Introduction | p. ix |
What Windows Does | p. x |
The Editions of Windows 7 | p. xi |
Upgrading to Windows 7 | p. xiii |
What's New in Windows 7 | p. xiv |
About This Book | p. xv |
Getting Started | p. 1 |
Logging On and Logging Off | p. 2 |
Using Getting Started | p. 15 |
Exploring the Windows Interface | p. 16 |
The Mouse | p. 18 |
The Keyboard | p. 20 |
Menus | p. 23 |
Ribbons | p. 29 |
Toolbars | p. 30 |
Icons | p. 31 |
Windows | p. 34 |
Dialog Boxes | p. 44 |
Properties | p. 46 |
Transferring Data | p. 48 |
The Desktop | p. 53 |
Exploring the Start Menu | p. 54 |
Using the Start Menu | p. 58 |
Customizing the Start Menu | p. 67 |
Exploring the Taskbar | p. 71 |
Managing Windows by Using the Taskbar | p. 72 |
Customizing the Taskbar | p. 76 |
Using the Notification Area | p. 79 |
Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar | p. 82 |
Using Gadgets | p. 84 |
Managing Shortcuts | p. 88 |
Tidying Your Desktop | p. 95 |
Getting Help | p. 97 |
Starting Help and Support | p. 98 |
Browsing Help and Support | p. 99 |
Searching Help and Support | p. 101 |
Getting Help on the Web | p. 102 |
Capturing Screen Images | p. 103 |
Allowing Others to Connect to Your Computer Remotely | p. 104 |
Personalizing Your Work Environment | p. 111 |
Using Control Panel | p. 112 |
Setting the Window Color | p. 115 |
Turning Off Aero | p. 116 |
Setting the Desktop Background | p. 117 |
Setting the Screen Saver | p. 119 |
Setting the Desktop Theme | p. 121 |
Configuring the Monitor | p. 123 |
Configuring the Mouse | p. 129 |
Configuring the Keyboard | p. 132 |
Configuring Sound and Audio Devices | p. 134 |
Setting the Date and Time | p. 139 |
Localizing Your System | p. 142 |
Accommodating Disabled Users | p. 147 |
Using Speech Recognition | p. 151 |
Using Alternative Mouse Behavior | p. 156 |
Conserving Power | p. 157 |
Managing Fonts | p. 165 |
Managing Visual Effects and Performance | p. 169 |
Getting General System Information | p. 170 |
Organizing Files and Folders | p. 171 |
Exploring Your Computer | p. 172 |
Storing Stuff in Your Personal Folder | p. 175 |
Using Windows Explorer | p. 178 |
Navigating in Windows Explorer | p. 184 |
Tagging Files | p. 188 |
Filtering, Sorting, Stacking, and Grouping Files | p. 191 |
Customizing a Folder | p. 196 |
Setting Folder Options | p. 197 |
Creating Folders | p. 200 |
Naming Files and Folders | p. 201 |
Moving and Copying Files and Folders | p. 202 |
Sending Files and Folders | p. 205 |
Deleting Files and Folders | p. 207 |
Compressing Files and Folders | p. 212 |
Searching for Files and Folders | p. 218 |
Saving Searches | p. 230 |
Using Libraries | p. 231 |
Burning CDs and DVDs | p. 234 |
Using Keyboard Shortcuts | p. 240 |
Installing and Running Programs | p. 243 |
Installing Programs | p. 244 |
Removing Programs | p. 249 |
Turning Windows Features On or Off | p. 251 |
Launching Programs | p. 252 |
Launching Programs Automatically | p. 254 |
Running Older Programs | p. 255 |
Switching Programs | p. 256 |
Exiting Programs | p. 258 |
Killing Unresponsive Programs | p. 259 |
Using the Free Utility Programs | p. 261 |
Saving Documents | p. 268 |
Opening Documents | p. 270 |
Associating Documents with Programs | p. 272 |
Installing Windows Live Programs | p. 276 |
Printing, Scanning, and Faxing | p. 277 |
