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Using Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Special Edition, 2nd Edition
SPECIAL EDITION Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Second Edition The only Windows Vista book you need We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista proficiency and use more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Vista, Special Edition Using Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R), Second Edition,
is the book you need. / Tired of the constant barrage of spam, spyware, viruses and other 'Net nasties? We show you how to rebuke the onslaught of hacker attacks, protect your identity, and keep your sanity, all at the same time. / Is the new Vista interface making your trigger-finger itch? Ours too!that is, until we turned Windows inside out, shook out all the loose parts, and figured out just what makes this beast tick. Learn from our pain and suffering. / If you finally broke down and purchased a Windows Media Center computer, or if you think you have one and didn't even know it, you are holding just the book for you.We show you how to get up to speed with your new computer, transforming it from the little PC that could into the media juggernaut, entertainment center, gaming center, and way-better-than-TiVo replacement you never knew it could be. / Ready to upgrade? We provide from-the-trenches advice on upgrading to Windows Vista. Maybe you to still want to run Windows XP but would like to try Vista for a while to see if you like it. We cover how to dual-boot your computer safely with both operating systems. Category: Microsoft(R) Windows Operating System Covers: Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R), all versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 User Level: Beginner--Intermediate Robert Cowart has written more than 40 books that have sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. He made his name writing for Sybex and Osborne--most notably in the best-selling Mastering Windows series. As an author and media developer for Que, Bob has written numerous Windows titles, including multiple editions of Que's flagship Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft(R) Windows(R). Brian Knittel is a software developer, consultant, and writer.He's authored or coauthored many of Que's best-selling Windows books, including Que's leading Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft(R) Windows(R). Brian also is the author of Windows XP Under the Hood and coauthored Upgrading and Repairing Windows(R) with Scott Mueller. On the CD-ROM More than 80 minutes of how-to video, showing you how to get up to speed with Windows Vista! Bob and Brian show you how the new Vista Welcome Center works, how to personalize and tweak the desktop, how to use the new Windows Explorers, how to manage user accounts and more! Using screen cam videos and voice over, you'll be able to watch the Windows masters at work, taking the guesswork out of getting up to speed with Vista. It's like having Bob and Brian sitting next to you while you're learning how to use Vista!
Contents:
Introduction ...xxxix Welcome ...xxxix Why This Book? ...xl How Our Book Is Organized ...xlii Conventions Used in This Book ...xliv I Introducing Windows Vista 1 Introducing Windows Vista ...3 An Overview of Windows Vista ...4 A Little Windows History ...6 So What's New in Windows Vista? ...8 Interface Improvements ...12 System Security Enhancements ...18 Performance Improvements ...20 System Management and Stability Improvements ...22 Data Security Enhancements ...23 New or Improved Accessories ...24 Networking ...27 Productivity ...29 Internet Explorer 7 ...30 Entertainment ...31 Differences Among Versions of Vista ...32 How Does Windows Vista Compare to UNIX and Linux? ...35 UNIX ...36 Linux ...37 Windows Vista on the Corporate Network ...39 2 Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista ...41 General Considerations for Windows Vista ...42 Windows Vista Hardware Requirements ...42 Option 1: Using What You've Got: Ensuring Compatibility via the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor ...43 Option 2: Choosing a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC ...48 Option 3: Upgrading Your Computer ...48 Performing a New Installation of Windows Vista ...49 Typical Clean Setup Procedure ...49 Upgrading Older Versions of Windows to Vista ...62 Upgrading One Version of Vista to Another ...65 Multibooting Windows Vista ...66 Activating Windows Vista ...70 The Virtual Machine Approach ...73 Tips from the Windows Pros: Editing Your Windows Vista Boot Menu Entries ...74 3 The First Hour ...77 The First Things to Do After Starting Windows Vista ...78 A Quick Tour of Vista's Important Features ...78 The Welcome Screen ...78 The Welcome Center ...80 The New Start Menu ...81 The New Windows Explorer ...82 The Redesigned Control Panel ...83 User Account Control ...84 Windows Vista User Accounts ...88 Create New Accounts ...89 Change Account Settings ...90 Before You Forget Your Password ...91 Adjust Your Own User Account ...92 Just One User? ...93 Set Up Internet Access ...94 Download Critical Updates ...95 Personalize Windows ...95 Personalize Screen Settings ...95 Set Up the Quick Launch Bar ...96 Adjust the Explorers ...97 Transfer Information from Your Old Computer ...99 Windows Easy Transfer ...100 Windows Easy Transfer Companion ...102 Log Off or Shut Down ...104 More Than You Wanted to Know ...105 Where's My Stuff, or the User Profile Structure ...105 Compatibility and Virtualization ...110 Creating User Groups ...112 After You Forget Your Password ...112 Using a Password Recovery Disk ...115 Accessing the Real Administrator Account ...115 Tips from the Windows Pros: