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Windows 7 Inside Out

Name: Windows 7 Inside Out
Author: Carl Siechert Ed Bott and Craig Stinson
ISBN: 9780735634749

by Carl Siechert Ed Bott and Craig Stinson

September 2009

Intermediate to advanced

1056 pages

32h 8m

English

Microsoft Press

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Windows 7 Inside Out
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Conventions and Features Used in This Book
Text ConventionsDesign Conventions
About the CD
What’s on the CDSystem RequirementsSupport Information
I. Getting Started
1. What’s New in Windows 7
Introducing the Windows 7 FamilyAdjusting to the Windows 7 InterfaceOrganizing and Finding FilesSaving, Sharing, and Playing Digital MediaNetworking in New WaysKeeping Your PC Speedy and SafeUsing Internet Explorer 8
2. Installing and Configuring Windows 7
Before You StartKnow Your HardwareAvoiding Software Compatibility ProblemsBacking Up Data and SettingsSetting Up Windows 7Performing a Clean InstallationSetup and Your Hard DiskUpgrading a Previous Windows VersionCreating and Configuring a Multiboot SystemUpgrading from Another Windows 7 EditionInstalling and Updating DriversActivating and Validating Windows 7Entering a Product KeyActivating a Retail Copy of WindowsActivation Requirements for OEM InstallationsProduct Activation and Corporate LicensingDealing with Product ValidationTransferring Files and Settings from Another ComputerMaking a ConnectionChoosing What to TransferRestoring Files and Settings on Your New ComputerTweaking and Tuning Your Windows InstallationAdjust Basic Display SettingsUpdate the Windows Experience IndexCheck Your System’s SecurityTest Network and Internet ConnectionsAdjust Windows FeaturesChoose Default ProgramsPersonalize Power and Sleep SettingsFine-Tune System Protection OptionsCreate Additional User AccountsSet Up a Regular Backup Schedule
3. Obtaining Help and Support
Using Windows Help And SupportEnsuring Access to Online Help TopicsBrowsing Through Windows Help And SupportSearching for Help TopicsConnecting to Another PC with Windows Remote AssistanceHow Remote Assistance WorksAsking for AssistanceRequesting Assistance with Easy ConnectAccepting an Invitation to Help Using Easy ConnectConnecting the Novice and the Expert with Windows Live MessengerUsing an Invitation File to Request AssistanceOffering Remote Assistance via DCOMWorking in a Remote Assistance SessionSharing Control of the Novice’s ComputerTerminating a Remote Assistance SessionUsing Remote Assistance with Earlier Windows VersionsMaintaining SecurityImproving Remote Assistance Performance

