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What's new in Windows XP Professional Welcome to Windows XP Professional. Among the new features available in Windows XP, there are new security tools that you can use to help keep your computer more secure, and new technologies that run in the background, making your computer run more efficiently and reliably. Windows XP has improved upon security, including the new Security Center, which allows you to check the status of the important security elements on your computer Windows Firewall, Automatic Updates, and virus protection softwaremaking it easier for you to understand how to keep your computer better protected against viruses and other security threats. Performance is at an all-time high. You can now use more programs at the same time and they will run faster than ever. Windows XP is dependable and stable, so you can always rely on the performance and effectiveness of your computer.

Improvements have also been made on many features that make using your computer more effective and useful. For example, you can use Remote Desktop to access your work computer and its resources from home, and to view files and documents on your computer's desktop from a co- worker's computer. With NetMeeting you can have virtual meetings with anyone, anywhere, and you can participate in discussions using audio, video, or chat. Getting help has never been easier. With Remote Assistance, you just send an invitation (either in or Instant Messenger) to your favorite computer expert or support professional, and they can help you fix a problem from their location. Windows XP provides extensive online Help for all operating system features, as well as a digital tour to help you discover the possibilities awaiting you.

What's new for user accounts and startup Windows XP Professional makes it easy to set up and manage computer accounts for everyone who uses your computer. Multiple users can now switch between accounts without having to restart the computer. You can also get help remembering a forgotten password, store multiple user names and passwords, and protect your copy of Windows XP Professional against piracy. Forgot your password? Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can recover your settings and user account with the Forgotten Password Wizard. The wizard lets you create a Password Reset Disk to help you open your account and create a new password. The Password Reset Wizard also enables you to change your password.

Sharing your computer Sharing your computer Windows XP Professional makes sharing a computer easier than ever by storing personalized settings and preferences for each user. You can customize and save the way your screen looks, help protect your files with a password, and see your lists of Web favorites and recently viewed areas. Switching quickly from one user to another Switching quickly from one user to another Fast User Switching lets you switch from one user to another without logging off and on. With just a few clicks, you can leave your programs open, switch to another user, and switch back again. Fast User Switching is available on stand-alone computers and on computers connected in a workgroup. It is not available if your computer is part of a domain.

NET Passport Wizard NET Passport Wizard With a.NET Passport, you only have to remember one name and password when shopping on the Web at.NET Passport-enabled sites. You can also use a Passport to store personal information so you will not have to retype it when using.NET Passport-enabled services. Passport helps to protect your personal information and helps you control which services have access to this information as described in the Passport privacy policy. Passports also help to protect your information on shared or public computers. Stored User Names and Passwords Stored User Names and Passwords With Windows XP Professional, you can store different user names and passwords for connecting to different sites and resources. For example, you can use your work user name and password on your home computer to connect to work-related servers and resources. Stored User Names and Passwords saves this information as part of your user profile, which you can take to different computers.

Windows Product Activation Windows Product Activation To help decrease piracy and other unauthorized use of Windows XP Professional, Microsoft has developed Windows Product Activation. During installation, you will be asked to activate your copy of Windows XP Professional. This is a quick and easy process, and you are not asked to provide any personal information, other than the country or region you live in. If you choose not to activate Windows XP Professional during installation, you will be periodically reminded to do so for a set grace period (usually, but not always, 30 days). You can activate your copy of Windows XP Professional by using your Internet connection or modem, or by telephone. If you have not done so by the end of the grace period, you will be required to activate your copy of Windows XP Professional before you can continue using it. Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your personal settings and data files from your old computer to your new one without having to go through much of the same configuration you did with your old computer. For example, you can take your Internet browser and settings, personalized display properties, and entire folders (such as My Documents) from your old computer and quickly put them on your new one.

What's new with digital media With Windows XP, you can play music, view and print pictures, and copy information to a CD. You can even make movies. Windows Media Player Windows Media Player Windows Media Player gives you more control of your music with smart jukebox features, easy CD transfer to computer, CD-burning, and compatibility with the widest range of portable players. In fact, Windows Media Player is a VCR, CD player, and radio combined into one device on your computer. You can listen to radio stations from all over the world, create your own music play list from your CDs, and even watch DVDs. Windows stores your music in the My Music folder, so you can easily manage it.

