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Moving to Microsoft Windows Vista: Visual QuickProject Guide
If you want to get to know Windows Vista fast but don't want to get bogged down in the details, you need a Visual QuickProject Guide!
* You don't need to know every feature--you just want to get your work done.
* Full-color illustrations show you how to perform each step of your project from start to finish.
* Low priced--why pay
for more than you need?
* John Rizzo has been writing about computers for 20 years. His work has appeared in CNET, eWeek.com, the San Francisco Chronicle, PC Magazine, and other publications. John is the author of numerous books, including Customizing Windows XP: Visual QuickProject Guide. He also publishes MacWindows.com, a news and information Web site devoted to helping Mac users get along in a Windows world.
CONTENTS:
Copyright
Introduction
What You'll Learn
How this Book Works
The Next Step
Chapter 1. Prepare to Upgrade
Choose a Vista Version
Check Your System
Find Graphics Card Info
Run Upgrade Advisor
Buy a New PC For Vista
Clean Up the Hard Drive
Defrag the Hard Drive
Back up your Data
Extra Bits
Chapter 2. Install Windows Vista
Begin the Installation
Choose Installation Type
Name User & Computer
Finish Installing Vista
Extra Bits
Chapter 3. Move Files & Settings from Another PC
Start Easy Transfer
Choose Transfer Method
Select Method of Transfer
Run Software on Old PC
Copy Data from Old PC
Copy Data to Vista
Extra Bits
Chapter 4. Explore Windows Vista
Switch Themes
Switch Windows
Search for Files
Explore Folders
Work With Gadgets
Extra Bits
Chapter 5. Personalize the Desktop
Replace Desktop Image
Change Desktop Icons
Resize Desktop Items
Change Desktop Size
Extra Bits
Chapter 6. Take Charge of the Start Menu
Display More Programs
Convert Links to Menus
Pin a Program
Add a File or Folder
Delete a Menu Item
Make Shutdown Easier
Extra Bits
Chapter 7. Take Charge of the Taskbar
View Minimized Buttons
Add Program Icons
Add Folder Icons
Move the Taskbar
Auto-Hide the Taskbar
Extra Bits
Chapter 8. Navigate Folder Windows
Investigate the Toolbars
Show and Hide Panes
Add Folders to Favorites
Use the Explorer
Move or Copy Files
Use the Address Bar
View and Edit File Info
Preview Your Files
Change Folder Views
Extra Bits
Chapter 9. Sort, Group, & Filter Files
Sort Files & Folders
Swap Column Heads
Add Sort Criteria
Group Files & Folders
Filter Files & Folders
Stack Files & Folders
Extra Bits
Chapter 10. Secure Your Computer
Check Security Status
Customize the Firewall
Scan for Spyware
Secure Web Browsing
Set Spam Filtering
Set Parental Controls
Extra Bits
Index
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