Windows is the world?s most popular operating system, and Windows For Dummies is the bestselling computer book ever.When you look at Windows XP For Dummies, 2ndEdition, it?s easy to see why. Here?s all the stuffyou want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with afew chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business. Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, andthis edition is loaded with additional information about E-mail, faxing, and troubleshooting Maximizing security features Customizing and upgrading Windows XP Multimedia applications?CDs, digital music and photos,video, and more Answers to questions asked by thousands of Windows users If you?re just getting started with Windows XP,you?ll find Windows XP For Dummies, 2ndEdition is a lot easier than trying to get the fourth-gradernext door to explain it to you. (Andy Rathbone is a lot morepatient.) There?s a whole section devoted to ?WindowsXP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know,? so you can getthe hang of the basics quickly and in the privacy of your own home.And if you?ve been around a couple of generations of Windows,you?ll be especially interested in how to squeeze maximumsecurity from the beefed-up anti-spam and firewall features inService Pack 2. Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is sort oflike a buffet?you can sample everything, or just stick withthe stuff you know you like. You?ll find out how to Locate programs and files, organize your information, and fax,scan, or print documents Get online safely, send and receive e-mail, work with InternetExplorer?s security toolbar, and steer clear of pop-ups,viruses, and spam Make Windows XP work the way you want it to, share yourcomputer while maintaining your privacy, set up a network, andperform routine maintenance Transfer and organize pictures from your digital camera, editdigital video, and create custom CDs of your favorite tunes Use Windows XP?s troubleshooting wizards and become yourown computer doctor With its task-oriented table of contents and tear-out cheatsheet, Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition iseasy to use. You can quickly find what you want to know, and youjust may discover that this book is as important to your computeras the power cord.
Bought the book for my mother-in-law since she purchased a laptop. This helped her out to fully understand the fundamentals of Window XP. She has been surfing on her own. I recommend this for a beginner.
Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I did not think upgrading from Windows 98SE to Windows XP would be very difficult and although it was not impossible, it was nerve-racking. The Dummies book has definitely calmed my nerves. It is easy to find the problem or question you have and the book is written in easy to understand language so your problems or questions are solved or answered quickly.
Solve all your XP problems
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This isn't the sort of book you just pick up and read. This is the kind of book you grab in an emergency and it helps solve your computer problem. Wonderful as a reference on performing tasks you aren't familiar with. I Consider this book a "necessity". Even though I am somewhat computer savvy, this book still is needed for unusual jobs you might not do on a daily basis. If you have an XP computer, you need this book.
funny, but informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Using Windows XP is much easier after reading this book, and be prepared to laugh a little. The author makes this book very informative and fun all at the same time. Most educational books are DULL, but not this one. Buy this book!!! ...
Great help with new Windows
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Windows 98 For Dummies helped me figure out my way around my first computer. When I bought a new computer with a new Windows, I was lost again. I went back to the book that helped me the first time and quickly figured out how to use xp. This book was just what I needed.
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