Windows XP For Dummies

Andy Rathbone 지음

For Dummies 2011년 09월 14일 출간

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Windows is the world-s most popular operating system, and Windows For Dummies is the bestselling computer book ever. When you look at Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition, it-s easy to see why. Here-s all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business.Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and this edition is loaded with additional information aboutE-mail, faxing, and troubleshootingMaximizing security featuresCustomizing and upgrading Windows XPMultimedia applications-CDs, digital music and photos, video, and moreAnswers to questions asked by thousands of Windows usersIf you-re just getting started with Windows XP, you-ll find Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a lot easier than trying to get the fourth-grader next door to explain it to you. (Andy Rathbone is a lot more patient.) There-s a whole section devoted to "Windows XP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know," so you can get the hang of the basics quickly and in the privacy of your own home. And if you-ve been around a couple of generations of Windows, you-ll be especially interested in how to squeeze maximum security from the beefed-up anti-spam and firewall features in Service Pack 2.Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is sort of like a buffet-you can sample everything, or just stick with the stuff you know you like. You-ll find out how toLocate programs and files, organize your information, and fax, scan, or print documentsGet online safely, send and receive e-mail, work with Internet Explorer-s security toolbar, and steer clear of pop-ups, viruses, and spama

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Introduction.Part I: Windows XP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know.Chapter 1: What Is Windows XP?Chapter 2: The Desktop, Start Menu, and Other Windows XP Mysteries.Chapter 3: Basic Windows Mechanics.Chapter 4: Flipping Through Files, Folders, Floppies, and CDs.Part II: Working with Programs and Files.Chapter 5: Playing with Programs and Documents.Chapter 6: I Can&-t Find It!Chapter 7: Printing, Faxing, and Scanning.Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet.Chapter 8: Cruising the Web.Chapter 9: Sending Mail and Instant Messages.Chapter 10: Safe Computing.Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows XP.Chapter 11: Customizing Windows XP with the Control Panel.Chapter 12: Keeping Windows from Breaking.Chapter 13: Sharing One Computer with Several People.Chapter 14: Connecting Two or More Computers with a Network.Part V: Music, Movies, Memories (And Photos, Too).Chapter 15: Playing and Copying Music in Media Player.Chapter 16: Fiddling with Photos and Movies.Part VI: Help!Chapter 17: The Case of the Broken Window.Chapter 18: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute.Chapter 19: Moving from an Old Computer to a New One.Chapter 20: Help on the Windows XP Help System.Part VII: The Part of Tens.Chapter 21: Ten Aggravating Things about Windows XP (And How to Fix Them).Chapter 22: Ten Things to Remember about Windows XP.Chapter 23: Ten Things to Look Forward to in the Next Version of Windows.Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows XP.Index.

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&"…the most well-known range of computer books…&" (Computer Active, January 2005)&"Readers will enjoy reading this bouncy, overwhelming accessible text….gives a peek at the next generation of Windows genius.&" (Good Book Guide, December 2004)&"…sure to be a huge seller…&" (Publishing News, July 2004)

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저자(글) Andy Rathbone

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Andy Rathbone may be the bestselling technology author ever. He has written 35 For Dummies books and is also an authority on PC hardware and entertainment technology.