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• Operating Systems : Microsoft Windows
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Complete Coverage of Windows XP Professional

The latest from the world's leading Windows authority, Mark Minasi, Mastering Windows XP Professional is the premier resource for anyone installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP, from corporate networks to small businesses and home. Depend on it for step-by-step instruction in hundreds of key techniques—not to mention a thorough look at all of XP's new features and troubleshooting advice that will save you time, money, and countless headaches.

Coverage Includes

• Using the new Start menu and Control Panel
• Setting up broadband Internet connections
• Configuring a peer-to-peer network
• Securing your PC and network from intruders
• Running programs designed for previous versions of Windows
• Transferring files and settings from one computer to another
• Sharing your desktop with remote users
• Connecting to remote computers using Remote Desktop Connection
• Constructing wireless networks with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• Using Windows Media Player 10
• Communicating in real time using the newest version of Windows Messenger
• Using Windows XP on Portable Computers
• Preventing disaster; backing up and recovering data
• Using the Services and MMC administration tools

Bonus Coverage: XP Digital Media Tips and Tricks
Includes full-color visual, step-by-step instruction on the most popular XP digital media skills. In minutes, you'll learn how to burn a CD, buy/download/play audio CDs, listen to radio stations, watch DVD movies, and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Installation and Setup
Chapter 1: Introducing Windows XP Professional
Chapter 2: Installing Windows XP Professional
Chapter 3: Using the Desktop and Getting Help
Chapter 4: Customizing the Interface
Chapter 5: Installing, Running, and Managing Applications
Chapter 6: Using Windows XP Professional on Notebook PCs

Part 2: Managing Applications,,Files,and Folders
Chapter 7: Managing Files and Folders
Chapter 8: Installing and Working with Printers and Fonts
Chapter 9: Installing and Configuring Hardware

Part 3: XP Digital Media
Chapter 10: Windows Media Player
Chapter 11: Digital Media and Movie Maker

Part 4: The Internet and E--mail
Chapter 12: Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 13: Web Browsing with Internet Explorer
Chapter 14: Using the Communications Programs
Chapter 15: Using Outlook Express for E-mail and News

Part 5: Home Networking
Chapter 16: Windows XP Professional Networking and Network Design Primer
Chapter 17: Setting Up and Configuring Your Own Small Network
Chapter 18: Wireless Networking
Chapter 19: Windows XP Security

Part 6: Advanced Networking
Chapter 20: Connecting to Domains
Chapter 21: Working with Windows Server 2003
Chapter 22: Connecting to Non-Microsoft Networks

Part 7: Network Administration
Chapter 23: Administrative and Diagnostic Tools
Chapter 24: Active Directory Essentials
Chapter 25: Understanding and Using the Registry
Chapter 26: Scripts for Automation
Chapter 27: Disaster Prevention and Recovery
Chapter 28: Auditing Security

Part 8: Advanced Topics
Chapter 29: Secure Telecommuting
Chapter 30: The Microsoft Management Console
Chapter 31: Managing Windows XP Professional Services
Chapter 32: Hosting Web/FTP Servers
Chapter 33: Advanced Troubleshooting Methodology

Index

Mark Minasi, MCSE, is one of the world's most revered teachers of NT/2000. He leads NT/2000 classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences. His firm, MR&D, has trained tens of thousands of people to design and run NT networks. Among his eight other Sybex books are Mastering Windows 2000 Server, Mastering Windows NT Server 4, and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, which has sold a million copies and has been translated into 12 languages.

Quentin Docter, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, A+, has ten years of IT experience, including as a consultant, administrator, web developer, and trainer. Quentin has written several books for Sybex, including MCSE: Windows 2000 Migration Exam Notes, MCSE: Windows 2000 Directory Services Administration Exam Notes, Server+ Study Guide, and Solaris 9 Sun Certified System Administrator Study Guide.

Faithe Wempen, M.A., A+, is an adjunct faculty member in the Computer Information Technology department at Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis, specializing in PC hardware and software architecture. She is the author of 70+ books on PC hardware and software including Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual.

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