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In this first installment of Windows XP book reviews, I look at some of the first XP titles from Microsoft Press. I hope to have more soon, and if you're interested in seeing any particular titles reviewed, please contact me.

Note that I've written my own XP book, Great Digital Media with Windows XP, as well.

 
  Windows XP Step-by Step Limited Edition
by Online Training Solutions
Microsoft Press, 2001

$19.99
Target Audience: Beginners
Extras: Full color limited edition, CD-ROM

Microsoft's Step by Step titles are designed for beginning home users, and feature hand holding chapters that work through specific, entry-level skills. This volume, now available in an attractive, limited edition, color version, is no different, offering up sections on XP basics, security, files and folders, hardware and software, making connections, and the like. The book can be read straight through, which I recommend for true beginners, or you can dig in anywhere and get right to the information you're most interested in.

Kudos to the authors for including security information so early in the book, as