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You’re beyond the basics, so now dive in and really put your PC to work This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 7and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery Compare features and capabilities in each edition of Windows 7. Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options. Manage files, folders, and media libraries. Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources. Administer accounts, passwords, and logonsand help control access to resources. Configure Internet Explorer® 8 settings and security zones. Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware. Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance. Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools.
CD includes: Fully searchable eBook Downloadable gadgets and other tools for customizing Windows 7 Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows 7 blog Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities
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Synopsis
You’re beyond the basics, so now dive in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 7—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!
- Compare features and capabilities in each edition of Windows 7.
- Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options.
- Manage files, folders, and media libraries.
- Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources.
- Administer accounts, passwords, and logons—and help control access to resources.
- Configure Internet Explorer 8 settings and security zones.
- Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware.
- Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance.
- Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools.
CD includes:
- Fully searchable eBook
- Downloadable gadgets and other tools for customizing Windows 7
- Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows 7 blog
- Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Synopsis
Discover how the experts tackle Windows 7 with the help of this supremely organized reference packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. The CD-ROM includes fully searchable eBook, downloadable gadgets and other tools for customizing Windows 7, insights direct from the product team on the official Windows 7 blog, and more. (Computers-Operating Systems)
About the Author
Ed Bott is an award-winning journalist known to millions of readers through two decades of writing for leading industry publications and more than 25 books on Microsoft Office and Windows, including Windows 7 Inside Out and Microsoft Office Inside Out: 2013 Edition.
Carl Siechert specializes in creating documentation for PC technologies, with a focus on Windows and Office. Hes cowritten more than 20 books, including the popular Windows Vista Inside Out Deluxe Edition and Microsoft Office 2010 Inside Out.
Craig Stinson is a journalist and author. He has written or coauthored more than 20 books including Windows Vista® Inside Out, Deluxe Edition and Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007 Inside Out.
Table of Contents
ForewordAcknowledgmentsConventions and Features Used in This BookAbout the CDPart I: Getting Started
- Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 7
- Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Windows 7
- Chapter 3: Obtaining Help and Support
- Chapter 4: Personalizing Windows 7
- Chapter 5: Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs
- Chapter 6: Using Internet Explorer 8
- Chapter 7: Adding Windows Live Programs and Services
Part II: File Management
- Chapter 8: Organizing Files and Information
- Chapter 9: Using Windows Search
- Chapter 10: Advanced File Management
- Chapter 11: Backup, Restore, and Recovery
Part III: Digital Media
- Chapter 12: Playing and Organizing Digital Media Files
- Chapter 13: Sharing and Syncing Digital Media
- Chapter 14: Using Windows Media Center
Part IV: Security and Networking
- Chapter 15: Security Essentials
- Chapter 16: Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons
- Chapter 17: Setting Up a Small Office or Home Network
- Chapter 18: Sharing and Managing Network Resources
- Chapter 19: Fixing and Tweaking Your Network
Part V: Tuning, Tweaking, and Troubleshooting
- Chapter 20: Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
- Chapter 21: Performing Routine Maintenance
- Chapter 22: Using Advanced System Management Tools
- Chapter 23: Troubleshooting Windows Errors and Crashes
Part VI: Windows and Your PC
- Chapter 24: Setting Up and Configuring Hardware
- Chapter 25: Managing Disks and Drives
- Chapter 26: Using Pen, Touch, and Voice Input
Windows 7 Editions at a GlanceWorking with the Command PromptIndex to Troubleshooting Topics