Windows XP: The Complete Reference

John Levine (Trumansburg, NY) is an internationally acclaimed Internet authority, author, and the host of his own radio show. Hes the author of two dozen books ranging from Linkers and Loaders (OReilly) to The Internet for Dummies(Hungry Minds). He also runs online newsgroups and mailing lists, hosts a hundred Web sites, and consults on programming languages and Internet topics. Margy Levine Young (Cornwall, VT) is the author of many computer books for beginners and intermediates, including The Internet for Dummies.

Part I Working in Windows XP: the basics of using Windows XP; running programs; installing programs; working with documents in Windows XP; using accessories; getting help; copying, moving and sharing information between programs. Part II Managing your disk: using files and folders; managing files and folders; formatting and partitioning disks; backing up your disks. Part III Configuring Windows for your computer: setting up your start menu and taskbar; setting up your desktop; configuring your keyboard and mouse; adding and removing hardware; setting up printers, fonts and faxing; working with graphics and sound; working with video; running Windows XP on laptops; accessibility options. Part IV Windows XP on the Internet: configuring Windows to work with your modem; connecting to Internet and online service accounts; e-mail and newsgroups using Outlook Express; browsing the World Wide Web; advanced browsing; conferencing over the Internet; using other Internet programs with Windows XP. Part V Networking with Windows XP: designing a Windows-based local area network; configuring Windows for a LAN; sharing drives and printers; connecting your LAN to the Internet; computer and network security. Part VI Windows housekeeping: keeping your disk safe; tuning Windows XP for maximum performance; troubleshooting Windows XP; other Windows XP resources. Part VII Behind the scenes - Windows XP internals: Windows XP configuration and control files; registering programs and file types; running DOS programs and commands; automating tasks with the Windows scripting host.