Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows XP in 24 Hours

By Greg Perry

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Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours is designed to teach the new Windows XP user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It also provides additional coverage for the experienced Windows user who wants to learn more about ...

Table of Contents

• Copyright
• About the Author
• Acknowledgments
• Tell Us What You Think!
• Introduction
• Part I: Wake Up with Windows XP
• Hour 1. Taking a Bird's-Eye Look at Windows XP
• Hour 2. Getting Started with Windows XP
• Hour 3. Managing the Windows XP Interface
• Part II: Morning Windows Desktop Exploration
• Hour 4. Working with the My Computer Window
• Hour 5. Navigating Files with Windows Explorer
• Hour 6. Calling for Help
• Hour 7. Improving Your Windows Desktop Experience
• Part III: Early Afternoon Windows Exploration
• Hour 8. Installing Programs with Windows XP
• Hour 9. Finding Files, Folders, and Friends
• Hour 10. Using the Desktop Accessories
• Part IV: Late Afternoon Internet Integration
• Hour 11. Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer
• Hour 12. Tying Windows into the Web
• Hour 13. Networking with Windows XP
• Hour 14. Managing E-mail and Newsgroups with Outlook Express
• Part V: An Evening with Advanced Windows
• Hour 15. Exploring Your Hardware Interface
• Hour 16. Understanding Printing and Fonts
• Hour 17. Using Windows on the Road
• Hour 18. Giving Windows XP a Tune-Up
• Hour 19. Managing Your Hard Drives
• Hour 20. Tinkering with the Advanced System Tools
• Part VI: Having Fun at Nighttime
• Hour 21. Using Media Player
• Hour 22. Picturing Windows XP Graphics
• Hour 23. Making Movies with Windows XP
• Hour 24. Advanced Windows XP Tips
• Part VII: Appendixes
• Appendix A. Differences Between the Windows Home and Professional Edition
• Appendix B. Glossary
• Appendix C. Answers to Quizzes