Configuring the Default User Profile ...116 II Using Windows Vista 4 Using the Windows Vista Interface ...121 Who Should Read This Chapter? ...122 Logging In to Windows Vista ...123 Logging On from the Welcome Screen ...123 Using Windows Vista--The User Experience ...124 Parts of the Windows Vista Screen ...125 Dialog Box Changes ...130 Putting Items on the Desktop ...131 Saving Files on the Desktop from a Program ...132 Properties and the Right-Click ...132 Using Windows Explorer ...135 The Taskbar, the Start Menu, and Other Tools ...138 Uninstall or Change Programs ...140 Add New Programs ...143 Installing Programs from the Network ...145 Running Your Applications ...145 How to Launch Your Apps ...145 Using Documents, Pictures, and Music ...149 Using Speech Recognition ...150 Using the Help System ...153 Exiting Windows Gracefully ...154 Dealing with a Crashed Application or Operating System ...156 Troubleshooting ...157 Tips from the Windows Pros: Working Efficiently ...159 5 Managing Files and Searching ...163 What's New in Windows Explorer ...164 The Legacy of WebView ...167 Buttons, Breadcrumbs, Toolbars, and More ...170 Breadcrumbs in the Computer Window ...172 Breadcrumbs in Windows Explorer ...175 User Profiles ...176 Navigating the File System ...177 Right-Clicking ...180 Selecting Several Items ...181 Viewing Meta-Information ...182 Turning Panes On and Off ...184 Customizing File and Folder Views ...185 Customize This Folder ...187 Setting Folder Options ...187 Searching ...189 Changing Search and Indexing Settings ...190 Searching As You Type ...192 The Search Pane ...195 Grouping and Stacking ...197 Zipping and Packing Files ...198 File and Folder Security ...200 Troubleshooting ...201 Tips from the Windows Pros: Using the Search Tool from the Start Menu ...202 6 Printing ...203 Windows Printing Primer ...204 The Printers Folder ...205 Installing and Configuring a Printer ...206 Adding a New Printer ...208 Installing a Local Printer ...208 If the Printer Isn't Found or Is on a Serial (COM) Port ...210 What to Do If Your Printer Isn't Listed ...212 Changing a Printer's Properties ...214 Comments About Various Settings ...216 Removing a Printer from the Printers Folder ...219 Printing from Windows Applications ...220 Preprinting Checklist ...220 Printing by Dragging Files into the Print Manager ...221 Printing Offline ...222 Printing from DOS Applications ...222 Working with the Printer Queue ...223 Deleting a File from the Queue ...224 Canceling All Pending Print Jobs on a Given Printer ...224 Pausing, Resuming, and Restarting the Printing Process ...224 Viewing and Altering Print Document Properties ...225 Advanced Printer Management ...225 XPS Print Output ...226 Print to Disk Option ...227 Faxing ...228 Troubleshooting ...228 Tips from the Windows Pros: Does the Green Ink Have You Seeing Red? ...230 7 Sidebar and Other Supplied Accessories ...233 Using Gadgets and the Sidebar ...234 Running Sidebar ...235 Adding New Gadgets ...238 Downloading New Gadgets ...239 Hiding the Sidebar ...241 Adjusting a Gadget's Settings ...242 Moving Gadgets Around ...243 Adding a Gadget More Than Once ...244 Changing Opacity of Gadgets ...245 Bringing Gadgets to the Front ...245 Removing Gadgets ...245 Calendar ...247 Creating a Calendar ...248 Entering Appointments ...248 Subscribing to and Publishing Calendars ...249 Setting Up Tasks ...251 Setting Options ...251 The Other Accessories ...252 Troubleshooting ...254 Tips from the Windows Pros: Receiving Email on a Pocket PC or Blackberry ...255 III Multimedia and Imaging 8 Windows Media Player ...259 Learning the Basics ...260 Media Types Compatible with Media Player ...260 Getting Around Windows Media Player 11 ...261 Playing Audio and Video in Windows Media Player 11 ...265 Getting Music and Video on Your Computer ...266 Ripping Songs from CDs onto Your Computer ...266 Shopping for Music and Video from Online Stores ...269 Adding Items from Your Computer to Your Library ...271 Taking Your Music and Video on the Go ...272 Burning Customized CDs ...272 Syncing Files to Your Portable Media Player ...274 Sharing Media Throughout Your Home ...277 Organizing Your Music Collection ...279 Creating Your Own Custom Playlists ...279 Creating and Editing Auto Playlists ...279 Organizing Your Media Collection ...281 Updating Media Information and Album Art ...282 Adding or Editing Media Information ...283 Adding or Changing Album Art ...284 Tips from the Windows Pros: Playing Audio from Your Portable Device Through Your Car Stereo ...285 9 Windows Imaging Tools ...287 Image Manipulation in Windows Vista ...288 What's Built in to Windows Vista for Photographs? ...288 Windows Photo Gallery ...288 Importing Files into Windows Photo Gallery ...290 Organizing Photos and Movies in Windows Photo Gallery ...290 Working with Scanners and Cameras ...290 Using Windows Photo Gallery with a Scanner ...291 Using Windows Photo Gallery with a Digital Camera ...292 Manipulating Pictures in Windows Photo Gallery ...295 Printing Your Masterpiece ...297 Sharing Your Photos with Others Electronically ...299 Burning Your Pictures to CD ...300 Writing Photos to CD Using Windows Explorer ...300 Making CDs and DVDs from Windows Photo Gallery ...301 Which Output Option to Use ...303 Troubleshooting ...303 Tips from the Windows Pros: Archiving Your Company's History ...305 10 Scanning and Faxing ...307 Introducing Windows Fax and Scan ...308 Preparations for Using Windows Fax and Scan ...309 Configuring the Fax Service ...309 Configuring Fax-Receiving Options ...310 Setting Up Sender Information ...310 Creating a Customized Cover Page ...310 Configuring Fax Settings ...312 Sending Faxes from Windows Fax and Scan ...313 Adding Scanned Pages ...314 Previewing the Fax ...314 Setting Up