Essential Skills to Windows XP Home Edition.

Part I: Up and Running with Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 1: Introducing Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 2: Installing Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 3: Getting Started with Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 4: Customizing Your Desktop.

Chapter 5: Installing, Removing, and Running Programs.

Chapter 6: Managing Your Files and Folders.

Chapter 7: Making the Most of the Bundled Programs.

Chapter 8: Finding Help to Solve Your XP Problems.

Part II: Administering and Troubleshooting Windows XP Home.

Chapter 9: Managing Users and Accounts.

Chapter 10: Sharing and File Types.

Chapter 11: Managing Your Disks and Drives.

Chapter 12: Working with the Registry.

Chapter 13: Installing, Configuring, and Managing Printers and Fonts.

Chapter 14: Managing Hardware, Drivers, and Power.

Chapter 15: Using XP Home Edition on a Portable Computer.

Chapter 16: Optimizing Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 17: Backup, Troubleshooting, and Disaster Recovery.

Part III: Communications, the Internet, and the Web.

Chapter 18: Connecting to the Internet.

Chapter 19: Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer.

Chapter 20: Using Address Book.

Chapter 21: E-mail with Outlook Express.

Chapter 22: Reading News with Outlook Express.

Chapter 23: Instant Messaging with Windows Messenger.

Chapter 24: Giving and Getting Remote Assistance.

Chapter 25: Publishing Information to the Web.

Part IV: Audio, Video, and Games.

Chapter 26: Windows Media Player.

Chapter 27: Working with Pictures and Videos.

Chapter 28: Burning CDs on XP.

Chapter 29: Playing Games on XP Home Edition.

Part V: Networking Windows XP Home Edition.

Chapter 30: Understanding Windows Networking.

Chapter 31: Building a Home or Home-Office Network.

Chapter 32: Sharing Resources on Your Network.

Chapter 33: Securing Your Network.

Chapter 34: Connecting to a Remote Computer or Network.

Appendix A: Windows Basics.

Appendix B: Faxing and Telephony.

Index.