| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Where to Start | p. 1 |
| What's New in Windows Millennium? | p. 2 |
| Special Helps | p. 3 |
| Let's Get Started! | p. 4 |
| Starting Out with Windows | |
| Windows Basics | p. 7 |
| What Is Microsoft Windows Millennium? | p. 8 |
| Starting Windows | p. 9 |
| Using Your Mouse | p. 9 |
| Understanding the Windows Screen | p. 11 |
| Working with Windows | p. 14 |
| Working with Menus | p. 23 |
| Working with Toolbars | p. 26 |
| Turning Off Your PC | p. 26 |
| Restarting Windows | p. 27 |
| Getting Help | p. 29 |
| Opening the Help and Support Window | p. 30 |
| Exploring the Windows Tours and Tutorials | p. 31 |
| Browsing the Most Popular Help Topics | p. 33 |
| Looking Up Terms in the Index | p. 35 |
| Searching for a Term | p. 36 |
| Working with Found Help Topics | p. 37 |
| Using Assisted Support | p. 39 |
| Registering Your Copy of Windows | p. 41 |
| Running Programs | p. 43 |
| Starting a Program | p. 44 |
| Navigating in a Program | p. 50 |
| Printing Your Work | p. 58 |
| Switching Among Running Programs | p. 59 |
| Exiting a Program | p. 60 |
| Exiting a Running Program | p. 60 |
| Exiting a Program in the System Tray | p. 61 |
| Exploring the Windows Accessories | p. 63 |
| Introducing the Windows Accessories | p. 64 |
| Word Processing with WordPad | p. 64 |
| Creating Artwork with Paint | p. 65 |
| Doing Math with the Calculator | p. 69 |
| Scanning and Annotating with Imaging | p. 70 |
| Going Online with HyperTerminal | p. 72 |
| Playing Audio CDs | p. 74 |
| Playing MP3 Files and Other Digital Sound Clips | p. 77 |
| Recording Sounds | p. 79 |
| Editing Video Clips | p. 81 |
| Managing Files and Folders | p. 89 |
| Choosing a File Management Method | p. 90 |
| Navigating Drives and Folders | p. 93 |
| Selecting Files and Folders | p. 95 |
| Moving and Copying Files and Folders | p. 97 |
| Deleting Files and Folders | p. 101 |
| Working with the Recycle Bin | p. 102 |
| Renaming Files and Folders | p. 105 |
| Working with File Properties | p. 106 |
| Searching for Files and Folders | p. 109 |
| Creating Folders | p. 112 |
| Formatting Disks | p. 113 |
| Making a Windows Startup Disk | p. 115 |
| Modifying Your System | |
| Setting File Management Options | p. 119 |
| Choosing How Files Are Displayed | p. 120 |
| Customizing a Folder | p. 122 |
| Sorting the File List | p. 126 |
| Showing or Hiding Toolbars and Other Window Elements | p. 127 |
| Copying a Folder's View Settings | p. 128 |
| Global Folder Settings | p. 129 |
| Organizing Your Programs | p. 135 |
| Customizing the Start Menu | p. 136 |
| Reorganizing the Start Menu Content | p. 139 |
| Working with Desktop Shortcuts | p. 144 |
| Customizing Toolbars | p. 147 |
| Creating Your Own Toolbars | p. 149 |
| Controlling Programs Running in the System Tray | p. 150 |
| Installing New Programs | p. 155 |
| Adding and Removing Windows Components | p. 156 |
| Installing a New Program | p. 158 |
| Removing an Installed Program | p. 165 |
| Customizing the Screen Appearance | p. 169 |
| Adjusting Video Settings | p. 170 |
| Changing Color Schemes | p. 183 |
| Dressing Up the Desktop with Patterns and Wallpaper | p. 185 |
| Using a Screensaver | p. 188 |
| Changing Icon Appearance | p. 192 |
| Setting Visual Effects | p. 194 |
| Using Desktop Themes | p. 195 |
| Changing How the Taskbar Operates | p. 197 |
| Customizing System Settings | p. 201 |
| Controlling Keyboard Properties | p. 202 |
| Controlling Mouse Settings | p. 203 |
| Controlling Multimedia Audio Settings | p. 207 |
| Controlling Sound Volume | p. 209 |
| Setting System Sound Effects | p. 210 |
| Setting the Date and Time | p. 212 |
| Adjusting Regional Settings | p. 213 |
| Installing Hardware | p. 215 |
| Devices You Can Install | p. 216 |
| BIOS Setup | p. 217 |
| Setting Up Device Drivers in Windows | p. 218 |
| Installing a New Driver for an Existing Device | p. 228 |
| Removing Drivers for a Removed Device | p. 230 |
| Managing Fonts and Printers | p. 233 |
| Working with Fonts | p. 234 |
| Controlling a Printer | p. 240 |
| Sharing Resources | |
