Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft® Windows® XP
by Austin Wilson, Scott Andersen, Geoff Winslow, Paul McFedries
Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft® Windows® XP
- Insider Power Techniques for Microsoft® Windows® XP
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- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- I. Mastering Essential Insider Techniques
- 1. Mastering Control Panel, Policies, and PowerToys
- 2. Getting the Most Out of the Registry
- 3. Programming Windows XP with Scripts
- Understanding Scripts and Script Execution
- Programming Objects
- Displaying Text Using the WScript Object
- Scripting and Automation
- Programming the VBScript FileSystemObject
- Displaying More Detailed Information to the User
- Running Applications
- Working with Registry Entries
- Scripting Example: Programming Internet Explorer
- II. Getting the Most Out of Your Everyday Tasks
- 4. Starting Up and Shutting Down
- Launching Applications and Scripts at Startup
- Controlling Startup Using Boot.ini
- Controlling Startup with the Advanced Options Menu
- Getting the Most Out of the Shutdown Procedure
- 5. Managing Logons and Users
- 6. Installing and Running Programs
- 7. Getting the Most Out of Files and Folders
- A Dozen Little-Known Windows Explorer Techniques
- Viewing Extra Details
- Choosing "No To All" When Copying or Moving
- Determining Selection Size
- Running Windows Explorer in Full-Screen Mode
- Making Quick Backup Copies
- Dragging and Dropping via the Taskbar
- Customizing the Send To Command
- Searching Faster with the Indexing Service
- Running Windows Explorer from the Command Line
- Moving the My Documents Folder
- Restricting Windows Explorer’s Features with Group Policies
- Working with Compressed Folders
- Getting Familiar with File Types
- Customizing the Windows XP New Menu
- Customizing Windows XP’s Open With List
- A Dozen Little-Known Windows Explorer Techniques
- 8. Playing, Copying, and Storing Digital Media
- 9. Installing and Troubleshooting Devices
- 4. Starting Up and Shutting Down
- III. Customizing and Optimizing
- 10. Customizing the Interface
- Customizing the Start Menu for Easier Program and Document Launching
- Customizing the Taskbar for Easier Program and Document Launching
- Controlling Taskbar Grouping
- Modifying the Start Menu and Taskbar with Group Policies
- Using Screen Space Efficiently
- 11. Optimizing Performance
- 12. Maintaining Your System in 10 Easy Steps
- Step 1—Check Your Hard Disk for Errors
- Running the Check Disk GUI
- Step 2—Check Free Disk Space
- Step 3—Delete Unnecessary Files
- Step 4—Defragment Your Hard Disk
- Step 5—Set System Restore Points
- Step 6—Back Up Your Files
- Step 7—Run the Automated System Recovery Preparation Wizard
- Step 8—Check For Updates and Security Patches
- Step 9—Verify Digitally Signed Files
- Step 10—Review Event Viewer Logs
- Setting Up a Maintenance Schedule
- 13. Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems
- 10. Customizing the Interface
- IV. Mastering Internet and Networking Features
- 14. Implementing Internet Security and Privacy
- 15. Getting the Most Out of Internet Explorer
- 16. Setting Up and Administering a Small Network
- About the Authors
- Index
- About the Authors
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