Windows XP MVP 1st Edition

by John Barnett (Author), Curt Simmons (Author), Alan Simpson (Author),

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ISBN-10: 0764597868

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Ever wish you could hire a Windows XP expert? You just did.

If you use Windows XP at home or in a small business, you don't have the luxury of calling IT whenever you need help. But now, you can call on a Microsoft MVP and a team of highly qualified experts. They cover everything you might need to know about Windows XP--configuration, file management, digital media, Internet options, security, network set-up, and more. No complex theory here, just straightforward information about how to do what you want to do, with plenty of helpful tips and sidebars to make it even easier.
* Set up your desktop and menus for maximum convenience
* Install and manage additional hardware and software
* Work with your folders and files
* Create and manage dial-up and broadband Internet connections
* Configure and customize Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
* Build and manage wired or wireless networks
* Learn to use all the digital media applications
* Secure your system, translate error messages, and recover from a crash

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Ever wish you could hire a Windows XP expert? You just did.

If you use Windows XP at home or in a small business, you don't have the luxury of calling IT whenever you need help. But now, you can call on a Microsoft MVP and a team of highly qualified experts. They cover everything you might need to know about Windows XP—configuration, file management, digital media, Internet options, security, network set-up, and more. No complex theory here, just straightforward information about how to do what you want to do, with plenty of helpful tips and sidebars to make it even easier.

Set up your desktop and menus for maximum convenience
Install and manage additional hardware and software
Work with your folders and files
Create and manage dial-up and broadband Internet connections
Configure and customize Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Build and manage wired or wireless networks
Learn to use all the digital media applications
Secure your system, translate error messages, and recover from a crash

About the Author

John Barnett has been a Microsoft MVP since 2000, specializing in XP help and support. He is a frequent contributor to the Windows XP Trial and Windows Expertzone newsgroups, and runs his own XP help and support site at http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org. For several years he has been a software tester for Microsoft and other software manufacturers such as Zone Labs, Future Systems Solutions, Inc. and McAfee.

Curt Simmons (B.A., M.Ed, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CTT, former MVP for Windows Server-Directory Services) is a technology author and trainer specializing in Microsoft products. He is the author of more than fifty computing books on various technologies.

Alan Simpson is a popular and best-selling technology author who has been writing about Windows since the days of Windows 95. He is particularly knowledgable in Windows XP configuration and multimedia.

David Dalan (MCP, MCSE) is a network engineer, Internet Service Provider manager, and Windows instructor. He brings an unusually high level of expertise to the areas of networking with Windows XP and Windows XP scripting.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (September 30, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 661 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764597868
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764597862
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1.35 x 9.2 inches

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Artsie

Not for the beginner!

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013

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I am an intermediate computer user. This book may be great, but it was way over my head. An advanced computer user may find it very helpful.

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Bill

Good book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2009

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Great tips and useful information. Not anything you couldn't Google, but it's all there in one easy to find reference book.

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solid discussion of customising Internet Explorer

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2005

This book is directed towards a sysadmin, or even a user, who only has a slight acquaintance with Microsoft Windows XP. It clearly explains a lot of the needs that many users might have.

For instance, they might desire to customise Internet Explorer. This has a slew of options for doing so. But many users could find these forbidding. So the text takes you into an understanding of what can be tweaked. You might want to pay close attention to the explanations of the security settings and the defaults. IE lets you customise numerous privacy options.

Ah, there is one option that I have to mention. The book shows how to tell IE to block pop-ups. If you have ever been aggravated by some website that gleefully chucks up an underending parade of these, then you will appreciate being able to cut these miserable entities off at first base.

Needless to say, the book discusses far more than just IE. But for many of you, IE is your access to the Web, so the above remarks should give you some idea of the book's efficacy.

Other popular usages explained include the playing of audio and video. Plus the handling of digital photos. Microsoft is heavily emphasising using XP as a media centre, and the text offers you an appreciation of what is available here.

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Carolyn S. Gardner

Windows XP MVP

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2010

I'm one of those old die-hards still using Windows XP, and wouldn't think of switching to Vista or 7.

And, I also use several versions of Linux, mostly the latest Ubuntu, currently at 10.04.

"Why?" do you ask. Has anyone heard of Microsoft's endless list of problems involving stability and security, as well as the substantial out-of-pocket expense? And Windows applications are not always free or free from problems either.

Getting back to the subject at hand. When inspecting a book, I always look carefully at what degree it states exactly how to do something, and the index.

MVP is 621 pages including the Appendix, plus a 38-page index at about 100 entries per index page.

I always mark up my books - underlining something important, adding a reference, etc. And that includes the index. I have about 20 additions in the index of my MVP which is exceptionally few for the way I do things.

MVP is a welcome exception to the often 1000+ page books (of which I have a couple). It gets to the point on important background info, then tells the steps required to accomplish the task - Click "Start", "Control Panel", "Right click on ..." If you don't know how to get to a feature or can't find, it's useless and infuriating to tell you to click on something that is 6 levels deep, with no hint of how to get there.

As with any book, there's always something covered less thoroughly than you'd like or not at all. MVP is no exception, but it is more than adequate - even in many subjects which usually require stand-alone, specialty books, such as security, networking, the Registry, and probably others of which I am not involved in.

I rate Windows XP MVP 5 stars, and highly recommend it.

While you're at it, consider ordering an extra copy and give it to your friend who still uses XP, or to your local library. The price is reasonable, and they will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

I have no connection with Microsoft or the author. I simply like the book.

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Mike

Great Addition to the Windows XP Library

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2005

This is a fine, answers-based book that covers a lot of the same ground as other Windows books, but boasts a superior focus on solutions. Maybe that's because the lead author is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional specializing in Windows XP help. This book is very well organized, with all of the information oriented toward accomplishing a task. Most of the marginally useful fluff that you find in most XP book is absent here, and the information is of top quality throughout. I've already put this to good use in fine-tuning my networked small office setup. An added bonus in the book is a slew of great MVP tips and techniques from the author and his team of high-qualified pros. This is a worthy addition to any XP library. In fact, once you have this book I predict that you'l start going to it regularly, and certainly before any of the others.

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