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Windows Vista: The Complete Reference

byJohn R. LevineandMargaret Levine Young

McGraw-Hill/Osborne 2007 (768 pages)

ISBN:9780072263763

Filled with clear screenshots and detailed explanations, this guide will help you take full advantage of the high-performance features available in Microsoft Windows Vista and experience the power of this integrated, next-generation operating system.

Table of Contents
Windows Vista-The Complete Reference
Introduction
Part I - Working in Windows Vista
Chapter 1	-	The Basics of Windows Vista
Chapter 2	-	Running Programs
Chapter 3	-	Installing Programs
Chapter 4	-	Getting Help
Chapter 5	-	Copying, Moving, and Sharing Information Between Programs
Chapter 6	-	Sharing Your Computer with Multiple Users
Chapter 7	-	Managing Appointments and Schedules with Windows Calendar
Part II - Managing Your Disk
Chapter 8	-	Using Files and Folders
Chapter 9	-	Managing Files and Folders
Chapter 10	-	Backing Up Your Files with the Backup Utility
Part III - Configuring Windows for Your Computer
Chapter 11	-	Setting Up Your Start Menu and Taskbar
Chapter 12	-	Setting Up Your Desktop
Chapter 13	-	Configuring Your Keyboard, Mouse, Game Controller, and Regional Settings
Chapter 14	-	Adding and Removing Hardware
Chapter 15	-	Printing
Chapter 16	-	Running Windows Vista on Laptops
Chapter 17	-	Ease of Access Center
Part IV - Working with Text, Pictures, Sound, and Video
Chapter 18	-	Working with Documents in Windows Vista
Chapter 19	-	Working with Graphics
Chapter 20	-	Working with Sound
Chapter 21	-	Working with Video
Chapter 22	-	Working with Windows Media Center
Part V - Windows Vista on the Internet
Chapter 23	-	Configuring Windows to Work with Your Modem
Chapter 24	-	Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 25	-	Using Windows Mail for E-mail
Chapter 26	-	Browsing the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer
Chapter 27	-	Internet Conferencing with Windows Live Messenger
Chapter 28	-	Other Internet Programs That Come with Windows Vista
Part VI - Networking with Windows Vista
Chapter 29	-	Designing a Windows-Based Local Area Network
Chapter 30	-	Configuring Windows for a LAN
Chapter 31	-	Sharing Drives and Printers on a LAN
Chapter 32	-	Connecting Your LAN to the Internet
Chapter 33	-	Network, Internet, and Web Security
Part VII - Windows Housekeeping
Chapter 34	-	Formatting and Partitioning Disks
Chapter 35	-	Keeping Your Disk Safe
Chapter 36	-	Tuning Windows Vista for Maximum Performance
Chapter 37	-	Troubleshooting Windows Vista
Chapter 38	-	Windows Update, Windows Ultimate Extras, and Other Windows Vista Resources
Part VIII - Behind the Scenes-Windows Vista Internals
Chapter 39	-	Windows Vista Configuration Files
Chapter 40	-	Registering Programs and File Types
Appendix A	-	Installing or Upgrading to Windows Vista
Index
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars