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INDEX broadband alerts, 110–111 A disconnect automatically, 108–109 modem sounds, 104–105 Accessibility options, Caps Lock alerts, 19 pop-up ads, 116–117 active content, definition, 122 properties, 97 Add or Remove Programs, program access, custom, 38–39 dial-up area code rules, 100–101 address bar () dial-up outside line access, 102–103 remove addresses, 146–147 Contacts list (), add members to group, 157 search engine setup, 144–145 Content Advisor dialog box, 120–121 searches, 142–143 content restrictions, Web sites, 120–121 address book backups, 164–165 file permissions and, 176–177 restore, 165 system time synchronization, 42–43 vCards and, 168–169 user account passwords, 172–173 addresses, e-, domains, 129 Control Panel, Accessibility options, 19 administrator, Set Program Access and Defaults tool, 39 Control Panel, Fast User Switching, 24–25 alerts, Caps Lock key, 19 Control Panel, as item, 36–37 animation, Web pages, turn off, 141 cookies, Web sites, security and, 119 Appearance and Themes, file permissions, 176–177 Create Shortcut Wizard, 4 applications, open file with different, 75 CSV Export dialog box, 164–165 archives of e-mail messages, 160–163 Ctrl+Alt+Delete, logon and, 174–175 area code rules, dial-up connections, 100–101 Customize Autosearch dialog box, 145 audio. See also media Customize Start Menu dialog box, frequently used items, 35 playback settings, 66–67 temporary files, 69 Automatic Updates, schedule, 40–41 Automatic Updates dialog box, 41 D

default actions, files, 86–87 deletions, confirmation, 18 B Desktop files and settings transfer and, 7 Backup program, recordable CDs and, 84–85 and, 5 backups desktop address book, 164–165 icons, custom, 44–45 recordable CDs, 84–85 network folder as disk drive, 26–29 base priority of programs, 16–17 shortcuts and, 5 broadband connections, alerts, 110–111 desktops, multiple open, 204–205 Browse For Folder dialog box, shortcut creation, 4 destinations, Send To menu, 76–77 buffers, malicious code and, 190–191 dial-up connection business cards. See vCards (Outlook Express) alternate phone number, 98–99 buttons, Links bar (Internet Explorer), 139 area code rules, 100–101 call waiting and, 103 desktop icon, 97 C disconnect automatically, 108–109 modem sounds, 104–105 outside line access, 102–103 Calculator, 215 dialog boxes call waiting, dial-up connections, 103 Automatic Updates, 41 Caps Lock, alerts, 19 COPYRIGHTED BrowseMATERIAL For Folder, 4 catalogs, Indexing Service, 80–81 Confirm File Delete, 18 CD Slide Show Generator, 206–209 Connect, 96 CDs, disable recording, 68–69 Content Advisor, 120–121 CDs, My Documents location, 83 CSV Export, 164–165 Clear History option, 147 Customize Autosearch Settings, 145 collaboration, notes, 60–61 Customize Start Menu, 35 command prompt access, 201 Display Properties, 44–45 compress files, images, 58–59 Find , 166–167 compressed folders, 59 Folder Options, 74 Confirm File Delete dialog box, 18 Internet Options, 141 confirmation, file deletion, 18 Internet Properties, 118–119 Connect dialog box, 96 Open With, 57 connections, Internet Performance Options, 13 alternate dial-up phone number, 98–99 Recycle Bin Properties, 20 automatic, 96–97

