Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista
Author: Robert Cowart
SPECIAL EDITION Microsoft® Windows Vista® Second Edition
The only Windows Vista book you need
We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista proficiency and use more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Vista, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Second Edition, is the book you need.
• Tired of the constant barrage of spam, spyware, viruses and other ‘Net nasties? We show you how to rebuke the onslaught of hacker attacks, protect your identity, and keep your sanity, all at the same time.
• Is the new Vista interface making your trigger-finger itch? Ours too…that is, until we turned Windows inside out, shook out all the loose parts, and figured out just what makes this beast tick. Learn from our pain and suffering.
• If you finally broke down and purchased a Windows Media Center computer, or if you think you have one and didn’t even know it, you are holding just the book for you. We show you how to get up to speed with your new computer, transforming it from the little PC that could into the media juggernaut, entertainment center, gaming center, and way-better-than-TiVo replacement you never knew it could be.
• Ready to upgrade? We provide from-the-trenches advice on upgrading to Windows Vista. Maybe you to still want to run Windows XP but would like to try Vista for a while to see if you like it. We cover how to dual-boot your computer safely with both operating systems.
Category: Microsoft® WindowsOperating System
Covers: Microsoft® Windows Vista®, all versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1
User Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Robert Cowart has written more than 40 books that have sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. He made his name writing for Sybex and Osborne–most notably in the best-selling Mastering Windows series. As an author and media developer for Que, Bob has written numerous Windows titles, including multiple editions of Que’s flagship Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows®.
Brian Knittel is a software developer, consultant, and writer. He’s authored or coauthored many of Que’s best-selling Windows books, including Que’s leading Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows®. Brian also is the author of Windows XP Under the Hood and coauthored Upgrading and Repairing Windows® with Scott Mueller.
On the CD-ROM
More than 80 minutes of how-to video, showing you how to get up to speed with Windows Vista! Bob and Brian show you how the new Vista Welcome Center works, how to personalize and tweak the desktop, how to use the new Windows Explorers, how to manage user accounts and more! Using screen cam videos and voice over, you’ll be able to watch the Windows masters at work, taking the guesswork out of getting up to speed with Vista. It’s like having Bob and Brian sitting next to you while you’re learning how to use Vista!
Table of Contents:
I Introducing Windows Vista
1 Introducing Windows Vista 3
2 Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista 41
3 The First Hour 77
II Using Windows Vista
4 Using the Windows Vista Interface 121
5 Managing Files and Searching 163
6 Printing 203
7 Sidebar and Other Supplied Accessories 233
III Multimedia and Imaging
8 Windows Media Player 259
9 Windows Imaging Tools 287
10 Scanning and Faxing 307
11 Producing Videos with Windows Movie Maker 323
12 Sound Recorder, DVD Maker, and Other Multimedia Tools 349
13 Windows Media Center 361
IV Windows Vista and the Internet
14 Getting Connected 393
15 Using Internet Explorer 7 423
16 Email and Newsgroups with Windows Mail 471
17 Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection 527
18 Hosting Web Pages with Internet Information Services 553
V Networking
19 Overview of Windows Networking 589
20 Creating a Windows Network 611
21 Mix and Match with Old Windows and Macs 663
22 Connecting Your Network to the Internet 701
23 Using a Windows Network 739
24 Troubleshooting Your Network 785
VI Maintaining Windows Vista
25 Windows Management and Maintenance 803
26 Tweaking the GUI 897
27 Managing Hard Disks 929
28 Troubleshooting and Repairing Problems 961
29 Keeping Windows and Other Software Up to Date 985
30 Installing and Replacing Hardware 1009
31 Editing the Registry 1037
32 Command-Line and Automation Tools 1069
VII Security
33 Protecting Windows from Viruses and Spyware 1131
34 Protecting Your Data from Loss and Theft 1149
35 Protecting Your Network from Hackers and Snoops 1205
36 Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Spam 1243
VIII Windows on the Move
37 Wireless Networking 1261
38Hitting the Road 1279
39 Meetings, Conferencing, and Collaboration 1311
40 Remote Desktop 1329
41 Tablet PC Features 1355
IX Appendixes
A Windows Programs and Services 1379
B What's New in Service Pack 1 (SP-l) 1421
Index 1431
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SAP in 24 Hours (Sams Teach Yourself Series
Author: George W Anderson
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