4. Personalizing Windows 7
Working with the New Taskbar and Start MenuOpening and Monitoring Programs from Taskbar ButtonsAdding and Removing Pinned Programs, Documents, and FoldersOpening ProgramsSwitching TasksOpening Programs from the Start MenuAdding and Removing Pinned ProgramsUsing Jump Lists on the Taskbar and Start MenuPersonalizing the Taskbar and Start MenuChanging the Taskbar’s Appearance and BehaviorChanging the Order of Taskbar ButtonsChanging the Size, Appearance, and Grouping of Taskbar ButtonsChanging the Taskbar’s Size and AppearanceGetting the Taskbar Out of Your WayMoving the TaskbarUsing Additional ToolbarsControlling How Notifications AppearPersonalizing the Start MenuCustomizing the Left Side of the Start MenuCustomizing the Right Side of the Start MenuControlling Where the Search Box SearchesMastering Window Management with Windows 7 TricksResizing and Moving WindowsViewing the Desktop and GadgetsSwitching Between WindowsPersonalizing Theme Elements: Visuals and SoundsCustomizing the Desktop BackgroundSelecting Colors and Modifying Color SchemesSelecting Sounds for EventsChoosing a Screen SaverCustomizing Mouse PointersConfiguring Desktop IconsSaving, Sharing, and Finding Theme SettingsCon figuring Your DisplayConfiguring Screen ResolutionConfiguring a Multimonitor DisplayMaking Text Easier to ReadUsing Font Smoothing to Make Text Easier on the EyesCalibrating Your Display’s ColorsUsing and Customizing Desktop GadgetsSetting Power and Sleep OptionsSelecting a Power PlanCustomizing a Power PlanUnderstanding Sleep StatesWorking with FontsAdjusting Ease of Access Options
5. Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs
Dealing with User Account ControlDealing with Compatibility IssuesRunning Legacy Applications in Windows XP ModeDownloading and Installing Windows XP ModeRunning Windows XP ModeInstalling ApplicationsSharing Data with Windows 7Sharing Devices with Windows 7Configuring Windows Virtual PCInstalling Programs on 64-Bit Editions of WindowsManaging Startup ProgramsControlling Startup Programs with the System Configuration UtilityManaging Running Programs and Processes with Windows Task ManagerRunning a Program as an Administrator or Another UserUninstalling ProgramsSetting Default Programs, File Type Associations, and AutoPlay OptionsSetting Default ProgramsChanging File Type AssociationsChanging the Default Application from Windows ExplorerSetting Program Access and Computer DefaultsTurning Windows Features On or OffSetting AutoPlay Options
6. Using Internet Explorer 8
Choosing a Default Web BrowserBrowsing with Internet ExplorerSetting the Home Page(s)Working with the Command Bar and Menu BarUsing Compatibility ViewUsing Tabs and Tab GroupsSetting Tabbed Browsing OptionsFinding Your Way Back to Familiar SitesReopening Sites with the Jump ListReopening Closed TabsReturning to Sites Through HistoryReopening Sites with the Smart Address BarZooming In or Out to Make Text ReadableManaging Favorites and the Favorites BarAdding FavoritesAdding Groups of Pages to the Favorites ListAdding Favorites to the Favorites BarEditing FavoritesOrganizing FavoritesOrganizing the Favorites BarWorking with RSS Feeds and Web SlicesPersonalizing Internet ExplorerAdding, Removing, and Managing Search ProvidersCreating Custom Search ProvidersManaging Search ProvidersConfiguring AcceleratorsManaging ToolbarsManaging and Troubleshooting Add-onsUsing (or Refusing) AutoCompleteSecurity and Privacy OptionsWorking with Protected ModeUsing and Customizing Internet Security ZonesHow Security Zones Affect the Way You BrowseAdding Sites to a ZoneChanging a Zone’s Security SettingsProtecting Yourself from Unsafe and Unwanted SoftwareTo Trust or Not to Trust?Blocking Potentially Unsafe DownloadsControlling ActiveXUsing Scripts WiselyIdentifying Deceptive (Phishing) WebsitesManaging CookiesUsing InPrivate Filtering to Restrict Information Flow to AdvertisersClearing Personal InformationBrowsing Privately
7. Adding Windows Live Programs and Services
