If you're new to the world of Windows XP and are daunted by the thought of having to figure it all out on your own, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One can help. This all-inclusive reference book will teach you how to not only use your Windows XP system, but also how to utilize digital media and Internet features. Learn how to set up a home network, as well as how to upgrade, repair and protect your PC from viruses, spam and spyware. Updated to include information relating to the Windows XP Server Pack 2, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One will help you get the most you can out of your Windows XP-based computer.

Have you ever wished you had just one book, a truly complete reference that tells
you what you need to know about your new or upgraded computer? Have you
wanted one that’s written in plain talk, one that tells you what you need to know to
get started, and one that takes you to the next level without being too techie? Have
you wanted a book that could talk to your level without talking down to you?
You are holding such a book. Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One is one
massive title out of the team of tomes in the All in One series.

The goal of this book is to provide you with all the information you need, and no
more, to understand these topics:

. Windows XP
. Computer Hardware Basics
. Computer Software Basics
. Upgrades and Computer Fixes
. Networking Issues

The expert teachers, trainers, and technical writers who put this book together all
understand precisely what computer problems you face and they know how to
provide the solutions. For example, if you’ve bought your first computer and have
no idea how to start a program, the answer is here. If you want to create a network
computer system for an organization and provide security and reliability, the answer
is here.