The No1 Ethical retailer for Books, CD’s, DVD’s & Games
30 Day Refund Guarantee

Windows XP for Home Users: Service Pack: Service Pack 2

Windows XP for Home Users: Service Pack: Service Pack 2

by Michael Miller (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2005

    $126.03
Synopsis

Turn on your computer, and there it is--waiting for you to start using it. We're talking, of course, about Windows XP--the world's most ubiquitous operating system--and if you want to make the most of it, you need this thorough, practical guide from veteran author Michael Miller. In this thoroughly updated volume, Michael covers all the basics of installing, setting up, and getting online with Windows XP as well as all the features new to the latest edition: Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, changes to Windows Update, Internet Explorer's pop-up blocker and download monitoring, Outlook Express security, Wireless Networking Wizard, and the revised operation and features of Windows Media Player. You'll start by getting acquainted with XP's interface before moving on to discover how to work with files, programs, and peripherals, and how to take Windows online. Along the way you'll find out how to chat online with Windows Messenger, send mail with Outlook Express, surf the Web with Internet Explorer, and more!

$126.03

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 568
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Peachpit Press
Published: 07 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 0321369890
ISBN 13: 9780321369895
Book Overview: Everyone has seen it. Nearly ever computer uses it. We're talking, of course, about Windows XP-the world's most ubiquitous operating system-and users who want to start making the most of it need this thorough, practical guide from veteran author Michael Miller. In this updated book, Michael covers all the basics of installing, setting up, and getting online with Windows XP as well as all the features new to this edition and Service Pack 2: Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, changes to Windows Update, Internet Explorer's pop-up blocker and download monitoring, Outlook Express security, Wireless Networking Wizard, and the revised operation and features of Windows Media Player. Readers start by getting acquainted with the Windows XP interface before moving on to discover how to work with files, programs, and peripherals, and how to take Windows online. Along the way, users will also find out how to chat online with Windows Messenger, send mail with Outlook Express, surf the Web with Internet Explorer, and more!

Author Bio
Michael Miller has written more than 50 how-to and reference books over the past 15 years, including the previous edition of this guide as well as Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, and Management Secrets of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his practical, real-world advice. Michael is also president of The Molehill Group, a strategic consulting and authoring firm.