This is an authoritative, example-packed, and thorough reference for Windows API programmers.

Delivers all new information on Windows XP Service pack 2, along with critical updates. Provides fast facts and immediate reference.

Windows is the number one operating system in the world. There's a lot to Windows XP, with office productivity applications, multimedia features, the Internet, and security upgrades. This book covers Windows XP basics, customization, Internet explorer, microsoft network, hardware, multimedia, Windows media center, and wired and wireless networks.

Windows XP latest version incorporates the updates and new features of Service Pack 2, boasting increased security for Windows XP and Internet Explorer, updates for wireless networking with new wireless technology features, the new Windows Media Player 10, and new versions of Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger.

Completely revised and updated, this collection of tips and tricks covers the XP operating system from start to finish, including all the features that come with Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Taking readers through the basics of the language, right up to some more advanced topics, this book is a practical, hands-on resource and aims to keep the reader involved at all times Focuses on the SQL standard and is loaded with detailed examples and code; each chapter includes practice exercises that readers can challenge themselves with before looking at the sample solutions in the appendix ..