Windows XP Manual  (English, Hardcover, MacRae Kyle)

Pitched at intermediate through to advanced level and covering both the Home Edition and Professional versions of Windows XP, this jargon-free, critical guide should help the reader to make a painless and rewarding transition from any earlier version of Windows. With worked examples, tips and tweaks aplenty, and hundreds of full-colour screenshots on hand, the reader learns how to make the most of Microsoft's most powerful and stable operating system to date - and how to avoid hidden pitfalls. Topics range from security and networking to improving performance and customizing Windows to suit your own working style. The book covers: upgrading seamlessly; key changes and benefits; a comprehensive walkthrough of Windows XP; working smarter and faster; keeping Windows secure; using advanced features; the differences between Home Edition and Professional; and trouble shooting common problems.