Windows XP is a great operating system. It is faster and more secure than any other version of Windows. However, for
some, it is not fast and secure enough. By picking up this book, you have started a three-part journey that will
guide you through all of the steps of customizing, optimizing for performance, and securing Windows XP. I am not
talking about minor little tweaks; this book is going to show you how to conduct major surgery on your Windows XP box.

Visually, Windows XP is superior to all other Windows versions. No other version of Windows has ever looked this good.
So how could you make it look better? Customize it! Impress your friends and refresh your dull desktop with a cool
new look. I am going to show you how to completely change the way Windows XP looks during all stages of its operation.