Using Windows Live ProgramsObtaining a Windows Live IDUsing Windows Live MessengerAdding, Categorizing, and Blocking ContactsSending MessagesUsing Windows Live MailCreating a Mail AccountCreating a News AccountSubscribing to an RSS FeedSetting Security OptionsManaging ContactsUsing the CalendarUsing Windows Live Photo GalleryImporting Pictures into the GalleryAdding People Tags and Descriptive Tags to Image FilesEditing Image FilesUsing Windows Live Web ServicesAdding People to Your NetworkStoring and Sharing with SkyDriveUploading and Sharing PhotosManaging, Sharing, and Subscribing to Calendars
II. File Management
8. Organizing Files and Information
Mastering Windows ExplorerNavigating in Windows ExplorerWhat’s What and Where in a User ProfileDefault User Data FoldersApplication DataJunctions Used for Compatibility with Windows XPThe VirtualStore FolderCommon ProfilesWorking with LibrariesUsing Compressed (Zipped) FoldersArranging Data in Windows ExplorerSorting, Filtering, and GroupingSorting, Filtering, and GroupingManaging File Properties and Metadata
9. Using Windows Search
Configuring Search and Indexing OptionsWhich Files and Folders Are in the Index?Monitoring the Index, and Tuning Indexer PerformanceOther Index Maintenance TasksBasic Search TechniquesSearching from the Start MenuRefining a Search in Windows ExplorerAdvanced Search Tools and TechniquesSearching by Item Type or KindChanging the Scope of a SearchSearching for Item PropertiesUsing Multiple Criteria for Complex SearchesUsing Wildcards and Character-Mode SearchesSearching with Natural LanguageSearching Nonindexed LocationsSaving Searches and Clearing Search History
10. Advanced File Management
Recovering Lost, Damaged, and Deleted Files and FoldersRecovering Files and Folders with the Recycle BinChanging Recycle Bin SettingsRestoring Files and FoldersPurging the Recycle BinRestoring Previous Versions of Files and FoldersSynchronizing Files Between Multiple ComputersStaying in Sync with Offline FilesMaking Folders and Files Available OfflineWorking OfflineUnderstanding Synchronization and Resolving Sync ConflictsSetting Up a Synchronization ScheduleEncrypting Offline FilesSetting Caching Options on the ServerManaging Disk SpaceRemoving Offline Access to Files and FoldersStaying in Sync with Live MeshStaying in Sync with Windows Live SyncSynchronizing Web Favorites with Windows LiveRelocating Personal Data FoldersEncrypting InformationUsing the Encrypting File SystemEncrypting with BitLocker and BitLocker To GoIndustrial-Strength File Management with Robocopy and Robocopy GUI
11. Backup, Restore, and Recovery
Using the Windows Backup ProgramCustomizing a BackupCreating a System Image BackupRestoring Files from a Backup SetRestoring a System Image BackupManaging Saved BackupsConfiguring System Protection OptionsRolling Back to a Stable State with System RestoreUsing System RestoreSystem Restore Do’s and Don’ts
III. Digital Media
12. Playing and Organizing Digital Media Files
Which File Formats and Codecs Does Windows 7 Support?Using Windows Media PlayerPlaying MusicWatching Videos and DVDsCustomizing the Navigation PaneWorking with PlaylistsCreating and Editing Custom PlaylistsUsing Auto PlaylistsImporting and Exporting PlaylistsRipping CDsChoosing an Audio Format and Bit RateDeciding How to Name Your Files and Where to Store ThemManaging Your Media LibraryUsing RatingsManaging Metadata and Album ArtWorking with (and Around) Digital Rights Management
13. Sharing and Syncing Digital Media
Sharing Digital Media over a NetworkSharing Media LibrariesStreaming Digital Media to Other PCs or DevicesRemote Streaming over the InternetSynchronizing Digital Media with Portable DevicesManual or Automatic Sync?Customizing Sync SettingsSyncing Files from a Device to a PCBurning Music and Other Media to CDs and DVDsCreating and Sharing Picture and Video DVDs
14. Using Windows Media Center
Setting Up and Customizing Media CenterMastering the Media Center InterfaceNavigating and Entering Text with a Remote ControlUsing Media Center with a Mouse or KeyboardPlaying Music, Pictures, Videos, and MoviesUsing Ratings and Playing FavoritesCDs, DVDs, and DevicesAccessing Shared LibrariesRecording and Watching TVSetting Up One or More TV TunersRecording TV Programs and SeriesWatching and Managing Recorded TVConnecting and Using a Media Center Extender
