Product Description

Windows 98 is the standard operating system for all home computers. Windows Me is the next version of the Windows 9x OS. It is optimized for home use, whereas Windows 2000 is the path recommended to corporate users. Windows Me offers an improved IE 5.5 browser, enhanced digital media capabilities, easier home networking, and a suite for diagnostic and maintenance tools. It has a fast boot feature that allows home users to be up and running in 30 seconds. Current Windows 98 users may not see Windows Me as a necessary upgrade. New home computer systems sold during the 2000 holiday season and beyond will, however, feature Windows Me as the built-in OS. "How to Do Everything" is a series for beginning-to-intermediate computer users. This text takes novices by the hand and leads them through the key features of the program, focusing on practical, real-world applications. By the end of the book, the reader should have a solid intermediate-level of understanding and ability. Because Microsoft focuses on using the Internet and digital media, the book also places heavy emphasis on understanding and using these features. The "How To" and "Did You Know" side bar features of the HTDE series allow the author to digress into interesting background and unusual features of the program.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1322483 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 458 pages

From the Back Cover

Tap the power of Windows Me - the millennium edition of the most popular operating system ever developed for personal computer. Using non-technical language and easy-to-follow examples, this resource teaches you how to get the most out of your PC whether you're a beginner or an experienced Windows user. Manage electronic tasks from your computer effortlessly - from e-mail to Internet and media connections to home networking and more - with the new windows version that's optimized for home users. Thoroughly researched to cover every conceivable angle, How to Do Everything with Windows Me will help you maximize the features of this four-star upgrade.

-Customize system settings to best suit your needs
-Set up and troubleshoot your hardware
-Protect critical files with improved security features
-Download, install, and update software over the Internet
-Maintain your system in top running condition for peak performance
-Use System Restore to bring your system back to a healthy state
-Enjoy advanced gaming over the Internet or a local network
-Surf more effectively with Internet Explorer 5.5
-Access support faster with improved troubleshooting menus
-Import and manage digital media, including MP3 and video editors, with improved technologies

About the Author
Curt Simmons (Saint Jo, Texas) is a freelance writer and technical trainer who specializes in Windows operating systems and BackOffice products. He holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Trainer certifications (MCT). Aside from his technical expertise, Curt has a BA in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been working with windows Me since Beta 1. His numerous other books include MCSE Study Tips for Dummies, Configuring Windows 2000 Server, and the forthcoming Active Director Bible from IDG Books.