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Windows XP Pocket Reference David A. Karp

Windows XP Pocket Reference By David A. Karp

Windows XP Pocket Reference by David A. Karp

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Summary

This is a book for power users and system administrators who need a solid reference with quick answers, but not a lot of explanation. It is a powerful tool that quickly covers XP's applications and tools, tasks and settings, and commands.

Windows XP Pocket Reference Summary

Windows XP Pocket Reference by David A. Karp

This is a book for power users and system administrators who need a solid reference with quick answers, but not a lot of explanation. This book is a powerful tool that quickly covers XP's applications and tools, tasks and settings, and commands. This is intended to be a powerful tool that quickly covers XP's applications and tools, tasks and settings, and commands. The book covers the following topics: getting started; mouse and keyboard shortcuts; components of Windows XP; setting locator; registry tweaks; command prompt and recovery console; and error messages. Packed with information in an easy-to-read format, "Windows XP Pocket Guide" should be useful for someone familiar with Windows who wants to get the most out of Windows XP or needs to support other users as part of their job.

Windows XP Pocket Reference Reviews

"The book is well laid out and considering that much of it is filled with lists of commands and settings, it is easy to follow. The author has reduced the potential dryness of the subject matter by including helpful tips among the text and giving examples where relevant." - Steve Boniwell, HP/Works

About David A. Karp

David A. Karp, a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley in mechanical engineering, is a specialist in user-interface design and computer-based training. He currently consults on Internet technology, web site production, and software engineering. He has written for a number of magazines, most recently for Windows Sources. He created the Windows95 Annoyances web site, the catalyst for this book. David initiated the web site as an early beta tester of Windows95, and by the time the product was released, the site was widely cited as one of the best technical resources on the Web. Noted recognition includes PC Computing magazine, Yahoo! Computing, Windows Magazine, and the San Francisco Examiner. Tim O'Reilly is founder and president of O'Reilly & Associates, publisher of the X Window System series and the popular Nutshell Handbooks on UNIX. Tim has had a hand in writing or editing many of the books published by O'Reilly & Associates. He is also the author of a book about science-fiction writer Frank Herbert. Tim's long-term vision for the company is to create a vehicle where creative people can support themselves by exploring interesting ideas. Tim graduated cum laude from Harvard in 1975 with a B.A. in classics. Troy Mott is a corporate services agent for Studio B, where he works with authors supplying technical content to corporations. He is a coauthor of O'Reilly's Windows XP in a Nutshell.

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction A Crash Course in the Basics of Windows XP The Desktop Point and Click Windows and Menus Files, Folders, and Disks File Types and Extensions Part II Shortcuts Working with Files Controlling Drag-Drop Specifying the Destination Duplicating Files and Folders Helpful Explorer Keystrokes Keyboard Accelerators Listed by Function Keyboard Accelerators Listed by Key Part III Components Part IV Setting Index Alphabetical List of Windows XP Settings Part V Registry Tweaks Registry Editor Crash Course Registry Structure Value Types Registry Tweaks Files, Folders, and File Types Performance Tweaks User Account and Network Settings Class IDs of Interface Objects Part VI Command Promtp Wildcards, Pipes, and Redirection Command Prompt Commands Windows Recovery Console Recovery Console Commands Lifting Recovery Console Restrictions Part VII Security Checklist Closing Back Doors in Windows XP Scan Your System for Open Ports Matching a PID with a Program Common TCP/IP Ports

Additional information

GOR002145326
9780596004255
0596004257
Windows XP Pocket Reference by David A. Karp
David A. Karp
Used - Very Good
Paperback
O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
2003-01-07
200
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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