Synopses & Reviews
You’re beyond the basics, so dive right 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 Vistaand challenge yourself to new levels of mastery Explore features and capabilities in each edition of Windows Vista Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options Manage files, folders, and media libraries with new search and organization features Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources Administer accounts, passwords, and logonsand help control access to resources Configure Windows Internet Explorer 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 Vista Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows Vista blog Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities Windows Vista Product Guide eReference and other eBooks
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Synopsis
Explaining how to use the new features of Windows Vista, including the sidebar and gadgets, a comprehensive manual details hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, in a concise, quick-answer format, covering the new features of Microsoft Windows Media Player and Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, as well as the tools, eBooks, and other topics on the companion CD-ROM. Original. (Intermediate)
Synopsis
You’re beyond the basics, so dive right 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 Vista—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!
- Explore features and capabilities in each edition of Windows Vista
- Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options
- Manage files, folders, and media libraries with new search and organization features
- Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources
- Administer accounts, passwords, and logons—and help control access to resources
- Configure Windows Internet Explorer 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 Vista
- Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows Vista blog
- Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities
- Windows Vista Product Guide eReference and other eBooks
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
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
AcknowledgmentsConventions and Features Used in This BookAbout the CDPart I: Setup and Startup
- Chapter 1: Whats New in Windows Vista
- Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
- Chapter 3: Personalizing Windows Vista
- Chapter 4: Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs
- Chapter 5: Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware
- Chapter 6: Using Internet Explorer 7
- Chapter 7: Finding and Organizing Files and Information
- Chapter 8: E-Mail, Collaboration, and Personal Productivity
- Chapter 9: Obtaining Help and Support
Part II: Security and Networking
- Chapter 10: Security Essentials
- Chapter 11: Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons
- Chapter 12: Setting Up a Small Network
- Chapter 13: Managing Shared Folders and Printers
- Chapter 14: Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network
Part III: Digital Media
- Chapter 15: Digital Media Essentials
- Chapter 16: Playing and Organizing a Digital Music Collection
- Chapter 17: Viewing, Organizing, and Sharing Digital Photos
- Chapter 18: Creating and Watching Movies and DVDs
- Chapter 19: Using Windows Media Center
Part IV: System Maintenance and Management
- Chapter 20: Performing Routine Maintenance
- Chapter 21: Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
- Chapter 22: Monitoring System Activities With Event Viewer
- Chapter 23: Troubleshooting Windows Errors
- Chapter 24: Recovering From a Computer Crash
- Chapter 25: Managing Services
- Chapter 26: Editing the Registry
Part V: Advanced System Maintenance
- Chapter 27: Advanced Internet Explorer Security and Administration
- Chapter 28: Managing Disks and Drives
- Chapter 29: Controlling Access to Files and Folders
- Chapter 30: Automating Windows Vista
- Chapter 31: Advanced Security Management
Appendices
- Appendix A: Windows Vista Editions at a Glance
- Appendix B: Working with the Command Prompt
- Appendix C: Using and Customizing Microsoft Management Console
- Appendix D: Viewing System Information
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