| Sharing a PC with Multiple Users | p. 249 |
| Setting Up Multiuser Operation | p. 250 |
| Working on a Multiuser System | p. 254 |
| Setting and Changing Passwords | p. 257 |
| Using Network Resources | p. 261 |
| Working with Network Resources | p. 262 |
| Setting Up a Home Network | p. 269 |
| Sharing Your Files and Printers | p. 275 |
| Linking to Another PC with Direct Cable Connection | p. 278 |
| Sharing an Internet Connection | p. 281 |
| Introducing Internet Connection Sharing | p. 282 |
| Installing Internet Connection Sharing | p. 282 |
| Configuring Other Computers in Your Home Network | p. 285 |
| Sharing the Connection | p. 286 |
| Managing the ICS Connection | p. 286 |
| Traveling with a Laptop | p. 287 |
| Laptops and Windows Millennium | p. 288 |
| Controlling Power Management Settings | p. 288 |
| Setting Wakeup Options | p. 293 |
| Controlling PCMCIA Devices | p. 294 |
| Synchronizing Files with My Briefcase | p. 295 |
| Using Hardware Profiles | p. 300 |
| Using the Internet | |
| Setting Up Online Connectivity | p. 305 |
| Your Online Options | p. 306 |
| Checking Your Modem | p. 307 |
| Running the Internet Connection Wizard | p. 309 |
| Establishing Your Internet Connection | p. 314 |
| Configuring Telephony Settings | p. 316 |
| Troubleshooting Connection Problems | p. 319 |
| Exploring the Web | p. 323 |
| Choosing Your Browser | p. 324 |
| Working with Web Pages | p. 326 |
| Managing the Favorites List | p. 329 |
| Saving Web Content for Offline Use | p. 332 |
| Finding People and Information | p. 339 |
| Customizing Internet Explorer | p. 344 |
| Bringing the Web to Your Desktop | p. 353 |
| The Changing Face of the Web | p. 354 |
| Working with the Active Desktop | p. 356 |
| Working with Internet Radio | p. 364 |
| Working with Email | p. 367 |
| Choosing Your Email Program | p. 368 |
| Introducing Outlook Express | p. 369 |
| Receiving Email | p. 372 |
| Sending Email | p. 382 |
| Participating in Online Discussions | p. 393 |
| Working with Newsgroups | p. 394 |
| Keeping in Touch with MSN Messenger | p. 404 |
| Meeting Online with NetMeeting | p. 412 |
| Creating and Publishing Web Content | p. 423 |
| Understanding Web Page Creation | p. 424 |
| Programs Used to Create Web Pages | p. 426 |
| Publishing Finished Pages to a Server | p. 433 |
| Maintenance and Problem Solving | |
| Optimizing Your Computer | p. 441 |
| Checking for Disk Errors | p. 442 |
| Using the Defragmenter | p. 445 |
| Using Disk Cleanup | p. 448 |
| Working with a Compressed Drive | p. 450 |
| Other Ways to Improve Performance | p. 450 |
| Updating Windows Millennium with Windows Update | p. 456 |
| Scheduling Maintenance Tasks | p. 460 |
| Adding a Maintenance Task | p. 461 |
| Safeguarding Your System | p. 465 |
| How Data Gets Lost | p. 466 |
| Backing Up and Restoring Files | p. 466 |
| Protecting Your PC from Viruses | p. 467 |
| Using System Restore | p. 471 |
| Troubleshooting Problems | p. 475 |
| Troubleshooting Startup and Shutdown Problems | p. 476 |
| Troubleshooting Problems with Windows | p. 488 |
| Troubleshooting Problems with a Device | p. 492 |
| Troubleshooting Problems with a Program | p. 498 |
| Appendixes | |
| Installing Windows Millennium | p. 507 |
| Upgrading from a Previous Version of Windows | p. 508 |
| Starting the Windows Millennium Setup Program on a New PC | p. 508 |
| Common Installation Problems | p. 511 |
| Windows Information Online | p. 515 |
| About This Appendix | p. 516 |
| Sources of Windows Software | p. 516 |
| Places to Get Troubleshooting Assistance | p. 519 |
| Windows News and Reviews | p. 520 |
| Usenet Newsgroups That Discuss Windows | p. 522 |
| Accessibility Tools | p. 523 |
| Installing the Accessibility Tools and Options | p. 524 |
| Running the Accessibility Wizard | p. 524 |
| Using the Magnifier | p. 525 |
| Introducing the Accessibility Options | p. 526 |
| Gaming with Windows Millennium | p. 529 |
| Selecting Windows Gaming Hardware | p. 530 |
| Understanding DirectX | p. 530 |
| Troubleshooting Common Problems with Games | p. 531 |
| Index | p. 545 |
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