Hacking Windows Vista^TM: ExtremeTech^TM

by Steve Sinchak

• ISBN13: 9780470179055
• ISBN10: 0470179058
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-08-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

"Why didn't they ask me before they did that?" Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. But along with all the fantastic improvements, there are a couple of things that drive you up the wall. Maybe you're not seeing the performance you expect. Security is better, but boy, is it annoying. And what's with that interface thing that's just in the way? Well, you can fix all that. When you and Steve Sinchak are finished, you'll think Microsoft designed Vista just for you. How to improve the view A few of the things you'll learn to do Tweak logon screen settings Build custom Sidebar gadgets Personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual styles Customize Internet Explorer 7 Configure BIOS for maximum boot speed Crank up Windows Explorer Turn your PC into an HDTV Media Center Fine-tune your firewall

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Customizing Your Computer

Customizing the Look of the Startup

Customizing User Navigation

Hacking the Desktop

Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface

Hacking Windows Explorer

Hacking IE7

Hacking Windows Media

Increasing Your System's Performance

Analyzing Your System

Speeding Up the System Boot

Making Your Computer Log On Faster

Speeding Up Windows Explorer

Optimizing Windows Core Components

Speeding Up Your Web Browser and Network Connection

Securing Your System

Windows Security

Internet Security

Protecting Your Privacy

Index

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