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In addition to walking through the commands for managing security, installing hardware, organizing files, communicating with other people, and using the media player, the deluxe version of this guide has a chapter on creating graphics with Paint and a full chapter on Internet Explorer. The second edition covers the service pack 2 update. The CD-ROM contains practice files and three e-books.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Quickly teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Windows XP-one step at a time! This newly revised Deluxe Edition expands a Microsoft Press customer favorite with more content, more tools on CD-ROM, and more cool things to learn and experience. With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through the book's easy-to-follow lessons and skill-building exercises on CD-ROM. You'll learn how to customize the way your PC looks and works; use new Windows XP Service Pack 2; set up your Internet connection and e-mail; configure privacy and security settings; hook up printers, multiple monitors, and other devices; manage programs, files, and folders; burn CD-ROMs and DVDs; share digital photos and create slide shows; troubleshoot common problems; and more. The enhanced Deluxe Edition CD-ROM features Microsoft Windows Media￯﾿ﾽ Player 9; Windows Movie Maker 2; Microsoft Plus! PhotoStory 2 LE; Windows XP Power Toys; Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook; and Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook; templates; and other resources.

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