performance Tools
503(2)
Task Manager
504(1)
Windows XP System Information
504(1)
Virtual Memory Management
505(1)
Third-Party Performance Monitoring Tools
505(2)
Monitoring Tools
507(1)
Third-Party Network Monitoring Tools
508(1)
For More Information
508(1)
Managing Applications
509(34)
Understanding Foreground Priority
509(2)
Managing Application Priority
511(2)
Using the Run and Run As Commands
513(4)
Using the Run Command to the Max
514(2)
Using the Run As Command
516(1)
Environment Subsystems
517(9)
Win32
517(1)
VDMs
518(7)
Win16 (WOW)
525(1)
Making the Most of Virtual Memory
526(7)
The Virtual Memory Manager
527(1)
Optimizing the Page File
527(6)
Using Compatibility Mode
533(4)
Using the Program Compatibility Wizard
534(2)
Configuring Program Compatibility Manually
536(1)
The Application Compatibility Toolkit
537(1)
Third-Party Application Management Tools
537(1)
Troubleshooting Application Difficulties
537(2)
MS-DOS Applications
538(1)
General Applications
538(1)
Using DualView to Display the Desktop Across Two Monitors
539(3)
For More Information
542(1)
Printing with Windows XP
543(22)
The Windows XP Print Architecture
543(5)
Adding Printers
548(8)
Locally Attached Printers
548(2)
Plug and Play Printers
550(1)
Network-Shared Printers
550(2)
Network-Attached Printers
552(4)
Updating Print Drivers and Determining Who Needs Them
556(1)
Printer Pooling
556(1)
Managing Printer Users, Queues, and Priorities
557(3)
Server Management
557(1)
Print Job Management
558(2)
Web-Based Print Management
560(1)
Third-Party Print Management Tools
560(1)
Troubleshooting Printing Problems
561(2)
For More Information
563(2)
Managing System Security
565(34)
Windows XP Security Components
565(2)
Windows 2000 Security Overview
567(9)
The Windows XP Security Model
567(3)
Certificate Services
570(1)
Encrypting File System (EFS)
571(2)
TCP/IP Security Enhancements
573(1)
Using Policies to Manage Windows XP Security
574(2)
Establishing a Windows XP Security Regimen
576(13)
Managing Users and Groups
576(1)
Establishing Secure Account Controls
577(3)
Avoiding Internal Attacks
580(2)
Applying Service Packs and Hotfixes
582(3)
Securing Well-Known Windows XP Vulnerabilities
585(2)
Auditing as a Security Tool
587(2)
Security Is a Way of Life
589(3)
Exposure to Theft
590(1)
Raising Users' Security Consciousness
590(1)
Viruses Threaten Security, Too
591(1)
Interesting Security Tools
592(3)
Security Tweaks for ACLs, Events, and the Registry
592(1)
Resource Kit Nonpareils
593(1)
Security Scanners
594(1)
For More Information
595(4)
Managing System Recovery
599(22)
Some Preventive Techniques
600(1)
Repairing a Damaged Windows XP System
601(12)
Common Recovery Tools
603(5)
Boot Options
608(2)
Preparation for Recovery
610(1)
Working with the Recovery Console
611(2)
Using IntelliMirror
613(5)
User Data Management
614(1)
Software Management
615(1)
User Settings and Desktop Environment Management
616(1)
Remote Installation Services
616(2)
Third-Party System Recovery Tools
618(1)
For More Information
618(3)
V Windows XP Goes Online: Internet or Intranet Access
Windows XP as a Web Client
621(22)
Types of Internet Access
621(2)
Dial-Up Connection
621(1)
DSL
622(1)
Cable
623(1)
Selecting an ISP
623(1)
Equipment to Use
623(4)
Modem Installation
624(1)
