One of over 90 books by Noel Kantaris and Phil Oliver, published by Bernard Babani (publishing) Ltd. If you want to get up and running as soon as possible with Windows XP, then this is the book for you.

The book explains:-

• How to manipulate Windows, and how to use the Control Panel to add or change your printer, and control your display.
• How to control information using WordPad, Notepad and Paint, and how to use the Clipboard facility to transfer information between Windows applications.
• How to be in control of your filing system using 'Windows Explorer' and 'My Computer'.
• How to control printers, fonts, characters, multimedia and images, and how to add hardware and software to your system.
• How to configure your system to communicate with the outside world, and how to use Outlook Express for all your e-mail requirements.
• How to use the Windows Media Player to play your CDs, burn CDs with your favourite tracks, use the Radio Tuner, and transfer your videos to your PC, and how to use the Sound Recorder, and Movie Maker.
• How to use the System Tools to restore your system to a previously working state, use Microsoft's Website to update your Windows set-up, how to clean up, defragment, and scan your hard disc, and how to backup and restore your data.
• How to use the Security Centre of Windows Service Pack 2 to protect your computer from external attacks.
• How to successfully transfer text from those old but cherished MS-DOS programs.

A fairly detailed glossary of terms is included, which should be used with the text of this book where necessary.