Dialing Rules ...315 Sending the Fax ...315 Monitoring Outgoing Faxes ...315 Receiving Faxes ...316 Printing Received Faxes Automatically ...316 Scanning Documents with Windows Fax and Scan ...316 Scanning Images ...317 Editing Scan Profile Defaults ...318 Creating a New Scan Profile ...319 Emailing Scans ...319 Faxing Scans ...319 Manipulating Scanned Images ...319 Troubleshooting ...320 Tips from the Windows Pros: Scanning and Faxing Slides and Transparencies ...322 11 Producing Videos with Windows Movie Maker ...323 Multimedia, Imaging, and Windows ...324 Video Capture and Editing with Microsoft Movie Maker 6 ...324 Steps of Movie Production with Movie Maker ...325 Video Formats You Can Import ...325 Connecting Your Camcorder ...326 Capturing Your Video Clips ...327 Importing Digital Still Camera Movies, Snaps, and Sound Files ...332 Organizing Your Clips ...332 Turning Your Video Clips into a Simple Movie ...333 Editing Your Movie ...334 Adding Transitions Between Clips ...336 Adding Video Effects (Filters) to Your Clips ...337 Adding Narration to Your Movie ...338 Adding Titles to Your Movie ...339 Saving Your Project and Saving Your Movie ...340 AutoMovie ...343 Movie Maker Advanced Settings ...344 Beyond Windows Movie Maker ...345 Help Sites and Resources for Digital Video ...345 Troubleshooting ...346 Tips from the Windows Pros: Adding Impact to Your Movies ...346 Effects and Transitions Are Overrated ...346 Color and Exposure Correction ...347 Who's Zoomin' Who(m)? ...348 12 Sound Recorder, DVD Maker, and Other Multimedia Tools ...349 Become a Recording Star ...350 Windows Sound Recorder ...350 Volume Control ...351 Viewing Images ...354 Using Windows Explorer to View Your Photos ...354 Using a Slideshow ...355 Using Your Own Photos as a Screen Saver ...356 Recording to DVD ...357 Troubleshooting ...360 13 Windows Media Center ...361 Windows Media Center--What's the Hubbub? ...362 The WMC Hardware ...364 The New WMC PC Form Factors ...365 Is Windows Media Center Based on Home or Business Versions? ...366 Can I Upgrade My NonMedia Center PC to a Windows Media Center PC? ...367 Basic WMC PC Hookup ...368 Media Center Extender ...370 The WMC Functions ...370 TV + Movies ...372 Pictures + Video ...376 Music ...378 Some Tricks of the Trade ...378 Playing DVDs and Other Video Files ...378 Viewing TV Shows on Your HDTV or Projector ...380 Broadcasting TV Shows to Your TV or Projector ...381 Burning DVDs from Recorded TV ...383 Setting Parental Control Ratings ...385 Troubleshooting ...387 Tips from the Windows Pros ...388 Converting Your Videos to DivX to Save Disk Space ...388 Burn DivX to DVD ...390 IV Windows Vista and the Internet 14 Getting Connected ...393 Going Worldwide ...394 Connection Technologies ...394 Analog Modem ...394 ISDN ...395 DSL ...395 Cable Modem ...396 Satellite Service ...397 Wireless ...397 Choosing a Technology ...397 Choosing an Internet Service Provider ...398 Travel Considerations ...399 Choosing Equipment ...400 Ordering the Service ...401 Installing the Hardware ...401 Installing a Modem in Windows Vista ...401 Changing the Modem Type ...404 Installing Internal ISDN Adapters ...404 Installing a Network Adapter ...405 Installing a Satellite or Wireless Connection ...406 Configuring Your Internet Connection ...406 Configuring an ISP Account ...407 Adjusting Dial-Up Connection Properties ...409 Configuring a High-Speed Connection ...411 Configuring a PPPoE Broadband Connection ...412 Making and Ending a Dial-Up Connection ...416 Checking the Connection Status ...418 Hanging Up a Dial-Up Connection ...418 Changing the Default Connection ...418 Managing Multiple Internet Connections ...419 Troubleshooting ...420 Tips from the Windows Pros: Staying Connected While Traveling Abroad ...421 15 Using Internet Explorer 7 ...423 Origins and Development of the World Wide Web ...424 What's New in Internet Explorer 7? ...425 Internet Explorer 7 Quick Tour ...426 Entering URLs ...428 Browsing in Tabbed Pages ...430 Adding Sites to Your Favorites ...432 Working Offline ...433 Saving a Single Web Page for Later Viewing ...434 Using Multimedia Browsing and Downloading ...435 Images ...435 Audio and Video ...436 Downloading Programs ...442 Protecting Against Bad Downloaded Programs ...443 Protecting Against Drive-By Downloads of IE Add-Ons ...445 Customizing the Browser and Setting Internet Options ...448 Setting Default Mail, News, and HTML Editor Programs ...451 Setting Security and Privacy Preferences ...453 Blocking Pop-Ups and Pop-Unders ...457 Controlling Objectionable Content ...459 Other Internet Settings ...461 Effectively Searching the Web ...462 Safer Alternatives to IE ...464 Getting a Microsoft Live ID ...465 Hey, Who's Afraid of Microsoft Live ID? ...465 Troubleshooting ...467 Tips from the Windows Pros: Finding and Using PDF Documents on the World Wide Web ...468 16 Email and Newsgroups with Windows Mail ...471 Choosing an Email Client ...472 What If You Like Outlook 97, 98, 2000, 2003, or 2007? ...474 Other Email Clients ...475 Windows Mail Quick Tour ...476 Setting Up an Email Account ...478 Reading and Processing Incoming Messages ...481 Deleting Messages ...483 Creating and Sending New Mail ...483 Sending and Receiving Attachments ...485 Guarding Yourself Against Email Viruses ...486 Setting Up a Signature ...487 Requesting Receipts ...488 Formatting Options for Mail ...489 Sending and Receiving Secure Messages ...490 Using the Windows Contacts Address Book ...492 Adding, Editing, and Removing Entries ...492 Creating Distribution Lists ...493 Finding People Who Aren't in Your Address Book ...495 Handling Unique Mail Situations ...495 Modifying an Existing Email Account ...495 Additional Security Features in Windows Mail ...496 Limiting Spam ...496 