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The definitive guide to unlocking the hidden potential of the Windows 7 OSWritten by bestselling author and the creator of tweaks.com Steve Sinchak, this unique guide provides you with the ultimate collection of hidden gems that will enable you to get the most out of Windows 7. Packed with more than 400 pages of insider tips, the book delves beneath the surface to reveal little-known ways to tweak, modify, and customize Windows 7 so you can get every ounce of performance from your operating system.
Regardless of your experience with tweaking your system, you'll find fascinating and fun tips and tricks for getting under the hood of Windows 7 that will allow you to optimize its appearance, speed, usability, and security.
- Bestselling author and creator of tweaks.com shows you how to tweak, modify, customize, and take complete control of the new Windows 7 operating system
- Unlocks hidden gems for optimizing the appearance, speed, usability, and security of the Windows 7 OS
- Shows you how to customize boot and login screens, supercharge your network and online speed, get rid of features that drive you nuts, fine tune your User Account Protection, and more
So roll up your sleeves and take off your gloves so you can take total control over your Windows 7 OS!
Synopsis
This is absolutely the ultimate guide to Tweaking Windows 7. Written by the creator and driving force behind tweaks.com -the #1 Windows hacking resource trusted by millions of users around the globe.
Windows 7 Tweaks is not just a disjointed collection of a few tricks and tips. This is serious, down and dirty, under the hood operating system level hacking - blowing away the default system settings, unlocking hidden gems, and offering readers total control over their Windows 7 system like never before. You will not find time wasters on Instant Messenger basics, using Movie Maker, or downloading MP3s. Windows 7 Tweaks concentrates on optimizing the appearance, speed, usability, and security of the Windows 7 Operating System to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your machine.
Roll up your sleeves, make your backups, and dive into customizations including: Customizing boot and login screens Taking complete and total control of the New Windows 7 Task Bar and Start button Unlocking hidden settings Supercharging your network and online speed Getting rid of the features you hate once and for all Taking total control of your system's appearance Fine tuning User Account Protection And much more...
Synopsis
Your Windows. Your way. You can make it happen.Windows 7 has been hailed as the best version to date, designed with a focus on quality and user input. But did anyone ask what YOU wanted?
Follow Steve Sinchak's expert and understandable advice, and you can have Windows 7 exactly your way. Better performance. Faster bootups. A personalized user interface. Tighter security that doesn't drive you crazy. By the time you've finished this book, your Windows 7 will look and feel as if Microsoft designed it just for you.
Analyze the performance of your PC and learn how specific components can be optimized
Security is improved in Windows 7 but the most powerful and flexible settings are hidden from normal users
Understand the different versions, choose what you need, and install Windows 7
Customize startup and navigation, including the Taskbar and Windows Explorer interface
Tweak Windows Media® Player and Media Center for your specific needs
Optimize the file system, RAM, and other core Windows components
Analyze performance to find and fix bottlenecks
Take command of User Account Control and secure your data
Improve online security and guard your privacy
About the Author
Steve Sinchak has repeatedly been honored with Microsoft's MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He manages several Web sites geared toward computer enthusiasts, most notably tweaks.com and wingeek.com. Steve is the author of Hacking Windows Vista and Hacking Windows XP, both from Wiley.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I Getting Started with Windows 7.
Chapter 1 Selecting the Right Version.
Chapter 2 Installing Windows 7.
Chapter 3 Safe Tweaking.
Part II Customizing Windows 7.
Chapter 4 Customizing the Startup.
Chapter 5 Customizing User Navigation.
Chapter 6 Personalizing the Desktop.
Chapter 7 Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface.
Chapter 8 Fine-Tuning Windows Explorer.
Chapter 9 Personalizing Internet Explorer 8.
Chapter 10 Customizing Windows Media.
Part III Increasing Your System’s Performance.
Chapter 11 Analyzing Your System.
Chapter 12 Speeding Up the System Boot.
Chapter 13 Making Your Computer Log On Faster.
Chapter 14 Speeding Up Windows Explorer.
Chapter 15 Optimizing Core Windows Components.
Chapter 16 Optimizing Your Network.
Part IV Securing Windows.
Chapter 17 Windows Security.
Chapter 18 Internet Security.
Chapter 19 Protecting Your Privacy.
Summary.
Index.