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Windows is the world&;s most popular operating system, and Windows For Dummies is the bestselling computer book ever. When you look at Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition, it&;s easy to see why. Here&;s all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business.

Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and this edition is loaded with additional information about

  • E-mail, faxing, and troubleshooting
  • Maximizing security features
  • Customizing and upgrading Windows XP
  • Multimedia applications&;CDs, digital music and photos, video, and more
  • Answers to questions asked by thousands of Windows users

If you&;re just getting started with Windows XP, you&;ll find Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a lot easier than trying to get the fourth-grader next door to explain it to you. (Andy Rathbone is a lot more patient.) There&;s a whole section devoted to &;Windows XP Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know,&; so you can get the hang of the basics quickly and in the privacy of your own home. And if you&;ve been around a couple of generations of Windows, you&;ll be especially interested in how to squeeze maximum security from the beefed-up anti-spam and firewall features in Service Pack 2.

Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is sort of like a buffet&;you can sample everything, or just stick with the stuff you know you like. You&;ll find out how to

  • Locate programs and files, organize your information, and fax, scan, or print documents
  • Get online safely, send and receive e-mail, work with Internet Explorer&;s security toolbar, and steer clear of pop-ups, viruses, and spam
  • Make Windows XP work the way you want it to, share your computer while maintaining your privacy, set up a network, and perform routine maintenance
  • Transfer and organize pictures from your digital camera, edit digital video, and create custom CDs of your favorite tunes
  • Use Windows XP&;s troubleshooting wizards and become your own computer doctor

With its task-oriented table of contents and tear-out cheat sheet, Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition is easy to use. You can quickly find what you want to know, and you just may discover that this book is as important to your computer as the power cord.

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  4. Publisher
    For Dummies
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    January 1, 2004
  6. Language
    English
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“…the most well-known range of computer books…” (Computer Active, January 2005)

“Readers will enjoy reading this bouncy, overwhelming accessible text….gives a peek at the next generation of Windows genius.” (Good Book Guide, December 2004)

“…sure to be a huge seller…” (Publishing News, July 2004)

From the Back Cover

Covers the latest Windows XP updates including Service Pack 2

Fully revised to quickly answer your XP questions

You asked for more coverage of Outlook Express, scanning and faxing, CD burning, and more in Windows XP For Dummies — and we delivered! This updated edition is packed with answers to your Windows XP questions, from getting files and programs to work to troubleshooting common problems. Best of all, it's written in author Andy Rathbone's fun and friendly style that's made this book a bestseller for over 10 years.

Praise for Windows For Dummies

"This book feels your pain and prescribes a chuckle."
— G. David Wallace, Business Week

"Informative, friendly, conversational, and slightly irreverent. . . . It could help save you time and ease your frustration level."
— Suzanne A. Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune

"Written in a humorous style that gets the job done."
— Don Crabb, Chicago Sun-Times

Discover how to

  • Burn CDs, scan, and fax from your desktop
  • Increase security with a firewall
  • Exchange instant messages over the Internet
  • Block annoying pop-ups, viruses, and spyware
  • Customize your computer screen with your own photos

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 2nd edition (January 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 406 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764573268
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764573262
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 222 ratings

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Born in San Diego, California, Andy Rathbone began writing for newspapers in the early 1980s. He started freelancing articles to computer magazines soon after, then began writing the "Windows For Dummies" series in 1992. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide.

He's since written more than 50 books, with more than 15 million copies in print. Recent books include Windows 11 For Dummies, Windows 10 For Dummies, Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Surface For Dummies, and Windows 8 Tablets For Dummies.

His newest book, Windows 11 For Dummies, is available now.

Mr. Rathbone answers a reader's question each week at his website: www.andyrathbone.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for my mother
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2012
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My mother has been on dial up for the last 10 years. Her computer was so slow it wasn't worth the effort to show her anything much past how to check her email and to order books from the library. I FINALLY was able to talk her into upgrading to dsl and with that came with a whole nother can of worms because she doesn't know how to do anything (I live out of the state and it's beyond impossible to explain everything over the phone). One day after spending several frustrating hours explaining how to attach a screen print to an email she says: "it's too bad they don't have a book I could read that explains all this." OMG! DING! I instantly thought of this book. I zoomed over to Amazon and ordered it post haste. She gets it two days later and the rest is history. This book is currently saving me so many headaches it's not even funny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great help for newbies to the PC!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2010
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My wife, bless her heart, decided to try to get PC savvy in the last couple of years. She struggled with basic concepts. I had her, as is good practice for all newbies, play solitaire in order to get use to mouse clicks and movements. When it came to doing anything else, she was lost.

