The fact that the ability to work on a computer today is necessary for everyone is beyond doubt even among skeptics. The book you are holding in your hands will be a true friend and assistant for those who want to independently and quickly master the wisdom of work on a personal computer. Written in simple and understandable language, it is accessible and easy even for beginners. A large number of specific examples and visual illustrations contribute to the quick and easy assimilation of the proposed material. Its sequential presentation, as well as a detailed step-by-step description of key operations and procedures, turns the study of this book into an exciting process, the result of which will be the ability to communicate on a first-name basis with any modern computer. The description is based on the example of Windows XP Professional.