Windows XP Home Edition Complete

Windows XP Home Edition Complete is a one-of-a-kind book—valuable both for its broad content and its low price. The book contains all the essentials on XP, from basic navigation to accessing the Internet to setting up a home network.

Windows XP Home Edition Complete provides in-depth coverage of the hottest new features, including Media Player 8, the Network Setup Wizard, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Connection Sharing, and CD-R and CD-RW support. The special optimizing section takes you beyond the basics. You'll learn to make time-saving system tweaks, customize Windows to suit your preferences, enjoy Internet and multimedia features, and much more. The book also includes an alphabetical reference section, which makes it easy to find information about essential features and functions.

Windows XP Home Edition Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Windows XP

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

Introduction

Part I: Windows XP Home Edition—The Basics

Chapter 1: Introducing Windows XP Home Edition
Adapted from Mastering Windows XP Home Edition

Chapter 2: Installing Windows XP
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 3: Exploring the Windows XP Home Edition Desktop
Adapted from Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual

Chapter 4: Making and Using Shortcuts
Adapted from Windows Me! I Didn't Know You Could Do That…

Chapter 5: Running Programs
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 6: Managing Files, Folders, and Disks
Adapted from Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual

Chapter 7: Windows XP Home Edition Built-In Applications
Adapted from Mastering Windows XP Home Edition

Chapter 8: Printers and Printing
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Part II: Customizing, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Windows XP Home Edition

Chapter 9: Customizing System Settings
Adapted from Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual

Chapter 10: Customizing the Desktop, Taskbar, and Start Menu
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 11: Sharing a PC with Multiple Users
Adapted from Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual

Chapter 12: PC Health Features
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me and Windows Me! I Didn't Know You Could Do That…

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Windows XP Home Edition
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me and Windows Me! I Didn't Know You Could Do That…

Part III: Communications and the Internet

Chapter 14: Connecting to the Internet
Adapted from Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual

Chapter 15: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 6
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 16: Communicating with Outlook Express
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 17: Using Address Book
Adapted from Mastering Windows XP Home Edition

Chapter 18: Publishing on the Web
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 19: Remote Desktop Connection and Remote Assistance
Adapted from Mastering Windows XP Home Edition

Part IV: Networking and Securing Windows XP Home Edition

Chapter 20: Building a Peer-to-Peer Network
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 21: Security: Keeping Your PC, Network, and Family Safe
Adapted from Mastering Home Networks

Part V: Having Fun with Windows XP Home Edition

Chapter 22: Using the Windows Media Player
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 23: Using Image Acquisition and Movie Maker
Adapted from Mastering Windows Me

Chapter 24: Burning CDs
Adapted from Mastering Windows XP Home Edition

Appendix: Windows XP Home Edition Instant Reference
Adapted from Windows XP Home and Professional Editions Instant Reference

Index