The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP, 2nd Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

Paul McFedries (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: January 4, 2005

Computer users can breathe easier when they open Windows XP.

Tossing technical jargon out the window, this newly revised edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Windows XP presents easy-to-understand, step-by-step methods of navigating the Windows XP operating system, providing lots of useful examples to illustrate the many uses of the system. Inside, readers will find:

• Instructions on how to maintain and troubleshoot Windows XP, including a “10-Step” maintenance program—and new information on how to perform simple “hacks”

• Up-to-date coverage of Windows XP, including critical information on Service Pack 2 

• Extensive coverage of Windows XP’s graphic programs, including working with images, obtaining pictures from a scanner and digital camera, using Media Player, and more

• Special emphasis on Windows XP’s Internet features such as Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and security features built into XP

 

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Become a Windows XPert in no time! You're no idiot, of course. You're computer literate, but it seems you need a Ph.D. in Geek Speak to read most books on Windows XP. Don't worry! You don't have to learn another language to understand The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Windows XP. This is not a book for those who think the pocket protector is the height of fashion. Written for anyone who may be the proud yet bewildered new user of Windows XP, this Complete Idiot's Guide give you: @BULLET1=Advise to help you master the basics of navigating Windows XP. @BULLET2=Information on all the new Windows XP features, including the new interface and the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. @BULLET3=Ways to put Windows Media Player 8, the new digital media features, and other cool applications to work for you. @BULLET4=Excellent instruction on how to set up and maintain a network using Windows XP. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

PAUL McFEDRIES has worked with (yelled at, and kicked) computers since 1975, yet still manages to keep his sanity intact. The author of more than three dozen computer books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Windows 98, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Windows Me, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Windows 2000 Professional, Paul’s titles have sold over two million copies worldwide.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (January 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592570844
• ISBN-13: 978-1592570843
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,524,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul McFedries runs Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company, and has been writing computer books for more than 17 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 books that have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Paul is also the proprietor of Wordspy.com, a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sick of your computer,feeling out of your depth,ready to give up. I know exactly how you feel ,and then I read this book., January 24, 2007

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A. Harvie (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP, 2nd Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

this guide does not assume as so many others do,that you have some understanding of computers. Paul McFedries knows computers inside out,but his greatest achievement is that he knows you do not,so he starts right at the very beginning, he knows you are going to make mistakes and,he leads you through these,explaining in a very amusing style the confusing language of computers, allowing you all the time in the world to practise.If you cannot make your computer do what you want it to then this book really is for you. You don,t understand now but you will

5.0 out of 5 stars An Idiots review., July 6, 2011

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This is a well writen guide for the non-tech user, informative, funny, entertaining,and Amazon's price and service can't be beaten.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for computer illiterate grannys, September 5, 2010

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dorcus247 - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP, 2nd Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

Hi,
This is a very handy book to have for those of us who are older and haven't learned a lot about how the computer operates, This information doesn't come with the computer or at least not with mine. Sometimes the grankids are not around to help and this book just about covers it all. A really great buy.