TABLE OF CONTENTS (Version
8.0)
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
Clicking
Operating Systems & This Book - CLICK
HERE TO SEE THIS CHAPTER
Switching From Luna View to Classic View (XP Only)
Taskbar and Start Menu
Changing Logon Screen
THINGS YOU WILL SEE
COMMON MISTAKES COURTESY OF MICROSOFT
THE WORLD OF MALICIOUS PROGRAMMING
Overview
Viruses - Defined
Worms - Defined
Trojans - Defined
Silk Roping and Binding
Dispelling Virus Myths
RECOGNIZING AND STOPPING MALICIOUS PROGRAMMING
Viruses
Changing File Extension Attributes (All OS)
Worms
Trojans
Spyware
Scrap Files
Phishing
Online Scams
SPAM
Dealing With the SPAM
Anti-Virus Programs
THREATS BESIDES MALICIOUS PROGRAMMING
EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Firewalls in English!
INTERNET SECURITY TIPS
WINDOWS EXPLORER
SPEEDING UP YOUR COMPUTER
CLEANING UP YOUR COMPUTER
Troubleshooting Your System
Streamlining Windows 2000 and XP
Finding the Source of Windows Problems (2000 Pro, XP)
Where Are My Resources? (Windows XP)
Is My Windows XP Activated?
Uninstalling Zone Alarm
BUYING OR UPGRADING A COMPUTER
DEFRAGMENTING YOUR COMPUTER
BACK UP MEDIUMS
BACKING UP DATA
Driver Backup
BACKING UP MAIL FOLDERS IN WINDOWS 2000 PRO AND XP
Mail Folder Extensions
BACKING UP ADDRESS BOOKS IN WINDOWS 2000 AND XP
BACKING UP "FAVOURITES" FOLDERS FOR WINDOWS
2000 AND XP
BACKING UP WORK FILES
YOUR WINDOWS REGISTRY
Registry Backups in Windows 2000
Registry Backups in Windows XP
Restoring your Registry in Windows 2000
Restoring your Registry in Windows XP
XP DISASTER RECOVERY
Windows 2000
FORMATTING AND/OR SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
Accessing the BIOS
WINDOWS BOOT DISKS
Creating a Boot Disk for Windows
Creating a Boot Disk for Windows XP Pro and Home
PERFORMING A FULL REFORMAT OR NEW DRIVE INSTALL
Preparing A Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Getting Started
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Reloading Your System
OTHER TIPS AND TRICKS
UnGrouping of Outlook Folders/Messages
Importing Outlook Files
Email Signature Blocks
Disable Script Debugging (All Versions)
Stopping Windows Messenger the Easy Way (Windows 2000 and
XP)
Security Settings Bubble in XP Service Pack 2(CLICK
HERE TO SEE THIS CHAPTER)
Cleaning Up Your System the Easy Way (XP)
Printing Your Computer Screen (All Versions)
NTLDR
Missing DLL and System Files (All Versions)
Creating a Restore Point (Windows XP)
Converting Images (All Versions)
Recovering Deleted Emails (This applies to Outlook ONLY)
Listing Contents of a Folder
Finding Your Internet Protocol Address
Fixing the DCOM Security Hole in Windows (All Versions)
Changing CD Autoplay Options (All Versions)
Adding Print Directory Feature to Windows
A Sight for Sore Eyes (All Versions)
Fixing Image Viewing
Securing Internet Explorer
Turning off AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Cleaning Up the Search Companion (XP)
Deleting Previous Entries (XP)
Windows XP Remote Assistance
Internet Downloads
Obtaining New Programs
Checking Your Computer's Security
Customizing Menu Bars
Changing Where Office Documents are Saved (Office XP, Office
2000)
Go Straight to Your Internet Connection
Removing Formatting from Cut and Paste in Office 2000 and
Office XP
URL Wrapping
Windows XP Fax Program
The Windows Key
Stopping the Unrequested Reboot (2000, XP)
Web Page Forms (All Versions)
Bulletproof Security
Laptop Security - Platter Locking
Stopping Error Reporting (XP)
Removing the Windows Boot Screen (2000, XP)
Identifying your Laptop (All Versions)
Killing Windows Messenger (XP)
Stopping Windows Messenger Service
Stopping Windows Messenger Startup in OE (XP)
Killing Hyperlinks in Word Documents (Office 2000, Office
XP, Office 2003)
Creating Quick Access Folders (All Versions)
Spell Checking in Outlook Express
Creating a List of Your Favorites (Internet Explorer 5.0,
5.5 and 6.0)
Icon for Shutting Down, Restarting, and Logging Off
Adding Your Backup Medium to the Right Click (All Versions)
REGISTRY TIPS AND TRICKS
Changing Your Computer's Name (All Versions)
Removing Program Entries From Add/Remove Programs
Speeding Up Windows XP Shutdown
Changing the Name and Company Name (Office 2000, Office
XP, Office 2003)
Changing Default and Company Name in Other Programs (All
Versions)
Clearing Typed URLs (All Versions)
Shutting Down MS Messenger (All Versions)
Enabling Full Window Dragging (All Versions)
Shutting Off Windows Smearing (All Versions)
Cascading My Documents in the Start Menu (2000, XP)
Cascading Control Panel in the Start Menu (2000, XP)
Enable Live Scrolling of Documents (All Versions)
Lock Out the Ability to Change the Computer's Password (NT,
2000, XP)
Remove Documents From Your Start Menu (All Versions)
Stop the Ability to Download From the Internet (All Versions)
Do Not Show Recent Documents (All Versions)
Lock Off Access to Your Registry (All Versions)
Force Your Computer To Shut Down (All Versions)
Force Computer to Use RAM Instead of SWAP Files (NT, 2000,
XP)
Stop the Multiple Instances of the Clipboard in Word (All
Versions)
Force the Clearing of Resources (All Versions)
Speeding Up the Response Time of Your Menus (All Versions)
Getting Rid of XP Balloon Tips (XP)
Setting a Minimum Length for Passwords (Windows 2000)
Changing Incoming Email to Plain Text in Outlook 2002 and
2003
Allowing Attachments in Outlook Express
Allowing Attachments in Outlook 2000, 2002 (XP), and 2003
Getting Rid of Office Assistants (All Versions)
Starting Windows XP or Windows 2000 Without Logon
Multiple Concurrent Downloads (All Versions)
Helpful Programs On My Website
APPENDIX 'A' The 10 Immutable Laws of Computer Use
