Windows is the number one operating system in the world. There's a lot to Windows XP, with office productivity applications, multimedia features, the Internet, and security upgrades. Now and then, you probably wish you could call Tech Support.That's when you'll be grateful to have nine books about Windows XP in one Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition. It replaces a whole shelf of reference books and coversWindows XP basicsCustomizationThe InternetInternet ExplorerMicrosoft NetworkHardwareMultimediaWindows Media CenterWired and wireless networksFully updated with the latest information on Microsoft's improved security features, the newest on multimedia applications and Windows Media Center, and plenty of additional stuff to help you decide about broadband Internet connections, this edition of Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes Windows XP manageable. It helps youGet started with Windows XP, search for files, use shortcuts, deal with common problems, and take advantage of built-in helpCustomize your desktop, menus, icons, and startup programsProtect your PC by using Windows Firewall, appropriate virus protection, and other security measuresCompare browsers, connect to the Internet, choose the right e-mail program, and manage newsgroups and chatsWork with digital images, download and play music, burn CDs, find out about digital camcorders, and create movies with Movie MakerDecide whether a Media Center PC is right for youCreate a home network and troubleshoot any problems that come upWith thumbtabs that make it easy to find what you're looking for and the famous For Dummies cheat sheet in the front, this book is designed to make life with Windows XP a lot easier, happier, safer, and a whole lot more fun.