Windows XP Simplified Service Pack 2 Edition [Paperback]

Paul McFedries (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0764583298 | ISBN-13: 978-0764583292 | Edition: 1

• The perfect guide for visual learners who are brand-new to Windows XP and want to be shown-rather than told-how to solve problems and work through tasks
• Features highly visual two-page tutorials and full-color step-by-step screen shots that walk Windows newcomers through tasks such as working with files, sharing a computer, browsing the Web, using e-mail, and even creating movies
• Covers new SP2 enhancements, including the new Windows Firewall and wireless interface as well as updates to Windows Update, Media Player, and Internet Explorer

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Simplified

Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to Windows XP — a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide — and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

"I just want to tell you how much I, a true beginner, really enjoy your books. I'm 51 and a long time out of the classroom, but these books make it easier for me to learn. Hats off to you for a great product."
—William K. Rodgers (Spencer, NC)

• "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice
• Chip, a friendly guide, introduces each task
• Full-color screen shots walk you through step by step
• Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

About the Author

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. While now primarily a writer, Paul has worked as a programmer, consiultant, and Web site developer. Paul has written over 40 books that have sold over three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles, Windows XP: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, 2nd Edition, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows XP, 2nd Edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 1 edition (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764583298
• ISBN-13: 978-0764583292
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Fast Instructions on Doing Most Things, August 21, 2005

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows XP Simplified Service Pack 2 Edition (Paperback)

I have two Windows XP books sitting on my desk. One of them is a monumental tome, 1450 or so pages that tells you how to do everything and inexhausing detail. Sometimes I need that kind of detail. Other times it is so much detail that I can't find the small tidbit of information I need to know to do something.

I'm not really a power user. I use the computer to do the tasks I need and don't make it a hobby to go explore all the things that could be done.

For instance, I just got a digital camera. I suppose that there is stuff on how to use it in the big book, but on page 70 of this book is a simple do this, now do that set of instructions to get the digital camera images into the computer from the camera. That's all I wanted to do and I was able to do it quickly and easily.

That's the format of this book. It is organized by that task you want to perform. Then under each task there are a set of simplified instructions, complete with what the screen should look like. For most things, this is where I look first, it saves a lot of time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simplified Windows XP, May 3, 2009

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This review is from: Windows XP Simplified Service Pack 2 Edition (Paperback)

This book is excellent for people who have never used a computer before and wish to learn.

4.0 out of 5 stars XP Simplified, March 3, 2009

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H. C. Heintzelman (SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows XP Simplified Service Pack 2 Edition (Paperback)

I found it contained a lot of good information. I have used several other "Simplified" books. I was somewhat dissappointed with the smaller illustrations in this book.