Windows XP in a Nutshell

by Tim O'Reilly (Author), Troy Mott (Author), David A. Karp (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $5.66

  This compact and comprehensive book systematically unveils what resoluteusers of the new Windows XP operating system should find interesting and useful, with little-known details, utility programs, and configuration settings all captured in a consistent reference format. A hands-on guide, it aims to cut through the hype and give practical details of use every day. At the heart of the book is a reference section titled Windows XP Applications and Tools, containing: detailed information on most of the commands and utilities available with Windows XP, including Start Menu accessories, command prompt tools, hidden system administration utilities such as the Registry Editor, Microsoft Management Console, and TweakUI; a comprehensive Where to Find It? section designed to give Windows 9x/Me and Windows NT/2000 users a guide to the XP counterparts to previously familiar features, plus information on installing and upgrading; and a task and setting Index, which provides users with quick access to locations of the hundreds of settings in Windows XP, organized alphabetically; and a complete reference to the command prompt - not only covering the basics of the command line and the different ways to use it, but also the advanced commands and scripting features at Windows XP's disposal. The book also contains numerous tips and tricks, while warning of potential pitfalls, and should enable anyone to get the most out of all the resources available in XP.

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $37.52

  Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition documents everything there is to know about the world's most widely used operating system. Updated to include information on Service Pack 2 (SP2), this compact guide is the ultimate resource for IT professionals and Windows XP power users everywhere. Written in O'Reilly's time-tested in a Nutshell format, Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition cuts through the hype and delivers practical details in a no-nonsense manner. At the heart of the book is an invaluable 200-plus-page section titled Windows XP Application and Tools. In it, readers will find: * A list of available commands and utilities, including Start Menu accessories, command prompt tools, and hidden system administration utilities * A Task and Setting Index for quick access to hundreds of XP settings * A complete reference to XP's command prompt, including advanced commands and scripting features Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition also includes a primer on files, folders, and windows; control panels and built-in applications; how to set up a PC for Internet use; and the standard Windows rituals of troubleshooting, installation, and upgrading. And, of course, this greatly expanded second edition also includes all the need-to-know details about the security technologies featured in SP 2, so you can better defend yourself against viruses, worms, and hackers. Readers even receive guidelines and instructions for installing SP2 on their PC, or across a network of computers. With its wealth of tips, careful instruction, and expert advice, this must-have desktop reference is dedicated to making your time at the computer safer, easier, and more fun.