IV. Security and Networking
15. Security Essentials
Understanding Security ThreatsWhat’s New in Windows 7Monitoring Your Computer’s SecurityBlocking Intruders with Windows FirewallUsing Windows Firewall in Different Network LocationsManaging Windows FirewallEnabling or Disabling Windows FirewallAllowing Connections Through the FirewallRestoring Default SettingsAdvanced Tools for Managing Windows FirewallStaying Secure with Windows UpdateBlocking Viruses and Worms with an Antivirus ProgramFinding an Antivirus ProgramUsing an Antivirus ProgramScanning for Viruses—Without an Antivirus ProgramStopping Spyware with Windows DefenderScanning Your Computer for SpywareScanning AutomaticallyScanning ManuallyUsing Real-Time ProtectionResponding to Windows Defender AlertsWorking with Allowed and Quarantined ItemsDisabling Windows DefenderPreventing Unsafe Actions with User Account ControlWhat Triggers UAC PromptsDealing with UAC PromptsModifying UAC SettingsWorking Around UAC Without Disabling It
16. Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons
Introducing Access Control in WindowsPermissions and RightsUser Accounts and Security GroupsLearning About Your Own Account with WhoamiWorking with User AccountsCreating a New User AccountChanging Account SettingsUsing the Guest Account for VisitorsDeleting an AccountEffectively Implementing User Accounts on a Shared ComputerUsing Other Account Management ToolsSetting a Logon PasswordCreating a Secure PasswordSetting a PasswordRecovering from a Lost PasswordManaging the Logon ProcessCustomizing the Logon ScreenSetting a Custom Desktop BackgroundMaking the Logon Text BiggerBypassing the Logon ScreenLogging Off, Switching Users, or Locking Your ComputerControlling Your Children’s Computer AccessConfiguring Parental ControlsRestricting Logon HoursControlling Access to GamesBlocking ProgramsUsing Other Controls to Keep Your Children Safe
17. Setting Up a Small Office or Home Network
Introducing Windows 7 NetworkingWhat’s New in Windows 7Using Network And Sharing CenterUnderstanding Network LocationsConfiguring Your Network HardwareWired or Wireless?Installing and Configuring a Network AdapterMaking ConnectionsSetting Up a Wireless NetworkUnderstanding Security for Wireless NetworksConfiguring a Router or Wireless Access PointConnecting to a Wireless NetworkConnecting to a Network Using the WPS ButtonUsing a USB Flash DriveConnecting to a Network Without WPS or a USB Flash DriveConnecting to a Hidden NetworkSetting Up Per-User Wireless Network ConnectionsSetting Up an Ad Hoc NetworkConnecting Wireless Devices to Your NetworkUsing HomeGroup to Connect Your Computers at HomeCreating a HomegroupJoining a Homegroup
18. Sharing and Managing Network Resources
Sharing Files, Digital Media, and Printers in a HomegroupDeciding What to Share—And What Not to ShareBrowsing Shared Folders and FilesStreaming Media in a HomegroupSharing a PrinterUsing HomeGroup with a Domain-Based ComputerLeaving a HomegroupDisabling HomeGroupHomeGroup: How It WorksSharing Resources with Older Windows VersionsUnderstanding Sharing and Security Models in WindowsConfiguring Your Network for SharingSharing Files with Public FoldersSharing Files and Folders from Any FolderStopping or Changing Sharing of a File or FolderSetting Advanced Sharing PropertiesSharing a PrinterSetting Server PropertiesFinding and Using Shared Resources on a Windows NetworkWorking with Mapped Network FoldersConnecting to a Network PrinterConnecting to Another Computer with Remote DesktopConfiguring Your Network for Remote Desktop ConnectionsConfiguring a Router for Remote DesktopUsing a Windows Server as a Remote Desktop GatewayEnabling Inbound Remote Desktop ConnectionsUsing a Remote Desktop ConnectionChanging Screen Resolutions and Display SettingsAccessing Local ResourcesUsing the Keyboard with Remote Desktop ConnectionConfiguring Performance OptionsSaving a Remote Desktop ConfigurationEnding a Remote Session
19. Fixing and Tweaking Your Network
