How to Use Microsoft Windows(R) XP (2nd Edition) (Visually in Full Color) [Paperback]

Walter Glenn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0672322560 | ISBN-13: 978-0672322563 | Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Edition: 2

How to Use Microsoft Windows XP is designed to teach the new Windows XP user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It also provides coverage for the experienced Windows user who wants to learn more about what's new in Windows XP.

The book includes extensive coverage of Windows XP's new features, including: *

Windows XP's new user interface and enhanced reliability and manageability

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Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 6

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Setting up Windows XP's enhanced wireless and home networking features

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Playing MP3s and streaming media files with Windows Media Player 8

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Editing digital video with Windows Movie Maker 1.1

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Hundreds of thousands of users of Windows XP are looking for straightforward, easy-to-understand information on how to adapt to this new generation of Windows and how to make the most of its new features. How to Use Windows XP, Bestseller Edition covers both the Home and Professional editions of the operating system, including the features of the just-released Service Pack 1, making it a book for all users. The information is divided into tasks with simple directions and full-color graphics and illustrations that make learning easy and enjoyable.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Walter Glenn is an independent writer, editor, and networking consultant. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Internet Specialist, and Certified Trainer. He has been part of the computer industry for about 17 years, working his way from PC repair, to programming, to networking and has written extensively about networking and the Windows operating environment. He lives and works in Huntsville, Alabama.

Product Details

• Paperback: 289 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2 edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672322560
• ISBN-13: 978-0672322563
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,486,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been working in the computer industry for 24 years and have been writing for about 12 of those years - mostly books about computers and technology. I have a degree in literature and biology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I work and live in Huntsville, Alabama as a consultant, trainer, and writer.

I've written or co-written around 30 books. All of them were fun to work on; a few have even won awards. My work focuses mostly on things Microsoft, including operating systems, applications, networking, and general technology. In addition to books, I also write articles, white papers, marketing papers, online technical resources, presentations, and things like that. For some of that work, I also do document design and layout.

My recent books include several official Microsoft certification Training Kits on things like Windows Small Business Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, and Windows XP Professional. I've also written books on Outlook and Word for O'Reilly, on networking for Linksys, and on several other products.

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Learning at it's Best, June 2, 2002

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This review is from: How to Use Microsoft Windows(R) XP (2nd Edition) (Visually in Full Color) (Paperback)

This book meets the needs of both the new user wanting to learn the basics and the experienced user needing to know the new features in this completely redesigned Windows operating system. The book is written in easy to follow step-by-step illustrated instructions. The book uses actual pictures of the Windows XP screens and provides a written explanation for executing the task. Even if you are well experienced in Windows desktop techniques, you will have questions about how XP handles them. This book cuts through the chase to help you get the job done without reading through paragraphs of information. Covers more than 100 tasks in 12 chapters.