Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition

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Sachs, Jim

SAM (Security Accounts Manager)

        HKLM\\\\SAM key

save command (Registry Console Utility)

Save dialog (file)

Scan for hardware changes (Device Manager)

Scandisk

scanners

        color matching with cameras , monitors , and printers

Scanners and Cameras (wiaacmgr.exe) 2nd 3rd

SCardSvr.exe

Scheduled Tasks 2nd 3rd 4th

        Settings tab

        Task tab

Scheduled Tasks Console ( schtasks .exe) 2nd 3rd

scientific calculations (calculator program)

scope of variables

screen

        fonts

        high contrast colors

        magnifying a portion of

        resolution and color depth

        Windows XP style

screensavers 2nd 3rd 4th

Script Host [See WSH]

scripting languages

        using in Windows with WSH

        WSH (Windows Script Host)

scripts

        WSH

                creating

                executing

                VBScript

Scroll Programs option, turning off

scrollbars 2nd 3rd

scrolling, smooth

Seagate Backup Exec

Search (Start menu) [See Windows Explorer]

search path , managing

searches

Secdrv (secdrv.sys)

Secondary Logon

secondary menus

secpol.msc (Local Security Policy) 2nd

security

        Bluetooth device connections

        dial-up broadband connections

        digital signatures, verifying

        disabling unnecessary services

        encryption of files and folders, XP Professional

        Group Policy Editor and

        HKLM\\\\SECURITY key

        Improve Security Logging option (Group Policy Editor)

        latest news on Microsoft's web site

        network

                ICF firewall, using

                passwords and encryption

                security threats

                shared folders and

                tips, additional

                Windows Firewall

        Outlook Express

        patches (Windows Update)

        Remote Assistance and

        Security tab in Internet Options

        Telnet and

       Windows Security Center [See Security Center]

        wireless connections

Security Accounts Manager (SAM)

        HKLM\\\\SAM key

Security Center (wscui.cpl) 2nd 3rd 4th

        Virus Protection tab

        Windows Firewall

        Windows' Automatic Updates

Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in (MMC)

Security setting (Connection Manager)

Security Template Utility (secedit.exe) 2nd 3rd

Security Templates Snap-in (MMC)

Select Folder Options

Select Users or Groups window, getting permissions

selecting Desktop items

        default behavior

        in Web View

Self Extraction Directive (.sed) files 2nd

Send a Fax (fxssend.exe)

send command

        FTP

        Net

Send To (context menu item)

SereneScreen Aquarium screensavers

SerialKey devices

SerialNumber property (Drive)

Server ( svchost .exe)

Server Edition (XP)

Service Packs 2nd

        getting

        installing

        preparing your machine for installation

        Service Pack 1

                key features

                Set Program Access and Defaults

        Service Pack 2

                Internet Explorer features

                key features

                Outlook Express security measures

                Security Center

                Windows Firewall

services (networking)

Services (services.msc) 2nd 3rd

        accepting Telnet connection

services in Windows XP

Services tab (System Configuration Utility)

services.exe

session command (Net)

SESSIONNAME variable

sessmgr.exe

set command

        Recovery Console

Set Program Access and Defaults tool 2nd

Set statement (VBScript)

set variable command (Telent)

Set/Cancel as Default Connection

SetDefaultPrinter method (Network)

Settings dialog box (Mouse)

Settings tab (Display Properties)

settings, transferring between computers

setup program

Setup Wizard (Network) 2nd

share command (Net)

shared folders 2nd

        creating

ShareName property (Drive)

shares (network)

Sharing feature (NetMeeting)

sharing files (Simple File Sharing)

sharing printers

sharing resources over a network

        administrative shares

        mapping drives

        permissions

        printers

shell

        context or environment

       default, for Windows [See Windows Explorer]

        Windows XP

Shell Hardware Detection

Shell keys (HKCR)

Shell object (WSH)

        CreateShortcut method

        Popup method

        Registry access through

ShellEx keys (HKCR)

ShellNew keys (HKCR)

shift command

Shift key

        accelerators

                in folder windows

                Shift-Del

                Shift-Ins

        context menus and

        holding down while clicking the mouse

        making it sticky

        Shift-Tab to move focus

        when booting

short filenames 2nd

short-range radio frequency (RF) wireless standard (Bluetooth)

Shortcut key (shortcut property)

Shortcut object (WSH)

shortcuts 2nd

        Clipboard

        context menus

        Control Panel

        creating

                in any situation

                with WSH Shell object

        deleting

        for EXE files

        icons for, customizing

        in SendTo folder

        Internet

       keyboard [See keyboard accelerators]

        launching automatically at startup

        Listboxes

        placement of

        to printers

        properties of

        Registry navigation

        to special system folders

        in the Start menu

        to system objects

        to your SendTo folder

        visual characteristics, changing

        visual feedback when creating

ShortName property

        File

        Folder

ShortPath property

        File

        Folder

Show Desktop button 2nd

Show the Desktop (Taskbar)

ShowSounds utility

shrpubw.exe (Create Shared Folder) 2nd

Shut Down

        disabling

        Start menu option

Shutdown (shutdown.exe) 2nd

shutting down 2nd

shvtzm.exe (Internet Spades)

Signature Verification Tool (sigverif.exe) 2nd

signatures [See also digital signatures]

        to outgoing email messages

Simple File Sharing feature

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

single-clicking an icon

Size property

        File

        Folder

slider (scrollbar)

SLP (System Locked Pre-installation)

small office networks

Smart Card (SCardSvr.exe)

