The registry is the heart and soul of Microsoft Windows XP. In my other registry books, I said the same thing about the registry in every version of Windows since Microsoft Windows 95, and by the time you're finished reading this book, I hope you'll agree. The registry contains the configuration data that makes the operating system work. The...

Teach yourself the latest version of Visual C++--and begin developing for Microsoft .NET—one step at a time. This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly guides you through the fundamentals—from writing managed code to running and debugging your first .NET-based applications and XML Web services. Work at your own pace through...

Learn how to deliver powerful database solutions using SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition—and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the special exam-prep section and testing tool to measure what...

Relational databases are tricky beasts. Other kinds of commercial software are infinitely easier to understand. Word processors are really just high-tech typewriters, and it's pretty clear that the backspace key beats that little jar of white stuff cold. Spreadsheets present a familiar enough paradigm, even to non-accountants, and email is...

Learn how to set up and support the Windows® XP Professional operating system—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace...

Make the jump to distributed application programming using the .NET Framework—and introduce a new level of performance, scalability, and security to your network and enterprise applications. Expert .NET developer Matthew MacDonald shares proven techniques for fully exploiting .NET Remoting, XML Web services, and other...

Wanting to do something fundamentally different than it’s been done before turned out to be much harder than I ever thought and completely rewarding for you the reader, I hope. You see, there were plenty of books for Windows administrators and plenty of books for people who wanted to script Windows; but no one had...

Dig into Project 2003—and discover how you can really put your project management skills to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Find the best and fastest ways to perform everyday...

Whether you’re a new user of Microsoft Access or an experienced Access database developer, you’ll find a number of solid improvements in Access 2002. With an eye toward enhancements both in form and function, the changes in Access make working with the interface more intuitive than ever; extend the reach of your data by giving...

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Welcome to the Microsoft Windows Security Resource Kit. This book provides detailed information about security features in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP and explains how to better secure computers running these operating systems. This book also provides information on managing security and privacy on...