PC Magazine’s Neil Randall heard you when you asked for more about Windows XP security, fighting spyware, and surviving a crash. This second edition includes more than 100 pages of new information about protecting your system, preventing problems, and rescuing data if something does go wrong.

    It also helps you optimize your Internet experience, understand permissions and policies, maximize Windows XP for small business use, and more, with recommendations for helpful utilities in every section.

I: SECURING WINDOWS XP.
II: AVOIDING DISASTER.
III: TAMING THE INTERNET.
IV: LETTING WINDOWS' HAIR DOWN: THE CREATIVE AND
ENTERTAINING SIDE OF WINDOWS XP.
V: CHANGING THE INTERFACE.
VI: INSTALLING AND REMOVING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE.
VII: WHO OWNS WHAT? SETTING USERS, PERMISSIONS,
AND POLICIES.
VIII: NETWORKING YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.
IX: APPENDICES.
Appendix A: Installing Windows XP.
Appendix A: Reinstalling Windows XP.

Author Descriptions

Neil Randall is currently a Contributing Editor for PC Magazine and arguably the world’s most knowledgeable expert on Microsoft Windows. He has tested every version since Window 95, and shares his experience freely in PC Magazine.