Microsoft Windows XP: Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, Service Pack 2 Edition

, by Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Forsythe, Steven G.

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Microsoft Windows XP: Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, Service Pack 2 Edition, part of the highly successful Shelly Cashman Series, offers a clear step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach to learning Microsoft Windows XP. Service Pack 2 information is included in the appendix and discusses preventive measures against security threats to your PC. This text includes sufficient material for a full-semester course on Windows XP. Projects throughout provide thorough coverage of basic through advanced Microsoft Windows XP skills for your Windows XP course.

Preface

Fundamentals of Using Microsoft Windows XP

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems Editions

(1)

Windows XP Service Pack 2

(1)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(7)

What Is a User Interface?

(1)

Launching Microsoft Windows XP

(1)

The Windows XP User Interface

(1)

Logging On to the Computer

(3)

The Windows XP Desktop

(31)

Displaying the Start Menu

(4)

Adding an Icon to the Desktop

(2)

Opening a Window Using a Desktop Icon

(1)

Double-Clicking Errors

(1)

The My Computer Window

(1)

Minimizing a Window

(2)

Maximizing and Restoring a Window

(3)

Closing a Window

(1)

Opening a Window Using the Start Menu

(1)

The My Documents Window

(1)

Moving a Window by Dragging

(2)

Expanding an Area

(1)

Scrolling in a Window

(2)

Scrolling by Clicking the Scroll Bar

(1)

Scrolling by Dragging the Scroll Box

(1)

Sizing a Window by Dragging

(2)

Collapsing an Area

(1)

Resizing a Window

(1)

Closing a Window

(1)

Deleting a Desktop Icon by Right-Dragging

(3)

Summary of Mouse and Windows Operations

(1)

The Keyboard and Keyboard Shortcuts

(1)

Launching an Application Program

(2)

Launching an Application Using the Start Menu

(1)

Using Windows Help and Support

(14)

Launching Help and Support

(2)

Browsing for Help Topics in the Table of Contents

(3)

Bookmarking a Help Topic

(1)

Using the Help and Support Center Index

(2)

Bookmarking a Help Topic

(1)

Searching the Help and Support Center

(2)

Displaying a Bookmarked Topic

(1)

Removing a Bookmark

(2)

Logging Off and Turning Off the Computer

(5)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(5)

In the Lab

(6)

Cases and Places

Working on the Windows XP Desktop

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(2)

Creating a Document by Launching an Application Program

(6)

Saving a Document on the Desktop

(3)

Printing a Document from an Application Program

(1)

Closing a Document

(1)

Creating and Naming a Document on the Desktop

(5)

Naming a Document

(1)

Entering Data into a Blank Document on the Desktop

(2)

Closing and Saving a Document

(1)

Storing Documents in the My Documents Folder

(9)

Moving Multiple Documents to the My Documents Folder

(2)

Opening the My Documents Folder

(1)

Arranging the Icons in the My Documents Folder

(3)

Creating a Folder in the My Documents Folder

(1)

Moving Documents into a Folder

(2)

Creating Folder Shortcuts

(5)

Adding a Shortcut on the Start Menu

(2)

Opening a Folder Using a Shortcut on the Start Menu

(1)

Removing a Shortcut from the Start Menu

(1)

Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop

(1)

Opening and Modifying Documents within a Folder

(18)

Opening a Folder Using a Shortcut on the Desktop

(1)

Opening and Modifying a Document Stored in a Folder

(2)

Opening Multiple Documents

(2)

Taskbar Button Grouping

(1)

Minimizing All Open Windows

(1)

Closing Multiple Windows

(2)

Printing a Document from Within a Folder

(1)

Copying a Folder onto a Floppy Disk

(2)

Opening a Folder on a Floppy Disk

(2)

Deleting Shortcuts, Files, and Folders

(1)

Deleting Shortcuts, Files, and Folders

(1)

Deleting Multiple Files

(1)

Deleting a Folder from the My Documents Folder

(2)

Working with User Accounts

(10)

Passwords

(1)

Changing a Password

(3)

Changing a User Picture

(1)

Switching between Users Accounts

(3)

Logging Off from the Computer and Turning Off the Computer

(2)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(3)

In the Lab

(7)

Cases and Places

File, Document, and Folder Management and Windows XP Explorer

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

My Computer Window

(13)

The Status Bar

(1)

Viewing Icons in the My Computer Window

(3)

Viewing the Contents of Drives and Folders

(1)

Viewing the Contents of a Folder

(2)

Opening a Document from a Window

(2)

