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Tables of Contents for Microsoft Windows Xp Power Toolkit
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
xvii
 
Introduction
xix
 
Part I Microsoft Power Tools in the Box
Tools to Use Windows XP More Efficiently
3
26
Making the Start Menu More Efficient
4
14
Switching to the Classic Start Menu
6
1
Customizing the Start Menu
7
11
Customizing the Taskbar
18
9
Adding the Desktop Toolbar
18
3
Adding the Quick Launch Toolbar
21
1
Adding the Address Bar
22
1
Adding Finishing Touches to the Taskbar
23
3
Cleaning Up the Desktop
26
1
Using Power Shortcuts
27
2
Application Compatibility Tools
29
28
Determining Hardware Compatibility
29
6
The Upgrade Advisor
31
4
Ensuring Software Compatibility
35
22
Windows XP Logo Program
35
2
Windows XP Compatibility Technology
37
2
The Program Compatibility Wizard
39
3
The Compatibility Tab
42
1
The Application Compatibility Toolkit
43
2
QFixApp
45
6
CompatAdmin
51
3
AppVerif
54
3
Backup and Recovery Power Tools
57
44
Establishing a Backup Strategy
58
8
Deciding What to Back Up
58
2
Deciding When to Back Up
60
1
Selecting a Backup Medium
61
3
Selecting a Backup Procedure
64
2
Using the Backup Or Restore Wizard
66
9
Switching the Backup Utility to Advanced Mode
66
2
Using Backup Wizard (Advanced)
68
7
Using the Restore Wizard
75
5
Selecting a Backup Set to Restore
76
2
Completing the Restore Wizard
78
2
Using Advanced Backup and Restore Features
80
13
Using the Backup Tab to Back Up Files
81
3
Scheduling a Backup
84
2
Using the Restore and Manage Media Tab
86
2
Setting Additional General Options
88
2
Setting Additional Restore Options
90
1
Specifying Backup Type
91
1
Controlling the Backup Log
91
1
Excluding Files
92
1
Using Automated System Recovery
93
2
Running the Backup Utility from Batch Files and the Command Line
95
1
Using the Recovery Console
96
5
Starting the Recovery Console
96
1
Using Recovery Console Commands
97
4
Tools for Protecting Data Files
101
32
NTFS File System (NTFS)
101
8
Converting to NTFS
102
6
Formatting with NTFS
108
1
Encrypting Files with EFS
109
13
EFS vs. NTFS Permissions
110
1
Encrypting Folders and Files
111
3
Viewing Encrypted File Listings
114
2
Decrypting Files
116
1
Sharing Encrypted Files
117
1
Exporting and Importing EFS Certificates
118
4
Setting Permissions for Files and Folders
122
5
Simple File Sharing
122
1
Classic File Sharing
122
1
Applying Permissions
123
1
Adding Users or Groups to a Permissions List
124
1
Permission Changes to Avoid
125
1
Understanding Permissions Categories
125
1
Understanding Inherited Permissions
126
1
Protecting Your Data with Passwords
127
6
Understanding Software Passwords
128
1
Creating Passwords
129
1
A Quick Guide to Software Password Functions
129
4
Tools for Working with Digital Photos
133
26
Digital Photos and Windows XP
134
1
Using the My Pictures Folder
135
5
Working with Windows XP Folders
135
2
Understanding View Modes
137
3
Acquiring Digital Photos
140
3
Using the Scanner And Camera Wizard
140
2
Acquiring Images the Hard Way
142
1
Viewing and Editing Digital Photos
143
4
Using the Windows Picture And Fax Viewer
143
2
Viewing a Slide Show
145
1
Using Paint
146
1
Distributing and Sharing Photos Electronically
147
12
Using Photos for Your Desktop Background
147
2
Using a Photo Screen Saver
149
1
Printing Photos Locally
149
1
Using Online Photo Services
150
1
Sharing Photos Electronically
151
3
Making Photo Slide Shows
154
5
Digital Audio Tools
159
22
Introducing the Player
160
7
Understanding the Player
160
4
Playing Music and Audio
164
3
Configuring the Player
167
3
The Player Tab
167
1
The Copy Music Tab
167
2
The Devices Tab
169
1
The Performance Tab
169
1
The Visualizations Tab
170
1
The File Types Tab
170
1
The DVD Tab
170
1
Copying Music from CDs
170
3
Using the Media Library to Organize Your Music
173
2
Using Album Art
173
1
Adding Lyrics
174
1
Using Playlists
175
1
Adding Playlists from Windows Explorer
175
1
Working with MP3 Playlists
176
1
Making Audio Mix CDs
176
1
Working with Portable Devices
176
1