Digital cameras Digital cameras Windows XP makes it easy for you to view pictures on a camera and download them to your computer. In the My Pictures folder, you can view your pictures as a slide show, filmstrip, or as thumbnails. Personal screen saver Personal screen saver Use your own photographs as a slide show screen saver. Save your digital photographs or scanned pictures in the My Pictures folder, and then click My Pictures Slideshow for your screen saver. Create your own Web site Create your own Web site Use the Web Publishing Wizard to create your own Web site. You can post pictures and other documents to the Web, decide how private you want the site, and then invite your friends to view it.

Send your photos in Send your photos in You can send a digital photo in as you would any file. However, with Windows XP you can reduce the size of the photo file, making it easier to send. You can also make the photo image smaller if you want. CD burning CD burning If you have a CD Rewritable (CD-RW) or CD Recordable (CD-R) drive, you can burn photos, music, or data to a CD. That makes it easy to back up information, create your own music CDs, or put together a photo album on a disc. Windows Movie Maker Windows Movie Maker Download video from a digital or analog video camera to edit your film. You can also add sound files and even combine still digital pictures.

What's new in home networking With Windows XP Professional, home networking has never been easier. You can use the Network Setup Wizard to quickly set up your own network. You can share your Internet connection with all the computers on your network, and feel comfortable knowing Windows Firewall helps protect your computer. Set up your home or small office network Set up your home or small office network The Network Setup Wizard guides you through configuring your home or small office network. You can set up all the computers on your network to use one Internet connection, name each computer and provide a computer description, and enable Windows Firewall. You can only use the Network Setup Wizard after you have set up and physically connected your computers together.

Home networking made easy Home networking made easy Want to learn more about why you should set up a network, and how to do it? If your home or small business contains two or more computers, connecting them on a network greatly expands their capacity and may even save you money. When you set up a network, you can share hardware (like printers and scanners), a single Internet connection, and files and folders. You can also play multi- computer games. Windows XP Professional guides you step-by-step through the process of setting up a home or small office network. Internet Connection Sharing Internet Connection Sharing Use Internet Connection Sharing to connect your home network computers to the Internet with just one connection. With Internet Connection Sharing, you can use Internet browsers and Internet services from any computer on your network, even if that computer does not have a direct Internet connection.

Windows Firewall Windows Firewall Windows Firewall enhances overall security, specifying what information is communicated from the computers on your network to the Internet, and from the Internet to the computers on your network. You can enable Windows Firewall on all the computers in your network, even if the computers share a single Internet connection. Network Bridge Network Bridge The network bridge simplifies the setup and configuration of small networks that consist of different types of network adapters, such as wireless, Ethernet, and home phone line network adapters (HPNA). The network bridge creates a software connection to link the different types of adapters together. There is no need for special equipment that would normally be required for communication between different types of network adapters. Only one bridge may exist on a computer, but it may be used with as many different types of network adapters as the computer can physically accommodate. Ethernet

What's new in other areas of Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional offers many new and more effective features and technologies. Remote Desktop allows you to access your Windows session from another computer, just as if you were in front of your computer. The Search Companion has been enhanced to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Features like Windows File Protection and System Restore will keep you from accidentally deleting important files, and will return your computer to its previous state if something goes wrong. If you encounter a system or program error, you can send a report to Microsoft, and you can use NetMeeting for virtual meetings with anyone, anywhere. If you use a flat computer screen (like those on portable computers), you can choose to display your screen fonts with Clear Type, the latest breakthrough technology in font clarity from Microsoft. Also, the Dual view feature enables you to use a separate monitor with your laptop computer.

Remote Desktop Remote Desktop Want to use your work computer and its resources from home? Need to bring your computer desktop to a colleague's office for some collaboration? Windows XP Professional makes it easy! With Remote Desktop, you can access a Windows session that is running on your computer when you are at another computer. For example, you can connect to your work computer from home and access all of your files, applications, and network resources as if you were in front of your computer at work. You can also view files and documents on your computer's desktop from a co-worker's computer. Remote Desktop also allows more than one user to have active sessions on a single computer, so multiple users can leave their programs running and preserve the state of their Windows session even while others are logged on. Search Companion Search Companion Using Windows XP Professional Search Companion, you can search for all types of objects, from pictures, music, and documents, to printers, computers, and people. You can search your own computer, other computers (if you are connected to a network or workgroup), and the Internet. You can also choose to search with the help of an animated screen character.

Windows File Protection Windows File Protection Installing software other than the operating system can sometimes be tricky, especially when the new software might replace important operating system files. This can lead to erratic system and program performance, and possibly to the failure of the operating system. Windows File Protection prevents the replacement or removal of protected system files. It runs in the background and protects all the files installed by the Windows setup program. System restore System restore In the event of a system problem, you can restore your computer to a previous state without losing your personal data files (such as documents, Internet favorites, and your e- mail). System Restore monitors changes to your computer, and periodically makes easily identifiable restore points. These restore points allow you to revert your system back to a previous state. You can also create and name your own restore points at any time.

