...Windows ® XP FOR DUMmIES by Andy Rathbone ® HUNGRY MINDS, INC. New York, NY N Cleveland, OH N Indianapolis, IN N Foster City, CA Windows ® XP For Dummies® Published by Hungry Minds, Inc. 909 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 www.hungryminds.com www.dummies.com Copyright © 2001 Hungry Minds, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book, including interior design, cover design, and icons, may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 2001092737 ISBN: 0-7645-0893-8 Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1B/TQ/QY/QR/IN Distributed in the United States by Hungry Minds, Inc. Distributed by CDG Books Canada Inc. for Canada; by Transworld Publishers Limited in the United Kingdom; by IDG Norge Books for Norway; by IDG Sweden Books for Sweden; by IDG Books Australia Publishing Corporation Pty. Ltd. for Australia and New Zealand; by TransQuest Publishers Pte Ltd. for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Hong Kong; by Gotop Information Inc. for Taiwan; by ICG Muse, Inc. for Japan; by Intersoft for South Africa; by Eyrolles for France; by International Thomson Publishing for Germany, Austria and Switzerland; by Distribuidora Cuspide for Argentina; by LR International for Brazil; by Galileo Libros for Chile; by Ediciones ZETA S.C.R. Ltda. for Peru; by WS Computer Publishing Corporation, Inc...
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...Securing Windows XP By Johnise Felder Professor Dawn Smith CMIT 364 Windows XP operating system sets new standards for optimal performance and system reliability. Whether you are a network administrator or just an end-user you can expect to get the most from this system due to its dependable computing and efficient uses. Windows XP operating system was built on Windows NT/2000 technology, which was proven to be more stable than previous operating systems such as 95, 98 or Me (Millennium Edition). Windows XP has a much brighter look and better GUI (graphical user interface) technology. This operating system automatically keeps your PC up to date with the latest security enhancements such as windows firewall that helps to protect your computer from viruses and worms that are spread throughout the Internet. Windows XP also allows quicker access to wireless networks from your laptop and with the built-in Encrypting File System (EFS), found only in Windows XP Professional this provides an additional level of file protection from hackers and data theft by encrypting files with a randomly generated encryption key based cryptographic scheme that encrypts all files in a folder. Users with itinerant profiles can use the same key with trusted remote systems. EFS have some key features that it offers such as, transparent encryption, strong protection of encryption keys, integral data-recovery system and secure temporary and paging files. Most end-users with...
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...Windows 7 I’ve had the chance to work with most mainstream operating systems that today has to offer and after exploring all the options I feel most satisfied with what Windows 7 has to offer. Whether you’re new to Windows or just upgrading, the benefits of switching are endless, ranging from new features to performance improvements, even the basic appearance. Windows 7 has many advantages over other operating systems. There are different versions that range from business to casual. All have their perks and range to different prices. You can pin programs, and files to the task bar, similar to other operating systems, but hovering your mouse cursor over the file or program in your task bar allows you to get a preview of that program or file. Another feature introduced is Windows snap. It allows you to drag a file to either side of your screen and snap it into place, allowing file comparison, along with multitasking. On top of the many features making Windows 7 better than most operating systems, is the hardware and software compatibility. After a fresh install of Windows 7, you can run Windows update and get all the drivers needed to run the hardware inside your computer. You can also run older applications that didn’t have compatibility in Windows Vista, but did in Windows XP. Another great new feature of Windows 7 is the security gains after upgrading from vista. User account control in Windows Vista was a huge hassle, and Windows 7 builds on that to make it less annoying...
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...Updating From Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7 A lot of problems can arise when trying to update an older machine such as this from Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7. Microsoft has not made it easy for XP users to move to Win7. You won't be able to run the upgrade disk and have the newer operating system install on top of XP, leaving your data and programs in place. Instead, you have two options: 1. You can do a Clean install, in which you wipe the hard drive clean and install a virgin copy of Windows 7, then reinstall your software and copy your data back to the drive. 2. You can do a Custom install, in which your older setup is squirreled away in a folder called WINDOWS.OLD. This will include your program files, though you won't be able to run your software from there. It will also include data files, but you shouldn't rely on this as your sole backup strategy prior to upgrading. First and foremost When performing and update such as this: make sure that all hardware on the machine that is being updated is compatible and will meet Windows 7's minimum system requirements. A good way to do this is simply to go to the Microsoft website and download the windows 7 advisor at: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor. This tool can be very helpful in determining if a system is capable of running windows 7. Some of the Windows 7 system requirements are: * 1 GHz processor (32- or 64-bit) * 1 GB of RAM (32-bit); 2 GB of...
