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Windows XP Pro: The Missing Manual 2nd Edition

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  • Series: Missing Manual
  • Paperback: 706 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 2 edition (December 3, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0596008988
  • ISBN-13: 978-0596008987
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.4 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,427,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsR.T.F.M. (an acronym from the past)
By Donald E. Halley on November 30, 2013
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Yes, Virginia, computers used to come with operating manuals instead of user agreements and disclaimers. Over time, the power of the web made manuals pretty much a thing of the past, but XP Pro was right at that time before absolutely everything was on the Internet, it came without a useful manual, and hence this book. It was a "missing manual" in that reading it would put you so sleep, but if you were patient, the information was in there. I don't suppose they're selling a whole lot of these today, but I'm submitting this review just to get it off my list of purchases needing review.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAnother Windows "rescue" manual
By J. Pepoon on January 14, 2015
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Another home run from Pogue Press! I kept this along side my computer for clear, expert guidance as I plumbed my way through XP. Thanks to Mr. Pogue the trip went quite smoothly. The company slogag "The book that should have been in the box" really says it all. Thanks for making my introduction to XP such an effortless one devoid of the mystifying terminology and instructions that confuse the newby rather than help.
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4.0 out of 5 starsas good as an OS manual can be
By db on April 24, 2016
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as good as an OS manual can be. This is probably the last copy to an XP manual to ever be sold. The evil empire's best-ever operating system doesn't seem to work too well on today's equipment.
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5.0 out of 5 starsUsed but Ecellent condition.
By JGK on June 28, 2010
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The windows XP Pro the Missing Manual came in better than expected condition. Arrived prior to promised date. It looked brand new except for a few sentences highlighted in various parts.
I was very pleased. The book is very informative and worth buying for anyone wanting to master XP. Has real and easy to follow instructions and explanations, not like the Microsoft big manual. Recomend it's purchase.
Thank you Book Jingle.
JKG
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the best out there
By Brooks on February 13, 2016
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These manuals are terrific. They are easy to understand, are thorough, and contain many helpful hints.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery good and informative book.
By Greg Blalock on November 13, 2016
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Very good and informative book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Book
By Charles B. Silsbee on April 15, 2008
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I got a new computer with Vista. What a mess, never could get anything done with it. Went back to XP and got the book "Windows XP Pro The Missing Manual" This is definately one great book. If you want to learn and know all about Windows XP this is the book. Like the title says it should have been in the box. Maybe some day Microsoft will get with it and include good manuals in there products.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFind it fast, right and easy
By Old Viking on March 8, 2004
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I have bought too many 'helper' books, manuals etc. over the years - and mostly found them cumbersome and hard-to digest. NOT so with the David Pogue & Zacker "Missing Manual". I can relate to several questions that needed explanations - and every time I check them out in this publication - I get the answers that serve my curiosity - and by that, tremendously improve my XP experiences and work. This Manual is for us, who are 'non-geeks' and like to improve our skills. Thank you, guys!
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

The book is in very good shape...feel it to be a real bargain.Thanks,TPL

Published 22 months ago by T. Patrick Lowry
3.0 out of 5 starsNot as extensive, well organized nor informative as "WINDOWS ...

Not as extensive, well organized nor informative as "WINDOWS XP INSIDE AND OUT".
Excessive use of "graphics" to extent of visual bewilderment.

Published on December 14, 2014 by katalaveno33
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

David Pogue is the best

Published on July 28, 2014 by Blue Collar
4.0 out of 5 starsvery good

I found this manual very useful, it gave a lot of infor, that I needed,that use to be included with xp

Published on May 22, 2014 by jimmy j. ellis
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the best book for windows XP

This book is truly the missing manual to windows XP. I'd recommend anyone to get this book to learn about their operating system!

Published on August 6, 2013 by Larrold Lefavour
3.0 out of 5 starsThis book should have stayed missing!

Not very helpful for someone who has experience working with prior window versions. It's OK but kind of elementary for my taste.

Published on June 15, 2013 by Hawkeye45
4.0 out of 5 starsThis book is a surprise of information..

This book is a surprise of information.. Pleny of learning here in this one.. Input after input it does not stop anywhere's in learning from this book..

Published on February 21, 2013 by michael m murillo
4.0 out of 5 starsGOOD FOR XP USER

needed for school read and used most of the helpful tips inside anyone that still uses XP get this book.

Published on December 22, 2012 by Joseph

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