Mastering Windows XP Professional

Mark Minasi, MCSE, is recognized as one of the world's best teachers of NT/2000. He teaches NT/2000 classes in 15 countries and is a much sought--after speaker at conferences. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run NT networks. Among his eight other Sybex books are Mastering Windows 2000 Server 3rd Ed., Mastering Windows NT 4 7th Ed., and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, which has sold a million copies and been translated into 12 languages.

Contents at a Glance. Introduction. Part 1: Installation and Setup. Chapter 1: Introducing Windows XP Professional. Chapter 2: Installing Windows XP Professional. Chapter 3: Using the Desktop and Getting Help. Chapter 4: Customizing the Interface. Chapter 5: Installing, Running, and Managing Applications. Chapter 6: Using Windows XP Professional on Notebook PCs. Part 2: Managing Applications, Files, and Folders. Chapter 7: Managing Files and Folders. Chapter 8: Installing and Working with Printers and Fonts. Chapter 9: Installing and Configuring Hardware. Part 3: XP Digital Media. Chapter 10: Windows Media Player. Chapter 11: Digital Media and Movie Maker. Part 4: The Internet and E--mail. Chapter 12: Connecting to the Internet. Chapter 13: Web Browsing with Internet Explorer. Chapter 14: Using the Communications Programs. Chapter 15: Using Outlook Express for E--mail and News. Part 5: Home Networking. Chapter 16: Windows XP Professional Networking and Network Design Primer. Chapter 17: Setting Up and Configuring Your Own Small Network. Chapter 18: Wireless Networking. Chapter 19: Windows XP Security. Part 6: Advanced Networking. Chapter 20: Connecting to Domains. Chapter 21: Working with Windows Server 2003. Chapter 22: Connecting to Non--Microsoft Networks. Part 7: Network Administration. Chapter 23: Administrative and Diagnostic Tools. Chapter 24: Active Directory Essentials. Chapter 25: Understanding and Using the Registry. Chapter 26: Scripts for Automation. Chapter 27: Disaster Prevention and Recovery. Chapter 28: Auditing Security. Part 8: Advanced Topics . Chapter 29: Secure Telecommuting. Chapter 30: The Microsoft Management Console. Chapter 31: Managing Windows XP Professional Services. Chapter 32: Hosting Web/FTP Servers. Chapter 33: Advanced Troubleshooting Methodology. Index.