Protecting Against HTML Scripts ...498 Handling Multiple Email Accounts for the Same User ...498 Organizing Your Mail ...500 Compacting Your Mail Folder ...501 Filtering Your Mail ...501 Checking Your Messages While Traveling ...503 Backing Up Windows Mail Data ...505 Dealing with Spam ...508 Newsgroups and the Internet ...509 What About Mailing Lists? ...510 Locating News Servers ...511 Setting Up a Newsgroup Account in Windows Mail ...512 Downloading the Newsgroup List ...512 Finding and Reading Newsgroups ...513 Subscribing to Newsgroups ...514 Reading and Posting Messages to a Newsgroup ...515 Managing Messages ...517 Reading News Offline ...518 Troubleshooting Email ...519 Troubleshooting Newsgroups ...521 Tips from the Windows Pros: Creating Formatted Email ...523 Tips from the Windows Pros: Newsgroups--For More Than Just News ...524 17 Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection ...527 It's Great When It Works, but! ...528 Before You Run into Trouble ...528 Troubleshooting Step by Step ...531 Identifying Software-Configuration Problems ...535 Troubleshooting a Dial-Up Connection ...535 Troubleshooting a Cable or DSL Modem Connection ...536 Troubleshooting a LAN Connection ...537 Identifying Network Hardware Problems ...539 Identifying Modem Hardware Problems ...540 Identifying Modem Connectivity Problems ...542 Troubleshooting Internet Problems with Windows TCP/IP Utilities ...543 ipconfig ...544 ping ...545 tracert ...546 pathping ...547 route ...548 Third-Party Utilities ...549 Speed Check ...549 whois Database ...550 Reverse tracert ...550 WS_Ping Pro Pack ...551 Tips from the Windows Pros: Pinging with Larger Packets ...551 18 Hosting Web Pages with Internet Information Services ...553 Overview of Internet Information Services 7.0 ...554 What Does a Web Server Do? ...555 A Directory by Any Other Name! ...556 Default Documents ...556 MIMEs Make It Happen ...557 To Run or Not to Run ...557 IIS Services and Requirements ...558 Do You Really Want to Do This? ...559 Before You Get Started ...560 Name Service ...561 Installing IIS ...562 Opening the Firewall ...566 Setting File Permissions ...567 Setting Up a Simple Website ...567 Managing Your Site with the Computer Management Console ...569 Important IIS Settings and Components ...570 Managing the FTP Server ...575 Using the FTP Service to Publish Website Content ...576 Using the FTP Service to Exchange Files ...577 Managing FTP Connections ...579 Log Files ...580 Making the Site Available on the Internet ...580 Security Issues for Internet Services ...582 Keeping Up-to-Date ...582 File Security ...583 Troubleshooting ...584 Tips from the Windows Pros: Scripting for Interactive Sites ...585 V Networking 19 Overview of Windows Networking ...589 Networking for Everybody ...590 Why You Really Need a Network ...590 Why It Won't Cost Much ...591 Windows Vista's Network Personalities ...591 Network Hardware Options ...593 Wired Ethernet Networks ...593 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable ...594 Wireless Networks ...595 Powerline and Phoneline ...597 Network Terminology ...598 Windows Vista Network Services ...600 What's Changed in Vista ...600 File and Printer Sharing ...602 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) ...603 Roaming User Profiles ...603 Distributed Applications ...603 .NET ...604 Virtual Private Networking ...605 Remote Access Service (RAS) ...605 Internet Connection Sharing ...606 Windows Firewall ...606 Universal Plug and Play ...606 Active Directory ...607 IntelliMirror ...609 Intranet/Internet Services and Tools ...609 Security ...610 Tips from the Windows Pros: Becoming a Networking Professional ...610 20 Creating a Windows Network ...611 Creating or Joining a Network ...612 Planning Your Network ...612 Are You Being Served? ...613 When to Hire a Professional ...615 Planning for Adequate Capacity ...616 Printers ...616 Backup System ...616 Power Surprise ...617 Choosing a Network and Cabling System ...617 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ...618 1000Mbps Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet) ...620 Phone Line and Power Line Networking ...620 802.11g Wireless Networking ...622 Mixed Networking ...624 Printing and Faxing ...624 Providing Internet Connectivity ...625 Providing Remote Access ...625 Installing Network Adapters ...625 Checking Existing Adapters ...626 Installing Multiple Network Adapters ...627 Installing Network Wiring ...628 Cabling for Ethernet Networks ...628 General Cabling Tips ...629 Wiring with Patch Cables ...630 Installing In-Wall Wiring ...631 Connecting Just Two Computers ...632 Connecting Multiple Hubs ...634 Installing a Wireless Network ...635 Setting Up a New Wireless Network ...638 Joining an Existing Wireless Network ...641 Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network ...642 Adding Network Clients, Services, and Protocols ...642 Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol ...644 Choosing Your Network Location ...649 Setting Your Computer Identification ...651 Configuring Windows Firewall ...652 Advanced Features ...653 Joining a Windows Domain Network ...653 Network Security ...655 Checking Out the Neighborhood ...655 Installing and Configuring Backup Software ...656 File and Folder Backup ...657 System Backup ...657 Bridging Two Network Types with Windows Vista ...658 Troubleshooting ...659 Tips from the Windows Pros: Grassroots Networking ...661 21 Mix and Match with Old Windows and Macs ...663 Networking with Other Operating Systems ...664 Internetworking with Windows XP and Windows 2000 ...665 Setting TCP/IP As the Default Network Protocol ...666 Installing the LLDP Responder for Windows XP ...667 Password Protection and Simple File Sharing ...667 Internetworking with Windows 