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Select a transfer method, 8 file sharing Send Pictures via E-mail, 58–59 network files, protect, 180–181 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties, 63 permissions, 176–177 System Properties, 12–13 file types, default program, 75 Taskbar and Start Menu, 34 files Which computer is this, 7 backup CDs, 84–85 , 115 default action, 86–87 digital signatures in e-mail, 155 deletion, confirmation, 18 disk space usage encryption, 182–183 force to use less, 20–23 hidden, 79 image files, 58–59 network, offline access, 88–91 Indexing Service catalogs, 81 open with different program, 75 Display Properties dialog box read-only, 78–79 desktop icons, 44–45 single click open, 74 icon size, 46–47 synchronization, 90 distribution list (Outlook Express), creation, 156–157 temporary, audio, 69 documents, recently used, clear, 188 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, introduction, 6 drives Find People dialog box, 166–167 network folder display as on desktop, 26–29 firewalls, Windows Security Center, 114 removable drives, 29 Folder Options dialog box, 74, 86-87 DVDs, Parental Control, 70–71 folders compressed, 59 encryption, 182–183 media, customization, 50–51 E message archives, e-mail, 160–163 My Documents, move, 82–83 e-mail. See also Outlook Express My Slide Shows, 212–213 addresses, domains, 129 network, display as disk drive on desktop, 26–29 archives, 160–163 network, offline access, 88–91 block senders, 128–129 single click open, 74 digital signatures, 155 templates, 50–51 .NET Passport, 53 templates, icons, 51 message format, viruses and, 124 templates, subfolders, 51 overview, 150 fonts, files and settings transfer and, 7 read receipt prevention, Outlook Express, 127 security, 124 security, images in text and, 125 security optimization, 126 G send Web page image, 140 spam blocking, 130–131 Google toolbar, install, 143 unknown sender verification, 166–167 Graphic Equalizer, Media Player, 66–67 virus protection, 124 graphics. See images electronic business cards. See vCards (Outlook Express) graphics adapter encryption memory, 12 files, 182–183 visual effects and, 12 folders, 182–183 groups (Outlook Express), creation, 156–157 enhanced content, media sites, 134 Enhancements pane, Media Player, 66–67 events, sounds, 62–63 export address book, 164–165 H

hidden files, read-only, 79 history, Internet Explorer, clear, 146 F Hotmail, 54

Fast User Switching, disable, 24–25, 89 file compression, images, 58–59 file permissions I advanced, 176–177 Full Control, 178 icons List Folder Contents, 178 desktop, custom, 44–45 Modify, 178 folder templates, 51 Read, 178 shortcuts, 5 Read and Execute, 178 size, 46–47 Write, 178 ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), 106–107

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INDEX identities, Outlook Express, password protection, 132–133 Image Resizer, 202–203 M images edit, 56–57 magnifying taskbar, 214 file compression, 58–59 malicious code, prevent, 190–191 preview, 57 media. See also audio; video publish to Web site, 52–55 folder customization, 50–51 save from Web page, 140 playback settings, 66–67 send via e-mail, 140 recently viewed files, clear, 189 My Groups icon, 54 Media Player. See also ; WMP notes, 60–61 Enhnacements pane, 66-67 open for edit, 56–57 Mini Player, 64–65 text annotation, 60–61 Parental Controls, 70–71 Web pages, turn off, 141 playback settings, 66–67 Inbox (Outlook Express), display automatically, 152 recently viewed files, clear, 189 Indexing Service, file indexes, 80–81 Skin Mode, 65 Internet. See also e-mail memory, graphics adapter, 12 ad pop-ups, 116–117 menus, Send To, destinations, 76–77 broadband connection alerts, 110–111 Message Rules, Outlook Express, spam blocking, 130–131 connection properties, 97 messages (Outlook Express) connections, automatic, 96–97 archives, 160–163 content restrictions, 120–121 check frequency, setup, 153 dial-up connection, call waiting and, 103 leave on , 154 dial-up connection alternate phone number, 98–99 priorities, 155 dial-up connection area code rules, 100–101 storage location, 158–159 dial-up connection icon, 97 unknown sender verification, 166–167 dial-up connection outside line access, 102–103 Mini Player toolbar, activation, 64–65 disconnect automatically, 108–109 modem sounds, 104–105 firewalls, 114 MSN Groups ISPs (Internet Service Provider), 94 .NET Passport, 53 modem sounds, 104–105 Web Publishing Wizard and, 54 passwords, 118–119 My Documents security level settings, 122–123 files and settings transfer and, 7 Windows Security Alerts icon, 114 move, 82–83 Internet Accounts dialog box, leave messages on server setup, 154 rewritable CDs and, 83 Internet Connection Sharing. See ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) My Groups icon, published images and, 54 Internet Explorer My Network Places, network folder display, 26–29 disk space and, 20 My Pictures, files and settings transfer and, 7 history, clear, 146 My Recent Documents, clear, 188 Links bar customization, 138–139 My Slide Shows folder, 212–213 pop-up ad blocks, 148–149 MyWebDocuments, 54 remove addresses from address bar, 146–147 searches, address bar, 142–143 space allocated, 22–23 N Internet media private playback, 135 .NET Passport security, 134 add passport, 53 Internet Options dialog box Hotmail and, 54 animations, 141 network folders sounds, 141 display as disk drive, desktop, 26–29 Internet Properties dialog box, 118–119 offline access, 88–91 Internet Search Companion protection, 180–181 address bar and, 142 notes, images, 60–61 customize, 145 NTFS (New Technology ), encryption and, 182–183 interrupt print job, 93 ISP (Internet Service Provider), bandwidth and, 94 O L Offline Files, 90–91 Open Command Window Here, 201 Links bar (Internet Explorer) Open With dialog box, 57 buttons, 139 optimization customize, 138–139 foreground/background programs, 14 logon, Ctrl+Alt+Delete requirement, 174–175 memory usage, 14 226 14_583301 bindex.qxd 2/10/05 5:59 PM Page 227

