Windows XP Just the Steps For Dummies

✍ Scribed by Nancy Stevenson

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2004
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 267
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

• The perfect combination of concise instructions and results-oriented visual elements provides readers with a fast and easy understanding of Windows XP essentials
• Simple, easy-to-follow instructions walk readers through basic Windows XP tasks
• Covers such topics as navigating the desktop, creating files, copying and deleting files and folders, connecting to the Internet, searching the Web, using e-mail, and much more
• Minimal front matter, a bargain price, and the clear two-column design come together to make a unique, indispensable resource
• Covers the latest Service Pack 2 release from Microsoft

✦ Table of Contents

Windows XP Just the Steps for Dummies......Page 1
Table Of Content......Page 8
Introduction......Page 10
Part I: Working in Windows XP......Page 12
1: Controlling Applications under Windows......Page 14
2: Working with Files and Folders......Page 26
3: Using Built-In Windows Applications......Page 36
Part II: Getting on the Internet......Page 46
4: Accessing the Internet......Page 48
5: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer......Page 58
6: Exchanging E-Mail with Outlook Express......Page 70
Part III: Setting Up Hardware and Maintaining Your System......Page 86
7: Setting Up New Hardware......Page 88
8: Maintaining and Protecting Windows......Page 100
Part IV: Customizing Windows......Page 110
9: Customizing the Windows Desktop......Page 112
10: Customizing Windows Behavior......Page 122
11: Making Windows Secure......Page 132
12: Extending Windows XP Functionality with Service Pack 2......Page 140
Part V: Fixing Common Problems......Page 148
13: Troubleshooting Hardware Problems......Page 150
14: Troubleshooting Software Problems......Page 158
15: Getting Help......Page 164
Part VI: Fun and Games with Windows......Page 174
16: Playing Games in Windows......Page 176
17: Playing Music in Windows......Page 186
18: Editing Movies in Windows......Page 196
Part VII: Practical Applications......Page 204
19: Working Remotely......Page 206
20: Working with Windows-Based Applications......Page 216
21: Project: Organize Your Desktop......Page 226
22: Project: Create an Invitation......Page 230
23: Project: Research Your Past......Page 234
24: Project: Creating an E-Mail Announcement......Page 238
25: Project: Spiffing Up Your Desktop......Page 242
26: Project: Getting Help......Page 246
27: Project: Get Musical......Page 250
28: Project: Movie Madness......Page 254
Index......Page 258