Windows XP is one of the more sophisticated computer programs ever made. It cost more money to develop and took more people to build than any computer program. For many people, Windows XP rates as the first must-have version of Windows ever – which is not to say the software"s absolutely "intuitive" or "seamless" or "user friendly" or (fill in most often-observed marketing jargon).Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies not only takes you through the introductory material and stuff any computer newbie can comprehend, but also ventures into more advanced areas, where you can really put Windows to work every day. Without dwelling on technical mumbo-jumbo and baffling jargon, this nine-books-in-one reference tackles the tough problems you’re likely to encounter, shows you the major road signs, and gives you lots of help withPersonalizing your DesktopOrganizing your Windows XP interfaceConnecting to the InternetFinding and installing the hardware you wantJoining the multimedia mixBuilding your networkIn the majority of cases, Windows XP works far more reliably than any other version of Windows. One of the main reasons why: Windows XP successfully protects itself from programs that try to overwrite its crucial files. Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies shares insight into protecting your network and your privacy, and delivers invaluable information onUpgrading from your current version of WindowsBefriending the Help and Support CenterUsing sneaky key commandsDifferentiating between XP/Pro and XP/HomeGetting started with Outlook ExpressFinding your way around the Internet Explorer windowAcquiring and installing AOL in Windows XPSending and receiving e-mail with MSN ExplorerDiscovering digital cameras and video devicesWith a couple dozen computer books under his belt, six Computer Press Association awards, and a handful of fiercely independent electronic newsletters covering Microsoft products, this All-in-One"s author lays it all out in simple, sensible, often funny terms: Your Windows of opportunity is wide open for a stress-less computing experience.