1. The Windows XP DesktopPart One\ The Windows XP Desktop

   1. Chapter 1 A Welcome to Windows XPA Welcome to Windows XP

      1. What It's ForWhat It's For
      2. Getting Ready for WindowsGetting Ready for Windows
      3. What's New in Windows XPWhat's New in Windows XP
      4. The Dark Side of Windows XPThe Dark Side of Windows XP

   2. Chapter 2 The Desktop and Start MenuThe Desktop and Start Menu

      1. Logging OnLogging On
      2. The Elements of the XP DesktopThe Elements of the XP Desktop
      3. Start→Log OffStart?Log Off
      4. Start→Turn Off ComputerStart?Turn Off Computer
      5. Start→All ProgramsStart?All Programs
      6. Start→RunStart?Run
      7. Start→SearchStart?Search
      8. Start→Help and SupportStart?Help and Support
      9. Start→Control PanelStart?Control Panel
      10. Start→My Network PlacesStart?My Network Places
      11. Start→My ComputerStart?My Computer
      12. Start→My Music, My PicturesStart?My Music, My Pictures
      13. Start→My Recent DocumentsStart?My Recent Documents
      14. Start→My DocumentsStart?My Documents
      15. Customizing the Start MenuCustomizing the Start Menu

   3. Chapter 3 Windows, Folders, and the TaskbarWindows, Folders, and the Taskbar

      1. Windows in WindowsWindows in Windows
      2. The Desktop Window OverhaulThe Desktop Window Overhaul
      3. Window ToolbarsWindow Toolbars
      4. The TaskbarThe Taskbar
      5. Taskbar ToolbarsTaskbar Toolbars

   4. Chapter 4 Organizing Your StuffOrganizing Your Stuff

      1. The Folders of Windows XPThe Folders of Windows XP
      2. Life with IconsLife with Icons
      3. Copying and Moving Folders and FilesCopying and Moving Folders and Files
      4. The Recycle BinThe Recycle Bin
      5. Shortcut IconsShortcut Icons
      6. Compressing Files and FoldersCompressing Files and Folders
      7. Burning CDs from the DesktopBurning CDs from the Desktop

   5. Chapter 5 Getting HelpGetting Help

      1. Navigating the Help SystemNavigating the Help System
      2. "What's This?": Help for Dialog Boxes
      3. Remote AssistanceRemote Assistance
      4. Getting Help from MicrosoftGetting Help from Microsoft

2. The Components of Windows XP

   1. Chapter 6 Programs and DocumentsPrograms and Documents

      1. Launching ProgramsLaunching Programs
      2. Switching ProgramsSwitching Programs
      3. Exiting ProgramsExiting Programs
      4. When Programs DieWhen Programs Die
      5. Saving DocumentsSaving Documents
      6. Closing DocumentsClosing Documents
      7. The Open Dialog BoxThe Open Dialog Box
      8. Moving Data Between DocumentsMoving Data Between Documents
      9. Filename ExtensionsFilename Extensions
      10. Installing SoftwareInstalling Software
      11. Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Software
      12. Running Pre-XP ProgramsRunning Pre-XP Programs
      13. Service Pack 1Service Pack 1

   2. Chapter 7 The Freebie SoftwareThe Freebie Software

      1. The Windows XP AccessoriesThe Windows XP Accessories
      2. Windows XP GamesWindows XP Games
      3. Everything ElseEverything Else

   3. Chapter 8 Pictures, Movies, and SoundsPictures, Movies, and Sounds

      1. Digital Photos in XPDigital Photos in XP
      2. ScanningScanning
      3. Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player
      4. Windows Movie MakerWindows Movie Maker
      5. Making WAVs with Sound RecorderMaking WAVs with Sound Recorder

   4. Chapter 9 The Control PanelThe Control Panel

      1. Category View: The Big XP ChangeCategory View\ The Big XP Change
      2. Accessibility OptionsAccessibility Options
      3. Add New HardwareAdd New Hardware
      4. Add or Remove ProgramsAdd or Remove Programs
      5. Administrative ToolsAdministrative Tools
      6. Date and TimeDate and Time
      7. DisplayDisplay
      8. Folder OptionsFolder Options
      9. FontsFonts
      10. Gaming OptionsGaming Options
      11. Internet OptionsInternet Options
      12. KeyboardKeyboard
      13. MouseMouse
      14. Network ConnectionsNetwork Connections
      15. Phone and Modem OptionsPhone and Modem Options
      16. Power OptionsPower Options
      17. Printers and FaxesPrinters and Faxes
      18. Regional and Language OptionsRegional and Language Options
      19. Scanners and CamerasScanners and Cameras
      20. Scheduled TasksScheduled Tasks
      21. Sounds and Audio DevicesSounds and Audio Devices
      22. SpeechSpeech
      23. SystemSystem
      24. Taskbar and Start MenuTaskbar and Start Menu
      25. User AccountsUser Accounts

3. Windows OnlinePart Three\ Windows Online

   1. Chapter 10 Hooking Up to the InternetHooking Up to the Internet

      1. Five Degrees of Online ReadinessFive Degrees of Online Readiness
      2. How to Get OnlineHow to Get Online
      3. Establishing a Brand-new Internet AccountEstablishing a Brand-new Internet Account
      4. Manually Plugging in Internet SettingsManually Plugging in Internet Settings
      5. Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internet
      6. Advanced Modem SettingsAdvanced Modem Settings

