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Windows Vista Ultimate Bible
The ultimate book on the ultimate Vista for gamers and digital media buffs
If you're the ultimate gamer and multimedia fan, Windows Vista Ultimate and this information-packed book are for you. Want to launch games with a single click? Share files with your Xbox 360? Try out new audio and media tools? It's all here and then some. You'll find
step-by-step tutorials, techniques, and hacks-plus in-depth discussions of games, gaming, performance tips, and much more. Whether you're a veteran Windows gearhead or just getting started, this is the book you need to succeed with Vista Ultimate.
* Try out the new Aero Glass user interface and new desktop features
* Set up your graphics card, sound card, and speakers
* Keep Vista secure with stronger firewall and family safety settings
* Meet the new DirectX with 32-bit floating point audio and high-speed DLLs
* Share multimedia across a network with ease
* Enrich your audio with crossfade, shuffle, and volume leveling
* Get up to speed on the new Media Center and Media Player 11
* Use the Universal Controller and WinSAT for gaming
* Optimize game and multimedia performance
* Find out how to run Windows(r) XP games on Vista
Edit video like a pro
Explore the new Windows Aero interface
Learn all about optimizing Vista Ultimate for gaming
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started with Windows Vista Ultimate.
Chapter 1: Introducing the New Windows Operating System.
Chapter 2: Installing Windows Vista Ultimate.
Chapter 3: Navigating Windows Vista Ultimate.
Chapter 4: Basic Settings You Can't Overlook.
Chapter 5: Customizing Vista's Look and Feel.
Chapter 6: Games and Programs Included with Windows Vista Ultimate.
Part II: The Windows Vista Interface.
Chapter 7: Choosing an Interface.
Chapter 8: Exploring Interface Features.
Part III: Support, Stability, and Security.
Chapter 9: Getting Help.
Chapter 10: Keeping Windows Vista Stable.
Chapter 11: Keeping Windows Vista Secure.
Part IV: Networking and the Internet.
Chapter 12: Building a Home Network.
Chapter 13: Internet Applications.
Part V: Gaming and Multimedia Enhancements.
Chapter 14: Gaming and Audio Enhancements.
Chapter 15: The New DirectX.
Chapter 16: Windows Media Center.
Chapter 17: Windows Media Player 11.
Part VI: Music, Movies, Video, and Audio.
Chapter 18: Digital Music Guide.
Chapter 19: Watching Video Through Vista.
Chapter 20: Editing Video with Windows Movie Maker.
Part VII: Gaming on Windows Vista Ultimate.
Chapter 21: Introduction to Windows Vista Gaming.
Chapter 22: Installing Games (and Other Programs).
Chapter 23: Optimizing Games for Performance and Visuals.
Chapter 24: Game Options, Conventions, Controllers, and Updates.
Chapter 25: Game Compatibility Issues.
Chapter 26: Integrating Windows Vista with the Xbox 360.
Part VIII: Under the Hood: Tweaking Windows Vista.
Chapter 27: Optimizing for Gaming and Multimedia.
Chapter 28: Tweaking Windows Vista Ultimate for Peak Performance.
Appendix: Maintaining Windows Vista Ultimate.
Index.
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