Launching an Application Program from a Window

(1)

Managing Open Windows

(7)

Cascading Windows

(1)

Making a Window the Active Window

(1)

Undo Cascaded Windows

(2)

Tiling Open Windows

(1)

Closing Windows

(1)

Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files in Windows

(5)

Copying Files between Folders

(3)

Deleting Files in Windows

(1)

Windows XP Explorer

(9)

Launching Windows XP Explorer

(1)

Windows Explorer

(1)

Expanding Drives and Folders

(1)

Expanding a Drive

(1)

Displaying Files and Folders in Windows XP Explorer

(1)

Displaying Drive and Folder Contents

(2)

Launching an Application Program from Explorer

(2)

Closing Folder Expansions

(1)

Copying, Moving, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders in Windows XP Explorer

(6)

Copying Files in Windows XP Explorer

(2)

Displaying the Contents of the My Pictures Folder

(1)

Renaming Files and Folders

(2)

Deleting Files in Windows XP Explorer

(1)

Removing the Status Bar

(1)

Closing Windows XP Explorer

(1)

Summary of Windows XP Explorer

(1)

Properties of Objects

(3)

Drive Properties

(1)

Properties of a Folder

(2)

My Pictures Window

(11)

Creating a Folder in the My Pictures Folder

(1)

Moving Files into the Bitmap Images Folder

(1)

Refreshing the Image on a Folder

(1)

View Images in Filmstrip View or as a Slide Show

(1)

Viewing the Images in the My Pictures Folder as a Slide Show

(2)

Changing the View and Displaying the My Pictures Window

(1)

Sharing a Folder

(2)

Removing Sharing from a Folder

(1)

E-Mailing a Picture

(2)

Deleting a Folder from the My Pictures Folder

(1)

My Pictures Folder Summary

(1)

Finding Files or Folders

(4)

Searching for a File by Name

(4)

Run Command

(3)

Logging Off and Turning Off the Computer

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(10)

Cases and Places

Modifying Your Desktop Work Environment

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Changing the Desktop Work Environment

(15)

Desktop Properties

(1)

Desktop Themes

(1)

Selecting a Desktop Theme

(2)

Creating a Desktop Theme

(1)

Changing the Desktop Background

(2)

Customizing the Desktop Items

(1)

Changing the Screen Saver

(2)

Changing the Desktop Appearance

(2)

Saving the Desktop Theme

(2)

Deleting a Desktop Theme

(1)

Displaying Web Content on the Desktop

(6)

Deleting a Desktop Item

(1)

Desktop Properties Summary

(1)

Customizing the Taskbar

(6)

Unlocking the Taskbar

(1)

Moving the Taskbar

(1)

Locking the Taskbar

(1)

Hiding the Taskbar

(3)

Working with Toolbars on the Taskbar

(16)

Adding the Quick Launch Toolbar to the Taskbar

(2)

Adding a Toolbar to a Folder Window

(1)

Placing a Shortcut on the Quick Launch Toolbar

(3)

Launching an Application on the Quick Launch Toolbar

(1)

Unlocking the Taskbar

(1)

Resizing the Taskbar

(1)

Returning the Taskbar to Its Original Location on the Desktop

(1)

Resizing the Quick Launch Toolbar

(2)

Removing a Shortcut from a Toolbar and Resizing a Toolbar

(1)

Adding the Address Toolbar to the Taskbar

(1)

Expanding a Toolbar on the Taskbar

(1)

Locking the Taskbar

(1)

Using the Address Toolbar to Display the Contents of a Folder

(1)

Using the Address Toolbar to Display a Web Page

(1)

Using the Address Toolbar to Search for Information on the Internet

(2)

Removing a Toolbar

(1)

Customizing the Notification Area

(3)

Restoring the Default Notification Behaviors

(1)

Customizing the Start Menu

(5)

Selecting an Icon Size for Programs on the Start Menu

(3)

Setting the Maximum Number of Programs in the Frequently Used Programs List

(2)

Resetting the Icon Size and Number of Programs on the Start Menu

(1)

Selecting the Default Web Browser or E-mail Program

(1)

Changing Folder Options

(10)

Displaying the Folder Options Dialog Box

(2)

Displaying Folders as Windows Classic Folders

(1)

Opening a Folder in Its Own Window

(3)

Restoring the Folder Options to the Default Folder Options

(2)

Opening an Item by Single-Clicking

(2)

Working with Underlined Icons on the Desktop and in Folders

(6)

Selecting Icons on the Desktop and Opening Windows

(1)