Viewing Status in Network And Sharing CenterDiagnosing Problems Using Network MapTroubleshooting Network ProblemsTroubleshooting HomeGroup ProblemsNetwork Troubleshooting ToolsTroubleshooting TCP/IP ProblemsChecking for Connection ProblemsDiagnosing IP Address ProblemsRepairing Your TCP/IP ConfigurationResolving DNS IssuesMaximizing Network PerformanceChanging Network SettingsSpecifying the Order and Connection Properties of Preferred Wi-Fi NetworksRenaming Your WorkgroupRenaming Your NetworkRemoving a NetworkManaging Network ConnectionsSetting IP AddressesConfiguring Power Management
V. Tuning, Tweaking, and Troubleshooting
20. Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
Establishing a Performance BaselineUsing the Windows Experience IndexGenerating a System Health ReportMonitoring Performance in Real TimeUsing Windows Task ManagerUsing Resource MonitorBasic Strategies for Improving PerformanceEnsuring That You Have Adequate RAMEnsuring That You Have an Adequate Virtual-Memory ConfigurationTuning and Troubleshooting SuperFetchUsing ReadyBoost to Compensate for a Slow Hard DiskManaging Startup Programs and ServicesKeeping Your Disks DefragmentedMaintaining Adequate Free Space on Your DisksAvoiding Tweaks of Dubious ValuePage File ConfusionPrefetch Pros and ConsShutting Down ServicesAdvanced Performance Analysis Tools and Techniques
21. Performing Routine Maintenance
Introducing Action CenterKeeping Your System Secure with Windows UpdateUpdating Device DriversUsing Windows Update ManuallyRemoving an UpdateUpdating More Than One ComputerChecking Disks for ErrorsDefragmenting Disks for Better PerformanceUsing Disk DefragmenterRunning Disk Defragmenter from a Command LineDefragmenting Solid-State MediaManaging Disk SpaceCleaning Up with Disk CleanupCleaning Up System FilesCleaning Up at the Command Line
22. Using Advanced System Management Tools
Viewing System InformationDigging Deeper with Dedicated System Information ToolsFinding and Decoding Information in System InformationExporting System InformationUsing Microsoft Management ConsoleRunning MMC ConsolesMMC Consoles and User Account ControlRunning a Console in Author ModeUsing MMC ConsolesCreating Your Own MMC ConsolesRunning MMC with No Snap-inDisplaying the Console TreeAdding Snap-ins and ExtensionsAdding Taskpad ViewsManaging WindowsControlling Other Display ElementsUsing the Favorites MenuNaming Your ConsoleRestricting User Control of Your ConsoleSaving a ConsoleUsing the Windows 7 Task SchedulerCreating a TaskSetting Up a Task’s Trigger or TriggersSetting Up a Task’s Action or ActionsStarting and Running a Task Only If the Computer Is IdleRequiring AC PowerWaking the Computer to Run a TaskRequiring a Network ConnectionRunning a Task on DemandManaging ServicesUsing the Services ConsoleStarting and Stopping ServicesConfiguring ServicesSetting Startup OptionsSpecifying Recovery ActionsViewing DependenciesDetermining the Name of a ServiceManaging Services from Task ManagerEditing the RegistryUnderstanding the Structure of the RegistryRegistry Data TypesRegistry VirtualizationAvoiding Registry MishapsBacking Up Before You EditRestoring the Registry from an Exported HiveUsing System Protection to Save the Registry’s StateBrowsing and Editing with Registry EditorChanging DataAdding or Deleting KeysAdding or Deleting ValuesUsing .Reg Files to Automate Registry ChangesIdentifying the Elements of a .Reg FileUsing a .Reg File to Delete Registry DataMerging a .Reg File into the Registry
23. Troubleshooting Windows Errors and Crashes
Reporting Problems and Finding SolutionsUnderstanding Windows Error Reporting and PrivacyUnderstanding the Windows Error Reporting ProcessSetting Windows Error Reporting OptionsChecking for Solutions to ProblemsReviewing the Problem HistoryUsing Troubleshooters to Solve ProblemsUsing Problem Steps Recorder to Get HelpReviewing Problem Reports with Reliability MonitorTroubleshooting Hangs and Other Problems with Resource MonitorDigging Deeper with Event ViewerTypes of EventsUnderstanding the Event Logs SummaryViewing Individual Logs and EventsViewing Event DetailsSorting and Grouping EventsFiltering the Log DisplayCreating and Saving Custom ViewsExporting Event DataCreating a Task to Run When a Specific Event OccursUnderstanding Stop ErrorsCustomizing How Windows Handles Stop ErrorsHow to Read a Stop ErrorDealing with Stop ErrorsAnalyzing Crash ReportsRecovering from a CrashUsing Advanced Boot OptionsUsing Safe ModeRestoring the Last Known Good ConfigurationOther Startup OptionsMaking Repairs with the Windows Recovery EnvironmentLaunching the Windows Recovery EnvironmentReplacing Corrupted or Missing Files with Startup RepairRestoring Your Computer to Working ConditionRunning the Windows Memory Diagnostic ToolWorking at the Command Prompt
