March 2001
Intermediate to advanced
480 pages
14h 8m
English
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Organization of This Book
Chapter 1, discusses not only some of the more common annoyances in the operating system, but also many of the improvements in this version over its successor, Windows 98 Second Edition, as well as some of the problems that weren’t fixed. Also discussed is Me’s sister product, Windows 2000.
Chapter 2, starts by examining the Windows user interface and how to overcome its limitations. That is followed by a discussion of the way you work with Windows and how to take advantage of some of its lesser-known tricks and customization features. This discussion includes advanced tips on Explorer; file-manipulation tricks; undocumented interface tweaks; and, best of all, some workarounds for the awful new Search feature.
Chapter 3, covers the structure of the Registry and the use of the Registry Editor. This information is important because most of the subsequent solutions make use of this knowledge. In addition to Registry basics, this chapter includes some advanced topics, such as effective searching techniques, finding the right Registry keys, and restoring a corrupted Registry.
Chapter 4, continues with customization and problem-solving topics that take advantage of the Registry techniques discussed earlier. Here are solutions for reducing clutter, protecting your file types, and customizing Windows Me beyond Microsoft’s intentions; editing the Start Menu acquires a whole new meaning in this chapter.
Chapter 5, presents an often neglected topic. The goal ...
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