Windows XP MVP by John Barnett, Curt Simmons,
Alan Simpson and David Dalan, is written with the home and small
business user in mind and is packed with useful information
including helpful personal tips and professional advice.
The book is divided into five sections or
solutions and covers topics such as:
- Configuring and Personalising Windows XP
- Internet and Networking with Windows XP
- Multimedia Solutions with Windows XP
- Hacking Windows XP
- Securing and Troubleshooting Windows XP
Each topic is extensively covered with the
information being presented in a clear, non technical, easy to
understand format. There is even a chapter in the Appendix giving
the reader a primer on registry editing.
Other chapters contain information on recovering
from crashes, creating Internet Connections and Wired Networks,
scripting, managing local security, managing disks and drive, using
Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player 10 and even translating
those elusive Windows error messages. There are even tips and tricks
for speeding up Windows XP.
There are a host of books available on Windows XP
with most targeting the more technically minded computer user.
Windows XP MVP, on the other hand, doesn’t rely upon a specific
knowledge level for the user to understand its content and put its
tips into practice.
While not a troubleshooting book, per se, Windows
XP MVP is definitely a must have for every Windows XP User. All 696
pages of Windows XP MVP are packed with expert information, personal
tips and informative sidebars; all written by Authors’ who are
experts in their field. Only Windows XP MVP can supply you with all
this expert advice in one simple to use volume. Make sure you have
it at the side of your pc and you too can have your own personal
Windows XP expert right at your fingertips.
- Ease of use: 10.0
- Features: 10.0
- Value for Money: 10.0
- Overall: 10.0