Selecting an Icon in a Folder Window

(2)

Selecting Multiple Files and Copying Files

(1)

Restoring the Folder Options

(1)

Removing Desktop Icons from the Desktop

(1)

Logging Off and Turning Off the Computer

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(10)

Cases and Places

Customizing Your Computer Using Control Panel

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(3)

The Control Panel Window

(2)

Customizing the Keyboard

(7)

Adjusting the Keyboard Repeat Delay

(2)

Adjusting the Keyboard Repeat Rate

(2)

Adjusting the Cursor Blink Rate

(2)

Customizing the Mouse

(14)

Changing the Button Configuration

(1)

Adjusting the Double-Click Speed

(2)

The ClickLock Feature

(2)

Closing the Text Document Window and Turning Off ClickLock

(1)

Changing the Mouse Pointer Scheme

(2)

Adjusting the Pointer Speed

(2)

The Snap To Feature

(1)

Displaying Pointer Trails

(2)

Displaying the Control Panel Window

(1)

Customizing for People with Physical Challenges

(6)

The MouseKeys Feature

(3)

The High Contrast Feature

(1)

Removing the High Contrast Black (Large) Color Scheme

(1)

Displaying the Control Panel Window

(1)

User Accounts and Privileges

(1)

Viewing User Account Information

(1)

Customizing the Date and Time

(7)

Changing the Date, Time, and Time Zone

(4)

Viewing the Regional Setting

(2)

Adding New Hardware

(4)

Adding a USB Device

(3)

Installing a Plug and Play Device

(1)

Installing a Non-Plug and Play Device

(1)

Adding a Printer

(6)

Removing a Printer

(1)

Closing the Printers and Faxes Window

(1)

Solving Hardware Problems Using a Troubleshooter

(4)

Viewing Hardware Properties

(5)

Adding and Removing Programs

(5)

Adding a Program

(3)

Removing a Program

(1)

Adding Windows XP Components

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(7)

Cases and Places

Advanced File and Web Searching

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Advanced File Searching

(19)

Specifying the Beginning Point of a File Search

(1)

Performing a Search for All Files and Folders

(2)

Specifying the Starting Point of a Search

(2)

Searching for a File Using a Date

(3)

Resetting the Search Criteria to Search Using a File Type

(1)

Searching for a File Using File Type

(3)

Searching for a File Using a Word or Phrase in the File

(2)

Sending a File to the My Documents Folder

(1)

Saving a Search

(1)

Using a Saved Search to Search for Files

(1)

Deleting the Eula File and Saved Search File

(1)

Searching for Digital Media Files

(9)

Searching for Picture Files

(2)

Display the Contents of a Picture File

(1)

Resetting the Search Criteria to Search for Music Files

(1)

Searching for Music Files

(2)

Playing a Music File

(1)

Resetting the Search Criteria to Search for Video Files

(1)

Searching for Video Files

(1)

Playing a Video File

(1)

Resetting the Search Criteria to Search for Documents

(1)

Searching for Document Files

(2)

Resetting the Search Criteria to Search for Files on the Internet

(1)

Searching the Internet

(15)

Searching the Internet Using Search Companion

(3)

Searching the Internet Using the Classic Internet Search

(1)

Changing a Search Preference

(2)

Searching Using the Classic Internet Search

(2)

Searching for a Web Page Using a Keyword

(2)

Beginning a New Search

(1)

Searching for Mailing and E-Mail Addresses

(1)

Searching for a Business Address

(1)

Searching for a Map

(2)

Resetting the Internet Search Behavior

(1)

The Recycle Bin

(7)

Viewing the Contents of the Recycle Bin

(1)

Restoring a Deleted File, Folder, or Shortcut

(2)

Viewing a Restored File

(1)

Emptying the Recycle Bin

(2)

Viewing Recycle Bin Properties

(1)

Removing the Saved Search File

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(8)

Cases and Places

Mastering Digital Media: Audio and Video Files

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Windows Media Player

(6)

Searching for and Playing Audio and Video Files on the Internet

(3)

Media Guide View

(1)

Playing a Video File Located on the Internet

(2)

Now Playing View

(10)

Changing the Media Player View

(1)

Playing an Audio File Located on the Internet

(2)

Playing an Audio CD

(1)

Selecting a Visualization

(1)

Applying a Skin

(2)

Switching to Full Mode

(2)

Resetting the Visualization and Skin

(1)

Copy from CD View

(7)

Understanding Licensing and Content Protection

(1)

