A tutorial demonstration of the updated operating system covers installation, configuration, desktop activation, Internet connectivity, system maintenance, peripherals, e-mail, software, and remote computing.

"Find out how to : get around in Windows XP ; upgrade your system ; hook up digital cameras, scanners, and printers ; surf the web ; send and receive email ; chat online ; protect your computer from hackers and viruses ; burn CDs filled with music, photos and video ; set up a simple home network ; share an Internet connection ; play DVDs ; and troubleshoot problems." - back cover.

Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours is designed to teach the new Windows XP user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It also provides additional coverage for the experienced Windows user who wants to learn more about what's new in Windows XP. The book includes extensive coverage of Windows XP's new features, including: adapting to Windows XP's new user interface and enhanced reliability and manageability; browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 6; setting up Windows XP's enhanced wireless and home networking features; playing MP3s and streaming media files with Windows Media Player 8; and editing digital video with Windows Movie Maker 1.1.

If you're new to the world of Windows XP and are daunted by the thought of having to figure it all out on your own, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One can help. This all-inclusive reference book will teach you how to not only use your Windows XP system, but also how to utilize digital media and Internet features. Learn how to set up a home network, as well as how to upgrade, repair and protect your PC from viruses, spam and spyware. Updated to include information relating to the Windows XP Server Pack 2, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One will help you get the most you can out of your Windows XP-based computer.

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