| Hacking Windows XP (ExtremeTech) | 
| Author: Steve Sinchak
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (25 reviews)
Sales Rank: 46557
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1
ISBN: 0764569295
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.44682
EAN: 9780764569296
ASIN: 0764569295
Publication Date: August 6, 2004
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Product Description
* 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Worthless April 8, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book's title is analogous to having scantily clad women on book covers to lure adolescent boys into buying. There is no hacking of Windows. No information that you would not already know if you were an experienced user or can obtain for free using a web search. Do not waste even a penny on this book. It is truly junk.
 A model of clarity - and very useful. November 14, 2007
Strikes a perfect balance between explaining too much and explaining too little. An XP manual for Everyman, - and Everywoman. A huge goldmine of technique. Down-to-earth and practical, Sinchak's book gives clear rote instructions for people in a hurry. But context is never ignored, and the author makes you feel safe by providing the pros and cons before you act. The book is designed to be read from beginning to end but also works well if you pick and choose. I formerly thought the O'Reilly books were the model of usability; but now I wish all computer books were like this one. I think it is a treasure.
Excellent August 24, 2007
Always wanted to go deep into Windows XP and this book helped me to really do away with alot of frills I didn't need. It also helped me to secure my computer, security is of course #1. I found it to be a really great book, especially if you don't mind going into the registry and changing things which I don't. Great book!
Not worth purchasing; this information is free. July 19, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Most - if not all - of the information in this book is available for free online with a quick search.
You don't need no other book for tips May 7, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is amazing. It gives you advice and tips on how to make your computer "you" friendly. My PC is running faster and smoother. It might be good if the author can make a 2nd ed with updates of software and stuff like that. My pc a Pntium 4 HT 3.0 o'clckd to 3.6, 2 gig ram Corsair XMS 3-4-4-9, 256 MB GPU XFX 7800 AGP version 4HDD>80, 160, 250, 320
This book is for every level of knowledge in PC technology
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