Windows XP Answers from the Experts
by Boyce, JimEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-11-22
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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Summary
Jim Boyce and Deb Shinder have answered enough XP questions through their web sites and newsletters to fill a book. So, that's what they did. Windows XP Answers from the Xperts is loaded with easy-to-adopt advice on upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows XP. Coverage includes network setup, security, and resource sharing, remote access, customization, XP Service Pack 2, and plenty of information on applications, multimedia and communication tools. One hundred illustrations help you get the most from this powerful operating system.
Author Biography
Jim Boyce (Rothsay, MN) has authored and contributed to over 50 books and several hundred articles on computer software and hardware. He is a recognized expert in Windows client and server platforms as well as Microsoft Office, Exchange Server, and other server topics. Jim is a former Contributing Editor to WINDOWS Magazine and has written for a variety of publications including InfoWorld, PC Magazine, and others.
Deb Shinder (Dallas, TX) is the editor of WinXP News, the Sunbelt Media weekly newsletter that goes out to over 1 million subscribers. Shinder compiles the newsletter based on reader feedback and product developments. Shinder is an author, technical trainer, and also teaches courses on Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 MCSE courses, Windows 2000 MCSE courses, Windows XP, and Networking, among others and writes and delivers white papers and deployments kits for Microsoft and other corporations.
Table of Contents
Part I: Upgrading, Controlling, and Troubleshooting
Chapter 1: Upgrading to Windows XP
Chapter 2: Controlling Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 3: Keeping Your System Current
Chapter 4: Windows XP Service Pack 2
Chapter 5: General Troubleshooting
Part II: Customizing, Controlling, and Using Windows
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows XP
Chapter 7: Getting the Most from Windows XP Media
Chapter 8: Using Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE)
Chapter 9: Using Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Chapter 10: Simplifying Backups
Chapter 11: Automating and Scripting Windows XP
Chapter 12: Windows XP Security
Chapter 13: System Management Tools
Part III: Working with Applications
Chapter 14: Internet Explorer Tips and Tricks
Chapter 15: Outlook Express Tips and Tricks
Part IV: Networking, Communications, and Remote Access
Chapter 16: Networking Windows XP
Chapter 17: Using Windows XP Remote Access Options
Chapter 18: Hacking Windows XP
Chapter 16: Networking Windows XP
Chapter 17: Using Windows XP Remote Access Options
Chapter 18: Hacking Windows XP
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