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Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows NT 4 Workstation makes it easy to find everything you need to make Windows work for you, including Architectural Views, Procedures, and Peter's Principles.

Architectural Views


Communications Subsystem Overview Chapter 18
File Subsystem Overview Chapter 9
Graphics Subsystem Overview Chapter 10
Memory Architecture Chapter 8
Networking Subsystem Overview Chapter 21
OSI Model Chapter 21
Printing Subsystem Overview Chapter 11
Security Subsystem Overview Chapter 23
Windows NT as a Whole Chapter 6

Procedures


Adding and Removing Applications Chapter 13
Adding New Groups Chapter 23
Adding New Services or Other Features Chapter 21
Adding New Users Chapter 23
Auto Starts for Windows NT Chapter 5
Cable Scanner Usage Chapter 26
Changing Dial-Up Networking Location Chapter 17
Creating a Partition Chapter 9
Creating a Security Plan Chapter 23
Creating Work Areas Chapter 2
Display Adapter Installation Chapter 14
Displaying Display Adapter Entries Chapter 4
Enhanced Font Installation Method Chapter 15
Getting Optimum Performance Chapter 8
How Windows NT Matches Fonts Chapter 15
Initial Installation Chapter 27
Installing Internet Explorer Software Chapter 19
Installing Internet Server Software Chapter 20
Installing Language Support Chapter 14
Joining a Domain After Setup Chapter 21
Local Printer Installation Chapter 14
Memory Related Problems Chapter 25
Modifying an .INF File Chapter 4
Modifying File Associations Chapter 7
Network Printer Installation Chapter 14
Removing Language Support Chapter 14
Routine Maintenance Chapter 27
Security Plan Considerations Chapter 23
Setting Internet Explorer Up Chapter 19
SNMP Support Chapter 21
Special Network Installation Chapter 4
Standard Font Installation Method Chapter 15
Standard Port Installation Chapter 14
Standard Windows NT Installation Chapter 4
Tape Rotation Chapter 27
Testing and Maintaining the Backup System Chapter 27
The Brainstorming Approach to Network Management Chapter 23
Understanding Windows NT Registry Chapter 7
Uninstalling Windows NT Chapter 4
Using Explorer to Get the Job Done Chapter 5
Using Find to Change Strings Chapter 7
Using the Phonebook Entry Wizard Chapter 17
Virtual Memory Chapter 8
Volume Sets Chapter 9

Peter's Principles


A Method of Dealing with Multiple File Systems Chapter 9
A Printer for Every Task Chapter 14
A Time to Link and a Time to Embed Chapter 12
Always Check the Tools at Hand Chapter 1
An End to Port Confusion—Universal Serial Bus (USB) Chapter 17
Becoming Too Efficient for Your Own Good Chapter 5
Boot Disks: The Cheap Form of Insurance Chapter 4
Delegating Network Administration Tasks Chapter 23
Discovering Your Maximum Load—Without the Pain of Failure Chapter 5
Disk Access and Workgroup Activities Chapter 26
Disk Maintenance: A Necessity, Not an Option Chapter 26
Easy Keyboard Access Chapter 14
Efficiency of Actions Versus Memory Usage Chapter 3
File Servers—The Private Parts of a Network Chapter 23
Getting a Great Start in the Morning Chapter 2
Grabbing a Piece of the Past Chapter 21
How Much Speed Do You Need? Chapter 16
Keeping Your INF Files Straight Chapter 4
Keeping Console Commands Handy Chapter 22
Learning by Doing: A Fun Way to Increase Your Windows NT Knowledge Chapter 2
Maintaining Control of Your System Chapter 21
Making the Bindery Versus NDS Choice Chapter 22
Management Versus Micro-Management Chapter 8
More Than Enough Graphics Chapter 10
My Settings Won't Work on Your Machine Chapter 13
Operating System Flexibility Is the Key Chapter 13
Quoting: A Waste of Money or a Friendly Gesture? Chapter 18
Replacing Old Hardware to Save Money Chapter 4
Stretching Your Hard Drive Chapter 3
The Right Kind of Connection Chapter 17
Using DOS versus a Windows diagnostic program. Chapter 25
Using Two Keyboard Layouts Chapter 7

Standards


Common fax/modem standards Chapter 17
Common modem standards Chapter 17
General multimedia standards Chapter 16
VESA standards for display adapters and monitors Chapter 10

Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows NT 4 Workstation makes it easy to find everything you need to make Windows work for you, including Tips.

