Windows XP in a Nutshell is a comprehensive, compact reference that systematically documents what serious users need to know about both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.

Part of the bestselling "In a Nutshell" series, this book contains more information about using Windows XP than any other book on the market. Guaranteed. Windows XP in a Nutshell was cowritten by David A. Karp, author of the no-nonsense Windows Annoyances book series and creator of the popular Annoyances, org web site, and Tim O\'Reilly, the publisher whose books have revolutionized computer book publishing with their common-sense approach, depth of detail, and focus on practical information that you can really use.

In Windows XP in a Nutshell, you\'ll find:

• Detailed information on virtually every command and utility available in Windows XP, including both Windows-based and command prompt-based applications and accessories (not just those in the Start menu)
• Detailed advice and documentation on system configuration, with extensive coverage of the Control Panel, the Registry Editor, and the Microsoft Management Console
• A comprehensive guide to every setting in every dialog box, menu, and Properties sheet throughout Windows XP
• Quick reference to keyboard shortcuts, special symbols, common filename extensions, and background services
• A detailed treatment of networking, describing how to build a home or SOHO network, the best ways to connect to the Internet, and how to implement a high level of security in an insecure world
• Hundreds of tips, gotchas, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks
• A reference to the Windows Script Host (WSH), the system that lets you use VBScript, JavaScript, and even Peri to automate common tasks
• A better guide to upgrading and migrating to Windows XP than you\'ll find anywhere else