Using the New Connection Wizard
624(3)
Internet Explorer 6.x
627(5)
Customizing the Toolbar
628(1)
Selecting Your Options
628(4)
Exploring Other Browsers (Netscape, Opera)
632(1)
Exploring Netscape
633(1)
Exploring Opera
633(1)
Working Outside the Web with E-mail, Newsgroups, and FTP
633(5)
Using E-mail Programs
633(2)
Using Newsgroups
635(2)
File Transfer Protocol
637(1)
The Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK)
638(1)
Troubleshooting Internet or Intranet Access Problems
639(2)
Verify Your Network Connection
639(1)
Check the Hardware
640(1)
Check the Configuration
640(1)
Check the Network
641(1)
Don't Forget the Modem
641(1)
For More Information
641(2)
Windows XP as an E-mail Client
643(26)
Outlook Express and Outlook 2002
643(4)
Outlook Express
644(2)
Outlook 2002
646(1)
Configuring E-mail Access
647(4)
Multiuser Support
648(1)
Address Books
648(1)
Directory Services
649(1)
Customizing and Configuring Your Messages
650(1)
Managing and Searching E-mail Folders
651(2)
Encryption
652(1)
Searching E-mail Folders in Outlook Express
652(1)
Searching E-mail Folders in Outlook 2002
653(1)
Filtering E-mail
653(4)
Filtering E-mail in Outlook Express
653(2)
Filtering E-mail in Outlook 2002
655(2)
Creating Calendars
657(2)
Handling Appointments
659(1)
Building Outlook Applications
660(1)
Integrating Newsgroups and Mailing Lists
661(3)
Newsgroups
662(1)
Mailing Lists
663(1)
Troubleshooting E-mail Problems
664(1)
E-mail Messages Stay in the Outbox
664(1)
General Problems Sending E-mail
665(1)
Corrupted E-mail
665(1)
Third-Party E-mail Tools
665(2)
For More Information
667(2)
Internet Services from Windows XP Professional
669(16)
IIS Limitations and Options in Windows XP
669(1)
Internet Information Services (IIS)
670(3)
IIS Management
671(1)
Setting Up a Web Site with IIS
671(2)
Creating and Managing Content
673(3)
Creating Virtual Directories
673(1)
Managing Virtual Directories
674(1)
Managing the Default Web Site
675(1)
Tools for Web Success
676(1)
Microsoft Office
676(1)
FrontPage
677(1)
Visual Studio
677(1)
Site Builder
677(1)
Static Versus Dynamic Content
677(1)
Push Versus Pull Publishing
678(1)
Personal Web Site Tools
679(1)
Third-Party Personal Web Tools
680(1)
Troubleshooting Personal Web Sites
681(1)
For More Information
682(3)
Sharing an Internet Connection
685(10)
Using XP as a NAT Proxy
685(1)
What Are the Benefits of NAT?
686(1)
Internet Connection Sharing
686(5)
Enabling ICS
687(3)
Configuring the ICS Client
690(1)
Tradeoffs of Sharing a Link
691(1)
Controlling the Flow of Data
692(2)
Creating a Service Definition
693(1)
For More Information
694(1)
Maintaining Internet Security
695(142)
Using Firewalls
695(2)
Internet Connection Firewall
697(3)
ICS and ICF
698(1)
Enabling ICF
698(2)
Third-Party Firewall Options
700(1)
Controlling the Flow of Data
700(2)
Watching Out for Violations and Vulnerabilities
702(4)
Watching Out for Attacks
703(1)
Closing Down Common Access Points
704(1)
Testing for Weakness
705(1)
For More Information
706(3)
VI Appendixes
A Windows XP Information Resources, Online and Off
709(10)
Internet Resources
709(4)
Listservers
713(1)
Newsletters
714(1)
Publications
714(3)
Training
717(2)
B Key Windows XP Utilities: Native, Resource Kit, and Downloads
719(18)
Windows XP Support Tools
719(1)
