Book description
Dive deeper into Windows 7—with new content and new
resources on CD! The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth
reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet
Explorer 9, and features 300+ pages of additional coverage and
advanced topics. It’s now packed with even more timesaving
solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the
experts—and includes a fully searchable eBook and other
online resources. Topics include installation, configuration, and
setup; network connections and troubleshooting; remote access;
managing programs; controlling user access and accounts; advanced
file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing
security features and issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011;
performance monitoring and tuning; backups and maintenance; sharing
networked resources; hardware and device drivers.
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title,
instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the
ebook.
Table of contents
- Windows® 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition
- Dedication
- Foreword to Windows 7 Inside Out
- Foreword
- Introduction
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1. Getting Started
- 1. What’s New in Windows 7
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2. Installing and Configuring Windows 7
- Before You Start
- Setting Up Windows 7
- Upgrading from Another Windows 7 Edition
- Installing and Updating Drivers
- Activating and Validating Windows 7
- Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer
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Tweaking and Tuning Your Windows Installation
- Adjust Basic Display Settings
- Update the Windows Experience Index
- Check Your System’s Security
- Test Network and Internet Connections
- Adjust Windows Features
- Choose Default Programs
- Personalize Power and Sleep Settings
- Fine-Tune System Protection Options
- Create Additional User Accounts
- Set Up a Regular Backup Schedule
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3. Obtaining Help and Support
- Using Windows Help And Support
- Connecting to Another PC with Windows Remote Assistance
- Help and Support Resources for IT Professionals
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4. Personalizing Windows 7
- Working with the New Taskbar and Start Menu
- Personalizing the Taskbar and Start Menu
- Mastering Window Management with Windows 7 Tricks
- