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Windows XP in a Nutshell
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Windows XP in a Nutshell

by David A. Karp, Tim O'Reilly, Troy Mott
April 2002
Beginner
640 pages
27h 54m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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Name

Windows Explorer

Synopsis

Often referred to simply as "Explorer,” Windows Explorer is the default interface shell in Windows XP and is responsible for the Desktop, the Start menu, and all folder windows. See also Folders.

Windows Explorer, access digital camera memory as a drive (still camera only)

Control Panel Scanners and Cameras Add Device

Windows Explorer, additional security policies

Group Policy (gpedit.msc) User Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer, columns in details view

Explorer View Details View Choose Details

Windows Explorer, group similar items

Explorer View Arrange Icons by Show in Groups

Windows Explorer, refresh view

Explorer View Refresh or press F5

Windows Explorer, reuse window when launching Internet shortcuts

Control Panel Internet Options Advanced tag Browsing Reuse windows for launching shortcuts

Windows Explorer, show lines in tree view (Folders Explorer bar)

Control Panel Folder Options View tab Display simple folder view in Explorer’s Folders list

Windows Explorer, show Status Bar

Explorer View Status Bar

Windows Explorer, toolbar, customize

Explorer View Toolbars Customize

Windows Explorer, toolbar, icon size

Explorer View Toolbars Customize Icon options

Windows Explorer, toolbar, prevent being moved

Explorer View Toolbars Lock the Toolbars

Windows Explorer, toolbar, text captions

Explorer View Toolbars Customize ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 0596002491Catalog PageErrata