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Preventing the dreaded "Windows Fever"If you've used Windows XP for any length of time, you've probably had at least a mild attack. Symptoms include rising blood pressure, verbal outbursts, and an overpowering urge to pitch your PC off the roof. Geeks On Call has the remedy, and this book is the prescription. In it you'll find the simplest, most direct solutions to the problems that produce Windows Fever-slow processing, unresponsive programs, botched software installations, Internet headaches, and dozens more.* Eliminate the things that drive you crazy* Unclutter your desktop* Use System Restore when Windows won't start* Organize your digital life* Delete those files that won't go away* Diagnose and fix misbehaving programs* Enjoy Windows Media Player 10* Unlock XP's hidden powerGeeks On Call(r) is the premier provider of on-site computer services. The certified, trained and tested technicians from Geeks On Call provide expert computer installation and networking services, on-site repairs, security solutions and system upgrades for residential and commercial customers numbering in the hundreds of thousands each year. Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call began franchising in 2001. For more information, call 1-800-905-GEEK or visit www.geeksoncall.com. Geeks On Call franchises are independently owned and operated.(c)2005 Geeks On Call America, Inc.

Platform(s): PC; CD-ROM, MPN: 2056469

Windows XP is the most popular operating system on the planet--and the most annoying. From incomprehensible error messages to inexplicable crashes, from wonky wireless setups to just finding a file, Windows can make your computing life a nightmare. But thanks to Fixing Windows XP Annoyances, you can banish the bugs, speed up operations, and just make Windows work right. Inspired by author David Karp's Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, this all-new tome pulls together tips, tricks, insider workarounds, and fixes for PC novices and pros, in a handy, accessible Q&A format that lets you find the solutions in a flash. Fixing Windows XP Annoyances will not only increase your productivity but lower your blood pressure. Karp's new book covers: Setup and Hardware-Update Windows, reinstall Windows safely, speed up start up, resolve driver-hardware conflicts, and more. Windows Interface-Navigate quickly, fix screen resolution problems, customize the desktop, and switch applications more quickly. Windows Explorer-Force XP's file & folder management application to remember your view settings, save your default application choices, and get XP's Search tool to behave. Multimedia-Having a problem playing a video or burning a CD? Want to do more with your digital photo collection? We have the answers. Web and Email-Get a handle on spyware, spam and pop-ups; protect your privacy online; learn how to improve your online experience. Wireless and Home Networking-Connect all your PCs; share Internet connections; share files and drives securely; make your wireless network purr; share network printers; and more. If you're having a problem, just look through the Table of Contents for the annoyance that most closely matches your problem, or feel free to start thumbing through the pages. You'll likely find a fix to a problem you didn't even know could be solved.

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A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as:security web browsing controlling the control panel removing uninstallable XP components pop-up ads You'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution; digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read easily in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of searching for the right answer.Now completely revised and updated to cover Service Pack 2 (SP2), the second edition of this bestseller carefully breaks down the new features that come with SP2, including IE pop-up blocker, Windows Firewall, and the new wireless client.Written by Preston Gralla, the compact and affordable Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition provides direct, hands-on solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing XP beginners, as well as the more experienced power user. Each year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 90 million PCs worldwide, making it the world's most popular operating system.

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Full Version, Platform(s): PC; Standard License, Package Type: Retail, For 1 User/s, CD-ROM, MPN: E85-00086

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Platform(s): PC; MPN: BUSSSIMULATOR

Ever wish you could hire a Windows XP expert? You just did.If you use Windows XP at home or in a small business, you don't have the luxury of calling IT whenever you need help. But now, you can call on a Microsoft MVP and a team of highly qualified experts. They cover everything you might need to know about Windows XP--configuration, file management, digital media, Internet options, security, network set-up, and more. No complex theory here, just straightforward information about how to do what you want to do, with plenty of helpful tips and sidebars to make it even easier.* Set up your desktop and menus for maximum convenience* Install and manage additional hardware and software* Work with your folders and files* Create and manage dial-up and broadband Internet connections* Configure and customize Internet Explorer and Outlook Express* Build and manage wired or wireless networks* Learn to use all the digital media applications* Secure your system, translate error messages, and recover from a crash

Platform(s): PC; Standard License, Package Type: License Only, For 1 User/s, MPN: N09-00477

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Platform(s): PC; MPN: RESIDENTEVIL5

