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Windows Vista Inside Out
You're beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows Vista - and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! * Explore features and capabilities
in each edition of Windows Vista * Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options * Manage files, folders, and media libraries with new search and organization features * Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources * Administer accounts, passwords, and logons - and help control access to resources * Configure Windows Internet Explorer settings and security zones * Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware * Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance * Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools CD includes: * Fully searchable eBook * Downloadable gadgets and other tools for customizing Windows Vista * Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows Vista blog * Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities * Windows Vista Product Guide eReference and other eBooks
CONTENTS:
Part 1 Setup and Startup
Chapter 1 What's New in Windows Vista
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
Chapter 3 Personalizing Windows Vista
Chapter 4 Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs
Chapter 5 Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware
Chapter 6 Using Internet Explorer 7
Chapter 7 Finding and Organizing Files and Information
Chapter 8 E-Mail, Collaboration, and Personal Productivity
Chapter 9 Obtaining Help and Support
Part 2 Security and Networking
Chapter 10 Security Essentials
Chapter 11 Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons
Chapter 12 Setting Up a Small Network
Chapter 13 Managing Shared Folders and Printers
Chapter 14 Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network
Part 3 Digital Media
Chapter 15 Digital Media Essentials
Chapter 16 Playing and Organizing a Digital Music Collection
Chapter 17 Viewing, Organizing, and Sharing Digital Photos
Chapter 18 Creating and Watching Movies and DVDs
Chapter 19 Using Windows Media Center
Part 4 System Maintenance and Management
Chapter 20 Performing Routine Maintenance
Chaoter 21 Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
Chapter 22 Monitoring System Activities With Event Viewer
Chapter 23 Troubleshooting Windows Errors
Chapter 24 Recovering From a Computer Crash
Chapter 25 Managing Services
Chapter 26 Editing the Registry
Part 5 Adavanced System Managment
Chapter 27 Advanced Internet Explorer Security and Administration
Chapter 28 Managing Disks and Drives
Chapter 29 Controlling Access to Files and Folders
Chapter 30 Automating Windows Vista
Chapter 31 Advanced Security Management
Part 6 Appendices
Appendix A Windows Vista Editions at a Glance
Appendix B Working with the Command Propmt
Appendix C Using and Customizing Microsoft Management Console
Appendix D Viewing System Information
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