Windows® 7 Step by Step

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You’ll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You’ll also learn how to fine-tune your PC’s performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book’s lessons to work. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. 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Windows 7 Step by Step......Page 1 Copyright page ......Page 2 Contents......Page 3 Index......Page 0 Sidebar: Identifying Genuine Windows Software......Page 17 Sidebar: Using Windows Easy Transfer......Page 19 Sidebar: The Perils of Piracy......Page 22 Sidebar: Quickly Getting Started......Page 59 Sidebar: Quick Access to Windows Functionality......Page 64 Sidebar: Understanding User Account Control......Page 73 Sidebar: Switching Quickly Among Users......Page 99 Sidebar: Be Safe Now, Not Sorry Later......Page 100 Sidebar: Playing Safely......Page 110 Sidebar: Wireless Network Security......Page 121 Sidebar: Compressing Folders and Files......Page 228 Sidebar: Folder Templates in Libraries......Page 230 Sidebar: Recycle Bin Size......Page 233 Sidebar: Anatomy of a Web Address......Page 256 Sidebar: Newsreaders and Feed Directories......Page 285 Sidebar: Visual Search......Page 293 Sidebar: Deleting Saved Information......Page 304 Sidebar: Printing Web Pages......Page 305 Sidebar: Setting the Default E-Mail Program......Page 318 Sidebar: Protecting Yourself from Phishing Sites......Page 322 Sidebar: Keeping Your Browsing Information Private......Page 332 Sidebar: Protecting Children’s Privacy......Page 341 Sidebar: Downloading a Theme......Page 350 Sidebar: Absent Programs......Page 400 Sidebar: XPS Files......Page 403 Sidebar: Utilities for Geeks......Page 404 Sidebar: Turning Windows Programs and Features On and Off......Page 412 Sidebar: Installing Printer Drivers from a CD or DVD......Page 451 Sidebar: Working with Hidden Windows......Page 461 Sidebar: Expanding Your Portable Computer with Peripheral Devices......Page 462 Sidebar: Father of the Mouse......Page 475 Sidebar: Fonts and Character Sets......Page 478 Sidebar: ReadyBoost......Page 488 ;Windows 7 Step by Step КНИГИ ; ОС и БД Название: Windows 7 Step by Step Автор: Joan Preppernau and Joyce Cox Издательство: Microsoft Press ISBN: 9780735626676 Год: 2009 Количество страниц: 550 Формат: PDF Размер: 19.7 Мб Язык: EnglishExperience learning made easy - and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You'll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You'll also learn how to fine-tune your PC's performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book's lessons to work. 0 Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You'll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You'll also learn how to fine-tune your PC's performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book's lessons to work. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook. Experience learning made easy and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You ll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You ll also learn how to fine-tune your PC s performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book s lessons to work Part 1 : Getting started with Windows 7 Explore Windows 7 Manage user accounts Manage your network Navigate windows and folders Manage folders and files Part 2 : Experiencing the World Wide Web Connect to the Web Work with web pages and sites Manage Internet Explorer Part 3 : Managing your computer Change visual elements Change system settings Work with programs Set up hardware devices Glossary A guide to the concepts and features of Windows 7 discusses such topics as how to get started, computer security, adding hardware and software, file and folder management, Internet connectivity, networking, and programs and gadgets