Windows XP is one of the more sophisticated computer programs ever made. It cost more money to develop and took more people to build than any computer program. For many people, Windows XP rates as the first must-have version of Windows ever – which is not to say the software's absolutely "intuitive" or "seamless" or "user friendly" or (fill in most often-observed marketing jargon).Windows XP All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies not only takes you through the introductory material and stuff any computer newbie can comprehend, but also ventures into more advanced areas, where you can really put Windows to work every day. Without dwelling on technical mumbo-jumbo and baffling jargon, this nine-books-in-one reference tackles the tough problems you’re likely to encounter, shows you the major road signs, and gives you lots of help withPersonalizing your DesktopOrganizing your Windows XP interfaceConnecting to the InternetFinding and installing the hardware you wantJoining the multimedia mixBuilding your networkIn the majority of cases, Windows XP works far more reliably than any other version of Windows.