PC Magazine has the answers

From choosing the edition that's right for you to customizing Vista to make it your own, this book offers everything you expect from PC Magazine. You'll find advice from an expert who was involved in beta testing every edition and update. Discover the differences in various editions and learn to set up Vista to work your way. Get acquainted with new features like Internet Explorer® 7 and the expanded media applications, including Media Player version 11 and Windows® Photo Gallery. And love your Vista.

Your one-stop guide from installation to customization

• Understand what each edition of Vista does and be sure you have the right one for your needs
• Get the setup right the first time
• Use the Control Panel to customize Vista
• Set up user accounts, programs, networking, and security features
• Learn to use new Internet features and expanded media applications
• Explore Vista for laptops and Tablet PCs
• See how the enhanced Start menu makes it easier to find and run anything
• Discover the new look — it's more than just eye candy

Is Windows Vista a big deal?

Or is it just another upgrade? Let's see.

• Security enhancements — Windows listened to users
• Improved search functions — new places, new options
• Simplified, expanded document listing — see and sort files differently
• More options for media files — for playing music, videos, and DVDs
• New, improved applications — stay in touch, edit photos, and play new games

• Packed with authoritative advice and instruction from the world's most trusted consumer technology magazine, this unique book stands above the rest by making a point to not be just another Windows Vista book
• Aimed at users who are familiar with Windows basics, this expert guide provides readers with the answers they are looking for concerning Windows Vista, saving them time and frustration
• This well-organized guide enables readers to quickly and easily implement various solutions for customizing Windows Vista's appearance, speed, security, and operation
• Read by more than six million people worldwide, PC Magazine has proven itself to be the world's most trusted consumer technology magazine, and it continues to cover timely and cutting-edge subject matter with authoritative advice and instruction

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started with Windows Vista.

Chapter 1: Microsoft Windows Vista: Windows for the 21st Century.

Chapter 2: First Blush: An Overview of the New User Interface.

Chapter 3: Getting Windows Vista.

Part II: Essential Windows Vista Setup.

Chapter 4: Security Is Job One.

Chapter 5: Backup, Restore, and Recovery.

Part III: Making It Your Windows Vista.

Chapter 6: Customizing Vista.

Chapter 7: Working with Hardware.

Chapter 8: System Health and Maintenance.

Chapter 9: Setup Programs.

Part IV: Working with Windows Vista.

Chapter 10: Working with Documents.

Chapter 11: Networking Windows Vista.

Chapter 12: User Accounts and Family Safety.

Chapter 13: Internet Explorer.

Chapter 14: Internet Applications.

Chapter 15: Windows Photo Gallery.

Chapter 16: Media Player 11.

Chapter 17: Windows Media Center, DVD Maker, and Movie Maker.

Chapter 18: On the Road: Laptops, Tablet and Mobile PCs.

Part V: Beyond Windows Vista.

Chapter 19: Microsoft Office 2007.

Chapter 20: Welcome to the Future!

Appendix A: Virtual Windows.

Index.