Windows XP Just the Steps

About This Book

Windows XP is a very robust piece of software with about as much function­ality as Einstein on a good day. If you own a Windows XP computer (and I assume you do, or you should rush to the computer store pronto), you spend a lot of time everyday in the Windows XP environment. Knowing how to harness the power of Windows XP is what this book is all about. As the title suggests, I give you just the steps for doing many of the most common Windows XP tasks. This book is all about getting productive right away.

Why You Need This Book

You can’t wait weeks to get to know Windows XP. It’s where all your software lives and the way you get to your e-mail and documents. You have to under­stand Windows XP quickly. You might need to poke around Windows and do work while you figure it out. When you hit a bump in the road, you need a quick answer to get you moving again. This book is full of quick, clear steps that keep you moving in high gear.

How This Book Is Organized

This book is conveniently divided into several handy parts:

Part I: Working in Windows XP

Here’s where you get the basics of opening and closing soft­ware applications, working with files and folders to manage the documents you create, and using built-in Windows appli­cations, such as the calculator and WordPad.

Part II: Getting on the Internet

The whole world is online, and you don’t want to be left out. Here’s where I show you how to connect, how to browse, and how to use e-mail.

Part III: Setting Up Hardware and Maintaining Your System

Windows can use a little help sometimes. You might have to make a little effort to set up new hardware or clean up the Windows system. This part is where I show you how to do that.

Part IV: Customizing Windows

You probably want Windows to function in a way that matches your style. This is the part where I cover customizing the look of Windows, customizing it’s behavior, and keeping it secure.

Part V: Fixing Common Problems

Yes, I admit it, even Windows can have problems. Luckily, it also has tools to get you out of trouble. In this part, I explain how to deal with hardware and software problems, as well as how to get help when you need it.

Part VI: Fun and Games with Windows

Go to these chapters to discover a fun world of games, music, and video just waiting for you in Windows XP.

Part VII: Practical Applications

Go to these chapters to discover how to work remotely and use Windows-based applications. You also find projects to try using Windows XP.

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