Microsoft Press has just released Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step, a hands-on guide and flexible lesson plan for beginning to intermediate computer users that covers the features of Windows XP which you are most likely to need, be you using the Professional version (for businesses of all sizes) or the Home Edition (for non-networked home computers used in work and play). Microsoft Press's award-winning Step by Step titles feature no-nonsense, learn-by-doing methodology that's proven highly successful when it comes to learning new software and, significantly, retaining that knowledge. Has Windows changed so much that you require an entire new book of step-by-step assistance? Absolutely. Here are just a few areas and new features to give you an idea of the increased power and new functionality of Windows XP: Business-level reliability and advanced performance. Windows XP's new level of stability allows you to focus on your work; e. g., if a program crashes, your system won't. And with its efficient management of your resources, your system keeps running as fast as possible, even when you're multitasking with multiple programs. This is a big plus for home users, too. Remote Desktop. Create a virtual session and use your desktop computer from another computer running Windows 95 or later: home or the road can be your remote, and virtual, office! Windows Messenger. Communicate and collaborate in real time. See the online status of your contacts and communicate with them through text, voice, or video with better performance and higher quality. Encrypting File System. Obtain a high level of protection from the increased threat of hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting your files. Remote Assistance. Windows XP's souped-up Help and Support Center allows you to tap into Remote Assistance, a way by which a friend or IT professional who is also running Windows XP can remotely control your computer to show you a process or to help you troubleshoot. Internet Explorer 6. The popular browser has been improved to simplify Web browsing tasks, increase reliability, and help keep your personal information safe and secure. System Restore. This feature actively monitors system file changes, so that if something goes wrong, you can restore your system to a previous state without losing any data. Windows Media Player 8. Provides you an easy-to-use multimedia center to play your DVDs, organize your music, burn CDs, and otherwise enjoy your audio-video treasures. |
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