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...Compare Windows 7 to Vista to XP Cedric Green IT109 MS-Desktop operating System Instructor: Luis A. Barreiros Comparing Windows 7 to Vista to XP Microsoft Windows XP the XP is short for experience it was released to the world on October 25, 2001. When it was released it was the most highly anticipated operating system on the market. It was introduced in two styles Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional. (1) “Most of the feature where the same in home and professional, but the difference was that Windows XP Professional edition incorporated various feature to support communications, mobility, as well as remote help and support. Some of the support feature for home was easy setup, auto-configuration connections options.” It came standard with Internet Explorer 6 as the default web browser. (1)Bill Gates said, “Simply put, Windows XP is the best operating System Microsoft has ever built.” (2) “It was built on the momentum of the internet and digital media with the improvements that increase productivity and provide both business and home users with an easy to use exciting PC experience.” Windows XP Professional could either be installed on a single pc or throughout a worldwide network because it was built on a common code base. Do to this may it more cost effective for the business users to own. (3) “It was the key operating system for Microsoft to Vista was released in 2006. One of XP’s remarkable claims to fame is that when buying a new computer with...
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...Harden Windows XP with Group Policy Brian Blanchette Strayer University Abstract Hardening client computers is essential when you are using a multi platform based network. Hardening is simply creating security lockdown protocols that will deter any intrusion from the outside and inside of a network. There are several ways to deploy those hardening settings the Security Configuration Wizard Graphic User Interface (SCW GUI), the Scwcmd command line deployment tool, and the Group Policy object (GPO). We will be discussing the GPO deployment method. This hardening procedure is required to maintain a secure operating system and network environment as a network firewall cannot prevent all intrusion that need to be stopped. When using the GPO to deploy security setting to another client computer there are some things that need to be done in order for the set up to be successful. There will be the need for a security risk assessment to be conducted to determine what will need to be protected against and what type of protection levels will need to be implemented. How the hardening (security) policies will be created and deployed to client computers. What type of operating systems is on the network in order to test the policy before it is deployed? With these question answered the hardening process can begin. First the servers and client computers must have the latest updates from their respective software company then the policies...
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...Comparing Windows XP, Vista, and 2003 Server Comparing Windows XP, Vista, and 2003 for Deployment in Riordan Manufacturing Introduction Riordan Manufacturing will require IT infrastructure upgrades in both server/workstation hardware as well as network and workstation operating systems in order to maintain a competitive edge in the market today. Current operating systems in use at Riordan will either not support or ineffectively utilize resources provided in newer hardware available for procurement. Transitioning to new infrastructure requires a detailed look at the applications required for business processes, the availability and pricing of upgraded software packages to replace current applications, and/or the feasibility of rewriting those applications for modern architectures. The upgrade plan should build as much backward compatibility for older applications as possible, while still maintaining progressive replacement cycles aiding in product support and reliability. Windows XP FEATURES Over the years Microsoft has produced many versions of Windows since 1985. Every version of Windows from 1985 to 1990’s can be considered as a testing phase until Windows 3.0 came out for personal computers. Windows XP Professional integrates the strengths of Windows 2000 Professional. Windows XP offers many enhancements and a reduced total cost of ownership over Windows 2000 while increasing your computer power. Windows XP Professional advanced management and support...