Error reporting Error reporting With Windows XP Professional and an Internet connection, you can report system and program errors to Microsoft. If an error occurs and you choose to report the problem, technical information about the problem is collected and sent to Microsoft over the Internet. If a similar problem has been reported by others, more information may be available to you. The information Microsoft receives is used by programming groups at Microsoft for quality control, and will not be used for tracking individual users for any marketing purposes. NetMeeting Now you can have virtual meetings with anyone in the world. With NetMeeting, you can actively participate in discussions, work in shared programs with NetMeeting features like a whiteboard, and share data over the Internet. You can also talk to people by using audio, video, or chat.

ClearType Choosing ClearType for your screen fonts makes the words on your computer screen look as smooth as the words on a page. ClearType dramatically improves font resolution, so your existing spreadsheets, word processing documents, and Web pages display with crystal clarity. ClearType is intended for display on flat screen monitors, so it is ideal for portable computers and other flat screen devices. ClearType may appear slightly blurry on desktop computer monitors that do not have a flat screen. Attach a second monitor to your laptop Attach a second monitor to your laptop Wish you had a larger screen with your laptop? With Dualview, you can attach a separate monitor to your laptop and view separate programs on each display. For example, you can read on your laptop screen while viewing a spreadsheet on a second monitor. Dualview is similar to the multiple-monitor feature, but requires only a single video adapter. Not all video adapters support Dualview.

What's new for browsing the Internet Windows XP includes the newest version of MSN Explorer, with its full package of Microsoft services, and the most recent release of Internet Explorer. You also get more control over privacy and security when browsing the Web. Security Center The Security Center allows you to manage the security settings for your computer all in one place. In the Security Center, you can view the Windows Firewall, virus protection software, and Automatic Updates settings for your computer. Windows Firewall Windows Firewall helps protect your computer against viruses and other security threats, such as unauthorized users trying to access your computer over the Internet or a network.

Internet Explorer Enhanced security settings in Internet Explorer help protect your computer against viruses that can spread over the Internet. Pop-up Blocker The Pop-up Blocker in Internet Explorer is turned on by default. This will prevent most browser pop-up windows from being displayed when you're online. Outlook Express Outlook Express may block potentially harmful incoming files, which can carry viruses and other security threats. Control the storage of cookies Internet sites use small files called cookies to keep track of user preferences and information. Internet Explorer 6.0 includes settings that enable you to control the storage of cookies on your computer.

Personalizing your workspace In Windows, you have a broad range of choices for customizing your computer environment to suit your work habits and personal preferences. You can change the way things look on the screen and change the behavior of the mouse and keyboard. For example, you can change the Windows color scheme or set the mouse to open files with a single click instead of a double click. You can also add and remove items from the desktop and Start menu. Many users put shortcuts on the desktop or the Start menu for quick access to the files and programs they use most often. Depending on your country or region of the world, you can install additional languages, add and switch between keyboard layouts, and choose formats for displaying times, dates, numbers, and currency. If your computer is used by more than one person, each person can customize the computer without erasing another person's settings. Windows automatically saves the settings for each user and activates that user's settings when the user logs on.

Programs included with Windows XP Windows XP provides the tools you need to work and play in today's high-speed communications environment. Your toolbox includes system tools that help you set and adjust system resources, users and user groups, and scheduled system tasks. Accessories Accessories help you get the job done, no matter what the job is. You can create documents and images, calculate figures, schedule your time, and have online meetings with co-workers. When it's time to enjoy some music, browse the Internet, or play a few games. Your communications and entertainment tools will help you relax.

Using Calculator You can use Calculator in Standard view to do simple calculations, or in Scientific view to do advanced scientific and statistical calculations. Open Calculator. Calculator To open Calculator, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Calculator. Using Character Map You can use Character Map to copy and paste special characters into your documents, such as the trademark symbol, special mathematical characters, or a character from the character set of another language. Open Character Map. Character MapCharacter Map To open Character Map, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Character Map.

Using Private Character Editor You can use Private Character Editor to create unique letters and logos for your font library. font Open Private Character Editor. Private Character EditorPrivate Character Editor To open Private Character Editor, click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type eudcedit. Using Notepad Notepad is a basic text editor you can use for simple documents or for creating Web pages. To create or edit files that require formatting, use WordPad. Open Notepad. Notepad To open Notepad, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Notepad.

