Overview

In an ideal world, an operating system would do its job in the background, while you did yours in the foreground. In reality, though, operating systems often get in the way, fouling up the process at the most inopportune times. And Windows XP is no exception. O'Reilly's popular series for customizing and troubleshooting Windows once again comes to the rescue with Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks. Offering dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and warnings, Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks allows users to improve their overall experience with the Windows XP operating system in every way possible. You'll learn how to use the Registry Editor; how to customize the interface beyond Microsoft's own intentions; and how to master Windows' built-in networking capabilities, including advanced technologies such as Internet Connection sharing, Remote Desktop sharing, and virtual private networking. And now, with this updated edition, you can also expect detailed coverage of the newly released Service Pack 2 (SP2) technology. SP2 is designed to make your work with the Windows XP operating system even easier and safer by providing superior protection against viruses, hackers, and worms. Among the core SP2 components covered in Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks are Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center. David Karp, veteran author of several titles in the Windows Annoyances series, is behind the wheel of this comprehensive guide, as well. Karp points out numerous SP2-related quirks and unaccountable behaviors that are guaranteed to increase your level of perplexity and frustration. By recognizing these shortcomings, Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks arms you with the knowledge to overcome them. Karp leaves no stone unturned in providing the ultimate resource for the ever-expanding Windows XP market. As a result, you'll be able to seize complete control of the Windows XP operating system--instead of the other way around.

Full Product Details

Author:   David Karp
Publisher:   O'Reilly Media
Imprint:   O'Reilly Media
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.798kg
ISBN:  

9780596008765

ISBN 10:   0596008767
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   21 December 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Getting Started with Windows XP A Brief History of Time, Re: MS Windows Windows Editions and Service Packs What You Get with Windows XP Installing Windows XP Installing on a New (Clean) System Upgrading from a Previous Version of Windows; Installing from the Command Prompt Reinstalling Windows XP; Dealing with Potential Problems During Setup Setting Up a Dual-Boot System Activating Windows XP Migrating to Windows XP; Casualties of the Upgrade Adjusting Windows XP to Smooth Out the Migration 2. Basic Explorer Coping Skills Working with Explorer Exploring Basic Explorer Settings Force Explorer to Remember Its Own Settings Helpful Explorer Keystrokes; Convince Explorer to Start with the Folder You Want Handling Files and Folders Take Charge of Drag-Drop Copy or Move to a Specified Path Make a Duplicate of a File or Folder More Ways to Rename Files Make It Easier to Delete Files How to Delete or Replace In-Use Files Fix the Search Tool A Crash Course on File Organization Working with ZIP Files Clean up Windows Shortcuts Customizing the Interface Dealing with Themes, Schemes, Styles, and Skins Make the Control Panel More Accessible; Massaging the Start Menu Refresh the Desktop Without Restarting Windows Customize the Windows Startup Logo 3. The Registry; The Registry Editor The Structure of the Registry The Meat of the Registry: Values Registry Procedures Backing Up the Registry Finding the Right Registry Key Search the Registry Effectively Search and Replace Registry Data Using Registry Patches Create an Interface for a Registry Setting Using INI Files 4. Tinkering Techniques Customizing Your Desktop; Cleaning Up Desktop Clutter Customizing My Computer and Other System Folders Covering Your Tracks Taming Recent Documents; Thinning Out Explorer's New Menu Customize the Tray/Notification Area File Types: The Link Between Documents and Applications; Customize Context Menus Understanding File Types Protect Your File Types Customize Context Menus for Drives, Folders,and Desktop Icons Print Out a Folder Listing Turn File Icons into Thumbnail Previews Disable the Automatic Display of Thumbnails in Certain Folders Turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer; Cool Things You Can Do with Drives and Folders Customize Drive and Folder Icons Mirror a Folder with Folder Shortcuts; Customize the Places Bar Curb AutoPlay for CDs and DVDs; 5. Maximizing Performance Trimming the Fat Tame Mindless Animation and Display Effects Speed Up Menu Responsiveness; Speed Up System Startup Start Windows Instantly Speed Up System Shutdown Eliminate Unwanted Windows Components Get the Most Out of Your Games, Speed-Wise Hard Disk A Defragmentation Crash-Course Increasing Disk Space (or What to Throw Away); Optimize Virtual Memory and Cache Settings Choosing the Right Filesystem Advanced NTFS Settings What to Look for in a New Hard Disk Transfer Windows to Another Hard Disk or System; Working with Partitions System Hardware Managing IRQ Priority; Overclock Your Processor

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David A. Karp is the author of the bestselling Windows Annoyances series of books and the founder of Annoyances.org. His latest books include eBay Hacks and the upcoming eBay: The Missing Manual.

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