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HOW TO USE WINDOWS XP

Logging in to Windows XP for the first time

Windows XP Professional user names and passwords

• Creating Windows XP user accounts
• Preventing a forgotten password if you only log in to Windows XP
• Changing a Windows XP password
• Changing a forgotten Windows XP password
• Deleting a Windows XP user account

Windows XP Professional tips and tricks

• Locking your computer
• Closing a "frozen" program
• Using Windows XP search
• Running a computer administrator task from a limited account

Working with software and printers

• Downloading software
• How to install software
• Working with zipped files
• Setting up a network printer

Maintenance

• Getting Windows updates
• Defragmenting your hard drive
• Getting rid of unneeded files with disk cleanup

Backing Up and Restoring Files

• Before You Begin: Using the Backup Utility
• Opening the Backup Utility
• Selecting Files to Back Up
• Creating Your First Backup
• Creating a Weekly Backup
• Restoring backup files

Connecting to the network

• Mapping a network drive
• Troubleshooting network problems
• Why is my network connection slow?

Staying secure

• Installing Windows XP security patches
• Manual installation of Windows XP security patches 
• Computer and network security
• Getting and using Symantec AntiVirus
• Removing an old version of an anti-virus program
• Activating and configuring Windows Firewall
• Disabling Windows XP Guest Accounts
• Restarting the computer in Safe Mode
• Running an anti-virus scan in Safe Mode