Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP in 24 Hours is designed to teach the new Windows XP user how to get the most out of a desktop computer. It also provides additional coverage for the experienced Windows user who wants to learn more about ...

You probably are anxious to get started with your 24-hour Windows XP tutorial. Windows XP is an exciting operating system by Microsoft, a completely revamped operating system from the Windows 9x and Windows Me operating systems that have been in use for many years. Windows XP uses the Windows 2000 code base as its foundation to provide a more stable and robust environment.

This book's goal is to get you up to speed as quickly as possible. Take just a few preliminary moments to acquaint yourself with the design of this book described in the next few sections.