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" Microsoft Windows XP power productivity / "
Jim Boyce.
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1014982
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b769352
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Boyce, Jim,1958-
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Microsoft Windows XP power productivity /\ Jim Boyce.
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Alameda, Calif. :: Sybex,, ©2005.
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1 online resource
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0782143881
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: 0782150527
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: 1417570482
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: 9780782143881
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: 9780782150520
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: 9781417570485
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Cover Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Part 1: Installation and Startup Chapter 1: What's New in Windows XP? Major Differences between Home Edition and Professional Windows XP Service Pack 2 Overview Where to Go for More Details Chapter 2: Stand-Alone Installations Understanding Upgrade Options Analyzing and Prepping the System Tips for Running Setup Migrating Applications Manually Updating the System Windows Product Activation Chapter 3: Reaping the Rewards of Network, Automated, and Unattended Installations Taming Setup with Switches Specifying the Location of Source Files and Destination Customizing Setup Integrating Service Packs in a Slipstream Installation Deploying Windows XP with RIS Other Installation Methods PowerQuest DeployCenter Chapter 4: Gaining Control of Windows XP Startup and Shutdown Configuring Boot and Recovery Options in the GUI Setting Startup Options in Boot.ini Manually Modifying Boot.ini with Bootcfg Working with the Startup Folder Startup and Shutdown Scripts Restricting Shutdown Part 2: Customizing and Automating Windows XP Chapter 5: Controlling Printing Printing Primer Quick Printing Tips Managing Printers Network Printing Internet Printing Chapter 6: Scripting Windows XP Understanding Windows Script Host Writing Scripts Running Scripts Remote Scripting Part 3: Managing the System and Applications Chapter 7: Controlling Application Compatibility Using the Program Compatibility Wizard Compatibility Administrator Application Verifier Tool Chapter 8: Adding and Removing OS Components Adding and Removing Components Installing Service Packs and Updates Showing or Hiding Components with SP2 Chapter 9: Using and Customizing MMC Consoles Working with the MMC Creating a Custom MMC Console Creating and Using Taskpads Chapter 10: It's All About Control: Tools and Techniques for Managing Services Overview of Services Tips for Working in the Services Console Configuring Service Startup Configuring Service Logon Configuring Recovery Options Managing Services Remotely Chapter 11: Monitoring Events Tips for Working in the Event Viewer Managing Log Settings Managing Log Files Troubleshooting STOP Messages Third-Party Event Management Applications Using Dr. Watson Chapter 12: Monitoring Performance Before You Monitor Performance Using System Monitor to Check Real-Time Performance Using Performance Logs And Alerts Monitoring for Specific Performance Issues Chapter 13: Auditing the System Understanding Auditing Enabling Auditing Auditing Object Access Tips for Effective Auditing What to Audit for Optimum Security Chapter 14: Using Disk Quotas Applying Quotas to a Disk Applying Folder-Specific Quotas with Mounted Volumes Applying Quotas with Policies Applying Quotas from a Command Console Part 4: Hardware Chapter 15: Understanding and Managing the Registry Understanding the Windows XP Registry Working with Keys and Values Using the Registry Editor Exporting and Importing Registry Keys Setting Permissions on Registry Keys Working with Hive Files Managing a Remote Computer s Registry Scripting Registry Changes Chapter 16: Working with Device Manager Tips for Running Device Manager Creating Device and Configuration Logs Managing Devices on a Remote Computer Chapter 17: Configuring Hardware Working with Drivers Managing Plug and Play Managing Devices Chapter 18: Managing the File System Configuring Disks and Volumes Optimizing Disk Performance Managing Volumes from a Console Using Mounted Volumes Creating and Managing Advanced Volumes Understanding and Implementing Sharing Managing the File System with Scripts Part 5: Communications and Networking Chapter 19: Modem and Dial-Up Networking Configuration Modem Configuration Tips Configuring Dial-Up Connections Improving Performance with Multilink Chapter 20: Configuring LAN C.
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Annotation The Keys to Your Productivity Are Right There, Inside WindowsWindows XP is packed with utilities and other features that can help you work smarter and faster. The trick is knowing what they are and how and when to use them. Microsoft Windows XP Power Productivity teaches you how to leverage these tools to automate, customize, and troubleshoot your system, and to harness its power most effectively. This is a must & ndash;read book for power users and system administrators; it also offers a path that ambitious beginners can follow to achieve expertise. Coverage includes:Performing network, automated, and unattended installationsControlling Windows XP startup and shutdownManaging printingAuditing the systemAdding and removing OS componentsUnderstanding and managing the RegistryWorking with Device ManagerSetting up and troubleshooting incoming and outgoing connectionsHosting FTP sitesPerforming backups and recovering from disastersManaging users and groupsSetting up, monitoring, and managing remote accessConfiguring and optimizing TCP/IPManaging certificatesConfiguring VPN connectionsEncrypting your filesIs Your PC Holding You Back?Don & prime;t settle for making yourself more productive; do the same for your PC. Microsoft Windows XP Power Optimization, also from Sybex, shows you how to get more speed and power out of your current equipment, simply by tuning your Windows setup.
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Operating systems (Computers)
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COMPUTERS-- Operating Systems-- General.
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Operating systems (Computers)
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Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
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Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
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005.4/4769
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QA76.76.O63B69 2005eb
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