What’s New in This Second Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step, Second Edition is an expanded version of the best seller Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step Limited Edition (Microsoft Press, 2001). Released in conjunction with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), this edition includes information about the SP2 operating-system update and offers new and expanded coverage of topics such as security, middleware, and communications.

In addition to the content changes listed in the following table, the layout of this book has been updated to make the content more accessible to readers.

See Also

For a guide to the reader aids used in this book, refer to "Using the Practice Files" and "Conventions and Features".

Every topic in this book has been reviewed and updated. The following topics are new in this Second Edition or have significant changes from the Limited Edition.

Chapter

Topic

Chapter 1

Updating and Safeguarding Your Computer System

Chapter 3

Analyzing Your Computer’s Security

 

Configuring Security Zones

 

Ensuring Effective Virus-Checking

 

Configuring Windows Firewall

Chapter 4

Installing a New Software Program

 

Installing Windows Components

 

Using Multiple Monitors

 

Expanding Your Laptop with Peripheral Devices

 

Changing Your Default Middleware Applications

Chapter 8

Creating a Passport Account

 

Getting to Know Windows Messenger

 

Setting Up Windows Messenger

 

Adding Contacts to Windows Messenger

 

Sorting Contacts into Groups

 

Sending and Receiving Instant Messages

 

Expressing Emotions Online

 

Changing Your Windows Messenger Status

Chapter 9

Using MSN Explorer

 

Maintaining Your Privacy

 

Allowing and Restricting Objectionable Content

 

Setting Your Windows Media Player Options

 

Using Windows Media Player

 

Watching DVD Movies

Chapter 10

Contacting Product Support

In addition, the book’s CD-ROM also contains new resources and other materials, including the following:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step, Second Edition, in electronic format (eBook)

  • Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition eBook

  • Plus! Photo Story 2 LE software

  • Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 software

  • Links to Windows XP–related downloads

  • Links to sources of additional information about Windows XP

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