processor, 14 prioritization of programs, 16–17 processor scheduling, 14 priority level of messages (Outlook Express), 155 RAM (random access memory), 14 private playback, Internet media, 135 system cache and, 14 processor, optimization and, 14 Outlook Express. See also e-mail program events. See events address book export, 164–165 program switching, Alt-Tab replacement, 200 address book restore, 165 programs block senders, 128–129 access, custom configuration, 38–39 check message frequency, 153 priority, 16–17 digital signatures, 155 programs, Start menu identity password protection, 132–133 change number, 34–35 read receipt prevention, 127 remove, 33 spam blocking, 130–131 properties, Internet connection, 97 disconnection when checking messages, 153 publish to Web site, images, 52–55 display Inbox automatically, 152 distribution list creation, 156–157 leave messages on server, 154 message archives, 160–163 Q message priority, 155 message storage location, 158–159 Quick Launch, files and settings transfer and, 7 unknown sender verification, 166–167 vCards, 168–169 outside line access, dial-up connections, 102–103 R

RAM (random access memory), optimization and, 14 P read-only files, designate as, 78–79 recently used documents, clear, 188 Parental Controls, Media Player, DVDs, 70–71 recently viewed media, clear, 189 passwords record CDs, disable, 68–69 Content Advisor and, 121 recordable CDs, backups and, 84–85 Internet accounts, 118–119 Recycle Bin, disk space and, 20 Outlook Express identity, 132–133 Recycle Bin Properties dialog box, space allocation, 20 screen savers and, 184–185 removable drives, drive letters, 29 selection tips, 173 user account, 172–173 patches, updates, 40–41 S pause print job, 93 PBX (private branch exchange) system, Internet and, 102 screen savers, security and, 184–185 Performance and Maintenance window, pop-up ad prevention, 116 search engines, set up, 144–145 Performance Options dialog box, 13-14 search prefixes, 198, 199 permissions, advanced, 176–177 searches pictures. See images Google toolbar, 143 pinned program items, Start menu, 32 Internet Explorer address bar, 142–143 Places Bar, 198 Search Companion, 81 playback settings, media, 66–67 speed, 80–81 playback settings, Internet media, 135 security pop-up ads content restrictions, Web sites, 120–121 block, 148–149 cookies on Web sites, 119 preventing, 116–117 digital signatures in e-mail, 155 PowerToys e-mail, optimization, 126 Calculator, 215 e-mail viruses, 124 CD Slide Show Generator, 206–209 encryption, 182–183 download, 194–195 ICS, 106–107 Image Resizer, 202–203 Internet media, 134 install, 194–195 Internet passwords, 118–119 introduction, 192 malicious code, prevent, 190–191 Open Command Window Here, 201 network folders, 180–181 Taskbar , 214 pop-up ads online, 116–117 Timershot (Web cam), 216–217 recently used documents, clear, 188 Tweak UI, 196–199 screen savers and, 184–185 Virtual Desktop Manager, 204–205 spam-blocking, 130–131 printers updates, 40–41 interrupt print job, 92–93 Web security level settings, 122–123 pause, 93 Windows Security Center, 114 Send To menu, 77 227 14_583301 bindex.qxd 2/10/05 5:59 PM Page 228