Other Windows XP Audio Features
177
4
Using Windows Movie Maker for Audio Recording
177
2
Working with Sound Recorder
179
2
Tools for Creating Digital Movies and Video Conferences
181
28
Playing Movies
181
2
Configuring the Player for Digital Movies
182
1
Playing DVD Movies
182
1
Making Movies with Windows Movie Maker
183
19
Understanding Projects and Collections
185
2
Capturing Video and Audio
187
7
Recording Audio with Movie Maker
194
2
Video Editing
196
2
Making Transitions
198
3
Distributing Movies
201
1
Video Conferencing with Windows Messenger
202
7
Windows Messenger and Video Conferencing
203
2
Troubleshooting Windows Messenger
205
4
Networking Power Tools
209
32
The Network Connections Window
211
2
Internet Connection Sharing
213
3
The Internet Connection Firewall
216
7
Allowing Specific Inbound Traffic
216
3
Security Logging
219
2
Matching Up Ports to Applications
221
1
ICMP
222
1
Dial-Up Networking Power Settings
223
1
Setting Network Interface Priorities
224
2
Internet Gateway Settings
226
1
Powertips for LAN or High-Speed Internet
227
3
Wireless Networking Tools in Windows XP
230
5
Wireless Networking and Booting to Safe Mode
232
1
IrDA: The Other Wireless Networking System
232
3
Using a Network Bridge
235
6
Command-Line Networking Power Tools
241
34
Address Resolution Protocol
242
2
Finger
244
1
File Transfer Protocol
245
6
Getmac
251
1
Hostname
252
1
Ipconfig
252
4
Irftp
256
1
Nbtstat
257
2
Net
259
9
Net Accounts
259
1
Net Computer
260
1
Net Config
260
1
Net Pause and Net Continue
261
1
Net File
261
1
Net Group
262
1
Net Help
262
1
Net Helpmsg
262
1
Net Localgroup
262
1
Net Name
263
1
Net Print
263
1
Net Send
263
1
Net Session
263
1
Net Share
264
1
Net Start and Net Stop
265
1
Net Statistics
265
1
Net Time
266
1
Net Use
266
1
Net User
267
1
Net View
267
1
Netsh
268
1
Netstat
268
1
Nslookup
269
1
Ping
269
1
Telnet
270
2
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
272
1
Tracert
273
2
Tools to Troubleshoot Networking
275
22
Tools for Checking TCP/IP Configuration
276
5
Icon Notification
276
1
Connection Status Dialog Box
277
3
Ipconfig
280
1
Network Diagnostics Scanning
281
9
Diagnosing Internet Connectivity from the Command Line
290
7
Ping
290
1
Tracert
291
2
Pathping
293
4
Mobile Power Tools
297
30
Usability Features
297
7
User Profiles
298
2
Hardware Profiles
300
3
Plug and Play
303
1
Dualview
303
1
Power Management Tools
304
6
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
304
1
Power Options
304
5
Power Schemes
309
1
Wake-Up Technologies
310
1
Offline Resources
310
6
Offline Files and Folders
311
1
Offline Web Content
312
2
Synchronization Manager
314
2
Remote Desktop
316
5
Remote Connectivity
321
6
Multiple Network Connection Support
323
4
Part II Microsoft Power Tools Out of the Box
Microsoft Windows XP PowerToys
327
38
Installing the PowerToys
328
3
PowerToy Calculator
331
3
Image Resizer
334
1
Slide Show Wizard
335
1
CD Slide Show Generator
335
1
Webcam Timershot
336
1
Open Command Window Here
336
1
Alt-Tab Replacement
337
1
Taskbar Magnifier
338
1
Virtual Desktop Manager
339
1
Tweak UI
340
25
General
341
2
Mouse
343
3
Explorer
346
8
Common Dialogs
354
1
Taskbar
355
2
Desktop
357
1
My Computer
358
1
Control Panel
359
1
Templates
359
1
Internet Explorer
360
1
Command Prompt
361
2
Logon
363
1
Repair
364
1
Digital Media Tools for Microsoft Windows XP
365
26
Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP
365
10
System Requirements
366
1
Installing and Starting the Windows Media Bonus Pack
366
1
Media Library Management Wizard
367
1
Movie Maker Creativity Kit
368
1
Personal License Update Wizard for the Player
369
1
Plus! MP3 Audio Converter LE
370
1
Windows Media Player Import to Excel
371
1
Windows Media Player PowerToys Skin
372
1
Windows Media Player Skin Converter
373
1
Windows Media Player Skins
374
1
Windows Media Player Tray Control
374
1
Windows Media Player Visualizations
374
1
Plus! for Windows XP
375
16
System Requirements for Plus!
375
1
Installing and Starting Plus!
376
1
Starting and Stopping Plus!
377
1
Digital Media Features in Plus!
