WHAT is windows xp

Windows XP Professional How-to Resources

Are there any other How-To topics you'd like to see? Let us know what you'd like to read about.

On This Page

	Desktop Management
	Internet Browsing and Web Services
	Networking
	Security
	Setup Hardware

Desktop Management

Plan/Deploy

•	Activate Windows XP
•	Add Components and Programs to a Computer in Windows XP
•	Add or Remove a Windows Component in Windows XP
•	Build a Logo Testing Environment for Software in Windows XP
•	Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Profiles to Windows XP Domain User Profiles
•	Use Compatibility Administration Tool in Windows XP
•	Use Group Policy to Deploy Windows XP in a Windows 2000-based Network

Operate/Administer: User Interface

•	Add and Remove Names in Your Address Book in Windows XP
•	Add or Change a User's Picture in Windows XP
•	Add or Remove Games in Windows XP
•	Arrange Files Using Folder Views in Windows XP
•	Change Drive Letter Assignments in Windows XP
•	Change File Associations in Windows XP
•	Change or Remove a Program in Windows XP
•	Configure Desktop Themes in Windows XP
•	Connect to Terminal Services with Color Resolution That Is Greater Than 256 in Windows XP
•	Control Accessibility Features for Visually Impaired Users by Using Utility Manager in Windows
•	Copy Music to and from an Audio CD in Windows XP
•	Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Windows XP
•	Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
•	Created the Regional and Language Settings for an Unattended Installation of Windows MultiLanguage Version
•	Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
•	Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips in Windows XP
•	Disable Visual Notification of 32-bit Program User Mode Exception Messages in 64-bit Versions of Windows XP
•	Display Comma Separators in System Monitor in Windows XP
•	Display, Use, and Clear "My Recent Documents" on the Start Menu in Windows XP
•	Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows XP
•	Enable and Use the "Run As" Command When Running Programs in Windows
•	Enable or Disable the CTRL+ALT+DELETE Sequence for Logging On in Windows XP
•	Enable or Disable the New Interface Components in Windows XP
•	Erase Files From a CD-RW Disc in Windows XP
•	Export Names from Your Windows XP Address Book to Another Program
•	Force Users to Quit Programs and Log Off After a Period of Inactivity in Windows XP
•	Import Contacts into Your Address Book in Windows XP
•	Install and Configure Handwriting Recognition in Windows XP
•	Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
•	Prevent a Program from Being Displayed in the Most Frequently Used Programs List in Windows XP
•	Publish Pictures to the Internet in Windows XP
•	Remove Instant Messaging Users for Windows Messenger on Windows XP-Based Computers
•	Save a Search Query in Windows XP
•	Search for Files and Folders in Windows XP
•	Search for People and Groups on the Internet in Windows XP
•	Search for People in the Address Book in Windows XP
•	Set Accessibility Features for People Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision in Windows XP
•	Set Accessibility Features for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Windows XP
•	Set Accessibility Features for People with Motion Disabilities in Windows XP
•	Set the Command Processor Appearance in Windows XP
•	Specify the Program Used to Open Certain Types of Files in Windows XP
•	Start Setup from MS-DOS in Windows XP
•	Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
•	Synchronize the Time with the Windows Time Service in Windows XP
•	Turn Off, Display, and Select an Animated Character in Search Companion in Windows XP
•	Use Automatic Completion with a Command Prompt in Windows XP
•	Use ClearType to Enhance Screen Fonts in Windows XP
•	Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP
•	Use Disk Management to Configure Basic Disks in Windows XP
•	Use the Briefcase Feature in Windows XP
•	Use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in Windows XP
•	Use the Fast User Switching Feature in Windows XP
•	Use the Language Bar in Windows XP
•	Use the RUN AS Command to Start a Program as an Administrator in Windows XP
•	Use the United States-International Keyboard Layout in Windows XP
•	Use the Windows Classic Theme in Windows XP

Operate/Administer: Multimedia

•	Configure and Use Text to Speech in Windows XP
•	Copy a CD-ROM in Windows XP
•	Create Multiple CD-ROMs from a Set of Files in Windows XP
•	Display the Volume Icon in the Notification Area in WIndows
•	Find a Printer in Active Directory and Set Up a Connection in Windows XP
•	Install and Configure Speech Recognition in Windows XP
•	Set the My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows XP
•	Shadow a Remote Desktop Session in Windows XP Professional
•	Use Speech Recognition in Windows XP
•	Use Speech Recognition Profiles in Windows XP

