Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista, Home Edition

A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789737817 ISBN-13: 9780789737816 Que crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Vista, __Special Edition Using Microsoft__ __®__ __Windows__ __®__ __Vista__ is the only 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 you think you have one and didn't even know it, then 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 you never knew it could be. * Ready to upgrade? We provide from-the-trenches advice on upgrading to Windows Vista—including detailed rollout advice for IT managers. Plan and manage deployment of Windows easily and efficiently—whether you're upgrading just a handful of computers, or an entire corporation! * Want to set up a network at work or at play? Check out our hands-on coverage of installing, configuring and surviving on a Windows Vista-based network. We not only show you how to set up Windows networking features, we show you how to install and setup basic networking hardware. No other Windows book goes as deeply into networking as the one you are holding. * Do you like to fileshare, but wish you could share with the open source community and Apple users? The wait is over; share files with other platforms, such as Novell Netware, Unix, Linux, Macintosh, and other Windows flavors. No longer will the Macs in your network be segregated from the Windows users. **I Introducing Windows Vista** **1** Introducing Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 **2** Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista . . . .41 **3** The First Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 **II Using Windows Vista** **4** Using the Windows Vista Interface . . . . . . . .123 **5** Managing Files and Searching . . . . . . . . . . . .165 **6** Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 **7** Sidebar and Other Supplied Accessories . . .235 **III Multimedia and Imaging** **8** Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 **9** Windows Imaging Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 **10** Scanning and Faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 **11** Producing Videos with Windows Movie Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 **12** Sound Recorder, DVD Maker, and Other Multimedia Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351 **13** Windows Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363 **IV Windows Vista and the Internet** **14** Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395 **15** Using Internet Explorer 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425 **16** Email and Newsgroups with Windows Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473 **17** Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection . . .529 **18** Hosting Web Pages with Internet Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .555 **V Networking** **19** Overview of Windows Networking . . . . . . . .591 **20** Creating a Windows Network . . . . . . . . . . . .613 **21** Mix and Match with Old Windows and Macs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665 **22** Connecting Your Network to the Internet . .703 **23** Using a Windows Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .741 **24** Troubleshooting Your Network . . . . . . . . . . .787 **VI Maintaining Windows Vista** **25** Windows Management and Maintenance . .805 **26** Tweaking the GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901 **27** Managing Hard Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .933 **28** Troubleshooting and Repairing Problems . .965 **29** Keeping Windows and Other Software Up to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .989 **30** Installing and Replacing Hardware . . . . . . .1013 **31** Editing the Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1041 **32** Command-Line and Automation Tools . . . .1073 **VII Security** **33** Protecting Windows from Viruses and Spyware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1135 **34** Protecting Your Data from Loss and Theft . .1153 **35** Protecting Your Network from Hackers and Snoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1197 **36** Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Spam . .1235 **VIII Windows on the Move** **37** Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1253 **38** Hitting the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1271 **39** Meetings, Conferencing, and Collaboration . .1303 **40** Remote Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1321 **41** Tablet PC Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1347 **IX Appendix** **A** Windows Programs and Services . . . . . . . .1371 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1409 An in-depth study of Microsoft Windows Vista provides a comprehensive look at the operating system's new features and functions, covering such areas as Internet Explorer 7 and Internet connectivity, networking, multimedia capabilities, security, file management and search functions, Sidebar and Gadgets, intallation and upgrading procedures, customization, and other essentials. Original. (All Users) Looks at the operating system's new features and functions, covering such areas as Internet Explorer 7 and Internet connectivity, networking, multimedia capabilities, security, file management and search functions, Sidebar and Gadgets, intallation and upgrading procedures, customization, and other essentials.