Windows XP is packed with utilities and other features that can help you work smarter and faster. The trick is knowing what they are and how and when to use them. Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity teaches you how to leverage these tools to automate, customize, and troubleshoot your system, and to harness its power most effectively. This is a must-read book for power users and system administrators; it also offers a path that ambitious beginners can follow to achieve expertise. Coverage includes: * Performing network, automated, and unattended installations * Controlling Windows XP startup and shutdown * Managing printing * Auditing the system * Adding and removing OS components * Understanding and managing the Registry * Working with Device Manager * Setting up and troubleshooting incoming and outgoing connections * Hosting FTP sites * Performing backups and recovering from disasters * Managing users and groups * Setting up, monitoring, and managing remote access * Configuring and optimizing TCP/IP * Managing certificates * Configuring VPN connections * Encrypting your files"