Using WordPad You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. You can use WordPad to create or edit text files that contain formatting or graphics. Use Notepad for basic text editing or for creating Web pages. Open WordPad. WordPad To open WordPad, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click WordPad. Using Outlook Express Outlook Express is an program that lets you exchange mail with friends and colleagues, and join newsgroups to trade ideas and information. You can manage multiple mail and news accounts, keep your mail on a server so you can view it from more than one computer, and add stationery or a personal signature to your messages. programserverprogramserver Open Outlook Express. Outlook ExpressOutlook Express To open Outlook Express, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Outlook Express.

Using the Address Book The Address Book provides a convenient place to store contact information for easy retrieval from programs such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, NetMeeting, and Microsoft Phone System. You can search for people and businesses, create groups of contacts for mailing lists, and send and receive electronic business cards. programs Open the Address Book. Address BookAddress Book To open the Address Book, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Address Book. Using Paint Paint is a drawing tool you can use to create black-and-white or color drawings that you can save as bitmap (.bmp) files. You can also use Paint to send your drawing in , set the image as a desktop background, and save image files using different file formats. Open Paint. Paint To open Paint, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Paint.

Using Shared Folders You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Shared Folders displays the following three categories: Shares: Shared folders on your computer. Shares: Shared folders on your computer.Shared foldersShared folders Sessions: Users connected to your computer. Sessions: Users connected to your computer. Open Files: Files on your computer currently opened by other users. Open Files: Files on your computer currently opened by other users. Using Shared Folders, you can create, view, and set permissions for shared files and folders. To open Shared Folders Open Computer Management (Local). Computer Management (Local)Computer Management (Local) In the console tree, click Shared Folders. console treeconsole tree To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.

MS-DOS overview MS-DOS, the acronym for Microsoft Disk Operating System, is an operating system with a command-line interface used on personal computers. As with other operating systems such as OS/2, it translates keyboard input by the user into operations the computer can perform, it also oversees operations such as disk input and output, video support, keyboard control, and many internal functions related to program execution and file maintenance. OS/2 You type MS-DOS commands using a command prompt window. To end your MS-DOS session, type exit in the command prompt window at the blinking cursor. command prompt windowcommand prompt window The MS-DOS mode is a shell in which the MS-DOS environment is emulated in 32-bit systems, such as Windows. MS-DOS-based programs can run with Windows and might create a program information file (PIF) which appears as a shortcut on your desktop. program information file (PIFprogram information file (PIF Open the Command Prompt window. Command PromptCommand Prompt To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.

Using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, you can view, rotate, and perform basic tasks with image documents, including fax documents, without opening an image editing program. You can transfer pictures to your computer from a digital camera or scanner, and you can view images as thumbnails. You can also view your pictures in a slideshow and annotate your fax documents. thumbnails If you store your pictures in the My Pictures folder, the images are automatically displayed, either as thumbnails or as images on a filmstrip. You can try out different views of your images in My Pictures by clicking the various commands on the View menu. Experiment to get the look you want. Open My Pictures, then double-click an image to open it in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. My PicturesMy Pictures To open My Pictures, click Start, and then click My Pictures.

System Tools Using Backup The Backup utility helps you create a copy of the information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data. hard diskhard disk Open Backup. Backup To start Backup, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup. The Removable Storage service must be started for Backup to work properly. You can also use the Automated System Recovery Wizard in the Backup utility to help you repair your system.

Using the Microsoft Management Console The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a tool used to create, save, and open collections of administrative tools, called consoles. Consoles contain items such as snap-ins, extension snap-ins, monitor controls, tasks, wizards, and documentation required to manage many of the hardware, software, and networking components of your Windows system. You can add items to an existing MMC console, or you can create new consoles and configure them to administer a specific system component. Microsoft Management Console (MMC)snap-insMicrosoft Management Console (MMC)snap-ins Open MMC. MMC To open MMC, click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type mmc.

Using System Properties You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. System Properties is a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) tool that lets you view and change system properties on a remote computer or local computer. Using System Properties, you can restart a remote computer to apply settings changes or to detect new hardware, view the computer name and domain information for other computers on your network, and change the settings for the virtual memory paging file on a computer that might run programs requiring a lot of memory. remote computerlocal computerdomainpaging file remote computerlocal computerdomainpaging file To open System Properties Open Computer Management (Local). Computer Management (Local)Computer Management (Local) In the console tree, right-click Computer Management (Local), and then click Properties. console treeconsole tree To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.

