Windows 7 Bible
3rd Edition
Published on 2. February 2011
1248 pages
978-1-118-08127-3 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive reference by a Microsoft expert covers allaspects of the new Windows release
The much-anticipated release of Windows 7 will have numerouschanges, and you'll need a complete guide to take full advantage ofall it has to offer. Windows 7 Bible covers navigationchanges such as pinning to the task bar, full screen preview withinvisible windows, Jump Lists, Home Group, Sticky Notes, and manyothers. It shows you how to use Internet Explorer 8, includingfeatures like Web Slices and Network view changes, and guides youthrough all the new desktop features.
This reference thoroughly examines all three parts of the newplatform: Windows 7 Core OS, the Windows Live applications, andWindows Live Services. Windows 7 Bible shows you everythingyou need to know to make the most of Microsoft's new operatingsystem.
* Covers Windows Live Essentials, including Windows Live FamilySafety, Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Toolbar,Writer, and Microsoft Office Outlook Connector
* Shows how to use Windows Live Services, including Hotmail andSpaces
* Explores new features including Desktop Gadgets Gallery,Desktop Windows manager, updated Fax and DVD Maker, an updated"Devices and Printers" option, and Sticky Notes
* Explains new features in the Calculator, ribbon features inapplets such as Paint and WordPad, the new Media Center, andsearching updates
* Fully covers the first complete overhaul of applets in adecade
With Windows 7 Bible at your side, you can learn as muchor as little as you need to know for the way you use Windows.
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Jim Boyce has been a Microsoft MVP, and has authored or coauthored over 50 books and hundreds of articles and white papers on computer topics including Windows, Windows Server, Office applications, and programming. He regularly contributes to several online sites and publications.
Content
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