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...Week 7 Lab Lab Title: Lab 6 of 6: Staying Current and Troubleshooting Windows XP Prepare this Lab Report when you have completed and lab assignment. Include any charts, graphs required to complete the lab. Refer to your initial lab plan to respond to the first questions. 1. Define the problem you were solving in this lab. (If any) • Part A: You are to apply the latest service pack for Microsoft Windows XP and download at least two hot-fixes and install the hot-fixes. Research and list at least 5 major improvements that the latest service pack has. Setup Microsoft Windows Update to automatically update the PC in the future without any user interaction. In your report list, state whether you think automatic updates are a good idea and explain why or why not. • Part B: Review the following Windows tools: Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Task Manager. 2. What challenges did you meet in working towards completing the Lab? Just keeping the tasks straight. 3. Were you successful in solving the problem? Did you use methods you learned in class? If yes, explain your solution, if no, explain the solution you did use. Please be specific, and provide a detailed description of your solution. In order to correctly complete Activity 6-17, #10, I needed to use Ctrl-V rather than Ctrl, Shift, and V as the help text stated. This lab was nice because I learn other ways to find/replace text in vim. 4. What questions related to this lab still remain for you? None. 5...
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...Windows XP Migration Project Plan Dan Thomasson dthomasson@carolina.rr.com TS5120 – Project Management March 24, 2004 Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………. | 4 | 2. Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations……………………………………………… | 5 | 3. Project Overview………………………………………………………………………….. | 5 | 3.1. Business Case………………………………………………………………………….. | 5 | 3.2. Windows XP Migration Benefits……………………………………………………… | 6 | 3.2.1. Better Performance……………………………………………………………….. | 6 | 3.2.2. Enhanced Security………………………………………………………………… | 6 | 3.2.3. Better Mobile Experience………………………………………………………… | 6 | 3.2.4. Real-Time Communications……………………………………………………… | 6 | 3.2.5. Return on Investment……………………………………………………………... | 7 | 3.3. Project Charter………………………………………………………………………… | 7 | 3.3.1. Project Objectives………………………………………………………………… | 7 | 3.3.2. Project Budget Information……………………………………………………….. | 7 | 3.3.3. Project Approach………………………………………………………………….. | 7 | 3.4. Project Roles and Responsibilities…………………………………………………….. | 8 | 3.4.1. Roles and Responsibilities………………………………………………………... | 8 | 3.4.2. Responsibility Assignment Matrix………………………………………………... | 9 | 4. Team Contract…………………………………………………………………………….. | 11 | 4.1. Code of Conduct………………………………………………………………………. | 11 | 4.2. Participation…………………………………………………………………………… | 11 | ...
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...priority select CD-ROM as first boot device. 1. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 3 ------------------------------------------------- Insert your Windows XP cd and restart your pc. Your pc will boot from CD and windows installation will start. Press enter at this screen. 2. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 4 ------------------------------------------------- Accept License agreement by pressing F8 key. 3. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 5 ------------------------------------------------- Select hard drive partition for installation of XP. 4. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 6 ------------------------------------------------- If you want, you may create separate partition at this screen by pressing 'C' key and defining the size of partition. 5. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 7 ------------------------------------------------- Now select your desired partition for installation of Windows XP and press enter. 6. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 8 ------------------------------------------------- Choose to format the partition. Choose...
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...Recycle Bin / trash and delete it. Windows XP SP3 or later / XP x64 Edition SP3 or later / Vista (32bit version) /Vista (64bit version)/ 7 (32bit version)/ 7 (32bit version) - When the access point information cannot be detected in the network environment where your computer is connected to. Depending on the product you are using, go toeither of the following steps: When you are using the product you use the printer unit to enter the network key, go to the step 1 When you are using the product you use the PC windows to enter the network key, go the step 7 [[In case of entering the network key using the printer unit]] 1. Display the window for selecting access point using the printer unit. Please refer tothe Getting Started Guide if you are unable to display the below window on the LCD screen. 2. 3. Execute the downloaded tool "Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant" (CNMNPHLP) on the computer. Read theLicense Agreement, then click Yes when you accept the agreement. 4. The tool "Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant" is launched. Confirm that the same access point names are listed in the following window as the ones in the Access Points window displayed on the printer unit in the step 1. Then, write down the Network Key of the access point. Note: The Network Key may be displayed with texts of the alphabets from A to F (base 16 number). Write down it as-is. The access point name is the same. SSID_01 5. In the window for selecting access point of the printer...
