Download or read book Microsoft Windows XP Power Pack written by James Michael Stewart and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Windows XP Power Pack is geared for the Windows XP working professional or hardcore consumer who is looking to squeeze every last drop of performance from XP Professional. While some basic XP features are covered, that coverage is brief and designed to get you up-to-speed quickly with user interface changes between XP and the version you're currently using. With this book you will manage your Windows XP system efficiently; optimize and fine-tune using native XP tools; network your XP computer with other local computers or across the Internet; edit and repair the XP Registry; and script and automate everyday tasks. The CD contains a full, licensed version of AutoPilot, as well as free trials of a variety of system administration tools from Sunbelt Software, including mirroring software, event logging apps, scripted logon management tools, user management add-ons and more.
Download or read book Windows XP for Power Users written by Curt Simmons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-03 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows power users how to take Windows XP to the next level, focusing on functionality, networking, and overall performance Features to-the-point coverage that skips introductory explanations and focuses instead on the real-world tips and tricks power users need to become more productive Written in a friendly, approachable style by experienced XP author and power user Curt Simmons Topics covered include scripting, managing applications, making the most of digital media, power management, hardware management, the registry and file systems, security, auditing, backup and data storage, system performance, system recovery, Microsoft's popular download XP Power Toys, networking, and wireless
Download or read book Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization written by John Paul Mueller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want a Faster and More Powerful PC? It's There on Your Desk. Eventually, it will be time to buy a new PC or put money into an upgrade, but Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization shows you how to get the most out of your current equipment right now, simply by tuning your Windows setup. These professional techniques range from the basic to the advanced, and they can be used to achieve both targeted improvement and better overall system performance. In every area, the gains can be immense, and the time it takes is minimal. Coverage includes: Enhancing performance by removing unneeded items Making smart tradeoffs Safely removing unneeded registry entries Using command-line utilities Keeping Internet Explorer under control Making simple but effective system tweaks Creating a comprehensive archival system Monitoring your system for performance concerns Keeping your system in peak operating condition Understanding the connection between user activity and system performance Automating cleanup and maintenance tasks Keeping your PC safe from viruses and human intruders Catching and correcting mistakes System Optimized—What's Next? Once you've helped your system live up to its potential, help yourself by turning to Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity, also from Sybex. You'll find expert instruction on harnessing native Windows functionality and third-party utilities to work faster and smarter.
Download or read book Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity written by Jim Boyce and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Keys to Your Productivity Are Right There, Inside Windows Windows XP is packed with utilities and other features that can help you work smarter and faster. The trick is knowing what they are and how and when to use them. Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity teaches you how to leverage these tools to automate, customize, and troubleshoot your system, and to harness its power most effectively. This is a must-read book for power users and system administrators; it also offers a path that ambitious beginners can follow to achieve expertise. Coverage includes: Performing network, automated, and unattended installations Controlling Windows XP startup and shutdown Managing printing Auditing the system Adding and removing OS components Understanding and managing the Registry Working with Device Manager Setting up and troubleshooting incoming and outgoing connections Hosting FTP sites Performing backups and recovering from disasters Managing users and groups Setting up, monitoring, and managing remote access Configuring and optimizing TCP/IP Managing certificates Configuring VPN connections Encrypting your files Is Your PC Holding You Back? Don't settle for making yourself more productive; do the same for your PC. Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization, also from Sybex, shows you how to get more speed and power out of your current equipment, simply by tuning your Windows setup.
Download or read book Windows XP in a Nutshell written by David Aaron Karp and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how to install, run, and configure Windows XP for both the home and office, explaining how to connect to the Internet, design a LAN, and share drives and printers, and includes tips and troubleshooting techniques.
Download or read book Microsoft Windows XP Power Toolkit written by Walter Bruce and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Windows XP Power ToolKit is the most comprehensive resource for providing Super Users with the information they want and need on the most valuable Windows XP tools, utilities and commands offered by Microsoft and other 3rd party companies. This reference identifies and documents the tools and then details how to get the most from them -- all included on a companion CD-ROM so you can use them right away.
Download or read book Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit written by Microsoft Windows Team and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book you will get comprehensive guidance straight from the Microsoft Windows team. Topics covered are: plan, test and automate your deployment ; centrally manage users and network resources with Group Policy and IntelliMirror technologies ; exploit enhancements in disk, file system and device management capabilities ; manage authentication, authorization, access control and EFS ; connect clients to Windows-based networks ; configure TCP/IP, IP addressing and name resolution services ; implement Remote Desktop, remote access and mobile uers support features ; and much more." - back cover.
