Are you a professional who's new to Windows XP and Service Pack 2? Or maybe you've been running Windows XP for years, and you've just upgraded to SP2? Either way, you want to run the latest version of Windows as efficiently and reliably as possible. You want to master Windows XP's latest security and networking features—and avoid its traps. And you don't have a minute to waste.

This book's for you. It'll take you further, faster than you ever expected. You won't wade through endless beginner's material or useless theory. You will master today's best techniques: just what you need to run Windows XP SP2 as effectively as possible.

Need specific solutions? This book's modular, "bite-sized" instructions, focused examples, and visual format deliver them—instantly.

* All you need to run Windows XP SP2 with maximum efficiency and reliability
* Upgrade to Windows XP SP2 without risking your data
* Protect your PC and network using SP2's improved Windows Firewall
* Create and secure a wireless network—in just minutes
* Manage your disks and files more efficiently
* Customize your Windows interface for better productivity
* Discover dozens of high-efficiency shortcuts and Command Prompt techniques
* Learn powerful tips with Internet Explorer
* Get enhanced protection in Outlook Express
* Back up your data and settings—and restore them safely
* Integrate Windows XP and Macintosh computers and share their resources
* Fix dozens of common Windows problems, fast!