filtered executive summary of the seven core skills you need to know to use Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional at work, on the road, or even at home: Skill 1: Understanding the Desktop. This skill explains logging on, using the Start menu, using the Taskbar, working with the desktop icons, and creating shortcuts. Skill 2: Managing Files and Folders. This skill explains the Windows 2000 Professional file systems, including how to organize and protect your documents and folders. Skill 3: Printing. This skill shows you how to install and manage a local printer, how to print documents, how to customize the printing process, and how to install and use fonts. Skill 4: Working on a Network. This skill gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a small network, installing a network printer, setting up users and groups, and installing network applications. Skill 5: Customizing Windows 2000 Professional. This skill suggests ways to customize everything from the display to the hardware. Skill 6: Using the Internet. This skill tells you how to connect to the Internet and how to use Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. Skill 7: Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting. This skill gives you guidelines for protecting the health of your computer, maintaining the system, and troubleshooting when a problem arises. In addition, Effective Executive’s Guide to Windows 2000 also includes two appendixes that review the Windows 2000 Professional Accessories (including Address Book, NetMeeting, Notepad, WordPad, Fax Service, and Calculator) and explain how to use Windows 2000 Professional on a portable computer.

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