95, 98, and Me ...670 Internetworking with UNIX and Linux ...672 The SMB/CIFS Protocol ...673 Samba ...673 Samba Client Tools ...673 Samba Server Tools ...674 Telnet ...676 Services for NFS ...678 The Berkeley r Commands ...680 Subsystem for UNIX-Based Applications ...680 Internetworking with Macintosh ...683 Planning for Compatibility ...683 Working with Mac OS X ...685 Advanced Networking Services ...690 Setting Network Bindings ...690 Installing Optional Network Components ...691 Troubleshooting ...696 Tips from the Windows Pros: The Hosts File ...699 22 Connecting Your Network to the Internet ...701 It's a Great Time to Connect Your LAN to the Internet ...702 The Nuts and Bolts of the Connection ...702 The Need for Speed ...702 Ways to Make the Connection ...703 Managing IP Addresses ...705 NAT and Internet Connection Sharing ...706 Running Your Own Web Servers ...709 A Warning for Business Users ...710 Frame Relay ...711 Special Notes for Wireless Networking ...711 Special Notes for Cable Service ...712 Special Notes for ISDN Service ...713 Configuring Your LAN ...713 Scheme A--Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing with a Dial-Up Connection ...714 Scheme B--Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing with a Broadband Connection ...718 Scheme C--Sharing Router with a Broadband or Dial-Up Connection ...719 Using Universal Plug and Play ...722 Scheme D--Cable Internet with Multiple Computers ...724 Scheme E--Cable Internet with Multiple Computers and a Separate LAN ...725 Scheme F--Routed Service Using a Router ...726 Making Services Available ...728 Enabling Access with Internet Connection Sharing ...728 Enabling Access with a Sharing Router ...733 Troubleshooting ...736 Tips from the Windows Pros: Speeding Up Vista? ...737 23 Using a Windows Network ...739 Windows Vista Was Made to Network ...740 Workgroup Versus Domain Networking ...742 File Sharing in Windows Vista ...742 What's in a Name? ...743 The UNC Naming Convention ...743 The Network and Sharing Center in Windows Vista ...744 The Major Components of the Network and Sharing Center ...745 Finding Network Shares ...745 Using Shared Folders ...747 Exploring and Searching the Network ...748 A Look at Shared Resources ...748 Searching the Network ...749 Advanced Active Directory Searching ...752 Using a Shared Disk Drive ...753 Using Internet-Based File Storage Services ...754 Mapping Drive Letters ...754 Using Printers on the Network ...757 Installing Network Printers ...759 Using a Network Printer ...761 Using Printers over the Internet with IPP ...762 Using Other IPP Printers ...763 Using UNIX and LPR Printers ...764 Using AppleTalk Printers ...765 Using Other Network-Connected Printers ...766 Using Network Resources Effectively ...766 Use Network Explorer ...766 Make Folder Shortcuts ...767 Use Offline Network Folders ...767 Put Tools and Documentation Online ...767 Organize Your Network to Fit Your Users ...767 Sharing Resources ...767 Sharing Folders and Drives ...768 Sharing Folders on a Workgroup or Domain Network ...768 Sharing Printers ...771 Installing Extra Printer Drivers ...772 Setting Printer Permissions ...773 Tracking Printer Users ...774 Changing the Location of the Spool Directory ...775 Printer Pooling ...776 Separator Pages ...776 Managing Network Use of Your Computer ...778 Managing Network Resources Using the Command Line ...778 Mapping Drives with net use ...779 Troubleshooting ...781 Tips from the Windows Pros: Using Command-Line Utilities ...782 24 Troubleshooting Your Network ...785 When Good Networks Go Bad ...786 Getting Started ...786 Diagnostic Tools ...788 The Network Window ...788 Network and Sharing Center ...789 Network Diagnostics ...790 Windows Firewall ...791 Event Viewer ...792 Device Manager ...793 Testing Network Cables ...794 Checking Network Configuration ...795 ipconfig ...795 Computer ...796 Network Connections ...797 Testing Network Connectivity ...797 ping ...797 Diagnosing File and Printer Sharing Problems ...799 Tips from the Windows Pros: Monitoring Your LAN ...799 VI Maintaining Windows Vista 25 Windows Management and Maintenance ...803 Overview ...803 The Windows Vista Control Panel ...804 Breaking Down the Category View ...805 What Should You Use? ...816 AutoPlay ...820 Date and Time ...821 Default Programs ...823 Set Your Default Programs ...824 Set Associations ...824 Set Program Access and Computer Defaults ...825 Device Manager ...825 Understanding and Resolving Hardware Conflicts ...827 IRQs ...828 DMA Channels ...832 I/O Port Assignments ...833 Memory Addresses ...834 Checking a Device's Resources ...835 Using Device Manager to Deal with Resource Conflicts ...835 Ease of Access Center ...837 Accessibility Keyboard Settings ...838 Accessibility Sound Settings ...839 Accessibility Display Settings ...840 Accessibility Mouse Settings ...841 Fonts ...841 Fonts 101 ...842 Font Types ...842 Font and Font Information Sources ...843 Font Substitutions ...844 Font Installation and Management ...845 Game Controllers ...846 Keyboard ...846 Mouse ...847 Performance Information and Tools ...850 The Windows Experience Index ...850 Interpreting the Windows Experience Index ...851 Manage Startup Programs with Windows Defender ...853 Adjust Visual Effects ...854 Adjust Indexing Options ...855 Other Performance Options ...856 Advanced Tools ...856 Reliability and Performance Monitor ...857 Resource Overview ...857 Performance Monitor ...858 Reliability Monitor ...858 Data Collector Sets and Reports ...859 System Diagnostics Report ...860 Power Options ...860 Programs and Features ...861 Uninstall or Change a Program ...861 View Installed Updates ...863 Windows Marketplace ...863 Digital Locker ...864 Enable/Disable Windows Features ...866 Regional and