| Product Summary | | Format: Paperback | | ISBN: 9780764569296 | | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc | | Publish Date: 4/10/2007 | | Buy.com Sku: 36326507 | | Item#: BYUYHK | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 65422 | | Dimensions (in Inches) 9.25H x 7.5L x 1T | | Pages: 550 |
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| | | | Get ready for some down-and-dirty hackin'! Over 200 serious hacks readers can use to force Windows XP to do it their way, written in the ExtremeTech no-holds-barred style
Sinchak doesn't waste time tweaking Movie Maker or Instant Messenger-these hacks are heavy-duty, detailed instructions for squeezing every drop of power from Windows XP and maximizing speed, appearance, and security
Not for the faint of heart! This book is written for users who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, risk voiding their warranties, take total control of the task bar, uninstall programs that are supposedly permanent, and beef up boot speed
Mines gems like unlocking hidden settings, customizing boot screens, supercharging online and program launch speed, maximizing the file system and RAM, and dumping hated features for good
Written by the creator of TweakXP.com, a site considered Mecca for Windows hackers and trusted by more than ten million Windows XP users worldwide
Includes a hacker's dream CD-ROM with a set of ready-to-install hacks, theme creation tools, custom boot screens, "undo" files that help the reader tinker with Windows XP's registry, and a whole lot more
From the Publisher:
Sure, Windows XP is already superior to its predecessors. But what if you could make it even better? Well, stop reading the cover and buy this book, because that's exactly what it teaches you. This is the serious stuff -- step-by-step hacks that beef up speed and security, customize screens to make your life easier, and kick performance into overdrive. Roll up your sleeves, make your backups, and go for it!
Synopsis
Check out the view from Steve Sinchak's Windows Sure, Windows XP is already superior to its predecessors. But what if you could make it even better? Well, stop reading the cover and buy this book, because that’s exactly what it teaches you. This is the serious stuff–step-by-step hacks that beef up speed and security, customize screens to make your life easier, and kick performance into overdrive. Roll up your sleeves, make your backups, and go for it! Try This Detailed, step-by-step instructions for these hacks and dozens more - Build your own boot screen
- Tweak task bar and start button
- Speed launch and execution time
- Unlock hidden settings
- Supercharge network speed
- Blast features you hate, for good
- Create visual styles
- Add special visual effects
- Mod Internet Explorer
- Lock down system security
- Benchmark your hardware
- Scrub spyware and adware
CD-ROMS INCLUDES - Registry hacks ready to install
- Hack templates, and over 45 hacking tools and toys that will help you get the most out of Windows XP
| Praise| "…excellent…up-to-date guide…" (PC Utilities, No. 54, 2004) |
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