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by Robert Cowart (Author), Brian Knittel (Author) "Windows XP Home Edition is the first home-oriented version of Windows that is no longer built on the creaky foundation of Windows 9x (and thus..." (more)
Key Phrases: connection sharing router, using this applet, connection sharing service, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer (more...)
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If you want to go beyond the basics of learning the Windows XP operating system, this is the book for you. Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows XP Home, 3rd Edition has been updated to include Service Pack 2 features and coverage of Windows XP Media Center. Windows XP Home touches everything you do with your computer, so this book is full of hands-on, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves advice that will help you learn to choose, install and configure network hardware and software for Windows XP. Topics include:

  • Gettins Your Hardware and Software Ready for Windows XP
  • Using the Simple Supplied Application
  • Internet and TCP/IP Connection Options
  • Chatting and Conferencing with Windows Messenger
  • Creating a Windows XP Home Network
  • Network Security
  • Troubleshooting and Repairing Windows XP and More!
Expert authors Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel will help guide you through Windows XP so that you'll never need another Windows XP book again!



From the Back Cover

The only Windows XP Home book readers need! Windows 95/98/Me users rejoice! Finally, the stability of Windows NT/2000 in an operating system built for the home and small business user - Windows XP has answered many prayers. Don't be fooled, however. If you think there was a lot to learn when the world jumped from DOS to Windows 95, then you're really in for it if you make the leap from 9x/Me to XP unprepared. Let this proven bestseller be your guide. This edition covers all of the updates to Windows XP since it was released, including Service Packs 1 and 2, and Reloaded.



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  • Paperback: 1176 pages
  • Publisher: Que; 3 edition (December 11, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789732793
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789732798
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,189 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Windows XP Home Edition is the first home-oriented version of Windows that is no longer built on the creaky foundation of Windows 9x (and thus no longer contains any native MS-DOS code!). Read the first page
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An excellent resource text, well written and well organised: it's comprehensive and has a good index, making it easy to use. It seems to meet the authors' stated goals of being accurate, concise, practical and interesting, no mean feats for a text dealing with a rather dry subject.
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