Windows is the world's most popular operating system & 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 & seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake this book means business. Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know & this edition is loaded with additional information about* E-mail faxing & troubleshooting* Maximizing security features* Customizing & upgrading Windows XP* Multimedia applications-CDs digital music & photos video & 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 & in the privacy of your own home. & 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 & 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 & files organize your information & fax scan or print documents* Get online safely send & receive e-mail work with Internet Explorer's security toolbar & steer clear of pop-ups viruses & spam* Make Windows XP work the way you want it to share your computer while maintaining your privacy set up a network & perform routine maintenance* Transfer & organize pictures from your digital camera edit digital video & create custom CDs of your favorite tunes* Use Windows XP's troubleshooting wizards & become your own computer doctor With its task-oriented table of contents & tear-out cheat sheet Windows XP For Dummies 2nd Edition is easy to use. You can quickly find what you want to know & you just may discover that this book is as important to your computer as the power cord."