Download or read book Windows XP For Dummies written by Andy Rathbone and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, 2nd Edition, it’s easy to see why. Here’s all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business. Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and this 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, 2nd Edition is a lot easier than trying to get the fourth-grader next door to explain it to you. (Andy Rathbone is a lot more patient.) There’s a whole section devoted to “Windows XP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know,” so you can get the 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 maximum security from the beefed-up anti-spam and firewall features in Service Pack 2. Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is sort of like a buffet—you can sample everything, or just stick with the 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 Internet Explorer’s security toolbar, and steer clear of pop-ups, viruses, and spam Make Windows XP work the way you want it to, share your computer while maintaining your privacy, set up a network, and perform routine maintenance Transfer and organize pictures from your digital camera, edit digital video, and create custom CDs of your favorite tunes Use Windows XP’s troubleshooting wizards and become your own computer doctor With its task-oriented table of contents and tear-out cheat sheet, Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is easy to use. You can quickly find what you want to know, and you just may discover that this book is as important to your computer as the power cord.
Download or read book Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows XP Home written by Robert Cowart and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to go beyond the basics of learning the Windows XP operating system, this is the book for you. "Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows XP Home, 3rd Edition" has been updated to include Service Pack 2 features and coverage of Windows XP Media Center. Windows XP Home touches everything you do with your computer, so this book is full of hands-on, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves advice that will help you learn to choose, install and configure network hardware and software for Windows XP. Topics include: Gettins Your Hardware and Software Ready for Windows XP Using the Simple Supplied Application Internet and TCP/IP Connection Options Chatting and Conferencing with Windows Messenger Creating a Windows XP Home Network Network Security Troubleshooting and Repairing Windows XP and More! Expert authors Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel will help guide you through Windows XP so that you'll never need another Windows XP book again!
Download or read book Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step Deluxe written by Online Training Solutions (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Microsoft Windows XP— including the latest service pack and other updates—one step at a time! With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you want or work from cover to cover—you drive the instruction. And now, with the Deluxe Second Edition of this popular guide, you get even more content, more tools on CD, more cool things to learn and experience! Personalize your PC—from screen saver to system settings Set up your e-mail and instant messaging Install a printer, CD/DVD burner, extra monitor, or camera Connect to the Internet or another network Create your own movies and slide shows; add special effects Troubleshoot and tune your own system Use new security features and system updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2—ready to download athttp://www.microsoft.com/windows Your Deluxe Edition CD includes: Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 software Plus! Photo Story 2 LE software * Windows Media Bonus Pack software Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP software Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook—10,000+ entries! Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook Complete STEP BY STEP eBook Skill-building practice files Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].
Download or read book Windows XP Cookbook written by Robbie Allen and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005-08-08 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 30 million PCs sold in the U.S.--and 90 million worldwide--making it the world's most popular operating system, and proving to frustrated users everywhere that preponderance does not equate to ease of use. There are literally thousands of programs, tools, commands, screens, scripts, buttons, tabs, applets, menus, and settings contained within Windows XP. And it has only been in the last couple of years that Microsoft's documentation has actually been more of a help than a hindrance. But it still isn't enough. Windows XP users and administrators need a quick and easy way to find answers. Plenty of books go into detail about the theory behind a particular technology or application, but few go straight to the essentials for getting the job done. Windows XP Cookbook does just that, tackling the most common tasks needed to install, manage, and support Windows XP. Featuring a new twist to O'Reilly's proven Cookbook formula, this problem-solving guide offers multiple solutions for each of its 300-plus recipes. Solve dilemmas with the graphical user interface, the command line, through the Registry, or by using scripts. Each step-by-step recipe includes a discussion that explains how and why it works. The book is also among the first to cover Microsoft's XP Service Pack 2. With these practical, on-the-job solutions, Windows XP Cookbook will save you hours of time searching for answers. Windows XP Cookbook will be useful to anyone that has to use, deploy, administer, or automate Windows XP. But this isn't a typical end-user book; it covers the spectrum of topics involved with running Windows XP in both small and large environments. As a result, IT professionals and system administrators will find it a great day-to-day reference. And power users will find Windows XP Cookbook a great source for information on tweaking XP and getting the most out of their systems. The bottom line is that Windows XP Cookbook will make just about anyone who uses XP more productive.
Download or read book Windows XP Power Hound written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now power users can rejoice as Gralla offers them tips, tools, and know-how to bend Windows XP to their will.