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...Strategic Management Paper on: Dell International Services Philippines, Inc. Submitted to: Professor Eliseo Aurellado Submitted by: Ryan S. Villarica MBA - Standard Date: June 28, 2014 Table of Contents Executive Summary4 I. Introduction6 II. Research Methodology7 III. Mission and Vision Analysis8 Current Vision and Mission8 Review of the Current Vision9 Review of the Current Mission10 Proposed Vision and Mission Statements11 Review of the Proposed Vision and Mission Statements12 Communicating the Proposed Vision and Mission Statements14 IV. External Analysis15 Economic Forces15 Political Forces………………………......................................................................................... 18 Social, Cultural, Demographic and Ecological Forces 19 Technological Forces 21 Industry and Competitive Forces 22 Five Forces of Competition Model 24 Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM)28 External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix 33 V. Internal Analysis39 Functional Audit39 Culture39 Management41 Operations43 Information Systems44 Human Resources45 Marketing and Hiring46 Financial Performance47 Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix52 VI. Strategy Formulation58 SWOT Analysis58 Strategic Position and Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix 60 Internal-External (IE) Matrix63 Grand Strategy Matrix64 Summary of Matrices and Analysis65 VII. Quality Strategy Planning Matrix 66 VIII. Proposed Strategies69 Strategic...
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...person that can work well with others as a team player, but if given a task I can work efficiently on my own. I am a person that loves to learn new skills and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I have degrees in Security Information Systems and Network Computer Information Systems. I am computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point, Windows Serve 2008, Windows 2007, Windows XP, and SQL Database. I do have 12 years of experience in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant. SKILLS Computer Literate Productive Friendly Problem-Solving Honesty Good Attendance Comprehend Ideas Analyze Problems Hard Working Enthusiastic Independent Maintain Safety Good Listener Flexible Customer Service Analyze Date Mature Cheerful Sense of Humor Good Attitude Leadership Skills Effective Prioritization Critical Thinking Skills Analytical Skills Organized Humble Resolve Complaints Logical Thinker Gather Information Dependable Adaptability Team Player CORE COMPETENCIES Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Windows 2007, Windows XP, Windows Serve 2008 and SQL Database. Office Machines: computer, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and multi line phones. • • Data Processing: as a Unit Clerk at a hospital I had to input data into computer system, researched/correct data errors, and generated reports. Clerical: answered multi line phones (both inbound and outbound), handled phone messages, routed calls to correct department/person...
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...It’s based in 1881 with the first bulb built from Eddison. His first bulb had a lifetime about 2500 hours. After the manufacturing process begin the lifetime sunks to 1000 hours. This is a strategy by the big concerns all over the world. They designed their products with flows. Types of obsolescence are technical or functional, systematic programmed, style or notification. Technical or functional obsolescence are most in sunglasses or ear protectors. The producer takes here cheap plastic which brakes very easy. Systematic and programmed obsolescence are software in every electronically product. After duration about 2 years you cannot use old software because the old software isn’t compatible anymore. For example, try to install a windows xp game on a windows 7 platform. In the most cases it doesn’t work and the consumer must update his software. After all the economy has a big profit on planned obsolescence. Just imagine a TV lifetime would be over 10 years, which means low profit ranges for the producer’s and so on low economy and slow innovations. About this situation planned obsolescence promotes the economy, because the lifecycle of products are lower and the sales rates higher. Ultimately jobs are created and consuming is the best way for a good economy. The shadows from planned obsolescence are the electrical waste. Most of the electrical waste would be transported to Africa. The joke of the matter, that the transport from electrical waste to Africa is illegal in the western...
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...speed. If a sufficient RAM is not provided computer will slow down dramatically and will not install software properly or crash while running software and applications. When a PC runs of out RAM then the PC tries to find more Ram and it starts converting hard drive space to RAM and this slows the computer down become unstable and eventually crashes. Distant learning relies mainly on computer and its performance. Speed of computer is of utmost importance in distance learning. If a student is working on a project, assignment or quiz and the computer crashed due to insufficient RAM that will result in loss of marks and academic performance. RAM Specification Recommendation: Windows XP has a bare minimum RAM requirement of 64MB to operate. Recommended RAM is 256-512MB to get a good performance out of Windows XP. What is a Graphics Card? A graphic card is a piece of hardware installed in a computer that is responsible for rendering the image on the computer’s monitor or display screen. A graphics card is also known as a video card. The Graphics card is responsible for delivering the image that is seen on the PC...
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