Microsoft® Windows® XP Inside Out, Second Edition (Bpg-Inside Out)

Microsoft® Windows® XP Inside Out, Second Edition (Bpg-Inside Out)
by Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson

Microsoft® Windows® XP Inside Out, Second Edition (Bpg-Inside Out)
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Author: Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson, Ed Bott
Brand: Microsoft
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-03
ISBN: 073562044X
Number of pages: 1344
Publisher: Microsoft Press

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Book Review: Safe, sound, useful tips that make your XP shine
Summary: 5 Stars

After reading through titles like "Hacking XP" and "XP Hacks" and "XP for Power Users" and finding no satisfaction in any of them, I came across this thick volume which I had initally ignored because it was thick and it was published by Microsoft. I was skeptical what an official MS book would say about Windows XP.

I'm glad I overcame my suspicion and picked up this book, which I ended up buying. It's worth every penny, let me tell ya. It's packed with information both beginners and advanced users can use anytime, any place, in any mood. From wi-fi setup to taking full advantage of Windows Firewall to finetuning performance to interface customization, this book has it all. Best of all, the tips are 1) extremely useful and practical, 2) totally safe (unlike those in some other books which can really wreak havoc on your PC -- probably a conspiracy by some to make unwary users hate XP?), and 3) easily accessible and understandable. The three authors, veterans of the computer press, write very well and I, not a computer geek by trade or nature, actually felt happy reading through this book.

The only downside is this is a very thick book at over 1300 pages. It's packed with step-by-step guides and clear screenshots, so be prepared to spend a lot of time. Also, because it's big, a lot of real gems are buried, so be prepared to highlight a lot, too.

I agree with other reviewers: this is the best XP power user's guide, bar none. Be sure to get this "2nd edition" which was published just recently.

Summary of Microsoft® Windows® XP Inside Out, Second Edition (Bpg-Inside Out)

Hey, you know your way around a desktop—so now dig into Windows XP and really put your PC to work! Fully revised for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other recent updates, this supremely organized reference now packs even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It?s all muscle and no fluff. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows mastery!

  • Build on what you already know about Windows and quickly dive into what?s new
  • NEW—Master security essentials, including updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2
  • Set up your own network; manage shared folders and printers
  • NEW—Produce your own music CDs and create movies with special effects
  • Learn security tactics for Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Manage browser add-ons and help block pop-ups
  • Employ smart startup and shutdown options
  • Get expert tips for editing—and monitoring—the Registry
  • Automate routine tasks with scripts and batch programs
  • Tune, tweak, and troubleshoot your system

Covers Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Ed Bott and Carl Siechert have combined their considerable talents for producing user-level documentation in creating Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out. One of the most carefully researched books on Windows XP to date, this large volume has all the information and procedures most everyday users of the operating system will want. With its nicely formatted how-to instructions, detailed documentation of command-line commands, intelligent explanatory text, and broad scope, this book makes a great reference for a family or business that uses Windows XP extensively. Even the illustrations are more helpful than usual, largely because the publisher has gone to the trouble of annotating many of them with pointers and labels.

Bott and Siechert deal with the most controversial features of Windows XP, notably product activation, in a straightforward way. They simply explain what activation is for, tell how to go about it, and move on. If you're a power user interested in getting around activation and performing other unsanctioned hacks, look for your information in online newsletters. This book plays by Microsoft's rules, and that's fine. It's obvious that the authors have had access to Windows XP for some time, and spent a lot of time exploring its new features. Count on this book to explain the complete set of Windows XP's features--even the exciting networking stuff--in terms you can easily follow. --David Wall

Topics covered: Microsoft Windows XP (Professional and Home editions) for home and office users who want to install, use, and run applications. Emphasis is on basic set-up and configuration, hardware installation and modification, file management, multimedia, and networking.

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