VI. Windows and Your PC
24. Setting Up and Configuring Hardware
Installing a New Plug and Play DeviceManaging Devices with Devices And PrintersManaging Printers and Print QueuesInstalling a PrinterInstalling a Non–Plug and Play PrinterManaging Devices with Device StageManaging Devices with Device ManagerA Crash Course in Device DriversIs That Driver Signed?Configuring Legacy DevicesChanging Settings for an Installed DeviceAdjusting Advanced SettingsViewing and Changing Resource AssignmentsManaging Installed DriversUpdating a Device DriverRolling Back to a Previous Driver VersionUninstalling a DriverEnabling and Disabling Individual DevicesDecoding Hardware Errors
25. Managing Disks and Drives
The Windows 7 Disk-Management ToolkitRunning Disk ManagementManaging Disks from the Command PromptSetting Up a New Hard DiskInstalling Windows on a New DiskAdding a New Disk to an Existing Windows InstallationSpecifying Volume CapacityAssigning a Drive LetterFormatting the New VolumeChoosing a File SystemChoosing the Right UDF Version for Optical MediaChoosing Between UDF and Mastered Optical MediaThe Advantages of NTFSManaging Existing Disks and VolumesExtending a VolumeShrinking a VolumeDeleting a VolumeConverting a FAT32 Disk to NTFSAssigning or Changing a Volume LabelAssigning and Changing Drive LettersMapping a Volume to an NTFS FolderChecking the Properties and Status of Disks and VolumesWorking with Virtual Hard Disks
26. Using Pen, Touch, and Voice Input
Enabling and Customizing Pen and Touch FeaturesCalibrating the ScreenChanging OrientationRedefining Tablet PC ButtonsReading, Writing, and Editing with Pen and Touch ToolsUsing Gestures in Windows 7Using the Writing Pad and Touch KeyboardUsing Speech Recognition and Voice CommandsTuning and Tweaking Windows Speech RecognitionControlling a PC with Voice CommandsUsing Speech to Enter and Edit Data
A. Windows 7 Editions at a Glance
Features Available in All Windows 7 EditionsWindows 7 Starter and Home BasicWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise
B. Working with the Command Prompt
Starting and Ending a Command Prompt SessionStarting Command Prompt at a Particular FolderStarting Command Prompt and Running a CommandUsing AutoRun to Execute Commands When Command Prompt StartsUsing Cmd’s Command-Line SyntaxUsing CommandsStarting ProgramsUsing File-Name and Folder-Name CompletionUsing WildcardsEditing the Command LineUsing Command SymbolsThe Redirection SymbolsThe Pipe SymbolThe Command Combination SymbolsPausing or Canceling CommandsSimplifying Command Entry with Doskey MacrosUsing Environment VariablesViewing Environment VariablesModifying Environment VariablesCustomizing Command Prompt WindowsSetting the Window Size and PositionSetting the Window Size and Position VisuallySelecting a FontSetting ColorsSetting Other Options
C. Index to Troubleshooting Topics
Index
About the Authors
Copyright

Overview

You’re beyond the basics, so now dive in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 7—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!

Compare features and capabilities in each edition of Windows 7.

Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options.

Manage files, folders, and media libraries.

Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources.

Administer accounts, passwords, and logons—and help control access to resources.

Configure Internet Explorer 8 settings and security zones.

Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware.

Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance.

Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools.

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