Windows 7 Bible

Introduction xliii
Part I: Getting Started, Getting Secure 1
Chapter 1: What's New in Windows 7 3
Chapter 2: Getting Around 17
Chapter 3: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts 57
Chapter 4: Parental Controls and Family Safety 89
Chapter 5: Help, Support, and Troubleshooting 99
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Startup Problems 111
Part II: Batten Down the Security Hatches 115
Chapter 7: Blocking Hackers with Windows Firewall 117
Chapter 8: Conquering Malicious Software 131
Chapter 9: Automatic Updates as Security 145
Part III: Personalizing Windows 7 153
Chapter 10: Personalizing Your Work Environment 155
Chapter 11: Ease of Access, Speech, and Language 209
Chapter 12: Transferring Files from Another Computer 249
Chapter 13: Customizing Startup Options 261
Chapter 14: Using Windows 7 Programs and Accessories 275
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Customization Problems 307
Part IV: Using the Internet 315
Chapter 16: Using Internet Explorer 317
Chapter 17: Blogging with Writer 373
Chapter 18: Using Windows Live Mail 399
Chapter 19: Chatting and Texting with Windows Live Messenger489
Chapter 20: Beyond E-Mail and the Web 501
Chapter 21: Managing Names and Addresses 531
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting Internet Problems 543
Part V: Pictures, Music, and Movies 551
Chapter 23: Working with Pictures 553
Chapter 24: Making Music with Media Player 597
Chapter 25: DVD, Video, and More 647
Chapter 26: Fun with Media Center 661
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting Multimedia 679
Part VI: Managing Files and Folders 683
Chapter 28: Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files 685
Chapter 29: Managing Files and Folders 739
Chapter 30: Searching for Files and Messages on Your Computer767
Chapter 31: Metadata and Power Searches 783
Chapter 32: Using CDs and DVDs 805
Chapter 33: Protecting Your Files 831
Chapter 34: Troubleshooting Files and Folders 851
Part VII: Printing, Faxing, and Scanning 857
Chapter 35: Installing and Managing Printers 859
Chapter 36: Printing Documents and Screenshots 873
Chapter 37: Managing Print Jobs 881
Chapter 38: Faxing and Scanning 891
Chapter 39: Troubleshooting Printing and Faxing 909
Part VIII: Installing and Removing Programs 915
Chapter 40: Installing and Upgrading Programs 917
Chapter 41: Getting Older Programs to Run 927
Chapter 42: Repairing and Removing Programs 937
Chapter 43: Setting Default Programs 945
Chapter 44: Managing Programs and Processes 957
Chapter 45: Troubleshooting Software Problems 971
Part IX: Hardware and Performance Tuning 983
Chapter 46: Installing and Removing Hardware 985
Chapter 47: Using Wireless Bluetooth Devices 1009
Chapter 48: Syncing Devices 1023
Chapter 49: Performance Tuning Your System 1037
Chapter 50: Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance 1069
Part X: Networking and Sharing 1077
Chapter 51: Creating a Home Network 1079
Chapter 52: Sharing Resources on a Network 1099
Chapter 53: Using Shared Resources 1117
Chapter 54: Troubleshooting Networks 1131
Part XI: Appendixes 1141
Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows 7 1143
Appendix B: Installing Windows 7 on a New System 1147
Appendix C: Universal Shortcut Keys 1151
Index 1161