Synopses & Reviews
This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows users to get started with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. You get the essential information you need to upgrade or install the system and configure it to fit your activities, along with a tour of Windows 7's features and built-in applications.
Microsoft has learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista, and Windows 7 shows it-this new OS is much faster and more stable. With Windows 7: Up and Running, you'll learn what's new and what's changed from XP and Vista, and get advice on ways to use this system for work, entertainment, instant communication, and more. Windows 7 is poised to be a big hit, and with this handy guide, you can be up and running -- and productive -- with it right away.
- Master the user interface, including the taskbar, jump lists, desktop gadgets, Aero Shake, and notification area
- Discover the joys of networking with HomeGroup file sharing and improved Wi-Fi
- Tour the system's improved security, including the Action Center, User Account Control, and Credential Manager
- Learn how to use Windows Live Essentials for messaging, photo sharing, moviemaking, emailing, and blogging
- Get to know built-in applications such as Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12, Microsoft Paint, and WordPad
- Learn about optional Microsoft software to enhance your Windows 7 experience
Synopsis
This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows XP and Vista users to get started with Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system. Long before its official release, Windows 7 has been well received by the millions of users who took advantage of the public beta and release candidate programs. Microsoft has learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista, and Windows 7 shows it -- this new OS is a more stable, faster version of Windows. With Windows 7: Up and Running, you'll become productive immediately. This guide shows you what's new, what's changed, and everything you need to get going, from installing Windows 7 to configuring it. And you'll quickly get oriented to the new user interface and built-in applications. Windows 7 is poised to be a big hit among PC users, and with this handy guide, you can be up and running with this new operating system right away.
Synopsis
ven before it was officially released, Windows 7 was widely well-received by the millions of users who took advantage of the public beta program. Windows 7 has avoided the problems that Vista suffered from, and is a solid, faster version of Windows that even runs on popular netbook computers such as the EEE PC and MSI Wind. This compact guide teaches Vista and XP users alike how to become immediately productive with the latest member of the Windows family. Windows 7: Up and Running covers what's new, what's changed, and shows you everything you need to get going: from installing Windows 7 to configuring it, and also orients you to the new user interface and built-in applications. Windows 7 is positioned well to do much better than Windows Vista. Microsoft has cultivated broad interest by making Windows 7 betas available to the public, and has removed the frustrating parts of Windows Vista. Most important, they have paid attention
Synopsis
This book offers the quickest path for Windows XP and Windows Vista users to get up and running with Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system. Part of O'Reilly's successful "Up and Running" series, this book takes a clear, no-nonsense approach to Windows 7 by providing a simple path through the new and different parts of the latest member of the Windows family.
About the Author
Wei-Meng Lee (Microsoft MVP) (http://weimenglee.blogspot.com) is a technologist and founder of Developer Learning Solutions (http://www.developerlearningsolutions.com), a technology company specializing in hands-on training on the latest Microsoft technologies. He is an established developer and trainer specializing in .NET and wireless technologies.
Wei-Meng speaks regularly at international conferences and has authored and co-authored numerous books on .NET, XML and wireless technologies. He writes extensively for the O'Reilly Network on topics ranging from .NET to Mac OS X. He is also the author of Windows XP Unwired and .NET Compact Framework Pocket Guide, both from O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Table of Contents
Preface; How This Book Is Organized; Who This Book Is For; Conventions Used in This Book; Using Code Examples; How to Contact Us; Safari® Books Online; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Installing Windows 7; 1.1 Versions of Windows 7; 1.2 Installing Windows 7; 1.3 Summary; Chapter 2: Getting Around Windows 7; 2.1 Taskbar; 2.2 Libraries; 2.3 Desktop Gadgets; 2.4 Summary; Chapter 3: File Sharing; 3.1 HomeGroup; 3.2 File Sharing with Windows XP; 3.3 File Sharing with Mac OS X; 3.4 Summary; Chapter 4: Security; 4.1 Action Center; 4.2 User Account Control; 4.3 The Credential Manager; 4.4 BitLocker Drive Encryption; 4.5 Encrypting File System (NTFS Encryption); 4.6 Antispyware and Firewall Applications; 4.7 Summary; Chapter 5: Essential Applications; 5.1 Windows Live Essentials; 5.2 Built-in Applications; 5.3 Summary; Chapter 6: Internet Explorer 8; 6.1 Usability; 6.2 Privacy; 6.3 Security; 6.4 Summary; Chapter 7: Using Windows XP Mode; 7.1 Installing Windows XP Mode; 7.2 Running Windows XP Mode Seamlessly with Windows 7; 7.3 Installing Other Operating Systems; 7.4 Summary; Chapter 8: Windows 7 Tips and Tricks; 8.1 Customizing the UI; 8.2 Taskbar; 8.3 Utilities/Troubleshooting Tools; 8.4 Installing Windows 7; 8.5 Summary; Colophon;