Using Removable Storage You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Removable Storage makes it easy for you to track your removable storage media (such as tapes and optical discs) and to manage the libraries that contain them (such as changers and jukeboxes). To open Removable Storage Open Computer Management (Local). Computer Management (Local)Computer Management (Local) In the console tree, click Removable Storage. console treeconsole tree Using System Information System Information collects and displays your system configuration information. Support technicians require specific information about your computer so they can resolve your system problem. You can use System Information to quickly find the data they need. Open System Information. System InformationSystem Information To open System Information, click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type msinfo32.exe.

Using System Information System Information collects and displays your system configuration information. Support technicians require specific information about your computer so they can resolve your system problem. You can use System Information to quickly find the data they need. Open System Information. System InformationSystem Information To open System Information, click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type msinfo32.exe. Using Local Users and Groups You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Local Users and Groups manages users and groups of users for your computer. You can create new users and groups, add users to groups, remove users from groups, disable user and group accounts, and reset passwords. usersgroupsusersgroups To open Local Users and Groups Open Computer Management (Local). Computer Management (Local)Computer Management (Local) In the console tree, click Local Users and Groups. console treeconsole tree

Using Computer Management You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Computer Management helps you manage local or remote computers using a single, consolidated desktop tool. It combines several Windows administration utilities into a single console tree, providing easy access to a specific computer's administrative properties and tools. remote computersconsole tree remote computersconsole tree Open Computer Management (Local). Computer Management (Local)Computer Management (Local) To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.

Support overview The Support page in Help and Support Center offers a variety of ways for you to get help, including over the Internet. Online assistance Using Remote Assistance, you can allow someone you know to connect to your computer over the Internet, chat with you, and observe your computer screen as you work. With your permission, he or she can use their keyboard and mouse as you work together to solve your problem. You can also visit a support newsgroup to find a peer to help you figure out the best way to use Microsoft products. The Support page can give you access to assistance from your computer manufacturer, and if you acquired Windows XP separately, from Microsoft.

Compatible Hardware and Software overview Compatible Hardware and Software is an informational service provided by Microsoft on the Internet that helps you decide which programs and hardware will work best with your computer. Use Compatible Hardware and Software to preview products before you buy them, or to check whether the products you have now need to be updated. The site is updated regularly, so you can always get the most recent information. Search by manufacturer or product, or browse through lists of software and hardware devices. When you find the product you are looking for, you can review the compatibility status provided to determine if this product works with Windows XP or if you need an update. In many cases, Microsoft and other software and hardware vendors have tested a product and rated its compatibility with Windows XP. In other cases, the product's compatibility status is determined through practical use. Microsoft encourages other vendors to submit information about how well their product works with Windows XP.

Using Device Manager Device Manager provides you with information about how the hardware on your computer is installed and configured, and how the hardware interacts with your computer's programs. With Device Manager, you can update the device drivers for hardware installed on your computer, modify hardware settings, and troubleshoot problems. installedprogramsdevice driversinstalledprogramsdevice drivers To open Device Manager, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

Using Event Viewer Event Viewer maintains logs about program, security, and system events on your computer. You can use Event Viewer to view and manage the event logs, gather information about hardware and software problems, and monitor Windows security events. events To open Event Viewer, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer.

Using Windows Task Manager You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Windows Task Manager provides information about computer performance and displays details about programs and processes running on your computer. If you are connected to a network, you can also view network status and see at a glance how your network is functioning. Depending on your work environment and whether you share your computer with other users, you can view additional information about those users. Using Windows Task Manager, you can also end programs or processes, start programs, and view a dynamic display of your computer's performance. programs

Using Disk Defragmenter You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Disk Defragmenter consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer's hard disk, so that each occupies a single, contiguous space on the volume. As a result, your system can gain access to your files and folders and save new ones more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, Disk Defragmenter also consolidates the volume's free space, making it less likely that new files will be fragmented. fragmentedhard diskvolumefragmentedhard diskvolume To open Disk Defragmenter, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

Scheduled Tasks overview With Scheduled Tasks, you can schedule any script, program, or document to run at a time that is most convenient for you. Scheduled Tasks starts each time you start Windows XP and runs in the background. With Scheduled Tasks, you can also: Schedule a task to run daily, weekly, monthly, or at certain times (such as system startup). Schedule a task to run daily, weekly, monthly, or at certain times (such as system startup). Change the schedule for a task. Change the schedule for a task. Stop a scheduled task. Stop a scheduled task. Customize how a task will run at a scheduled time. Customize how a task will run at a scheduled time.

Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard helps you move your data files and personal settings from your old computer to your new one, without having to go through much of the same configuration you did with your old computer. For example, you can take your personal display properties, folder and taskbar options, and Internet browser and settings from your old computer and place them on the new one. The wizard will also move specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. Passwords are not moved with program settings when you use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This is a feature of the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard that helps to keep your passwords confidential.

System Restore overview System Restore is a component of Windows XP Professional that you can use to restore your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs, without losing your personal data files (such as Microsoft Word documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or ). System Restore monitors changes to the system and some application files, and it automatically creates easily identified restore points. These restore points allow you to revert the system to a previous time. They are created daily and at the time of significant system events (such as when an application or driver is installed). You can also create and name your own restore points at any time.

Communications and Entertainment Using Volume Control You can use Volume Control to adjust the volume, balance, bass, and treble settings for sounds played on your computer or by multimedia applications. You can also use Volume Control to adjust the level of system sounds, microphones, CD audio, line-in, synthesizer, and wave output. To open Volume Control, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control.

If you have a sound card, you can use Volume Control to control the volume and speaker balance when you play audio files. Using Sound Recorder You can use Sound Recorder to record, mix, play, and edit sounds. You can also link sounds to or insert sounds into a document. To open Sound Recorder, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder. To use Sound Recorder, you must have a sound card and speakers installed on your computer. If you want to record sound, you also need a microphone. installed

Using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, you can view, rotate, and perform basic tasks with image documents, including fax documents, without opening an image editing program. You can transfer pictures to your computer from a digital camera or scanner, and you can view images as thumbnails. You can also view your pictures in a slideshow and annotate your fax documents. thumbnails If you store your pictures in the My Pictures folder, the images are automatically displayed, either as thumbnails or as images on a filmstrip. You can try out different views of your images in My Pictures by clicking the various commands on the View menu. Experiment to get the look you want.

Speech overview Speech capabilities for a computer system refers to the ability to play back text in a spoken voice (referred to as text-to-speech or TTS), or to convert a spoken voice into electronic text (referred to as speech recognition or SR). The two capabilities are independent of each other. Many systems will have only TTS. SR may be installed later either by loading a speech package, or more commonly, through an application which has incorporated speech into it. For example, a new word processor or office tool suite may include speech and it will be loaded at that time. In general, speech-enabled applications will use Speech properties in Control Panel to access and control features. In this way, speech may be customized for your personal preferences or a specific office location. Since TTS and SR may be loaded at different times, it is possible that not all the Help will be applicable. In cases where SR is not available, references to SR help and SR procedures may be ignored.

Using Outlook Express Outlook Express is an program that lets you exchange mail with friends and colleagues, and join newsgroups to trade ideas and information. You can manage multiple mail and news accounts, keep your mail on a server so you can view it from more than one computer, and add stationery or a personal signature to your messages. programserverprogramserver To open Outlook Express, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Outlook Express.

Using Windows Messenger Windows Messenger is an instant messaging program that enables you to: See who is online. See who is online. Send an instant message. Send an instant message. Call a contact's computer. Call a contact's computer. Send someone a file. Send someone a file. Have an instant message conversation with a group of friends. Have an instant message conversation with a group of friends. If Windows Messenger is not already running, you can open it by clicking Start, pointing to All Programs, and then clicking Windows Messenger.

Administration and Advanced Tools Using Data Sources (ODBC) You can use Data Sources Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) to access data from a variety of database management systems. For example, if you have a program that accesses data in a SQL database, Data Sources (ODBC) will let you use the same program to access data in a Visual FoxPro database. To do this, you must add software components called drivers to your system. Data Sources (ODBC) helps you add and configure these drivers. program To open Data Sources (ODBC), click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Data Sources (ODBC).

Using Component Services With Component Services, administrators can deploy and administer Component Services applications through a graphical user interface or automate administrative tasks by using a scripting or programming language. Software developers can use Component Services to visually configure routine component and application behavior, such as security and participation in transactions, and to integrate components into Component Services applications. administratorssecurityadministratorssecurity To open Component Services, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Component Services.

Using Computer Management You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks. Computer Management helps you manage local or remote computers using a single, consolidated desktop tool. It combines several Windows administration utilities into a single console tree, providing easy access to a specific computer's administrative properties and tools. remote computersconsole tree remote computersconsole tree To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.

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