Windows 2000 Professional

Jerry Honeycutt empowers people to work and play better by helping them use popular technologies, such as the Internet and the Windows product family. Jerry graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1992 with a B.S. degree in computer science. Prior to attending UTD, he spent three years at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. In his spare time, Jerry plays golf, dabbles with photography, and travels.

I. INTRODUCING WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL.

1. Introducing Windows 2000 Professional.


Requirements. Setup Preparation. Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional. Installing on a Fresh Disk (Wipe-and-Load). Dual-booting Windows 2000 Professional. Automating Installation.

2. Troubleshooting Setup.


Windows Installation. Dual-Boot Configuration. Starting Windows.

II. USING WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL.

3. Configuring Hardware.


BIOS Compatibility. Driver Compatibility. Troubleshooting.

4. Personalizing Windows.


Windows Explorer. Files and Folders. Special Folders. Integrated Searching. Guidance for Users.

Installing and Using Applications.


Typical Failures. Stability Improvements. Installing Applications.

6. Using Printers and Fonts.


Installing Printers. Managing Printers. Managing Fonts.

7. Managing Disks and Files.


Defragmenting Disks. Checking Disks for Errors. Compressing Disks and Files. Recovering Wasted Space. Managing Disks and Volumes. Backing Up Files.

8. Managing the Computer.


Viewing Events. Examining the System. Scheduling Tasks. Synchronizing Time. Managing Services. Managing User Profiles. Customizing Consoles. Measuring Performance

9. Using Multiple Languages.


Character Encoding. Installing Language Groups. Changing the Default System Locale. Setting Regional Preferences. Editing Multilingual Documents. Core Program Code. Language Editions.

10. Making Computers Accessible.


Accessibility Issues. Emergency Hotkeys in a Pinch. Taking the Accessibility Exam. Features for Visual Impairments. Features for Hearing Impairments. Features for Physical Impairments. Using the Status Indicator. Administering Accessibility Features. Managing Accessibility Utilities. Help for Browsing the Web.

III. NETWORKING WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL.

11. Securing Your Compute.


Managing Users and Groups. Logging On as Another User. Preventing Access While Away. Setting Object Permissions. Auditing Access to Objects. Encrypting Files and Folders.

12. Networking Your Computer.


Installing Network Adapters. Configuring Network Connections. Changing Network Identification. Logging on to Networks. Sharing Resources on Networks. Creating Dial-Up Connections. Securing Connections. Creating Peer-to-Peer Networks.

13. Using Mobile Computers.


Taking Files with You. Using Briefcase. Securing Mobile Computers Understanding Hardware Profiles. Creating Dial-Up Connections. Configuring Modem Options. Troubleshooting Power Management.

14. Connecting to the Internet.


Creating Connections. Using Cable Modems. Sharing Connections.

IV. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A. Glossary.
Appendix B. Quick Start for Windows 98 Users.


New Concepts. Professional Upgrade. Common Tasks.

Appendix C. Quick Start for Windows NT 4.0 Users.


Life Gets Better. Professional Upgrade. Common Tasks.

Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions.


General Questions. Installation Questions. Hardware Questions. Applications Questions. Networking Questions. Administration Questions. User Interface.

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