Synopses & Reviews
Windows XP Home and Professional Editions Instant Reference is exactly what you need to ease your transition to the latest version of Windows--and the perfect companion to
Mastering Windows XP Professional or
Mastering Windows XP Home Edition. Small enough to carry anywhere but big on content, this guide puts key information at your fingertips, in an easy-to-use glossary format.
Absolutely the quickest way to navigate Windows XP
- Accessibility options
- Adding and removing hardware and software
- The Desktop interface
- Device and disk management
- DVD and CD support, including CD-R and CD-RW
- Encryption and security
- Internet Explorer
- Firewall and VPN support
- Microsoft Management Console
- Home and Office Network connections and passwords
- Outlook Express
- Printer and fax management
- System utilities and monitoring
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Windows Media Player
Synopsis
Windows XP Home Edition is Microsoft's next generation operating system for home users. Unlike Windows 95/98/Me, Windows XP Home Edition is based on the same code as Windows NT/2000, a change that promises a more reliable and powerful system. Exciting new features include Internet Explorer 6, the Photo Printing Wizard, and Windows Media Player 8, which includes DVD playback and CD burning utilities. Advanced features include Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall support.Windows XP Professional is Microsoft's next version of its client operating system. The Professional version includes many of the same features as Home, and also Professional includes more advanced networking features such as encryption, security for virtual private networks, and system administration tools.
Synopsis
Windows XP Home and Professional Editions Instant Reference is exactly what you need to ease your transition to the latest version of Windows--and the perfect companion to Mastering Windows XP Professional or Mastering Windows XP Home Edition. Small enough to carry anywhere but big on content, this guide puts key information at your fingertips, in an easy-to-use glossary format.
Absolutely the quickest way to navigate Windows XP
* Accessibility options
* Adding and removing hardware and software
* The Desktop interface
* Device and disk management
* DVD and CD support, including CD-R and CD-RW
* Encryption and security
* Internet Explorer
* Firewall and VPN support
* Microsoft Management Console
* Home and Office Network connections and passwords
* Outlook Express
* Printer and fax management
* System utilities and monitoring
* Troubleshooting techniques
* Windows Media Player
About the Author
Denise Tyler is a writer who has significant experience explaining technology topics to a wide variety of audiences. She has written eighteen books on numerous software products. Her most recent book is How to Use Macromedia Flash 5.