Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step (Cpg-Other) [Paperback]

Online Training Solutions Inc. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cpg-Other | Publication Date: October 26, 2001

"Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step" offers self-paced instruction for the beginner-to-intermediate user who wants to get the most out of Windows XP. This personal training system offers easy-to-follow lessons filled with clear objectives, a wealth of task-oriented procedures, and real-world scenarios. A companion CD-ROM includes practice files that hare tightly integrated with the lessons, plus movie-style demonstrations of key procedures.

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About the Author

Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI) is a traditional and electronic publishing company specializing in the creation, production, and delivery of computer software training. OTSI publishes the Quick Course® and Practical Business Skills™ series of computer and business training products. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (October 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735613834
• ISBN-13: 978-0735613836
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,473,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joan Lambert Preppernau has worked in the training and certification industry for 14 years. As President of OTSI, Joan is responsible for guiding the translation of technical information and requirements into useful, relevant, and measurable training and certification tools.

Joan is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) Instructor,a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), and the author of more than two dozen books about Windows and Office (for Windows and Mac).

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92 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking XP step by step, December 9, 2001

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step (Cpg-Other) (Paperback)

Whenever a new Operating system from Microsoft comes along I like to make sure that I understand the basics to ensure that I can support the end user community when the transition takes place. Microsoft Press step by step series is a great way to work with the application and learn what it takes to support it at the same time.

The book begins right at the very beginning with the login process to both the Professional and Home versions of the software. The book has you working with the desktop and the user profiles. I found that the coverage of both versions is good but there could have to separate books produced.

Setting up user accounts, the taskbar, shortcuts are the next areas you will work with. From there you move to the hardware section, working with local and network printers, scanner and cameras to name a few of the hardware components.

Files management is given serious coverage and well as folders and the personalization of the XP environment. Working with the communication section you'll be able to link up to others, the internet and a network.

Games, Music, Photos and troubleshooting round out this very complete book. With the practice files on cdrom included and the ability to learn at your pace maybe the new trend in the learning process.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ONE STEP AT-A-TIME, November 25, 2002

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This review is from: Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step (Cpg-Other) (Paperback)

Like "Windows XP for Dummies", this "Windows XP Step by Step" was designed for beginners. It is a gentle guide which will make your understanding of Microsoft's latest Windows less energy-sapping. The chapters are easy to follow: they let you maintain the gear at your own pace. The emphasis of this book (and its accompanying CD-ROM) is on training. Trouble-shooting tips were outlined in an easy-to-find manner. The quick-reference sections give a bird's-eye view of the chapters. The only weakness is that this book is not detailed enough as to meet the needs of most advanced learners. For that purpose, a bigger, more detailed text may be required.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars O.K. for a start, April 13, 2002

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miamisith (Miami) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step (Cpg-Other) (Paperback)

If you have any prior experience with windows, get another book! Provides a good overview of Windows XP but no real depth. I will only recommend this book to anyone who has never used Windows before. For them, it is a great book! For me, it was a waste of time. Thats why I'm giving it a 3.