Operate/Administer: Performance

•	Manage System Monitor Counters in Windows XP

Operate/Administer: Resource Management

•	Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
•	Back Up Information to a CD in Windows XP
•	Change a GUID Partition Table Disk into a Master Boot Record Disk in Windows XP
•	Change Date, Time, Number, and Currency Value Displays in Windows XP
•	Configure a Computer to Receive Remote Assistance Offers in Windows XP
•	Configure Automatic Updates to Prompt You Before You Download Updates in Windows XP
•	Configure Offline Files to Synchronize When a Particular Network Connection Becomes Active
•	Configure or Disable Solicited Remote Assistance in Windows XP
•	Configure the Search Companion in Windows XP
•	Configure Your Computer for Infrared Communication in Windows XP
•	Connect to Peripheral Devices with IrDA
•	Convert a FAT16 or FAT32 Volume to NTFS in Windows XP
•	Convert an IEEE 1394 Disk Drive to a Dynamic Disk Drive in Windows XP
•	Convert to Basic and Dynamic Disks in Windows XP Professional
•	Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in Windows XP
•	Create a Mirrored Volume in Windows XP
•	Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
•	Create a System Data Source Name in Windows XP
•	Create and Disable Administrative Shares on Windows XP
•	Create and Save a Custom Console by Using Microsoft Management Console in Windows XP
•	Create and Use a Password Reset Disk for a Computer That Is Not a Domain Member in Windows XP
•	Create and Use NTFS Mounted Drives in Windows XP
•	Create Disk Quota Reports in Windows XP
•	Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP
•	Disable the NTFS File System Tracking of Broken Shortcut Links
•	Distribute Registry Changes to Computers in Windows XP
•	Enable and Configure the Fax Service in Windows XP
•	Enable or Disable Print Job Notifications in Windows XP
•	Enable Remote Assistance in Windows XP
•	Export and Import Disk Quota Settings to Other Volumes in Windows XP
•	Fax a Document from a Windows Program in Windows XP
•	Fax a Scanned Document or Image in Windows XP
•	Install a Printer Driver Locally for a Remote Printer in Windows XP
•	Make a Local Printer Available During a Connection to a Remote Desktop in Windows XP Professional
•	Manage Environment Variables in Windows XP
•	Modify Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
•	Move the Paging File in Windows XP
•	Move the Spool Folder in Windows XP
•	Obtain Remote Assistance by Sending an E-mail Message in Windows XP
•	Obtain Remote Assistance Using Windows Messenger in Windows XP
•	Prepare and Scan a FAT32 Partition for Virus Detection and Removal in Windows
•	Print a Device Manager Report in Windows XP
•	Provide Remote Assistance in Response to an E-mail Invitation in Windows XP
•	Provide Remote Assistance In Response to Windows Messenger Invitation in Windows XP
•	Receive a Fax in Windows XP
•	Re-Create a Missing Automated System Recovery Floppy Disk in Windows XP
•	Schedule a Server Process in Windows XP Professional
•	Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
•	Script Compatibility Layers in Windows XP
•	Search For Hidden or System Files In Windows XP
•	Send a Fax in Windows XP
•	Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
•	Set Up Administrative Alerts in Windows XP
•	Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
•	Use Backup to Restore Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
•	Use Computer Management in Windows XP
•	Use Disk Management to Configure Dynamic Disks in Windows XP
•	Use File Compression in Windows XP
•	Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
•	Use Offline Files in Windows XP
•	Use the Diskpart.efi Utility to Create a GUID Partition Table Partition on a Raw Disk in Windows
•	Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows XP CD-ROM
•	Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with a Wizard Disk in Windows XP
•	Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
•	Use Windows XP to Create a RAID-5 Volume on a Remote Windows 2000 Computer
•	Work with Scheduled Tasks on Remote Computers in Windows XP

Operate/Administer: User Management

•	Assign a Mandatory User Profile in Windows XP
•	Automatically Log On a User Account in Windows XP
•	Configure and Use Error Reporting in Windows XP
•	Create and Use a Password Reset Disk for a Computer in a Domain in Windows XP
•	Gain Access to Local Files by Using a Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP
•	Manage Groups in the Address Book in Windows XP
•	Restore Icons That Have Been Removed from the Desktop in Windows XP
•	Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP

