Synopses & Reviews
Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You'll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7. Other chapters cover a wide range of key topics:
- Media Center - tips on photos, videos, music, TV tuners, HD, and the media center engine
- The Registry - explains the background and tools for working with Windows' database of settings
- Tinkering Techniques - offers hacking-style customization and problem-solving topics
- Networking and Wireless - includes LAN setup, WiFi sniffers and access points, connection sharing, firewalls, routers, and FTP
- Scripting and Automation - introduces simple programming using the Windows Scripting Host for automating repetitive tasks
No other book takes our patented cranky, solutions-oriented approach. Our collection of tips, tools and techniques will improve your experience with Windows Vista, so you can control the OS -- rather than the other way around.
Synopsis
Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended.
About the Author
Windows expert David Karp is the author of O'Reilly's bestselling "Windows Annoyances" series of books, including his latest, "Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks". He also co-authored "Windows XP in a Nutshell". A clear and engaging writer, he is a consistent voice for empowering Windows users to get more out of their operating system, and his annoyances.com web site has garnered a sizeable following. David has also written "eBay Hacks" and "eBay: The Missing Manual".
Table of Contents
Preface; Why Am I Annoyed?; Of Bugs and Features; How To Use This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Request for Comments; Safari® Books Online; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Get Started with Windows Vista; 1.1 Editions of Vista; 1.2 Install Windows Vista; 1.3 Migration to Windows Vista; Chapter 2: Shell Tweaks; 2.1 Customize Windows Explorer; 2.2 Working with Files and Folders; Chapter 3: The Registry; 3.1 The Registry Editor; 3.2 The Structure of the Registry; 3.3 Registry Tasks and Tools; 3.4 File Type Associations; Chapter 4: Working with Media; 4.1 Playing Video; 4.2 Handling Online Video; 4.3 Sound and Music; 4.4 Photos, Pictures, Images; 4.5 Media Center Annoyances; 4.6 CD and DVD Drives; Chapter 5: Performance; 5.1 Trim the Fat; 5.2 Make Your Hardware Perform; 5.3 Hard Disk; Chapter 6: Troubleshooting; 6.1 Crashes and Error Messages; 6.2 Dealing with Drivers and Other Tales of Hardware Troubleshooting; 6.3 Preventive Maintenance and Data Recovery; Chapter 7: Networking and Internet; 7.1 Build Your Network; 7.2 Internet Me; 7.3 Secure Your Networked PC; 7.4 Web and Email; Chapter 8: Users and Security; 8.1 Manage User Accounts; 8.2 Permissions and Security; 8.3 Logon and Profile Options; 8.4 Share Files and Printers; Chapter 9: Scripting and Automation; 9.1 Windows Script Host; 9.2 Build a VBScript Script; 9.3 Object References; 9.4 Wacky Script Ideas; 9.5 Command Prompt Scripting; 9.6 Windows PowerShell; BIOS Settings; TCP/IP Ports; Colophon;