Active Directory Tools
720(1)
Computer Management Tools
720(1)
Deployment Tools
721(1)
File and Disk Tools
721(1)
Network Management Tools
722(1)
Performance Tools
722(1)
Security Tools
722(1)
Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit
723(1)
Administration Scripts
723(2)
Debugging Utilities
725(1)
Deployment Utilities
726(1)
Desktop Management Utilities
726(1)
File and Disk Utilities
727(1)
Management Utilities
728(2)
Network Utilities
730(2)
Performance Tuning Utilities
732(1)
Scripting Utilities
733(1)
Security Utilities
733(1)
System Diagnostic Utilities
734(1)
Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP
735(2)
C Windows XP Command-Line Reference
737(52)
Append
738(1)
Assoc
739(1)
At
739(1)
Attrib
740(1)
Bootcfg
740(1)
Cacls
741(1)
Call
742(1)
Chdir (CD)
743(1)
Chkdsk
743(1)
Chkntfs
744(1)
Cipher
744(1)
Cmd
745(1)
Color
746(1)
Comp
747(1)
Compact
747(1)
Convert
748(1)
Copy
748(1)
Date
749(1)
Defrag
750(1)
Del/Erase
750(1)
Dir
751(1)
Diskcomp
752(1)
Diskcopy
753(1)
Diskpart
753(1)
Doskey
753(1)
Driverquery
754(1)
Echo
755(1)
Endlocal/Setlocal
755(1)
Expand
756(1)
Fc
756(1)
Find
757(1)
Format
757(2)
Fsutil
759(1)
Goto
759(1)
Gpresult
760(1)
Gpupdate
760(1)
Hostname
761(1)
If
761(1)
Label
762(1)
Mkdir (MD)
762(1)
More
762(1)
Mountvol
763(1)
Move
764(1)
Msinfo32
764(1)
Net
765(1)
Net Accounts
765(1)
Net Computer
766(1)
Net Continue
766(1)
Net Group
766(1)
Net Helpmsg
767(1)
Net Localgroup
767(1)
Net Pause
768(1)
Net Print
768(1)
Net Send
768(1)
Net Session
769(1)
Net Share
769(1)
Net Start
770(1)
Net Stop
770(1)
Net Time
770(1)
Net Use
771(1)
Net User
772(1)
Net View
773(1)
Path
774(1)
Pause
774(1)
Print
774(1)
Rename (Ren)
775(1)
Replace
775(1)
Rexec
776(1)
Rmdir (RD)
776(1)
Rsh
777(1)
Runas
777(1)
Schtasks
778(1)
Secedit
778(1)
Set
779(1)
Setlocal/Endlocal
780(1)
SFC
781(1)
Shift
781(1)
Sort
781(1)
Start
782(1)
Subst
783(1)
Systeminfo
784(1)
Time
784(1)
Title
785(1)
Tree
785(1)
Type
785(1)
Ver
785(1)
Winmsd
786(1)
Xcopy
786(3)
D Windows XP Performance Monitor Objects and Counters
789(30)
Hard Disk Counters
789(1)
Enabling Storage Counters
789(1)
Identifying Storage Device Bottlenecks
790(1)
Disk Bottleneck Removal
791(1)
CPU Counters
792(1)
Identifying CPU Bottlenecks
792(1)
CPU Bottleneck Removal
793(1)
Memory Counters
793(1)
Identifying Memory Bottlenecks
793(1)
Memory Bottleneck Removal
794(1)
Network Counters
795(1)
Identifying Network Bottlenecks
795(1)
Network Bottleneck Removal
796(1)
Miscellaneous Counters
797(1)
Performance Counters for Detailed Diagnosis
798(1)
Cache Counters
799(2)
LogicalDisk Counters
801(1)
Memory Counters
802(3)
NBT Counters
805(1)
Objects Counters
806(1)
Paging File Counters
806(1)
PhysicalDisk Counters
806(2)
Process Counters
808(1)
Processor Counters
809(1)
Redirector Counters
810(4)
Server Counters
814(2)
System Counters
816(3)
E Windows XP Keyboard Commands and Shortcuts
819(14)
Remote Desktop Connection
828(1)
Keyboard Accessibility Features
829(4)
F CD-ROM Contents
833(4)
AutoPilot
833(1)
Double-Take
833(1)
iHateSpam
834(1)
OpalisRobot
834(1)
PestPatrol
834(1)
Retina
834(1)
ScriptLogic
834(1)
Security Explorer
835(1)
StorageCeNTral
835(1)
Sunbelt Remote Administrator
835(1)
Ultrabac
835(1)
UpdateEXPERT
836(1)
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