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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Windows XP Professional How-to Resources

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Desktop Management

Plan/Deploy

Operate/Administer: User Interface

Operate/Administer: Multimedia

Operate/Administer: Performance

Operate/Administer: Resource Management

Operate/Administer: User Management

Support/Troubleshoot

Internet Browsing and Web Services

Networking

Security

Setup Hardware

Plan/Deploy

Operate/Administer

Support/Troubleshoot

Mobility