   2. Chapter 11 Web, Chat, and VideoconferencingWeb, Chat, and Videoconferencing

      1. Internet Explorer 6Internet Explorer 6
      2. Windows MessengerWindows Messenger

   3. Chapter 12 Outlook Express 6Outlook Express 6

      1. Setting up Outlook ExpressSetting up Outlook Express
      2. Sending EmailSending Email
      3. Reading EmailReading Email
      4. Configuring Outlook ExpressConfiguring Outlook Express
      5. NewsgroupsNewsgroups

4. Plugging In to Windows XPPart Four\ Plugging In to Windows XP

   1. Chapter 13 Printing, Fonts, and FaxingPrinting, Fonts, and Faxing

      1. Installing a PrinterInstalling a Printer
      2. PrintingPrinting
      3. Controlling PrintoutsControlling Printouts
      4. Fancy Printer TricksFancy Printer Tricks
      5. Printer TroubleshootingPrinter Troubleshooting
      6. FontsFonts
      7. FaxingFaxing

   2. Chapter 14 HardwareHardware

      1. The Master Compatibility ListThe Master Compatibility List
      2. Hardware ConnectionsHardware Connections
      3. Connecting New GadgetsConnecting New Gadgets
      4. When Plug and Play Doesn't WorkWhen Plug and Play Doesn't Work
      5. Driver SigningDriver Signing
      6. The Device ManagerThe Device Manager
      7. Hardware ProfilesHardware Profiles

   3. Chapter 15 Maintenance, Backups, and TroubleshootingMaintenance, Backups, and Troubleshooting

      1. System RestoreSystem Restore
      2. Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup
      3. Disk DefragmenterDisk Defragmenter
      4. Hard Drive CheckupsHard Drive Checkups
      5. Disk ManagementDisk Management
      6. Task SchedulerTask Scheduler
      7. Microsoft BackupMicrosoft Backup
      8. The BriefcaseThe Briefcase
      9. Safe Mode and the Startup MenuSafe Mode and the Startup Menu
      10. The RegistryThe Registry

5. Building a NetworkPart Five\ Building a Network

   1. Chapter 16 Accounts, Security, and Logging OnAccounts, Security, and Logging On

      1. Introducing User AccountsIntroducing User Accounts
      2. Setting up AccountsSetting up Accounts
      3. Setting Up the Logon ProcessSetting Up the Logon Process
      4. Logging OnLogging On
      5. The Guest AccountThe Guest Account
      6. The Administrator AccountThe Administrator Account
      7. All About ProfilesAll About Profiles

   2. Chapter 17 Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network

      1. Kinds of NetworksKinds of Networks
      2. Installing DriversInstalling Drivers
      3. Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing
      4. The Network Setup WizardThe Network Setup Wizard

   3. Chapter 18 Using Your NetworkUsing Your Network

      1. Simple File SharingSimple File Sharing
      2. The Shared Documents FolderThe Shared Documents Folder
      3. Sharing Your Own FoldersSharing Your Own Folders
      4. Accessing Other ComputersAccessing Other Computers
      5. Working with Network FilesWorking with Network Files
      6. Shared Folders OnlineShared Folders Online
      7. Mapping Shares to Drive LettersMapping Shares to Drive Letters
      8. Three Ways to Dial In from the RoadThree Ways to Dial In from the Road

6. AppendixesPart Six\ Appendixes

   1. Appendix A Installing Windows XP Home EditionInstalling Windows XP Home Edition

      1. Before You BeginBefore You Begin
      2. Upgrade vs. Clean InstallUpgrade vs. Clean Install
      3. Dual BootingDual Booting
      4. Choosing a File SystemChoosing a File System
      5. Installing Windows XPInstalling Windows XP
      6. The Setup WizardThe Setup Wizard
      7. The Files and Settings Transfer WizardThe Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
      8. Backing Out of Windows XPBacking Out of Windows XP

   2. Appendix B Windows XP, Menu by Menu

      1. File Menu
      2. Edit Menu
      3. View Menu
      4. Favorites Menu
      5. Tools Menu
      6. Help Menu

1. ColophonColophon

Our look is the result of reader comments, our own experimentation, and feedback from distribution channels. Distinctive covers complement our distinctive approach to technical topics, breathing personality and life into potentially dry subjects. Due to an annoying and permanent wrist ailment, the author wrote the chapters of this book by voice, using Dragon Naturally Speaking on a Dell Diminsion 4100. The book was created in Microsoft Word XP, whose revision-tracking feature made life far easier as drafts were circulated from author to techincal and copy editors. SnagIt (www.techsmith.com) was used to capture illustrations; Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Freehand were called in as required for touching them up. The book was designed and laid out in Adobe PageMaker 6.5 on a PowerBook G3, PowerBook G4, and Power Mac G4. The fonts used include Formata (as the sans-serif family) and Minion (as the serif body face).

The book was generated as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file for proofreading and indexing, and final transmission to the printing plant in the form of PostScript files.