Language Options ...867 System ...868 Remote Settings ...869 System Protection ...869 Advanced System Settings ...870 Data Execution Prevention (DEP) ...871 Environment Variables ...871 Windows SideShow ...872 Administrative Tools ...872 Computer Management ...874 Event Viewer ...876 Shared Folders ...879 Local Security Policy ...879 Print Management ...879 Services ...880 Task Scheduler ...881 System Configuration ...881 Task Manager ...883 Applications Tab ...884 Processes Tab ...885 Services Tab ...887 Performance Tab ...887 Networking Tab ...888 Users Tab ...889 System Information ...889 Adjust Visual Effects and Performance Options ...890 Using the iSCSI Initiator ...891 System Tools Folder in Start Menu ...892 Character Map ...892 Troubleshooting ...895 Tips from the Windows Pros: Creating and Using Shortcuts to Your Favorite Control Panel Applets ...895 26 Tweaking the GUI ...897 GUI: To Tweak or Not to Tweak ...898 Start Menu Pizzazz! ...898 Tweaking the Taskbar ...900 Display Properties ...902 Windows Color and Appearance ...903 Desktop Background ...906 Screen Savers ...909 The Sounds Link ...911 The Recording and Playback Tabs ...914 Changing Your Theme ...914 Display Settings ...915 Tweak UI ...919 Miscellaneous GUI Tips ...920 Fonts Preview Trick ...920 Which Windows Are You Using? ...920 Limiting Flip 3D ...921 More Visual Effects ...922 Administrator Tools Not Showing Up ...922 Changing the Location of the Documents and other Special Folders ...923 Cascading Elements off the Start Menu ...924 Switch Ctrl, Alt, and Caps Lock Keys ...924 Auto Scrolling with a Three-Button Mouse ...924 Configuring the Recycle Bin ...925 Troubleshooting ...925 27 Managing Hard Disks ...929 Hard Disk Management ...930 Windows Vista File and Storage Systems ...930 Basic Disks ...930 Dynamic Storage ...931 Organizational Strategies ...933 Windows Vista's Disk-Management Tools ...934 Disk Management ...935 Assigning Drive Letters and Joining Volumes ...936 Dynamic Disk Management ...939 Extending a Disk ...940 Shrinking a Disk ...940 Creating a Spanned Volume ...940 Creating a Striped Volume ...941 Removable Storage ...942 Disk Defragmenter ...943 The MFT ...944 Configuring Defrag ...946 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors ...946 Convert ...947 Compression: How It Works, How to Use It ...948 Disk Cleanup Utility ...949 Using Internet Explorer's Cache Cleanup ...952 Zipping or Compressing Files ...953 Third-Party Management Tools ...953 Hard Disk Troubleshooting ...954 Take the Mental Approach First ...955 Problems and Solutions ...956 Tips from the Windows Pros: Quieting a Noisy System ...958 28 Troubleshooting and Repairing Problems ...961 Troubleshooting 101 ...962 Easy Repair Options at Boot Time ...962 Using System Recovery ...962 Startup Repair ...963 System Restore ...964 Configuring System Restore ...964 Creating Restore Points ...965 Restoring Your System to an Earlier Time ...966 Windows Complete PC Restore ...967 Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool ...968 Command Prompt ...970 Repairing a System That Won't Start with Regedit ...970 Boot Options ...972 As a Last Resort ...975 Preventing Problems ...976 Fixing Application Problems with the Program Compatibility Wizard ...977 Adjusting Settings with the Compatibility Tab ...978 Using Problem Reports and Solutions ...979 Finding and Using Windows Vista Troubleshooting Resources ...981 Black Magic of Troubleshooting ...982 Tricks of the Windows Masters: Recovering Data from the System Recovery Options Menu ...983 29 Keeping Windows and Other Software Up to Date ...985 Windows Vista and Keeping Up to Date ...986 Windows Update ...986 Windows Automatic Updates ...987 Windows Update Applet and Functions ...988 Other Windows Update Settings ...989 Viewing and Changing Installed Updates ...991 Updating Drivers ...992 Manually Update Drivers ...992 Service Packs ...994 Basic Service Pack Information ...994 Installation of Service Packs ...995 Ultimate Extras ...996 Power Toys ...997 Installing and Removing Software ...998 Installation Via CD or DVD ...998 Installation Via Downloaded Program ...999 Uninstalling or Changing a Program Applet ...999 Uninstalling Software ...1000 Compatibility Issues in 64-Bit Version ...1002 Other Program Compatibility Issues ...1002 Side-by-Side Installs ...1003 Virtual Registries and Folders ...1004 Troubleshooting ...1005 Tips from the Windows Pros: Windows Update Driver Settings ...1007 30 Installing and Replacing Hardware ...1009 Upgrading Your Hardware ...1010 BIOS Settings ...1010 Upgrading Your Hard Disk ...1011 Adding RAM ...1012 Adding Hardware ...1013 Providing Drivers for Hardware Not in the List ...1017 Removing Hardware ...1018 Installing and Using Multiple Monitors ...1019 Installing a UPS ...1023 Choosing a UPS ...1025 Installing and Configuring a UPS ...1026 Testing Your UPS Configuration ...1028 How Many Upgrades Are Allowed before EULA and SPP Barf? ...1028 Upgrading Hardware in the Same Box and Complying with EULA ...1030 Troubleshooting ...1032 Tips from the Windows Pros: Upgrading and Optimizing Your Computer ...1034 Keep Your Eye on the Hardware Compatibility List ...1034 Sleuthing Out Conflicts ...1035 Optimizing Your Computer for Windows Vista ...1035 31 Editing the Registry ...1037 What Is the Registry? ...1038 How the Registry Is Organized ...1039 Registry Contents ...1041 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ...1041 HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG ...1042 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT ...1042 HKEY_USERS ...1042 HKEY_CURRENT_USER ...1043 New Registry Features in Windows Vista ...1043 Registry Virtualization ...1044 Registry Reflection ...1045 Backing Up and Restoring the Registry ...1046 