Synopses & Reviews
Every new PC sold comes installed with Windows XP, so there are millions of XP users out there, so why not make your Windows XP machine work and look the way you want it to and stand out from the rest? Customizing Windows XP: Visual QuickProject Guide shows you how to customize you machine so you can work the way you want to. Each chapter uses large, four-color screenshots and focused instructions to lead you through common customizing tasks. This guide will help you learn the hidden productivity tricks, inside tips, and little known shortcuts to navigating and customizing your windows; changing backgrounds and screensavers; altering icons and mouse pointers; customizing and arranging folders; configuring for multiple users; and much more!
Synopsis
Dying to start using all of those new applications that only run on Windows XP but break into a cold sweat at the thought of installing or upgrading to it? If this describes you -- or even if you're just simply too busy to take the time to figure out how -- this smart, focused guide provides the answer. Using big, bold full-color screen shots and to-the-point instructions, it shows you exactly how to upgrade your operating system without losing precious files or data. In short order, you'll find precise answers to all of your upgrade issues -- Should you perform a clean install or upgrade? Will your existing software work with Windows XP? What is the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard? -- as well as basic customizing techniques to make their your machine look and run the way you want it to once XP is up and running. You'll learn how to change the picture on the welcome screen, alter icons, customize folders, and more.
About the Author
John Rizzo has been writing about computers for nearly 20 years. His work has appeared in CNET, eWeek.com, the San Francisco Chronicle, PC Magazine, and other publications. Rizzo is the author of a numerous books, including the Little Network Book for Peachpit Press. He also publishes MacWindows.com, a news and information web site devoted to helping Macs users get along in a Windows world.