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 |
|---|---|
Updating and Safeguarding Your Computer System | |
Analyzing Your Computer’s Security | |
Configuring Security Zones | |
Ensuring Effective Virus-Checking | |
Configuring Windows Firewall | |
Installing a New Software Program | |
Installing Windows Components | |
Using Multiple Monitors | |
Expanding Your Laptop with Peripheral Devices | |
Changing Your Default Middleware Applications | |
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 | |
Using MSN Explorer | |
Maintaining Your Privacy | |
Allowing and Restricting Objectionable Content | |
Setting Your Windows Media Player Options | |
Using Windows Media Player | |
Watching DVD Movies | |
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