Power user's guide to undocumented tips, tricks, techniques, and secrets for Windows XP!
Amp up your Windows XP knowledge with the little-known, undocumented insider techniques from professional consultants who work with customers and the technology every day. INSIDER POWER TECHNIQUES FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP delivers from-the-field insights and secrets of three Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) consultants who've been deploying and supporting the operating system since its release. Well-known Windows book author Paul McFedries has teamed with these experts to provide power with a wealth of unique, real-world techniques, tweaks, tricks, and workarounds—all focused on doing more and getting more from Windows. Topics include customizing the interface, resource management, the Registry, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook® Express, networking, batch files, scripting, digital media, Windows XP Power Toys, everyday maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Articulate, authoritative, and consistently practical, this Microsoft Press® book puts powerful, professional-level techniques easily within your grasp!

• PART I MASTERING ESSENTIAL INSIDER TECHNIQUES

• 1 Mastering Control Panel, Policies, and PowerToys
• 2 Getting the Most Out of the Registry
• 3 Programming Windows XP with Scripts

• PART II GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EVERYDAY TASKS

• 4 Starting Up and Shutting Down
• 5 Managing Logons and Users
• 6 Installing and Running Programs
• 7 Getting the Most Out of Files and Folders
• 8 Playing, Copying, and Storing Digital Media
• 9 Installing and Troubleshooting Devices

• PART III CUSTOMIZING AND OPTIMIZING

• 10 Customizing the Interface
• 11 Optimizing Performance
• 12 Maintaining Your System in 10 Easy Steps
• 13 Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems

• PART IV MASTERING INTERNET AND NETWORKING FEATURES

• 14 Implementing Internet Security and Privacy
• 15 Getting the Most Out of Internet Explorer
• 16 Setting Up and Administering a Small Network