Take advantage of the power, stability, and user-friendliness of one of the most popular operating systems ever. Learn about system features that will enable you to use your computer effectively and efficiently. Access the Control Panel and customize settings, use mouse and keyboard buttons, operate and maintain hardware, use all the software properly.

While Windows XP is relatively low-maintenance, you still need to perform a number of tasks to keep your system running smoothly. The good news: you have a number of powerful tools at your disposal. This chapter helps you identify the right tool for the job and how to make the best use of it.

This chapter download from How to Do Everything with Windows XP, 2nd Edition by Curt Simmons is provided by McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, copyright 2003.