This introduction to the use, customization and optimization of the NT user environment enables readers to become completely familiar with the entire user interface in just "a few hours," and serves as handy reference to all of the features available. Discusses each of the major facilities available in the user interface using an executive summary, a guided tour, and a complete list of details on the different menu options. Answers common questions about each facility, and shows how to copy, move, delete files, use the new network and security features in NT, use the NT command line and batch files, send email, and use a mouse. For developers, programmers, scientist, engineers, business people and students who are knowledgeable computer users migrating from other environments to NT.