Smart Card Helper

smlogsvc.exe

smooth scrolling

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

Snap-ins (Microsoft Management Console)

sndvol32.exe (Volume Control) 2nd

software

        HKCU\\\\Software and HKLM\\\\SOFTWARE keys

        HKLM\\\\SOFTWARE key

        installing

        vendor information

software drivers, reported on by System Information

solitaire card games

        FreeCell

        Solitaire (sol.exe) 2nd 3rd

        Spider Solitaire

sorting text input ( sort .exe)

sound devices (system), controlling volume and balance

Sound Recorder (sndrec32.exe) 2nd

sounds

        settings for

        ShowSounds utility

Sounds and Audio Devices (mmsys.cpl) 2nd 3rd

Sounds dialog

Sounds tab (Accessibility Options)

SoundSentry utility

spaces in filenames

Spades (Internet)

speaker control

speaker icon

speakers , adjusting for NetMeeting

special characters , creating 2nd

SpecialFolders collection (Shell)

Speech (control.exe speech) 2nd

Speech Properties

speech recognition

speech synthesizer

        feature in XP

        settings for

speech, converting text to (Narrator)

speed

        keyboard actions

        mouse pointer

Spider Solitaire (spider.exe) 2nd

spoolsv.exe

Spybot Search & Destroy

spyware catcher

spyware, firewall protection from

SQL Server Client Network Utility (cliconfg.exe) 2nd

SSDP Discovery Service

SSH (Secure Shell)

SSID Broadcast feature (router)

stability, improvements in Windows XP vs. 9x/Me

Stand By option ( Turn off the Computer)

standard Listboxes

Standard Server edition (XP)

start command (Net)

Start in (shortcut property)

Start menu 2nd 3rd

        activating with keyboard shortcut

        alphabetizing

        choosing between XP and Classic Start menus

        Classic

        Control Panel

        Control Panel and

        Customize button in the Taskbar

        dragging files to

        email icon, showing

        Internet icon in

        listing of items in

        Run 2nd 3rd

                starting programs with

        settings for

        shortcuts in

        Taskbar and

       Turn off the Computer

                options

        upgrading Windows

startup

        configuring programs to run at

        NetMeeting, running automatically

        settings for

        shortcuts, launching automatically

        Startup and Recovery tab (System Properties)

        Startup tab (System Information)

        Windows Startup

stationery (Outlook Express) 2nd

statistical functions (Calculator program)

statistics command (Net)

Status (Connection Manager)

Status Bar 2nd 3rd

        folder information on

        hiding inactive icons in notification area

status command

        FTP

        Telnet

steering wheels

StickyKeys utility

stop command (Net)

stopping batch files

string array values (REG_MULTI_SZ)

string parameter (Command Prompt)

string values (REG_SZ)

strings

        displaying (echo command)

        searching files for (find.exe)

style sheets 2nd

styles

        themes vs.

        user -selectable, for window and interface elements

        visual, for XP screen elements

        Windows XP, for screen elements

Sub statement (VBScript)

subnet mask

        displaying for your computer

        for a destination (Route)

subroutines, VBScript

Subst (subst.exe) 2nd

suspending batch files

svchost

        Alerter

        Application Management

        Automatic Updates

        Background Intelligent Transfer Service

        COM+ Event System

        Computer Browser

        Cryptographic Services

        DHCP Client

        Distributed Link Tracking Client

        DNS Client

        Error Reporting

        Fast User Switching Compatibility

        Help and Support

        Human Interface Device Access

        Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)

        Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

        Logical Disk Manager

        Messenger

        Network Connections

        Network Location Awareness (NLA)

        Portable Media Serial Number

        Remote Access Auto Connection Manager

        Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

        Remote Registry

        Routing and Remote Access

        Secondary Logon

        Server

        Shell Hardware Detection

        SSDP Discovery Service

        System Event Notification

        System Restore Service

        Task Scheduler

        TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

        Telephony

        Terminal Services

        Themes

        Universal Plug and Play Device Host

        Upload Manager

        WebClient

        Windows Audio

        Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)

        Windows Management Instrumentation

        Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions

        Windows Time

        Wireless Zero Configuration

        Workstation

swap file 2nd

switches (network) 2nd 3rd

switching between open windows

switching between users

symbols (keyboard equivalents)

Synchronization Manager (mobsync.exe) 2nd

synthesized music

sysedit.exe

system clock [See clock]

System Configuration Editor (sysedit.exe) 2nd

System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) 2nd

system error information [See Dr. Watson]

System Event Notification

system events and messages, associating sounds with

system files, editing (sysedit.exe)

system folders, shortcuts to

System Information (winmsd.exe/msinfo32.exe) 2nd

System key (HKLM)

System Locked Pre-installation (SLP)

system menu 2nd

system objects [See also Desktop; icons]

        dragging

        shortcuts to

System Properties (sysdm.cpl) 2nd 3rd

        Automatic Updates

        Computer Name setting

        Error Reporting tab

        General tab

        Hardware tab

       Performance settings

                Advanced tab

                Visual Effects tab

        Remote tab

        Startup and Recovery tab

        System Restore tab

        User Profiles

system resources

        differences in handling, Windows 9x/Me vs. XP

        reported on by System Information

System Restore (rstrui.exe) 2nd 3rd 4th

System Restore Service (svchost.exe)

System Restore tool

System State, backing up

System Tray [See notification area]

SYSTEM.INI tab (System Configuration Utility)

SYSTEMDRIVE variable

systemroot command (Recovery Console)

SYSTEMROOT variable