WINDOWS XP ANSWERS FROM THE EXPERTS

"Jim Boyce and Deb Shinder have answered enough Windows XP questions through their web sites, newsletters, and articles to fill a book--so that’s what they did! Windows XP Answers from the Experts is loaded with easy-to-follow advice on upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting this powerful operating system. You’ll get details on customization and management, backups and recovery, networking, and security, as well as plenty of information on applications, multimedia, and communication tools. Advanced topics such as registry editing, scripting and automation, recovery, and hacking your system are also covered.

Install Windows XP and upgrade from earlier versions
Keep your system current by installing updates, service packs, and hot fixes
Customize the desktop, start menu, and taskbar
Get the most from Windows XP media and Windows XP Media Center Edition
Back up and restore your system
Secure your data and computer against viruses, hackers, and other threats
Manage your system using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and other tools
Get advanced tips and tricks for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Set up a wired or wireless home network and enable remote access
Covers Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Jim Boyce (Rothsay, MN) has authored and contributed to over 50 books and several hundred articles on computer software and hardware. He is a recognized expert in Windows client and server platforms as well as Microsoft Office, Exchange Server, and other server topics. Jim is a former Contributing Editor to WINDOWS Magazine and has written for a variety of publications including InfoWorld, PC Magazine, and others.

Deb Shinder (Dallas, TX) is the editor of WinXP News, the Sunbelt Media weekly newsletter that goes out to over 1 million subscribers. Shinder compiles the newsletter based on reader feedback and product developments. Shinder is an author, technical trainer, and also teaches courses on Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 MCSE courses, Windows 2000 MCSE courses, Windows XP, and Networking, among others and writes and delivers white papers and deployments kits for Microsoft and other corporations.