Chapter 13. Customizing the Windows Vista Interface

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Customizing the Start Menu for Easier Program and Document Launching

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Customizing the Taskbar for Easier Program and Document Launching

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Controlling Taskbar Grouping

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Modifying the Start Menu and Taskbar with Group Policies

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Using Screen Space Efficiently

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Microsoft spent countless hours and untold millions of dollars testing and retesting the Windows Vista user interface (UI) in its usability labs. It’s important, however, to remember that Windows Vista is an operating system designed for the masses. With an installed base running in ...

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