Fully Updated Second Edition!Quickly teach yourself how to get up and running—and do more with your PC—with the Windows XP operating system. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need, or work from cover to cover. You drive the instruction. Plus, this popular guide now covers the latest updates to Windows XP and related technologies—and features an eBook and other new resources on the CD! Personalize your PC?from screen savers to system settings Set up your e-mail, instant messaging, and Internet connections Hook up printers, CD/DVD burners, and multiple monitors Share digital photos and create your own music playlists Tune your system—from defragmenting disks to routine backups Use new security features and system updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2—ready to download from Microsoft.com/windows Your CD includes: Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 software Plus! Photo Story 2 LE software Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook—10, 000+ entries! Complete STEP BY STEP eBook Skill-building practice files Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information A Note Regarding the CD or DVDThe print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

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Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition documents everything there is to know about the world's most widely used operating system. Updated to include information on Service Pack 2 (SP2), this compact guide is the ultimate resource for IT professionals and Windows XP power users everywhere.Written in O'Reilly's time-tested in a Nutshell format, Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition cuts through the hype and delivers practical details in a no-nonsense manner. At the heart of the book is an invaluable 200-plus-page section titled Windows XP Application and Tools. In it, readers will find:A list of available commands and utilities, including Start Menu accessories, command prompt tools, and hidden system administration utilities A Task and Setting Index for quick access to hundreds of XP settings A complete reference to XP's command prompt, including advanced commands and scripting features Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition also includes a primer on files, folders, and windows; control panels and built-in applications; how to set up a PC for Internet use; and the standard Windows rituals of troubleshooting, installation, and upgrading.And, of course, this greatly expanded second edition also includes all the need-to-know details about the security technologies featured in SP 2, so you can better defend yourself against viruses, worms, and hackers. Readers even receive guidelines and instructions for installing SP2 on their PC, or across a network of computers.With its wealth of tips, careful instruction, and expert advice, this must-have desktop reference is dedicated to making your time at the computer safer, easier, and more fun.

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For sale official Windows XP & Vista System Recovery Disc If you're like most PC users, you probably got Windows XP or Vista with a new PC or laptop. And if you're like 99% of the population, you get your new machines from one of the major manufacturers. Dell, Acer, Asus, Sony, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo, who all have one thing in common: they don't give you a real Windows XP or Vista installation disc with your purchase. Instead, they bundle what they call a "recovery disc" (that's if you're lucky - otherwise you'll have a recovery partition instead). This disk is the only way of recovering a broken installation. Windows XP & Vista System Recovery Disk has a complete "recovery center" that provides you with the option of recovering your system via automated recovery (searches for problems and attempts to fix them automatically), rolling-back to a system restore point, recovering a full PC backup, or accessing a command-line recovery console for advanced recovery purposes. However, it cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows XP or Vista. Don't wait until your PC crashes to get a copy! Get your recovery disc today, so that when the time comes, you'll be ready! What it does: The Windows XP & Vista Recovery Disc can be used to access a system recovery menu, giving you options of using System Restore, Complete PC Backup, automated system repair, and a command-line prompt for manual advanced recovery. What it doesn't do: You cannot use the Windows XP & Vista Recovery Disc to re-install Windows - it only fixes (not replaces!) Windows. Why you need it: If you bought your PC from a major retailer, you didn't get this CD with your hefty purchase. Any questions? Feel free to ask.

Home networking is easy when you ask an expertFor most of us, it's not about the technology—it's about what we can do with it. A home network lets you share Internet connections, printers, and files between two or more computers. Go wireless, and you can read your e-mail, surf the Web, or download new music from anywhere in or around your home. And with the improvements and added security features in Service Pack 2, Windows XP home networking is safer and more fun than ever before. Paul Thurrott shows you just how it's done, in language that makes sense.Understand networking software, learn what hardware you need, and configure a modemExplore broadband options and their security issuesUse Windows XP's network and wireless network setup wizardsSet up security to protect shared files and user accountsParticipate in multiplayer gamesIntegrate Bluetooth devices and add Mac OS® X or Linux machines to your networkDeal with spam, pop-ups, malicious add-ons, and other malwareManage instant communication with Windows® Messenger and MSN® MessengerSynchronize your Palm OS® device or Pocket PC with your desktop

Full Version, Platform(s): PC; Standard License, Package Type: Retail, For 1 User/s, CD-ROM, MPN: V3K-00005