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Windows XP Hacks 2nd Edition
A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP
Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from
start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed,
this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of
hot-button issues such as:
security
web browsing
controlling the control panel
removing
uninstallable XP components
pop-up ads
You'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution;
digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web
software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the
book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read
easily in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of
searching for the right answer.
Now completely revised and updated to cover Service Pack 2
(SP2), the second edition of this bestseller carefully
breaks down the new features that come with SP2, including
IE pop-up blocker, Windows Firewall, and the new wireless
client.
Written by Preston Gralla, the compact and affordable
Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition provides direct, hands-on
solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing XP
beginners, as well as the more experienced power user. Each
year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 90 million PCs
worldwide, making it the world's most popular operating
system.
CONTENTS:
Credits
Preface
Chapter 1. Startup and Shutdown
1. Customize Multiboot Startup Options
2. Change the Picture That Appears on the XP Startup Screen
3. Speed Up Boot and Shutdown Times
4. Halt Startup Programs and Services
5. Create Multiple Startup Profiles with Advanced Startup Manager
6. Miscellaneous Startup and Shutdown Hacks
7. Control User Logins by Hacking the Registry
Chapter 2. The User Interface
8. Customize the GUI with Tweak UI
9. Control the Control Panel
10. Hack the Start Menu and Taskbar
11. Clean Up the Most Frequently Used Programs List
12. Rename and Change "Unchangeable" Desktop Icons and System Objects
13. Remove "Nonremovable" Desktop Icons
14. Hack Your Way Through the Interface
15. Remove "Uninstallable" XP Utilities
16. Make Your PC Work Like a Mac
17. Create Your Own XP Themes and Find Thousands Online
18. Give XP a Makeover with WindowBlinds
19. Make Your Own Cursors and Icons
20. Instant Linux
Chapter 3. Windows Explorer
21. Generate Folder and File Listings for Printing or Editing
22. Control Windows Explorer with Command-Line Shortcuts
23. Empower Windows Explorer with PowerDesk Pro
24. Better File Rename
25. Find Files Faster by Mastering the Indexing Service's Query Language
26. Force Windows Explorer into True Usefulness
27. Customize Folder Icons and Balloon Text
28. A Power User's Hidden Weapon: Improve the Context Menu
29. Take Your Work on the Go with Offline Files and the Briefcase
30. Get More Hard-Disk Space by Using NTFS Compression
31. Put a Command-Line Prompt on Your Desktop
Chapter 4. The Web
32. Give Internet Explorer a Face-Lift
33. Stop Pop Ups with SP2-and Without It
34. Kill Spyware and Web Bugs
35. Take a Bite Out of Cookies
36. Surf Anonymously Without a Trace
37. Don't Get Reeled In by Phishers
38. Read Web Pages Offline
39. Hack Internet Explorer with the Group Policy Editor
40. Speed Up File Downloads
41. Secrets of Web Site Hosting with Internet Information Services (IIS)
42. Surf the Internet Ad-Free
43. Hack Firefox
44. Build Your Own Firefox Search Engine
45. Google Your Desktop
46. Out-Google Google with MSN Desktop Search
47. Better Internet Searching from Your Desktop
48. Run Java Applets Without Crashes or Problems
Chapter 5. Networking
49. Tweak DNS Settings for Faster Internet Access
50. Optimize Your Home Router
51. Troubleshoot Network Connections with ping, tracert, and pathping
52. Troubleshoot Network Connections with netsh, netstat, and ipconfig
53. Speed Up Network Browsing
54. Control Another PC with Remote Access
55. Make Servers Always Available by Mapping a Hostname to a Dynamic IP Address
56. Renew Your DHCP-Assigned IP Address
57. Repair a Broken TCP/IP Connection
58. VoIP Hacks
Chapter 6. Email
59. Slam That Spam
60. Open Blocked File Attachments in Outlook and Outlook Express
61. Back Up and Restore Outlook and Outlook Express Datafiles
62. Retrieve Web-Based Email with Your Email Software
63. Gmail Hacks
64. Fire Outlook and Outlook Express
Chapter 7. Wireless
65. Go War-Driving for WiFi Access
66. Extend the Range of Your Wireless Network
67. Check WiFi Network Performance with Qcheck to Help Improve Throughput
68. Protect Your Home WiFi Network
69. Enable WiFi Encryption
70. Stop Moochers from Stealing Your WiFi Bandwidth
71. Solve Hotspot Woes
72. Set Up Bluetooth on XP
73. Connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth Phone
74. Set Up an Ad Hoc WiFi Network
Chapter 8. Security
75. Hide Folders and Files with the Encrypting File System
76. Test Your Security with Shields UP!
77. Protect Your Computer with the New Windows Firewall
78. ZoneAlarm: The World's Best Free Firewall
79. Use a Proxy Server to Protect Your PC
80. Punch an Escape Hole Through Your Firewall
81. Close Down Open Ports and Block Protocols
82. Set Up a Virtual Private Network
Chapter 9. The Registry
83. Don't Fear the Registry
84. Hack Away at the Registry
85. Safely Edit the Registry Using .reg Files
86. Better Registry Backups
87. Track and Restore Registry Changes with RegSpy
Chapter 10. Applications
88. Remove Unruly Applications and Uninstall Entries
89. Force XP-Incompatible Applications to Run
90. Force Older Programs to Use XP Common Controls
91. Launch Applications with Command-Line Shortcuts
92. Open and Create Microsoft Documents Without Microsoft Office
93. Stop Hidden Fields in Word from Stealing Your Files and Information
94. Speed Up Your Hard Disk by Improving Defragging
95. Extend Your Screen Real Estate with Virtual Desktops
96. Build a Better Backup Strategy
97. Go Beyond Messaging with Windows Messenger
98. Universal Messaging: Trillian Unites AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ
Chapter 11. Graphics and Multimedia
99. Image Conversion in a Pinch
100. Problem-Free CD Burning
101. Save Streaming Music to Your PC
102. Import Lyrics into iTunes and iPod
103. Convert from Apple iTunes Format
104. Use Ogg Vorbis for Digital Music
105. Hack Windows Media Player with TweakMP
106. Fix Windows Media Player's Privacy Problems
107. Make Videos with Windows Movie Maker
Chapter 12. System Performance
108. Track System Performance with the Performance Console
109. Get the Most Out of Your RAM
110. More Power: Registry Hacks to Speed Up XP
111. Repair and Recover with the Recovery Console
112. Speed Up System Performance with the Task Manager
113. Hack Your Way to a Cleaner Hard Disk
114. Fix SP2 Upgrade Woes
Chapter 13. Hardware
115. Troubleshoot Hardware by Decoding Device Manager Error Messages
116. Uncover Hidden Hardware with the Device Manager
117. Check Your PC's Pulse and Tweak It for Better Performance
118. Remap Your Keyboard
119. Use ClearType for Better Laptop and LCD Resolution
120. Networking on the Cheap: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection
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