Microsoft Windows XP Unleashed

Chapter 5. Installing and Running Applications

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Practicing Safe Setups

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Applications and the Registry

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Launching Applications

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Understanding Application Compatibility

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It’s a rare (and no doubt unproductive) user who does nothing but run Windows on his or her computer. After all, when Windows starts, it doesn’t do much of anything. No, to get full value for your computing dollar, you have to run an application or two. As an operating system, it’s Windows’ job to help make it easier for you to run your programs. Whether it’s loading them into memory, managing their resources, or printing their documents, Windows ...