INDEX Security Center icon, updates, 40–41 Select a transfer method dialog box, 8 T Send Pictures via E-mail dialog box, 58–59 Send To menu , property priority and, 16–17 destinations, 76–77 Taskbar printers, 77 grouping, Tweak UI and, 199 Set Program Access and Defaults tool, administrator and, 39 Show the Desktop, 5 settings, transfer from old computer, 6–11 Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box Shared Desktop, files and settings transfer and, 7 Control Panel as Start menu item, 36–37 Shared Documents, files and settings transfer and, 7 frequently used programs, 34 shortcuts Taskbar Magnifier, 214 creation, 4–5 templates desktop, 5 folder icons, 51 icons, 5 media folders, 50–51 sort, 5 subfolders, 51 single click file/folder open, 74 temporary files, audio, 69 sizes, icons, 46–47 text annotation, images, 60–61 Slide Show Wizard, 210–213 time servers, 43 slide shows ToggleKeys, activation, 19 CD Slide Show Generator, 206–209 toolbars Web pages, 210–213 Google, 143 sound Mini Player, 64–65 events, 62–63 transferring settings from old computer Web pages, turn off, 141 large files, 10 sound schemes, save as, 63 Transfer files and settings option, 6 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, 63 Which computer is this dialog box, 7 space saving techniques Tweak UI Internet Explorer, 20 navigate, 196 Recycle Bin and, 20 Places Bar, 198 , 20 search prefixes, 199 spam blocking, Outlook Express, 130–131 shortcuts, 197 Start menu start, 196 attach items, 32 Start menu and, 198 Control panel as item, 36–37 taskbar grouping, 199 number of programs, change, 34–35 pin items to, 32 programs, frequently used, 34–35 U remove items, 33 Tweak UI and, 198 unknown sender verification, e-mail, 166–167 startup, prevent others from, 186–187 updates, Automatic Updates, schedule, 40–41 startup key, 186–187 user account, passwords, 172–173 storage, e-mail messages, 158–159 User Accounts window, passwords, 172–173 subfolders, templates, 51 users, Fast User Switching, disable, 24–25 switching programs, Alt-Tab Replacement, 200 synchronization offline access and, 90 system time, 42–43 V system cache, optimization and, 14 system memory, malicious code and, 190–191 vCards (Outlook Express), 168–169 System Properties dialog box video. See also media disk space and, 21 playback settings, 66–67 optimization and, 14 Virtual Desktop Manager, 204–205 visual effects, 12–13 viruses System Restore e-mail, read messages in text, 124 disk space and, 20, 21 prevent malicious code, 190–191 space allocated, 22 updates, 40–41 system time visual effects, graphics adapter, 12 synchronization, 42–43 time servers, 43

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Windows Media Player. See also Media Player; WMP W download security, 134 private playback, 135 Web bugs, images in messages and, 125 Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, preview images, 57 Web cam, Timershot PowerToy, 216–217 Windows Security Alerts icon, Security Center, 114 Web pages Windows Security Center, firewalls, 114 animation, turn off, 141 Wizards images, turn off, 141 Create Shortcut, 4–5 Links bar button, 139 Files and Settings Transfer, 6–11 save image to computer, 140 Slide Show, 210–213 searches, Internet Explorer address bar, 142–143 Web Publishing, 52–55 send via e-mail, 140 WMP (Windows Media Player). See also Media Player slide shows, 210–213 download security, 134 sound, turn off, 141 private playback, 135 Web Publishing Wizard, 52–55 workgroups, folder security and, 181 Web sites worms, updates, 40–41 content restrictions, 120–121 image publishing, 52–55 security level settings, 122–123 Welcome screen, disable, 175 Z Which computer is this dialog box, 7 Windows Firewall dialog box, 115 Zipped folders, 59

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