Copying Tracks from an Audio CD to the Local Hard Drive

(1)

Displaying Album Information and Artist Profile

(3)

The Folders in the My Music Folder

(1)

Viewing the Folders in the My Music Folder

(2)

Media Library

(14)

Searching for Media Files on the Local Hard Drive

(2)

Searching Media Library

(3)

Working with Media Library

(1)

Expanding a Folder

(2)

Displaying Folder Contents

(1)

Closing an Expanded Folder

(1)

Creating a New Playlist

(2)

Copying Tracks to a Playlist

(1)

Viewing the Tracks in the My Favorite Songs Playlist

(1)

Copy to CD or Device View

(4)

Burning a CD Using the My Favorite Songs Playlist

(3)

Copying to a Portable Device

(1)

Radio Tuner View

(4)

Playing a Radio Station

(1)

Deleting the My Favorite Songs Playlist

(1)

Closing Media Player

(1)

Windows Movie Maker

(18)

Creating a Movie

(1)

Launching Windows Movie Maker

(2)

Importing a Video File into Movie Maker

(3)

Renaming a Video Clip

(1)

Playing a Video Clip

(1)

Adding Clips to the Workspace

(1)

Editing the Project

(1)

Deleting a Clip in the Workspace

(2)

Rearranging the Clips in the Workspace

(1)

Previewing a Project

(2)

Saving a Project

(1)

Saving a Movie

(3)

Deleting a Collection and Project File

(1)

Closing Movie Maker

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(2)

In the Lab

(9)

Cases and Places

Mastering Digital Media: Picture Files

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Acquiring Picture Files

(27)

Acquiring Pictures Using a Digital Camera

(5)

Scanning a Document

(6)

Searching for Pictures on the Internet

(4)

Drawing a Picture Using a Draw Program

(3)

Drawing a Picture

(3)

Adding Color to an Image

(1)

Placing Text in a Bitmap Image

(3)

Saving the Paint Document and Closing the Paint Window

(1)

Shopping for Pictures Online

(1)

Acquiring Pictures Summary

(1)

Picture Tasks

(26)

Printing a Picture

(6)

Order Prints Online

(7)

Removing Credit Card and Billing Address from a .NET Passport Account

(1)

Publishing Files to an MSN Community on the World Wide Web

(7)

Viewing an MSN Community

(2)

Deleting the Folders and Pictures Created in the My Pictures Folder

(1)

Deleting the MSN Community

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(9)

Cases and Places

Communicating Over the Internet

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Electronic (E-Mail) Messages

(20)

Launching Microsoft Outlook Express

(4)

Opening and Reading E-Mail Messages

(1)

Printing an E-Mail Message

(1)

Closing an E-Mail Message

(2)

Replying to an E-Mail Message

(3)

Deleting an E-Mail Message

(1)

Viewing a File Attachment

(2)

Composing a New E-Mail Message

(3)

Formatting an E-Mail Message

(2)

Sending an E-Mail Message

(1)

Address Book

(11)

Adding a Contact to the Address Book

(4)

Composing an E-Mail Message Using the Address Book

(3)

Sending an E-Mail Message

(1)

Deleting a Contact from the Address Book

(2)

Quitting Address Book

(1)

Quitting Outlook Express

(1)

Windows Messenger and Instant Messaging

(10)

Adding a .NET Messenger Contact to the Contact List

(3)

Sending an Instant Message to an Online Contact

(3)

Video and Voice Conversations

(12)

Drawing a Graphics Image Using Whiteboard

(4)

Closing the Sharing Session Window and Whiteboard Window

(1)

Sharing an Application

(1)

Sending a File or Photo

(3)

Ending a Conversation

(1)

Deleting a Contact from the Contact List

(1)

Closing the Windows Messenger Window and Signing Out

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(7)

Cases and Places

Understanding Computer Networking

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

An Introduction to Networks

(8)

Local Area Networks (LANs)

(1)

Network Operating Systems

(1)

Peer-to-Peer LAN Networks

(1)

Client/Server LAN Networks

(1)

Wide Area Networks (WANs)

(1)

Network Topologies

(1)

Bus Network

(1)

Ring Network

(1)

Star Network

(1)

Home and Small Office Networks

(27)

Home Networks

(1)

Small Office Networks

(1)

Creating a Home or Small Office Network

(1)

Drawing a Diagram of the Network

(1)

Determining the Type of Network

(1)

Phoneline Networks

(1)

Ethernet Networks

(1)

Wireless Networks

(1)

Internal and External Network Adapters

(1)

