Windows® XP Under the Hood

Introduction

Do you long for the good-old days when you could pop the hood of your car and recognize what was underneath? When you could take a wrench and fix just about anything yourself? Cars aren't like that anymore—they've gotten so complex and intimidating that it's hard to imagine digging into one now.

You might feel the same way about Windows. Windows has grown into a huge operating system with thousands of complex parts masked behind a slick but seemingly impenetrable graphical user interface.

This book is an attempt to reclaim those days when we could dig into our machines with confidence and satisfaction. Windows XP comes with powerful tools and interfaces that let you take control of every detail, if you're willing to roll up your sleeves ...