Download or read book Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows XP in 21 Days written by John Paul Mueller and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2001-10-19 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John guides the reader through the new and unfamiliar Windows interface, while introducing the new features. The book provides information in several formats, all integrated with theory, tutorials, procedures, tips and comprehensive. Topics range from: * Installation of Windows XP * Whether to upgrade and if so, how to do it * Configuring services and setting up users * Navigation of the new menus * Explanation of the new internet options, such as third party cookie alert, firewalls, and web publishing wizard * Registry configurations * Integration ideas for home networks and explanations about using the networking wizards * Accessory overview * Using XP on laptops * Working with Linux Maintaining the system & productivity tips