Backing Up the Registry ...1046 Restoring the Registry ...1048 Using Regedit ...1050 Viewing the Registry ...1050 Searching in the Registry ...1051 Editing Keys and Values ...1053 Advanced Registry Editing ...1056 Editing the Registry of a Remote Computer ...1056 Editing Registry Entries for Another User ...1057 Editing Registry Entries for Another Windows Installation ...1059 Editing Registry Security ...1059 Other Registry Tools ...1061 X-Setup Pro ...1061 Registry Toolkit ...1061 Registrar Registry Manager ...1061 TweakVI ...1062 Registry-Hacker Websites ...1062 Google ...1062 Registry Privileges and Policies ...1063 Troubleshooting ...1063 Tips from the Windows Pros: Deploying Registry Settings with REG Files ...1066 32 Command-Line and Automation Tools ...1069 Command-Line Tools ...1070 The Windows Vista Command Prompt Environment ...1070 Command-Line Syntax ...1071 Quoting Filenames with Spaces ...1072 The Current Drive and Current Directory ...1073 Editing Command Lines ...1074 Filename Completion ...1075 Redirection and Pipes ...1075 Cut and Paste in the Command Prompt Window ...1078 Command-Line Tips ...1078 Getting Information About Command-Line Programs ...1080 Command-Line Management Tools ...1081 The net use Command ...1081 The sc Command ...1083 The Shutdown Command ...1085 Setting Environment Variables ...1085 Setting the PATH Environment Variable ...1090 Specifying the Location of Temporary Files ...1091 Setting Command Prompt Window Properties ...1092 Keeping a Command Prompt Window Open After Execution ...1094 The MS-DOS Environment ...1094 Customizing AUTOEXEC.NT and CONFIG.NT ...1096 Issues with DOSKEY and ANSI.SYS ...1099 Editing Advanced Settings for a DOS Application ...1100 Custom Startup Files ...1102 Unavailable MS-DOS Commands ...1102 Batch Files ...1104 Batch File Basics ...1104 Batch File Programming ...1107 Batch File Tips ...1112 Windows Script Host ...1113 How WSH works ...1113 Creating Scripts ...1114 Some Sample Scripts ...1117 Task Scheduler ...1123 Troubleshooting ...1127 Tips from the Windows Pros: Getting More Information ...1128 VII Security 33 Protecting Windows from Viruses and Spyware ...1131 Malicious Software: Ignorance Is Not Bliss ...1132 Viruses Past and Present ...1132 Worms: Look, Ma! No Hands! ...1133 Spyware ...1133 Rootkits and Beyond ...1134 Antimalware Strategy: Defense in Depth ...1134 Windows Security Center ...1135 Choosing and Installing an Antivirus Client ...1136 Windows Defender for Spyware Protection ...1138 Personal Firewalls: A Layer of Protection from Worms ...1142 Automatic Updates: Remove the Side Doors ...1142 Data Execution Prevention (DEP) ...1142 User Account Control (UAC) ...1144 Service Hardening ...1146 Internet Explorer 7 Malware Protection ...1147 Tips from the Windows Pros: Avoiding Malware ...1147 34 Protecting Your Data from Loss and Theft ...1149 The Backup and Restore Center ...1150 Differences in the Backup and Restore Center ...1150 File and Folder Backups Versus Complete PC Backups ...1152 Creating a File and Folder Backup ...1153 Working with Removable Media During Backups ...1155 How Backups Created with Back Up Files Are Stored ...1156 Restoring Data from a File and Folder Backup ...1157 Restoring the Current User's Data ...1157 Performing an Advanced Restore ...1158 Creating a Complete PC (Image) Backup ...1160 WBADMIN Command-Line System Backup and Restore ...1162 Using VHDMount with Complete PC Backup Images ...1164 Restoring a Complete PC Backup Image ...1172 Encrypted File System (EFS) ...1173 Using CIPHER ...1175 Rules for Using Encrypted Files ...1177 Suggested Folders to Encrypt ...1178 Protecting and Recovering Encrypted Files ...1178 Disk Organization for Data Safety ...1181 BitLocker Disk Encryption ...1182 BitLocker System Requirements ...1183 Using the BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool ...1183 Manual Preparation of the Hard Disk for Use with BitLocker ...1184 Enabling the TPM ...1185 Encrypting the Drive with BitLocker ...1186 BitLocker Drive Encryption Recovery ...1187 How BitLocker Protects Your Information ...1188 Differences Between BitLocker and EFS Encryption ...1189 Recovering Previous Versions of a File ...1190 NTFS File Permissions ...1192 Inheritance of Permissions ...1194 Advanced Security Settings ...1195 Viewing Effective Permissions ...1196 Access Auditing ...1196 Taking Ownership of Files ...1197 Assigning Permissions to Groups ...1198 Securing Your Printers ...1199 Security Policy Configuration Options ...1199 Third-Party Disc-Backup Tools ...1200 Troubleshooting ...1201 Tips from the Windows Pros: Restoring NTBACKUP Files ...1203 35 Protecting Your Network from Hackers and Snoops ...1205 It's a Cold, Cruel World ...1206 Who Would Be Interested in My Computer? ...1206 Types of Attack ...1207 Your Lines of Defense ...1209 Network Security Basics ...1210 Advantages of a NAT (Shared) Connection and Separate Router ...1212 Set Up Firewalls and NAT (Connection-Sharing) Devices ...1212 Windows Firewall ...1213 Packet Filtering ...1213 Using NAT or Internet Connection Sharing ...1215 Add-On Products for Windows ...1216 Secure Your Router ...1216 Passwords Versus Passwordless File Sharing ...1217 Set Up Restrictive Access Controls ...1218 Testing, Logging, and Monitoring ...1219 Test Your Defenses ...1219 Monitor Suspicious Activity ...1221 Disaster Planning: Preparation for Recovery After an Attack ...1222 Make a Baseline Backup Before You Go Online ...1222 Make Frequent Backups When You're Online ...1222 Write and Test Server Restore Procedures ...1222 Write and Maintain Documentation ...1223 Prepare an Incident Plan ...1223 Specific Configuration Steps for Windows Vista ...1224 If You Have a Standalone Windows Vista Computer ...1224 If You Have a LAN ...1225 Enabling Windows Firewall ...1225 Keep Up-to-Date ...1226 Tightening Local Security Policy ...1227 Configuring Windows Firewall ...1230 Enabling and Disabling the Firewall ...1231 Enabling Exceptions ...1231 Advanced Firewall Settings ...1234 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security ...1235 Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security on a Local Computer ...1236 Firewall Rules ...1238 More About Security ...1240 Troubleshooting ...1240 Tips from the Windows Pros: Having Professionals Audit Your Network ...1242 36 Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Spam ...1243 Phishing (Fishing) for Information ...1244 Live Phish: A Real-World Example ...1244 More Help from Internet Explorer ...1249 Two-Way Authentication ...1250 Two-Factor Authentication ...1250 Identity-Management Software ...1251 Avoiding Phishing ...1252 Spam Not Fit for Consumption ...1252 Antispam Tactics ...1253 Tips from the Windows Pros: Take Action Against Email Abuse ...1257 VIII Windows On the Move 37 Wireless Networking ...1261 Wireless Networking in Windows Vista ...1262 Types of Wireless Networks ...1262 Wireless Security Issues ...1262 Plain Old Snooping ...1263 Man in the Middle ...1264 Wireless Security Keys ...1264 Longer Is Better ...1264 Take Care When You Share ...1266 Joining a Wireless Network ...1267 In the Corporate Environment ...1267 At Home or the Small Office ...1267 In Someone Else's Office ...1269 At a Public Hot Spot ...1270 Ad Hoc Networks and Meetings ...1271 Managing Wireless Network Connections ...1271 Switching Between Wireless Networks ...1271 Advanced Wireless Network Settings ...1272 Troubleshooting ...1273 Tips from the Windows Pros: The Wireless Command Line ...1277 38 Hitting the Road ...1279 Windows Unplugged: Mobile and Remote Computing ...1280 Managing Mobile Computers ...1280 Windows Mobility Center ...1281 Getting the Most Out of Your Battery ...1283 VPN and Dial-Up Networking ...1286 Setting Up VPN and Dial-Up Networking ...1288 Setting a VPN or Dial-Up Connection's Properties ...1289 Managing Dial-Up Connections from Multiple Locations ...1292 Establishing a VPN or Dial-Up Connection ...1293 Using Remote Network Resources ...1295 Email and Network Connections ...1295 Monitoring and Ending a VPN or Dial-Up Connection ...1296 Routing Issues ...1296 Incoming VPN and Dial-Up Access ...1297 Setting Up VPN and Dial-Up Access ...1298 Enabling Incoming VPN Connections with NAT ...1300 Offline Folders ...1301 Identifying Files and Folders for Offline Use ...1302 Using Files While Offline ...1303 Sync Center ...1305 Managing and Encrypting Offline Files ...1306 Making Your Shared Folders Available for Offline Use by Others ...1307 Multiple LAN Connections ...1308 Troubleshooting ...1308 Tips from the Windows Pros: Manually Adding Routing Information ...1309 39 Meetings, Conferencing, and Collaboration ...1311 Vista: Plays Well with Others ...1312 Making Presentations with a Mobile Computer ...1312 Adjusting Presentation Settings ...1312 External Display ...1314 Network Projectors ...1315 Windows Meeting Space ...1315 Setting Up Windows Meeting Space ...1316 Joining an Existing Meeting ...1319 Working in Windows Meeting Space ...1319 Sharing Documents as Handouts ...1321 Leaving a Meeting ...1321 Remote Assistance ...1322 Enabling Remote Assistance ...1322 Requesting Remote Assistance ...1323 Responding to an Assistance Request ...1326 Tips from the Windows Pros: It's Not All About the Bullets ...1328 40 Remote Desktop ...1329 Using Your Computer Remotely ...1330 Setting Up Access to Your Own Computer ...1332 Enabling Remote Desktop Access to Your Computer ...1333 Establishing 24A--7 Access ...1334 Static IP Address or Dynamic DNS ...1335 Port Forwarding ...1338 Connecting to Other Computers with Remote Desktop ...1342 Connection Options ...1343 Using the Remote Connection ...1346 Keyboard Shortcuts ...1347 Setting Up the Web-Based Client ...1349 Troubleshooting ...1350 Tips from the Windows Pros: Making More Than One Computer Available ...1351 41 Tablet PC Features ...1355 Importance of Handwriting ...1356 History of Tablets ...1356 Who Needs a Tablet? ...1358 What Does Tablet Vista Have That Regular PCs Don't? ...1359 What's New in Tablet Vista? ...1360 Choosing a Tablet PC ...1360 Using Your Tablet PC--Differences and Similarities of Functions ...1361 Input Methods Using the Input Panel ...1361 Writing Methods Using the Input Panel ...1362 Stylus Pen ...1362 Input Panel Options ...1363 Gestures and Pen Flicks ...1363 Scratch-Out Gestures ...1363 Pen Flicks ...1364 Handwriting Recognition ...1364 Specific Handwriting Recognition Errors ...1365 Teach the Recognizer Your Style ...1365 AutoComplete ...1366 Sticky Notes and the Snipping Tool ...1366 Sticky Notes ...1367 Snipping Tool ...1367 Windows Journal ...1369 Tablet PC Settings and Pen and Input Devices ...1370 Tablet PC Settings Menu ...1370 Pen and Input Devices Menu ...1372 Troubleshooting ...1374 Tips from the Windows Pros: A Whole New Level of Pen Flicks ...1375 IX Appendixes A Windows Programs and Services ...1379 Windows Programs ...1380 Executable Programs ...1380 MS-DOS Applications ...1399 Control Panel Applets ...1400 Microsoft Management Console Plug-Ins ...1401 Screensavers ...1402 Windows Services ...1403 B What's New in Service Pack 1 (SP-1) ...1421 Service Packs, Updates and Hotfixes, Oh My! ...1422 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 ...1423 Obtaining and Installing Service Pack 1 ...1424 Windows Update Method ...1425 The Update Process Itself ...1426 Free Support from Microsoft ...1427 Standalone Method ...1427 Uninstalling Service Pack 1 ...1428 Making Service Pack 1 Permanent ...1428 Index ..
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