Hacking Windows XP (ExtremeTech)

By Steve Sinchak

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764569295
• ISBN13: 9780764569296
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Wiley Publishing
• Length: 353 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great guide for changing Win XP with explanations.

It is the explanations that make this such a treat. I have read dozens of tweaks in various places but rarely do they explain what is going on. This also makes it easy to undo them (there was one that turned off the old DOS naming of files that the new Roller Coaster Tycoon game did not like). I read through the book and bookmarked the 20 or so that I liked the most. Then I found a dozen more. Now every three pages are tweaks...

Best book on XP

This is my new favorite book on XP. It shows you how to do many cool things in an easy to read and understand format. One reviewer wrote that all of the info in the book can be found on the web. Maybe if you illegally download the ebook version of this book. This book is loaded with unique content and is organized into a complete reference unlike any other XP book I have seen. The background information and undo help...

Hacking XP has never been so easy!

If Bill Gates ever paid attention to what customers actually wanted in their operating system rather than shoving it down our throat, then he would hire Steve Sinchak to write the next version of Windows. Concise, easy to read, and liberating.

Simply Awesome!!

This book is absolutely amazing. Has every tweak you could ever need for Windows XP. Very user friendly and a must-buy for all Windows XP users. Great for both new and experienced users.

Great tweak guide for Windows XP users

Don't let the title of this book fool you - there is nothing evil going on here. The word "hacking" in the title refers to all the tweaks, modifications, optimizations, and customizations covered in the book. If you are a Windows XP user who already knows the basics, this book is the perfect source for making your Windows XP install your own. Steve Sinchak does a great job of guiding even first time "hackers" into the world...