Determining the Hardware Needed and Purchasing the Hardware

(1)

Connecting the Access Point Router to the Cable Modem and Host Computer

(1)

Connecting the Access Point Router to the Host Computer

(7)

Adding a Wireless USB Network Adapter to the Host Computer

(2)

Adding a Wireless USB Network Adapter to the Owner's Office and Sales Office Computers

(2)

Setting Up the Host Computer to Run on the Network

(6)

Setting Up the Other Computers to Run on the Network

(2)

Firewalls and the Home or Small Office Network

(3)

Checking the Status of Internet Connection Firewall

(3)

Viewing Shared Resources, Network Connections, and Computers

(8)

Viewing Shared Resources, Network Connections, and Workgroup Computers on the Network

(1)

Viewing Network Connections

(2)

Viewing Workgroup Computers

(1)

Searching for Computers on the Network

(3)

Sharing Computer Resources on a Network

(14)

Sharing Files and Folders on a Network

(1)

Sharing a File on a Network

(3)

Viewing a Shared File from Another Computer on the Network

(1)

Deleting a Shared File

(1)

Sharing a Folder

(3)

Viewing a Shared Folder from Another Computer on the Network

(1)

Deleting a Shared Folder

(1)

Sharing a Printer

(2)

Connecting Another Computer on the Network to the Shared Printer

(2)

Removing Sharing from a Printer

(1)

Mapping a Drive Letter to a Computer Resource

(2)

Accessing a Mapped Network Drive

(1)

Disconnecting a Mapped Network Drive

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(8)

Cases and Places

Maintaining and Optimizing Your Computer

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(1)

Backing Up and Restoring Files

(12)

Backup Strategies and Types

(1)

The Windows XP Backup Program

(7)

Displaying the Contents on a Floppy Disk

(1)

Restoring the Backup File to the My Pictures Folder

(4)

The Windows XP File Systems and the File Allocation Table (FAT)

(2)

Maintaining the Hard Disk

(12)

Using Check Disk to Scan a Hard Disk for Errors

(4)

Using Disk Cleanup to Delete Unnecessary Files on the Hard Disk

(3)

Using Disk Defragmenter to Defragment Files on a Hard Disk

(5)

Scheduling Routine Disk Maintenance

(7)

Viewing a Routine Maintenance Task Using Task Scheduler

(1)

Windows Update

(6)

Viewing the Installation History

(1)

The Windows XP Registry

(4)

Viewing the Registry Settings Using Registry Editor

(4)

Modifying the Registry Settings

(1)

System Restore Points

(7)

Restoring a Previous System Configuration

(4)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

Use Help

(1)

In the Lab

(6)

Cases and Places

Monitoring System Performance; System Information

Objectives

(3)

Introduction

(2)

Monitoring Applications, Processes, and Performance

(9)

Viewing the Values on the Status Bar When Launching a Program

(2)

Ending a Task Using Task Manager

(1)

Viewing Computer Performance When Launching a Program

(3)

Ending a Task Using Task Manager

(1)

Viewing the List of Processes

(1)

Monitoring the Network and Network Users

(1)

Quitting Task Manager

(1)

The Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

(2)

Monitoring System Performance

(17)

Stop Tracking a Counter and Start Tracking a Counter

(3)

Start Tracking a Counter

(3)

Performance Logs and Alerts

(5)

Viewing Alerts Using Event Viewer

(2)

Removing a Processor Alert

(1)

Viewing the Services List

(2)

Viewing Computer System Information

(16)

System Properties

(2)

Device Manager

(1)

System Information

(2)

Viewing Interrupt Requests

(2)

Viewing System Information Using Help and Support

(2)

Viewing General System Information About the Computer

(2)

Viewing the Status of System Hardware and Software

(2)

Finding Information About the Hardware Installed on the Computer

(1)

Viewing a List of Microsoft Software Installed on the Computer

(1)

Viewing Advanced System Information

(1)

Command Prompt

(4)

Displaying the Command Prompt Window

(1)

Entering a Command at the Command Prompt

(2)

Remote Assistance

(10)

Remote Assistance Window on Expert User's Desktop

(1)

Taking Control of the Novice Computer

(2)

Controlling the Novice Computer from the Expert Computer

(3)

Disconnecting Remote Assistance

(1)

Project Summary

(1)

What You Should Know

(1)

Learn It Online

(1)

In the Lab

(9)

Cases and Places

Appendix A New Features of Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition

(1)

Appendix B Windows XP Service Pack 2 Security Features

(1)

Index

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