By David A. Karp
First Edition
December 2007
Pages: 664
ISBN 10: 0-596-52762-4 |
ISBN 13: 9780596527624
(Average of 1 Customer Reviews)
Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You'll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7.
Full Description
- Media Center - tips on photos, videos, music, TV tuners, HD, and the media center engine
- The Registry - explains the background and tools for working with Windows' database of settings
- Tinkering Techniques - offers hacking-style customization and problem-solving topics
- Networking and Wireless - includes LAN setup, WiFi sniffers and access points, connection sharing, firewalls, routers, and FTP
- Scripting and Automation - introduces simple programming using the Windows Scripting Host for automating repetitive tasks
No other book takes our patented cranky, solutions-oriented approach. Our collection of tips, tools and techniques will improve your experience with Windows Vista, so you can control the OS -- rather than the other way around.
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Featured customer reviews
Letting the rabit out of the box., April 16 2008
I have prevouisly purchased the "Windows XP Annoyances" and utilized it.
The "Windows Vista Annoyances" is excellent, a must have for Vista user. I have also utilized the information in the book on Windows Server 2008 Workstation. Yes, I did say workstation and same tips work. It is great to take out the bloat that Vista utilizes, but of course, if you want all the bells and whistle have fun.
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"For the Vista owner who is able to put the book's suggestion into place, the edge should be taken off. For the individual considering a purchase of Vista and wondering if it can really be that bad, this book seems to indicate that yes, it is that bad...After finishing this book, my first thought was that I am going to do all I can to make sure that no family or friends buy a machine with Vista if possible. Service Pack 1 will address just a few of the issues that Vista brings to the table. From what I've read about it fixing activation 'loopholes' it could make some things worse. Should I find myself approached by someone who already has Vista and wants help, I would recommend this book if they have some idea of what they are doing or can learn without getting into too much trouble. For that classic parent or grandparent always brought up as an example, I think I would just tell them Visa is the way it is and hope that they adjust. If I like them enough, I'll pull this book off the shelf and head on over to help them out. "
-- JR Peck, Slashdot.org
"This book is excellent for its intended audience. I volunteered to review this book, since we purchased a new HP Laptop for my 15 year old daughter, which of course is Windows Vista. The first day itself she started complaining that her brand new Laptop was slower during startup than my 4 year old Windows XP Laptop.
This book was released at the exact same time, and I thought what a better way to review a book than to practically use it. Except for chapters 3, 7 and 8, we did read and try out most tips on all the remaining chapters and it sure does help maximize the usage of Windows Vista experience.
If you own a computer with Vista, this is a must have book."
-- Meera Subbarao, IT Book Zone
"Being able to entertain, keep the reader focussed and give him/her the satisfaction of having learned something new is difficult for even the best known authors but, I have to say, that Karp's Windows Vista Annoyances did all that and still had plenty to spare. If I were asked to choose just one book on Windows Vista then it would have to be Windows Vista Annoyances. From the first page I had high expectations and this gem of a book certainly didn't disappoint!
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-- John Barnett, Microsoft MVP, Windows Vista Support
