Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows XP Professional (3rd Edition) (Special Edition Using)

This updated edition covers all of the updates to Windows XP since it was released, including Service Packs 1 and 2, and Reloaded. From-the-trenches advice on upgrading to Windows XP Pro - including detailed rollout advice for IT managers. Plan and manage deployment of Windows easily and efficiently - whether you're upgrading just a handful of computers, or an entire corporation! Includes hands-on coverage of installing, configuring and surviving on a Windows XP-based network. We not only show you how to set up Windows networking features, we show you how to install and set up basic networking hardware.Sharing files with other platforms, such as Novell Netware, Unix and Linux, Macintosh and other Windows flavors.

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Windows XP Book
Was very happy with the book,it came exactly the way it was described. I have already order more books.

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An Essential Book for Installing XP
This book has been at my right hand for a month while I have been switching from Windows 98SE to XP. I could not have installed XP without it. I've used Windows 95, 98 and 98SE, but XP is enough different that a book like this is absolutely needed. The book has checklists for before and after installation and extensive explanations for `Using Windows` once you are up and running. The technical level is about right for me now; later, I will want more depth. The accompanying CD and the Tour that comes with Windows will help the rank beginner.
I am not on a network so cannot critique the network chapter.
And a remarkable plus: I had a question about getting out of my multibooting configuration, and the authors answered me on-line with carefully thought out advice.
Yes, the book has some gaps: it answered about 80% of my questions, so I give it 4 stars.
Don't install XP without a book like this.

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A Good Book it is However, Beginner Book it is Not
A+++ a CD!

Well written and resourced with good humor mixed in to break up any monotonous verbiage. As most of you know Que publishes some of the best material out there aside from some Microsoft Press books as well(I like em).

Like others that have noted in previous reviews this book starts you out with the assumption that that you have used Windows before. This is a good thing for experienced users of Windows products however they should have written the book true to the level as it was given (Beginning Level) on the back cover.

I enjoy this book as both a reference and a study. Most of us who use WinXP Pro on a daily basis will also.

All in all you just can't go wrong with Que books. I also purchased a 13th Edition of Repairing PC's authored by Scott Muller also. Great books! Well worth the money.

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A Sound, Clearly-Written, and Thorough Windows XP Book
A clearly written and thoroughly illustrated book that really covers ALL major aspects of WinXPP. It assumes some prior experience with Windows, so spares you from descriptions of how a mouse works and how windows are opened, concentrating instead on the things you really need to customize WinXPP and be truly productive. The authors don't hesitate to express their opinions, show their personal preferences, and suggest auxiliary software whenever appropriate. A fat book -- one with much meat on the skeleton. And it's fun, too,,,,

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Disappointed
When I purchase a book I look at all features offered with the book. E.g., if a book comes with a Learning CD I expect that cd to work with the product for which it was written. The CD that comes with this book requires QuickTime (Apple App) intead of MS Media player. This does'nt make sense.That is why I rate this pruchase with a lowly 2.