Master VISUALLY^® Microsoft^® Windows Vista^TM

by Rob Tidrow

• ISBN13: 9780470377697
• ISBN10: 0470377690
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: Visual

Summary

"One picture is worth a thousand words." If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you why, then this intermediate to advanced level reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 200 Windows Vista tasks, including: * Handling new, upgrade, or dual-boot installation * Using the new desktop and start menu * Creating toolbars and changing display settings * Managing the firewall and antivirus software * Installing CD and DVD burners * Working with the new productivity features * "Master It" sidebars answer questions and present shortcuts * High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Table of Contents

Setting Up Windows Vista

Preparing for Installation

Installing Windows Vista

Customizing and Updating Windows Vista

Managing the Desktop Environment

Using the Windows Vista Interface

Customizing the Desktop

Managing Users

Managing Files and Folders

Managing Security

Mastering Multimedia with Windows Vista

Managing Your Music with Windows Media Player 11

Working with Multimedia Hardware

Creating Digital Content with Windows Vista

Enjoying Digital Entertainment with Media Center

Using Windows Vista Productivity Features

Getting Familiar with Windows Mail

Discovering Windows Calendar

Making Use of Windows Vista Fax and Scan Features

Networking with Windows Vista

Networking and the Internet

Exploring Internet Explorer 7

Working with Network Services

Working with Internet Information Service Components

Integrating with Active Directory

Managing the Hardware Environment

Working with Windows Internals

Working with Hard Drives

Managing Portable Computers

Optimizing Performance

Troubleshooting Windows Vista

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