Windows XP in 10 Steps or Less [Paperback]

Bradley L. Jones (Author), Bill Hatfield (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764542362 | ISBN-13: 978-0764542367 | Publication Date: October 24, 2003 | Edition: 1

If you need Windows XP solutions fast, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Windows XP or you need help dealing with the applications that come with it. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Windows XP tasks, each presented in ten quick steps-or less. Easy-to-navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not-so-common) Windows XP challenge-and help you get more done in less time.
* Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast
* Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages
* A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results
* A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Windows XP

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From the Back Cover

If you need Windows XP solutions fast, then this book is for you–whether you’re new to Windows XP or you need help dealing with the applications that come with it. Open the book and you’ll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Windows XP tasks, each presented in ten quick steps–or less. Easy-to-navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not-so-common) Windows XP challenge–and help you get more done in less time.

• Each solution is ten steps–or less–to help you get the job done fast
• Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need–without flipping pages
• A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results
• A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Windows XP

About the Author

BILL HATFIELD is the bestselling author of computer books, including several popular "For Dummies" titles. He is also the editor of two computer journals from Pinnacle. Bill teaches computer classes for professionals throughout the nation.

BRADLEY L. JONES is the site manager for a number of high-profile sites for Internet.com that focus on making technical information easy to understand and easy to learn. In addition to weekly eNewsletters, he has written numerous articles focused on making complex topics easy to follow and understand. He is also an internationally bestselling author of a number of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764542362
• ISBN-13: 978-0764542367
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,634,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great book to have by your computer, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Windows XP in 10 Steps or Less (Paperback)

This is a great book to read from beginning to end or to have sitting next to your computer if you are running Windows XP. This book presents information on over 250 different tasks that you will find yourself wanting to do with Windows XP. Even better, it presents these tasks in very easy to follow steps. Some of the things that you can learn to do using this book include:

- set up your computer to work with the internet or a network
- clear your internet history files
- remove the temporary files created when you surf the web.
- set blocks on what web sites kids on your computer can see.
- Set up different backgrounds and resolutions for different users or accounts on your computer
- learn to create movies, audio CDs, and other multimedia programs.
- create a screen saver with your own pictures
- resize, crop and change your pictures
- add and removing passwords
- change the standard fonts used by Windows
- add or remove programs correctly
- Much more.

Even if you've been using Windows XP for a while, you should find some new tips and tricks in this book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy solutions to find and use, October 3, 2004

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This review is from: Windows XP in 10 Steps or Less (Paperback)

Quickly, quickly! That is the focus of this book. The authors seem to be aiming this at someone (you) who needs to solve a problem now, without having to spend hours wading through the official manual. So Hatfield and Jones set out to find problems ("tasks" as the book terms these) that could be solved in 10 steps or less. Obviously, by the way, this is a user's manual, not a programmer's manual.

This constraint of 10 steps is broad enough for them to offer solutions to a gamut of common problems. Like copying a song from your music CD to your computer's hard disk. Many users have probably fumbled through the XP manual for this answer. Here, it is task 79. In fact, in recognition of the importance of music, some 14 tasks are grouped together that deal with music related problems.

Perhaps if you are still unsure about this book, try glancing at the contents. It lists 261 tasks, each with a very descriptive subject line. Care has clearly gone into the wording of these.