Tips


16-bit Versus 32-bit DLL Performance Chapter 7
16550 UART Emulation Chapter 14
ANSI Contact Information Chapter 16
Application Properties Dialog and PIF Files Chapter 13
Application Support Required for OLE 2 Chapter 12
Application Uninstall Techniques Chapter 13
Archiving Unused Fonts Chapter 15
Assigning a Default Action to Double Clicking Chapter 5
Assigning Workgroup Security Tasks to Managers Chapter 23
Associating Multiple Applications with a Single File Type Chapter 9
Backup Tape Reliability Considerations Chapter 26
Backup Tape Usage Tracking Chapter 26
Boot Drive Compression Issues Chapter 4
CD-ROM Drive Support Under Windows NT Chapter 4
CD-ROM Recorder Advantages Chapter 16
ClipBook Usage Techniques Chapter 12
Compatibility Versus Reliability Chapter 1
Control Panel File for Network Configuration Chapter 21
Copying and Pasting Registry Branches Chapter 7
Creating Additional Send To Context Menu Destinations Chapter 2
Creating File Associations Chapter 5
Creating New Exchange Address Books Chapter 18
Creating Pseudo-Permanent Swap Files Chapter 8
Data File Creation Techniques Chapter 2
DDE and Print Option Selection Chapter 15
Detecting Your Display Adapter Type Chapter 14
Determining if Tape Backup Drive Detection is Successful Chapter 26
Display Adapter Performance Chapter 10
DOS Application Memory Settings Chapter 13
DOS Applications and Device Drivers Chapter 13
DOS Versus UNIX Style FTP Directory Listings Chapter 20
Drive Access Security Under Windows NT Chapter 21
Dual Boot Configuration Issues Chapter 4
Easy Installation Makes It Easier to Explore Windows NT Chapter 1
Efficient Modem Error Correction and Data Compression Chapter 14
E-mail Versus the Network Print Banner Option Chapter 22
Enforcing a "Need to Know" Security Policy Chapter 23
Event Log Configuration Considerations Chapter 24
Explain Button for Counters in Performance Monitor Chapter 3
Explorer Persistent Mapping Capability Chapter 22
File Association Editing Chapter 7
File Verification During Backup Chapter 26
Fixing the Invalid Dynalink Call Error Message Chapter 13
Formatting Floppies Using the Quick Erase Option Chapter 9
Formatting Multiple Floppies Using Network Connections Chapter 9
FTP and Telnet Utility Alternatives Chapter 21
Generic Optimization Techniques Chapter 3
Guest Account Restrictions Under Windows NT Chapter 23
Hardware Diagnostic Aid Usefulness Chapter 25
Helping the User See Internet Server Changes Chapter 20
HPFS Support Under Windows NT 4.x Chapter 9
Icons on the Desktop Guidelines Chapter 2
Improved Application Performance Using OLE Icons Chapter 12
INF File Format Specification Chapter 4
INF File Modifications to Support Hardware Extensions Chapter 14
INF File Type Detection Chapter 4
Interrupting the Boot Menu Countdown Timer Chapter 6
Internet Server Driver Installation Technique Chapter 20
Intranet Implementation on a Network Chapter 19
ISO Contact Information Chapter 16
Joining a Domain Under Windows 95 Chapter 21
Keyboard Access Using the International Icon Chapter 2
Learning to Use an Application Before Tuning It Chapter 13
Lack of MS-DOS Mode Support Under Windows NT Chapter 8
Loading TSRs in a DOS Window Chapter 8
Local Directory Storage for Old DLLs Chapter 24
Long File Extensions Chapter 5
Long Filename Support at the DOS Prompt Chapter 13