I got a copy of this book ... when I went off to work each day, she would work through it at her own pace and began to learn little by little how to navigate and do basic tasks. Before long, she gained confidence to begin trying new things. Thanks to "Dummies" our marriage stayed strong, it being a great alternative to frustrating hubby-lessons on the PC.
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Rudolph J. Antalek
4.0 out of 5 stars WINDOWS XP FOR DUMMIES
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2008
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HAD BOUGHT WINDOWS XP TO UPGRADE MY WIN 98 AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS ENOUGH OF A DIFFERENCE THAT I NEEDED A LITTLE EXTRA HELP. I JUST STARTED USING COMPUTERS AGAIN AFTER BEING AWAY FOR 13 YEARS AND THEY HAVE REALLY CHANGED. I HAD TO UPGRADE BECAUSE ALL THE NEWW EQUIPMENT THAT I BOUGHT HAD TO HAVE XP, 2000, OR BETTER TO RUN. THIS BOOK HAS THE HINTS THAT I NEED TO GET ME FROM STUCK TO UN-STUCK IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. TOO MANY OTHER BOOKS ARE TOO TECHNICAL FOR THE AVERAGE JOE TO UNDERSTAND.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Product great. But the setup sucked!!!
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The product I eventually received was in great condition! However the set up to purchase was deliberately misleading. You get the impression that you can track item, not so!!! Then when they have taken your money you find that the item can take up to 3 weeks for delivery. I felt i was mislead, and repeatedly attempted to cancel my order. Was not allowed by the company selling the product. Eventually, i received a notice something about it has nothing to do with amazon but with the company. Bunch of baloney!!! Was not happy with amazon or the company. Won't be buying anything fro them again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Windows 7 for Dummies by Andy Rathbone
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2010
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Excellent text and reference book. Easy to read and understand. Recommend for novice and mid-level computer users. I have found the "Dummies" books to be an indispensible part of my computer library upon upgrading to each new operating system and the DVD was just the thing to round off the learning process. Of course, if you're too stuck on yourself to even consider reading something with "Dummies" in the title then maybe you better just use the old "trial and error method." And if you're going to buy a book, Amazon.com is the economical place to do it!
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Ba En Asaru
3.0 out of 5 stars Not That Good....
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2007
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I did not find the book that helpful. A lot of times, the information in the book does not match the information on the window menu, task bar, etc. I had to lesrn through trial and error. I thought this book would help me to avoid that. It did not. I am still learning through trail and error. The book seems to be outdated, and it is a disappointment to me.
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Butterfly
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift for a Friend
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013
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I have a long time friend who is now 90 years old. He has XP on his computer and calls me when he has a problem. I ordered the above book on line and had it delivered directly to him at his address which saved me a trip to the post office. He is very pleased both with the easy to understand information and the way the book deals with the information from chapter to chapter.

The book arrived in excellent condition and he didn't have to wait a long time for delivery.
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hlrideout
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good "Dummies" book
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2012
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The title was very appropriate for me since I've only been using a computer since July. The information was written so a novice like me could understand the info and also answered many of the problems I was having especially since I was using an older program and most info in other books are for the latest Windows program. I think I will be able to become more proficient as I continue to use the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy as ABC
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When I first got a computer I had no idea how to really work it and was looking for help online when I saw this book.The title fitted me perfectly so I purchased it.I am so glad I did it has easy to understand steps on how to get the best out of your computer.Each time I came up against a problem I would use this book to help me through it.It is a bit like your own personal tutor.I also learned about keeping my personal details safe online and the best anti virus programmes to use.A very helpful tool for technophobes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Windows XP For Dummies
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2018
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Got it,thank you,have not started reading,my computer is windows XP.
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Pauline
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2011
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Windows XP for Dummies is an invaluable book for non computer 'techies'. It gives clear step-by-step instructions on how to uninstall programmes, which is exactly what I needed. Just flicking through the book has given me the confidence to try different things on my computer, and it explains what all the different messages that pop up on the screen mean. I am very happy with my purchase, specially since it arrived within 2 days of ordering, instead of the 5 days I was advised it would take.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
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This is a very useful book that answers many question. It can be read from cover to cover or used as a reference guide
to solve questions. It is divided into easy to follow chapters that are not only informative but also contain a little humour.
It is for these reasons that I awarded the book a 4 star rating and would highly recommend it.
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