Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible

Alan Simpson is the author of more than 90 computer books, on topics ranging from Windows to word processing and Web-page design to databases. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have sold millions of copies throughout the world. Prior to becoming a full-time author, Alan taught computer science at the college level and served as a computerized training consultant to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: Beginner's Crash Course. Chapter 1: Getting Started. Chapter 2: Workin' It. Chapter 3: Getting Help When You Need It. Part II: Programs, Documents, and Folders. Chapter 4: Running Programs. Chapter 5: Navigating Your Folders. Chapter 6: Working with Documents. Chapter 7: Type, Edit, Copy, and Paste. Chapter 8: Printing and Faxing Documents. Part III: Using the Internet. Chapter 9: Getting Online. Chapter 10: Browsing the World Wide Web. Chapter 11: Sending and Receiving E-mail. Chapter 12: Using a .NET Passport. Chapter 13: Keeping It Safe. Part IV: Fun with Multimedia. Chapter 14: Using Your Camera and Scanner. Chapter 15: Playing with Pictures. Chapter 16: Music and Video with Media Player 9. Chapter 17: Managing Music, Making CDs. Chapter 18: Making Home Movies. Part V: Getting Organized, Staying Organized. Chapter 19: Managing Files and Folders. Chapter 20: Using Your Hard Disk. Chapter 21: Using Floppies, CDs, and DVDs. Chapter 22: Working with Compressed (Zip) Files. Part VI: Have It Your Way. Chapter 23: Creating and Managing User Accounts. Chapter 24: Personalizing Your Desktop. Chapter 25: Expanding Your System. Chapter 26: Disaster Prevention and Recovery. Part VII: Connecting Your Computers. Chapter 27: Design and Create Your Own Network. Chapter 28: Sharing Things on a Network. Appendix A: Installing Windows XP. Appendix B: Shortcut Key Quick Reference. Index.