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Date

April 25, 2005

Format

eBook, 288 pages

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ISBN

0072258659 / 9780072258653

Edition Number
1

Language
English

Audience
General/trade

Imprint
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media

Publisher
McGraw-Hill

Country
United States

Copyright
2005

Dimensions
7.3 in Width x 0.57 in Thick

Weight
2.492 lb

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Overview

Take control of Windows XP and get the most out of everything this powerful operating system has to offer. Written by Microsoft Windows XP Expert Zone columnist Joli Ballew, this book shows you hundreds of tips and tricks you’ll be able to use right away. Learn to do everything from kick starting the boot process to disabling unnecessary applications and services to taking advantage of built-in administrative tools. Start at the beginning or jump straight to the task you want to perform. You’ll get full details on security and Service Pack 2, remote access, gaming functions, networking features, multimedia capabilities, and so much more. Work faster, smarter, and more securely with help from this definitive guide.

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A Must-Have Resource for Power Users!
Take control of Windows XP and get the most out of everything this powerful operating system has to offer. Written by Microsoft Windows XP Expert Zone columnist Joli Ballew, this book shows you hundreds of tips and tricks you’ll be able to use right away. Learn to do everything from kick starting the boot process to disabling unnecessary applications and services to taking advantage of built-in administrative tools. Start at the beginning or jump straight to the task you want to perform. You’ll get full details on security and Service Pack 2, remote access, gaming functions, networking features, multimedia capabilities, and so much more. Work faster, smarter, and more securely with help from this definitive guide.

Accelerate the boot process and tweak the user interface
Manipulate Windows XP applications and services
Customize Outlook Express and Internet Explorer
Take advantage of Remote Assistance, Remote Desktop, and NetMeeting
Ensure system security by using Service Pack 2
Improve gaming performance by increasing RAM, upgrading video and sound cards, and more
Organize your digital photos and enjoy multimedia with Windows Media Player 10 and Windows Movie Maker 2
Set up and maintain a wired or wireless network
Maximize system performance--without purchasing or installing anything
Get the most out of built-in utilities and administrative tools

Joli Ballew is a Microsoft Windows XP Expert Zone columnist and the best-selling author of more than a dozen books on Windows XP and other computer-related topics.