Support/Troubleshoot

•	Add More Power to Recovery Console By Using Group Policy in Windows XP
•	Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
•	Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
•	Log System Monitor Data to SQL Server in Windows XP
•	Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows XP
•	Start Your Computer by Using the Last Known Good Configuration Feature in Windows XP
•	Troubleshoot Windows XP Setup Problems When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
•	Use Qfixapp.exe in Windows XP
•	Use the Netdom.exe Utility to Rename a Computer in Windows XP
•	Use the System Restore Utility with Windows Management Instrumentation in Windows XP
•	View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP

Top of page

Internet Browsing and Web Services

•	Use Windows Messenger Instant Messaging in Windows Messenger
•	Use Windows Messenger to Make Voice Calls to Another Computer in Windows XP

Top of page

Networking

•	Configure and Use Callback for Dial-Up Users in Windows XP
•	Configure a Connection to the Internet in Windows XP Professional
•	Configure a VPN Connection to Your Corporate Network in Windows XP Professional
•	Configure a Wireless Link That Uses Infrared in Windows XP
•	Configure and Use Dial-Up Connections in Windows XP
•	Configure Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
•	Configure TCP/IP to Use DNS in Windows XP
•	Connect and Disconnect a Network Drive in Windows XP
•	Connect to a Printer by Using a Web Browser in Windows XP
•	Create a PPPoE Connection in Windows XP
•	Create a Shortcut to a Network Location in Windows XP
•	Determine Which Program Uses or Blocks Specific Transmission Control Protocol Ports in Windows
•	Enable the Internet Connection Firewall Feature in Windows XP
•	Enable Windows XP Automatic Wireless Network Configuration
•	Install NetBEUI on Windows XP
•	Prevent the Network Setup Wizard From Creating a Bridge in Windows XP
•	Save and Restore Dial-up Connections in Windows XP
•	Search for a Computer on the Network in Windows XP
•	Set Up Multiple-Device (Multilink) Dialing in Windows XP
•	Use the Alternate Configuration Feature for Multiple Network Connectivity in Windows XP

Top of page

Security

•	Access an EFI Partition in Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
•	Audit User Access of Files, Folders, and Printers in Windows XP
•	Change the Logon Window and the Shutdown Preferences in Windows XP
•	Configure a Preshared Key for Use with Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Connections in Windows XP
•	Create and Disable Administrative Shares on Windows XP
•	Delegate Security for a Printer in Windows XP
•	Disable the Local Administrator Account in Windows
•	Encrypt a File in Windows XP
•	Encrypt a Folder in Windows XP
•	Encrypt Offline Files to Secure Data in Windows XP
•	Manage Stored User Names and Passwords on a Computer in a Domain in Windows XP
•	Manage Stored User Names and Passwords on a Computer That Is Not in a Domain in Windows XP
•	Prevent a User From Running or Stopping a Scheduled Process in Windows XP
•	Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
•	Set Up a .NET Passport Account in Windows XP
•	Set WMI Namespace Security in Windows XP
•	Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
•	Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP
•	Share Access to an Encrypted File in Windows XP
•	Turn On Remote Desktop Automatic Logon in Windows XP
•	Use Cipher.exe to Overwrite Deleted Data in Windows
•	Use the Autologon Feature in the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP
•	Use the Group Policy Editor to Manage Local Computer Policy in Windows XP
•	Use the Microsoft Personal Security Advisor Web Site in Windows

Top of page

Setup Hardware

Plan/Deploy

•	Use Sysprep.exe Tool to Automate Successful Deployment of Windows XPP

Operate/Administer

•	Change the Screen Refresh Rate of Your Monitor in Windows XP
•	Configure and Use Multiple Monitors in Windows XP
•	Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP
•	Configure Devices By Using Device Manager in Windows XP
•	Determine the Firmware Version of an Itanium-Based Workstation Computer in Windows
•	Manage Devices in Windows XP
•	Set Up Hardware Profiles for Laptop Computers in Windows XP
•	Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

Support/Troubleshoot

•	Enable Logging of Wiadebug.log in Windows XP
•	Flash Firmware in Itanium Versions of Windows
•	Resources for Troubleshooting Sound Problems in Windows XP
•	Troubleshoot the Video Adapter Driver in Safe Mode in Windows XP
•	Use the Driver Roll Back Feature to Restore a Previous Version of a Device Driver in Windows XP
•	Use the Roll Back Driver Feature in Windows XP
•	View the Storage Devices That Are Displayed As "USB SCSI Storage Device" in Windows XP

Mobility

•	Configure a Connection to a Virtual Private Network in Windows XP
•	Configure Recovery Techniques in Windows XP
•	Use IrComm Mobile Devices and Windows XP to Access the Internet

Top of page