Dan Gookin's
Microsoft Guide to Optimizing Windows Creative Configurations for
Maximizing Windows Performance

From the author of bestselling The Microsoft Guide to Managing Memory with
DOS 5 and DOS for Dummies comes THE MICROSOFT GUIDE TO OPTIMIZING
WINDOWS--the dynamite little book from Microsoft Press that's guaranteed
to turn a ho-hum PC into a Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating system
powerhouse.

"Windows contains lots of treasures, some of which aren't really obvious,"
says Dan Gookin. "This book explores each of them, showing you ways to
make the Windows operating system work better with your hardware and how
to make you work better with Windows."

Gookin proves you don't have to be a computer genius to get extra
performance. His well-organized guide to simple configuring techniques,
tools, and tricks will coax just about any Windows-based machine to a
higher performance level. And while Gookin doesn't waste time explaining
what a dialog box is or how to click a mouse, the book's valuable
information--gleaned from countless interviews with Microsoft Windows
developers and product support engineers on the front line--is
straightforward, easy to understand and presented without a trace of
technobabble. Windows users will quickly discover how to:

* Create the ideal CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files for 
  running Windows
* Optimize memory under Windows with SMARTDrive and RAMDrive
* Work with the SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI files to maximize 
  Windows performance
* Configure Windows to use with a printer and laptop computer
* Control MS-DOS applications so that they perform their best
  under Windows
* Make the most of Windows' multitasking capabilities
* Master Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) and Dynamic 
  Data Exchange (DDE)
* Explore networking options, including Microsoft Windows 
  for Workgroups
* Prepare PCs for telecommunicating with modem and fax
* Use Windows with a multimedia PC complete with a sound 
  card and a CD-ROM drive

Appendixes include a handy command reference and a listing of companies and
products mentioned. A comprehensive index helps readers quickly locate
information on any topic in the book.

Dan Gookin manages to have one or two computer books on the bestseller list
at any given time. His irreverent, friendly style has led to a stint as a
host of a popular radio show, assignments for several trade magazines, and
invitations to speak at dozens of user group meetings. Two of his
bestselling books The Microsoft Guide to Managing Memory with DOS 5 and
Dan Gookin's PC Hotline--are published by Microsoft Press.

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than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of
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software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

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