Practical Microsoft Windows Millennium (practical)

PRACTICAL Microsoft Windows Millennium Faithe Wempen I Starting Out with Windows 1 2 3 4 5 Windows Basics 7 Getting Help 29 Running Programs 43 Exploring the Windows Accessories 63 Managing Files and Folders 89 II Modifying Your System 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Setting File Management Options 119 Organizing Your Programs 135 Installing New Programs 155 Customizing the Screen Appearance 169 Customizing System Settings 201 Installing Hardware 215 Managing Fonts and Printers 233 III Sharing Resources Contents at a Glance 13 14 15 16 Sharing a PC with Multiple Users 249 Using Network Resources 261 Sharing an Internet Connection 281 Traveling with a Laptop 287 IV Using the Internet 17 18 19 20 21 22 Setting Up Online Connectivity 305 Exploring the Web 323 Bringing the Web to Your Desktop 353 Working with Email 367 Participating in Online Discussions 393 Creating and Publishing Web Content 423 V Maintenance and Problem Solving 23 Optimizing Your Computer 441 24 Safeguarding Your System 465 25 Troubleshooting Problems 475 VI Appendixes A B C D Installing Windows Millennium 507 Windows Information Online 515 Accessibility Tools 523 Gaming with Windows Millennium 529 Glossary 533 Index 545 201 W. 103rd Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46290 i Practical Microsoft Windows Millennium Copyright © 2000 by Que Corporation. Associate Publisher Greg Wiegand Acquisitions Editor Jenny Watson ® All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. International Standard Book Number: 0-7897-2405-7 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 00-102231 Printed in the United States of America First Printing: July 2000 02 01 00 4 3 2 1 All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Que cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The author(s) and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book. ii Development Editor Rick Kughen Managing Editor Thomas F. Hayes Project Editor Leah Kirkpatrick Copy Editor Sossity Smith Indexer Chris Barrick Proofreader Maribeth Echard Technical Editor Colleta Witherspoon Team Coordinator Sharry Lee Gregory Interior Designer Anne Jones Cover Designer Dan Armstrong Production Ayanna Lacey Heather Hiatt Miller Stacey Richwine-DeRome Contents Introduction 1 2 Getting Help 29 Where to Start 1