Installing a Printer | p. 278 |
Sharing a Network Printer | p. 285 |
Setting Printer Properties | p. 287 |
Printing Documents | p. 289 |
Controlling Printouts | p. 292 |
Scanning and Faxing | p. 294 |
Setting up Hardware | p. 305 |
Connecting Devices to Your Computer | p. 306 |
Installing a New Device | p. 312 |
Managing Device Drivers | p. 316 |
Digital Photos | p. 321 |
Importing Photos into Your Computer | p. 322 |
Getting Started with Windows Live Photo Gallery | p. 328 |
Viewing Photos | p. 334 |
Finding Photos | p. 337 |
Photo Gallery Tips | p. 341 |
Windows Media Player | p. 343 |
Getting Started with Media Player | p. 344 |
Playing CDs and DVDs | p. 348 |
Ripping CDs | p. 351 |
Organizing Your Library | p. 354 |
Working with Playlists | p. 358 |
Burning Music CDs | p. 361 |
Using Keyboard Shortcuts | p. 363 |
Windows Live Movie Maker | p. 365 |
Getting Started with Movie Maker | p. 366 |
Creating a Movie | p. 368 |
Connecting to the Internet | p. 371 |
Understanding Connection Types | p. 372 |
Connecting to the Internet | p. 375 |
Security and Privacy | p. 381 |
Checking Your Security Status | p. 382 |
Using a Firewall | p. 386 |
Updating Windows | p. 391 |
Defending Against Viruses and Spyware | p. 394 |
Setting Parental Controls | p. 400 |
Encrypting Data | p. 402 |
Encrypting Drives | p. 404 |
Internet Explorer | p. 407 |
Getting Started with Internet Explorer | p. 408 |
Navigating the Web | p. 409 |
Using Tabs | p. 416 |
Bookmarking Pages | p. 419 |
Browsing Tips | p. 422 |
Windows Live Mail | p. 431 |
Getting Started with Windows Live Mail | p. 432 |
Setting up an Email Account | p. 433 |
Sending Email | p. 435 |
Reading Email | p. 440 |
Receiving Attachments | p. 447 |
Applying Message Rules | p. 449 |
Windows Live Messenger | p. 451 |
Signing in to Messenger | p. 452 |
Creating a Contacts List | p. 455 |
Using Messenger | p. 456 |
Managing User Accounts | p. 459 |
Setting up User Accounts | p. 460 |
Using User Account Control | p. 467 |
Managing User Profiles | p. 468 |
Setting up a Small Network | p. 469 |
Understanding Network Types | p. 470 |
Sharing an Internet Connection | p. 473 |
Setting up a Network | p. 474 |
Managing a Network | p. 479 |
Sharing Files | p. 483 |
Working Remotely | p. 489 |
Dialing Direct | p. 490 |
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network Server | p. 491 |
Controlling a Computer with Remote Desktop | p. 492 |
Making Network Files and Folders Available Offline | p. 498 |
Using Laptop Utilities | p. 500 |
Maintenance & Troubleshooting | p. 501 |
Getting System Information | p. 502 |
Managing Tasks | p. 503 |
Cleaning up a Drive | p. 504 |
Defragmenting a Drive | p. 505 |
Checking for Drive Errors | p. 506 |
Managing Drives | p. 507 |
Scheduling Tasks | p. 508 |
Editing the Registry | p. 510 |
Solving Problems | p. 511 |
Boosting Memory | p. 512 |
Restoring Your System | p. 513 |
Backing up Your Files | p. 516 |
Recovering After a Crash | p. 520 |
Installing Windows | p. 521 |
Getting Ready to Install Windows | p. 522 |
Choosing an Installation Type | p. 524 |
Installing Windows | p. 525 |
Activating Windows | p. 529 |
Transferring Existing Files and Settings | p. 530 |
Installing Service Packs | p. 532 |
Index | p. 533 |
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