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Hacking Windows XP Paperback – 5 August 2004

by Steve Sinchak (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 23
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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
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Wiley
  4. Publication date
    5 August 2004
  5. Dimensions
    18.8 x 2.16 x 23.5 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0764569295
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0764569296
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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!

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Detailed, step-by-step instructions for these hacks and dozens more

  1. Build your own boot screen
  2. Tweak task bar and start button
  3. Speed launch and execution time
  4. Unlock hidden settings
  5. Supercharge network speed
  6. Blast features you hate, for good
  7. Create visual styles
  8. Add special visual effects
  9. Mod Internet Explorer
  10. Lock down system security
  11. Benchmark your hardware
  12. 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
--From the Back Cover

From the Back Cover

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

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; Pap/Cdr edition (5 August 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764569295
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764569296
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.8 x 2.16 x 23.5 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 23

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Steve Sinchak is an entrepreneur from Chicago, IL who has started many technology-related businesses and websites. Aside from writing for his web sites and books, he works as a technology leader for a financial services company. Steve has received twelve Microsoft Most Valuable Professional awards for his contributions to the Windows community.

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Johnem
5.0 out of 5 stars Hacking Windows XP (ExtremeTech)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2013
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Well written book which delves into a complex subject. Some good and useful tips for improving your use of Windows XP. The book is a helpful reference point as well.
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Steven Scott Cathey
5.0 out of 5 stars A model of clarity - and very useful.
Reviewed in the United States on 13 November 2007
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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.
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Deathstarr81
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly little series for anyone who wants to speed up ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2014
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Brilliantly little series for anyone who wants to speed up their machine and take away any useless rubbish they don't need.
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Arthur Hotchkiss
5.0 out of 5 stars A great informational text with a ton of tricks to customize Windows XP
Reviewed in the United States on 28 November 2011
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This book provides a lot of information and many hacks that serve to make Windows XP look and work to suit the taste of the user. Loaded with many ideas to help the reader give his copy of Windows XP that personal touch.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Working as intended
Reviewed in the United States on 8 November 2020
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Working as intended
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