Marking Computer Ports for Easy Identification Chapter 17
Modifying File Associations Chapter 7
Modifying Sound Property Dialog Entries Chapter 7
Mouse Pointers Supplied with Windows NT Chapter 14
Multiple Printer Installations Chapter 14
Multitasking when Using Communication Programs Chapter 3
Network Neighborhood Usage Technique Chapter 2
Network Protocol Usage Chapter 3
Network Security Plan Issues Chapter 23
New File Creation Techniques Chapter 7
NTFS Context Menu Entry Additions Chapter 5
Obtaining Printer Specifications Chapter 11
OLE Over a Network Chapter 12
Optimizing Microsoft Exchange Column Settings Chapter 18
Peer-to-Peer Network Support Limitations Chapter 17
Permanently Deleting Files Chapter 2
Physical Security Aids Chapter 23
Printer Port Support Chapter 17
PWL File Security Issues Chapter 21
Quick Viewing Unsupported Files Chapter 9
RAS Connection List Optimization Chapter 18
Recording Driver and Configuration File Time Stamps Chapter 24
Recycle Bin Drive Storage Requirements Chapter 2
Registry Based Hardware Settings Versus the Control Panel Chapter 7
Registry Storage Locations Chapter 7
Running TSRs Faster Chapter 8
Saving Internet Explorer Web Page Locations Chapter 19
Saving Memory When Using OLE Chapter 9
Scanning Disk Drives for Errors Before Installation Chapter 4
Security Management Issues Chapter 23
Shared Printer Spooling Options Chapter 14
Sharing Color Schemes with Other People Chapter 7
Simple TCP/IP Support Under Windows NT Chapter 21
SNMP Trap Definition Chapter 21
Special Color Scheme Modifications Chapter 7
Start Menu Shortcuts Chapter 5
Storing DLLs Locally Chapter 13
System Tuning Required Chapter 13
TCP/IP Installation Prior to Dial-Up Networking Install Chapter 21
TrueType Font Files Chapter 15
Tracking Down Unused Language Drivers Chapter 14
Undocumented Windows Application Command Line Switches Chapter 5
Uninstall Programs for Applications Chapter 13
Updating Old DOS Applications Chapter 24
User Account Cloning Techniques Chapter 23
Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to Setup DOS Support Chapter 13
Using Help Balloons on the Taskbar Tray Chapter 2
Using Keyboard Shortcut Combinations Efficiently Chapter 5
Using Multiple Connections for One Device Chapter 14
Using Patterns in Place of Wallpaper Chapter 2
Using Shortcut Keys in Place of Desktop Shortcuts Chapter 5
Using Standard Display Adapter Drivers Chapter 14
Using the All Users Folder Chapter 5
Using the Autocorrect Feature of Applications Chapter 13
Using the Exchange Mark As Read/Mark As Unread Commands Chapter 18
Using the Internet Setup Wizard Chapter 19
Using the Tray Number Hints Button for Printers Chapter 14
Using WinMSD with Windows 95 Chapter 25
VESA Contact Information Chapter 10
Viewing the Boot Process Log Chapter 6
Viewing SYSTEM Folder Files with Quick View Chapter 13
Virtual Memory Settings Chapter 8
Volume Management Tools Chapter 9
Web Techniques Contact Information Chapter 20
Windows for Workgroups Versus Windows 3.x Chapter 1
Windows NT Resource Kit Registry Utilities Chapter 7
Windows NT Setup and the DOS Directory Chapter 4
Windows NT Versus Windows 95 Application Support Chapter 24
Windows NT Versus Windows 95 Network Drivers Chapter 21
Windows NT Versus Windows 95 Security Strategies Chapter 23

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