378
2
Plus! Media Player Skins
380
1
Plus! MP3 Audio Converter
381
3
Plus! Personal DJ
384
2
Plus! Speaker Enhancement
386
1
Plus! Voice Command for Windows Media Player
387
4
Microsoft Windows XP Media Tools
391
28
Digital Media Tools in the PowerToys Suite for Windows XP
392
7
Image Resizer
392
1
Slide Show Wizard
393
4
Webcam Timershot
397
2
Windows Media Encoder
399
7
Installing Media Encoder
400
1
Broadcasting a Live Event
401
4
Capturing Audio and Video
405
1
Converting a File to Windows Media Format
405
1
Windows Media Encoding Utility
406
4
Microsoft Producer
410
9
Acquiring Audio and Video
412
3
Editing Audio and Video
415
2
Publishing and Sharing
417
2
Tools in Microsoft Windows Messenger
419
22
Setting Up Windows Messenger: Signing Up for a .NET Passport
419
4
Current Passport Users
420
1
New Passport Users Who Want to Use an Existing E-Mail Account
421
1
New Passport Users Who Want to Create a New E-Mail Account
422
1
Starting Windows Messenger
423
4
Connecting to Others with Windows Messenger
427
7
Exchanging Instant Messages
428
1
Sending Files or Photos
428
2
Sending E-Mail
430
1
Asking for Remote Assistance
431
1
Making a Phone Call
432
1
Sharing Applications
433
1
Sharing the Whiteboard
433
1
Talking
433
1
Sharing Video
434
1
Using the Tools Menu in Windows Messenger
434
2
Customizing Windows Messenger
436
5
Personal
436
1
Phone
437
1
Preferences
438
1
Privacy
438
1
Accounts
439
1
Connection
440
1
Part III Third-Party Power Tools
441
220
Tools for Customizing Microsoft Windows XP
443
30
Adding Themes and Screen Savers with Plus! for Windows XP
444
2
Third-Party Visual Style and Theme Tools
446
27
Style XP
448
17
WindowBlinds
465
8
Tools for File Compression and Virus Protection
473
36
File and Folder Compression Tools
473
27
NTFS Compression
474
3
Windows XP Zipped Folders
477
4
WinZip Tool for File Compression
481
15
Searching Archive Files with Windows XP and ZipScan
496
4
Antivirus Tools
500
9
VirusScan Online
501
5
McAfee VirusScan
506
3
Tools for System Management
509
34
Disk-Cleaning Tools
509
13
Ashampoo UnInstaller Suite
510
9
Sure Delete
519
3
File- and System-Tweaking Suites
522
15
Tweak-XP
523
10
Customizer XP
533
4
System Mechanic
537
6
Installing System Mechanic
538
1
Performing File Maintenance
539
1
Performing System Maintenance
540
1
Performing Internet Maintenance
541
1
Performing Scheduled Maintenance
542
1
Third-Party Digital Photo Tools
543
18
Image Management: Ashampoo Illuminator
543
4
Image Viewer: PicaView
547
2
Installing PicaView
548
1
Using PicaView
548
1
Image Editing: GIMP for Windows
549
3
Installing GIMP
549
1
Using GIMP
550
2
Batch Conversion: AutoImager
552
3
Installing AutoImager
553
1
Using AutoImager
553
2
Image Optimization: Advanced JPEG Compressor
555
2
Installing Advanced JPEG Compressor
555
1
Using Advanced JPEG Compressor
556
1
Photo Printing Service: OfotoNow
557
4
Installing OfotoNow
558
1
Using OfotoNow
559
2
Third-Party Audio Tools
561
26
Making MP3 Files
561
7
CyberLink's MP3 PowerEncoder
562
3
InterVideo's MP3 XPack
565
2
Sonic Solutions' CineMaster MP3 Creation Pack
567
1
Burning CDs
568
6
Roxio's Easy CD Creator
569
2
Ahead Software's Nero
571
3
Making Music
574
5
Sonic Foundry's ACID Music
575
2
Cakewalk's Plasma
577
2
Editing Audio
579
8
Sonic Foundry's Sound Forge XP Studio
579
3
GoldWave
582
2
Syntrillium's Cool Edit 2000
584
3
Third-Party Digital Video Tools
587
22
Video Editing Tools
588
13
Using Video Editing Programs
588
2
Sonic Foundry's VideoFactory
590
3
Ulead's VideoStudio
593
2
Adobe Premiere
595
6
DVD Players
601
3
InterVideo's DVD XPack
602
1
CyberLink's PowerDVD SE and PowerDVD XP
602
1
Sonic Solutions' CineMaster DVD Decoder
603
1
DVD Recorders
604
5
Ahead Software's Nero
604
2
Ulead's DVD MovieFactory
606
3
Third-Party Internet Enhancements
609
24
FTP Tools: CuteFTP Pro
609
16
Installing CuteFTP Pro
610
1
Making a Connection
610
3
Understanding the Console
613
1
Configuring Global Settings
614
8
Managing Downloads
622
2
Using the Built-In HTML Editor
624
1
Newsreaders: Oz Insight's Ozum All-In-One Newsreader
625
8
Installing Ozum All-In-One Newsreader
626
1
Running Ozum
626
5
Using the Ozum Toolbar
631
2
Third-Party Firewalls
633
28
Firewall Basics
633
4
Hardware-Based Firewalls
634
1
Software-Based Firewalls
634
1
Understanding How Firewalls Work
634
1
Why Do You Need a Firewall?
635
2
Using ZoneAlarm Pro
637
10
System Requirements for ZoneAlarm Pro
637
1
Installing ZoneAlarm Pro
638
1
Configuring ZoneAlarm Pro
639
8
Running ZoneAlarm Pro
647
1
Using BlackIce PC Protection
647
14
System Requirements for BlackIce
647
1
Installing BlackIce
647
2
Configuring BlackIce
649
10
Running BlackIce
659
2
CD Appendix
661
2
Index
663