table of contents

introduction	12
common computer terms defined	13
new features in windows xp	17
do i really need windows xp?	19
will windows xp run on my computer?	20
what edition of windows xp should i buy?	21
should i upgrade or buy a full version?	22
how should i obtain windows xp?	23
what computer should i buy?	24
new computer checklist	27
activation code and registration	28
running programs in windows xp	29
book structure	31
welcome screen	32
desktop	34
recycle bin	37
taskbar	39
task manager	41
notification area	44
start	47
start menu	49
internet	51
e-mail	53
windows media player	54
msn explorer	59
windows movie maker	69
tour windows xp	71
files and settings transfer wizard	72
my documents	73
my recent documents	82
my pictures	83
my music	91
my computer	94
control panel	99
appearance and themes	101
display	102
folder options	108
fonts	109
taskbar and start menu	111
network and internet connection	113
internet options	114
network connections	123
add or remove programs	127
sounds, speech, and audio devices	131
sounds, speech, and audio devices	131
sounds and audio devices	132
speech	135
performance and maintenance	136
administrative>137
component services	138
computer management	139
data sources	141
event viewer	142
local security policy	144
performance	145
services	146
power options	147
scheduled>150
system	151
printers and other hardware	163
add hardware	164
game controller	165
keyboard	166
mouse	168
phone and modem options	170
phone and modem options	170
printers and faxes	171
scanners and cameras	172
user accounts	173
date, time, language and regional options	179
date and time	180
regional and language options	182
accessibility options	184
printers and faxes	187
help and support	192
search	204
run...	207
all programs	209
windows catalog	210
windows update	211
accessories	212
accessibility	213
accessibility wizard	214
magnifier	215
narrator	216
on-screen keyboard	217
utility manager	218
communication	219
hyper terminal	220
network connections	221
network set up wizard	224
new connection wizard	228
remote desktop connection	232
entertainment	233
sound recorder	234
volume control	235
windows media player	236
system tools	237
activate windows	238
backup	241
character map	245
disk cleanup	246
disk defragmenter	248
files and settings transfer wizard	249
scheduled tasks	250
system information	252
system restore	253
address book	254
calculator	259
command prompt	260
notepad	261
paint	262
program compatibility wizard	263
scanner and camera wizard	264
synchronize	266
tour windows xp	267
windows explorer	268
windows movie maker	269
wordpad	270
games	271
freecell	272
hearts	273
internet backgammon	274
internet checkers	275
internet hearts	276
internet reversi	277
internet spades	278
minesweeper	279
pinball	280
solitaire	281
spider solitaire	282
startup	283
internet explorer	284
msn explorer	285
outlook express	286
remote assistance	288
windows media player	290
windows messenger	291
log off	293
turn off computer	294
windows xp end-user license agreement	296
references and resources	306
index	307
about the author	318
talk to us	319

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