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Summary

This comprehensive reference by a Microsoft expert covers all aspects of the new Windows releaseThe much-anticipated release of Windows 7 will have numerous changes, and you'll need a complete guide to take full advantage of all it has to offer. Windows 7 Bible covers navigation changes such as pinning to the task bar, full screen preview with invisible windows, Jump Lists, Home Group, Sticky Notes, and many others. It shows you how to use Internet Explorer 8, including features like Web Slices and Network view changes, and guides you through all the new desktop features.This reference thoroughly examines all three parts of the new platform: Windows 7 Core OS, the Windows Live applications, and Windows Live Services. Windows 7 Bible shows you everything you need to know to make the most of Microsoft's new operating system. Covers Windows Live Essentials, including Windows Live Family Safety, Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Toolbar, Writer, and Microsoft Office Outlook Connector Shows how to use Windows Live Services, including Hotmail and Spaces Explores new features including Desktop Gadgets Gallery, Desktop Windows manager, updated Fax and DVD Maker, an updated "Devices and Printers" option, and Sticky Notes Explains new features in the Calculator, ribbon features in applets such as Paint and WordPad, the new Media Center, and searching updates Fully covers the first complete overhaul of applets in a decadeWith Windows 7 Bible at your side, you can learn as much or as little as you need to know for the way you use Windows.

Introduction
Getting Started, Getting Secure
What's New in Windows 7
Getting Around
Sharing and Securing with User Accounts
Parental Controls and Family Safety
Help, Support, and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Startup Problems
Batten Down the Security Hatches
Blocking Hackers with Windows Firewall
Conquering Malicious Software
Automatic Updates as Security
Personalizing Windows 7
Personalizing Your Work Environment
Ease of Access, Speech, and Language
Transferring Files from Another Computer
Customizing Startup Options
Using Windows 7 Programs and Accessories
Troubleshooting Customization Problems
Using the Internet
Using Internet Explorer
Blogging with Writer
Using Windows Live Mail
Chatting and Texting with Windows Live Messenger
Beyond E-Mail and the Web
Managing Names and Addresses
Troubleshooting Internet Problems
Pictures, Music, and Movies
Working with Pictures
Making Music with Media Player
DVD, Video, and More
Fun with Media Center
Troubleshooting Multimedia
Managing Files and Folders
Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files
Managing Files and Folders
Searching for Files and Messages on Your Computer
Metadata and Power Searches
Using CDs and DVDs
Protecting Your Files
Troubleshooting Files and Folders
Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
Installing and Managing Printers
Printing Documents and Screenshots
Managing Print Jobs
Faxing and Scanning
Troubleshooting Printing and Faxing
Installing and Removing Programs
Installing and Upgrading Programs
Getting Older Programs to Run
Repairing and Removing Programs
Setting Default Programs
Managing Programs and Processes
Troubleshooting Software Problems
Hardware and Performance Tuning
Installing and Removing Hardware
Using Wireless Bluetooth Devices
Syncing Devices
Performance Tuning Your System
Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance
Networking and Sharing
Creating a Home Network
Sharing Resources on a Network
Using Shared Resources
Troubleshooting Networks
Appendixes
Upgrading to Windows 7
Installing Windows 7 on a New System
Universal Shortcut Keys
Index
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