Windows XP Just the Steps For Dummies [Paperback]

Nancy Stevenson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764574809 | ISBN-13: 978-0764574801 | Publication Date: November 19, 2004 | Edition: 1

• The perfect combination of concise instructions and results-oriented visual elements provides readers with a fast and easy understanding of Windows XP essentials
• Simple, easy-to-follow instructions walk readers through basic Windows XP tasks
• Covers such topics as navigating the desktop, creating files, copying and deleting files and folders, connecting to the Internet, searching the Web, using e-mail, and much more
• Minimal front matter, a bargain price, and the clear two-column design come together to make a unique, indispensable resource
• Covers the latest Service Pack 2 release from Microsoft

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From the Back Cover

Simple steps...

...for great results

View Images in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer

1. Locate an image file on your hard drive, network, or storage media by using Windows Explorer. (Choose Start•All Programs•Accessories•Windows Explorer.)

2. Right-click the filename or icon, choose Open With•Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, and see your image in the window shown in Figure 3-8.

You can easily view several images as a slide show. Simply select and open a group of images. Then click the Start Slide Show icon (or press F11) to begin a full-screen slide show of images.

3. You can click any of the tools at the bottom including the Rotate Clockwise and Rotate Counterclockwise icons, which spin the image 90 degrees at a time (see Figure 3-9).

Get Ready To

• Customize the Windows desktop
• Work with files and folders
• Troubleshoot software problems
• Make Windows more secure
• Get on the Internet
• Set up new hardware

About the Author

Nancy Stevenson: She is the author of over 40 books on topics ranging from project management to desktop applications and the Internet. She has taught technical writing at the university level, and worked for several years as a manager in both the software and publishing industries. She is currently a freelance writer living in the Pacific Northwest.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (November 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764574809
• ISBN-13: 978-0764574801
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #923,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy Muir has written over 60 books on technology and business titles, including titles that have won awards for excellence from publishing industry organizations and several bestsellers. Prior to her writing career Nancy worked for technology publishers IDG Books (now part of Wiley Publishing) and Que. Nancy writes an expert column on computers and the Internet for Retirenet.com, and runs two websites: techsmartsenior.com and iPadMadeClear.com.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars XP Dummies Express, February 22, 2007

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Michael Kerner "Michael Kerner" (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows XP Just the Steps For Dummies (Paperback)

While there are so many consumers that are interested in upgrading their Windows computers, to the newer Windows Vista software, there are many of us who actually don't even know how to operate their computers with the Windows XP operating system. This book is for those who just want a fast setup, when they don't actually have the time. The Windows XP Just The Steps for Dummies, is from the dummies book series. This edition is a short breakdown of ow simple it is to setup and operate Windows XP. Although there are several features that actually handle well, it unfortunately misses out for being a more comprehensive reflection on how to operate on certain features more vividly like Windows Media Player, and how to make sure your earlier Windows programs that aren't as comprehensive on working with XP, that can be allowed as a loophole. All in all, I really recommend for all the basic Windows XP For Dummies 2nd Edition instead. It is a much better book, that gives a more definitive reflection for all Windows computer owners.

Price: C

Graphs & Displays: C+

Convience: C

Overall: C

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best one, September 7, 2008

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Jer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows XP Just the Steps For Dummies (Paperback)

I teach a basic computer class at a Senior Center and buy this book for my students. With this book they have all they need to enjoy their computer fully.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Windows XP Just ths Steps for Dummies, March 9, 2008

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Anonymous (Milford, PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows XP Just the Steps For Dummies (Paperback)

Well, finally a book that I can wrap my computor illiterate brain around, it's about time!!...thank you so much....Anonymous