Download or read book Windows XP Power Tools written by Jim Boyce and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2002-06-13 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-Step Instruction Helps You Harness the Full Power of Windows XP Whether you're running Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Windows XP Power Tools arms you with the advanced skills you need to become the ultimate power user. Full of undocumented tips and tricks and written by a Windows expert, this book provides you with step-by-step instructions for customization, optimization, troubleshooting and shortcuts for working more efficiently. A must-have for power users and network administrators, Windows XP Power Tools includes a CD filled with power tools including security, e-mail, diagnostic and data recovery utilities. Coverage includes: * Performing network, automated, and unattended installations * Controlling Windows XP startup and shutdown * Controlling printing * Auditing the system * Adding and removing OS components * Understanding and managing the Registry * Working with Device Manager * Setting up and troubleshooting incoming and outgoing connections * Hosting FTP sites * Performing backups and recovering from disasters * Managing users and groups * Setting up, monitoring, and managing Remote Access * Configuring and optimizing TCP/IP * Managing certificates * Configuring VPN connections * Encrypting your files
Download or read book Spring Into Windows XP Service Pack 2 written by Brian Culp and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, fast-paced guide to getting the most out of Windows XP Service Pack 2, for power users and technical professionals alike.
Download or read book Absolute Beginner s Guide to Microsoft Windows XP written by Shelley O'Hara and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New to Windows XP? Learn everything you need to know to make your computer work for you with the Absolute Beginners Guidefrom Que. Includes the latest coverage of Service Pack 1, the first up20021128 to Windows XP since its 10/01 release. XP is the fastest-selling Windows version ever, selling 32 million copies within 6 months of release. Other guides focus on features rather than how those features are used in everyday computing tasks. This guide is designed to help readers use Windows XP effortlessly. Microsoft Windows continues to dominate the home and corporate desktop, growing in market share from 89 percent last year to 92 percent this year. For the first time, Windows XP brings the power and stability of Windows NT/2000 to the consumer and home computer with Windows XP Home Edition, the successor to Windows 98/Me. Hundreds of thousands of users are looking for straightforward, easy-to-understand information on how to use this version of Windows XP to make computing easier. Absolute Beginners Guide to Microsoft Windows XPis the perfect tool to get new Windows users up and running and making their computer work for them. Shelley OHarais the author of more than 100 books, most of which relate to computers. She specializes in books that explain technical concepts and features, and writes in terms that the average user can understand. She has done training and worked in the publishing industry before becoming a full-time writer. Additional titles written by Shelley are Easy Windows XP, Home Edition,(10/01, 0789726599) and Easy Windows 98,(6/98, 0789714841).
Download or read book CompTIA A Complete Study Guide written by Quentin Docter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-19 with total page 1158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated Coverage Includes Windows 7 Topics This study guide includes updated content covering Windows 7 topics which were added to the CompTIA A+ exam in January, 2011. The supplemental content includes additional review questions, additional practice exam questions, and an updated objectives map. Two Exams in One Book! A+ Essentials (220-701) and Practical Application (220-702) Written by a team of industry experts, this unparalleled study guide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, and includes real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, challenging chapter review questions, plus a CD with Sybex's custom test engine to reinforce all of the concepts you learn. Get full coverage of all of the exam objectives for both the 220-701 and 220-702 exams, Inside this guide you'll learn how to: Identify and understand PC system components, including motherboards, processors, memory, and cooling systems. Identify and understand storage devices, power supplies, display devices, and adapters. Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, and portable devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot printers. Install and configure operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. General troubleshooting theory and preventive maintenance. Troubleshooting operating systems, hardware, printers, and laptops. Install, configure, and troubleshoot networks Set up and maintain network security Master essential operational procedures for PC technicians Communicate professionally with co-workers and clients Featured on the CD Over 600 Practice questions Six practice tests (3 for the 220-701, and 3 for 220-702) Electronic flashcards Entire book as a searchable PDF Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
Download or read book Guide to Securing Microsoft Windows XP Systems for IT Professionals A NIST Security Configuration Checklist written by Karen Scarfone and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an IT security configuration checklist (e.g., hardening or lockdown guide) is applied to a system in combination with trained system administrators and a sound and effective security program, a substantial reduction in vulnerability exposure can be achieved. This guide will assist personnel responsible for the administration and security of Windows XP systems. It contains information that can be used to secure local Windows XP workstations, mobile computers, and telecommuter systems more effectively in a variety of environments, including small office, home office and managed enterprise environments. The guidance should only be applied throughout an enterprise by trained and experienced system administrators. Illustrations.
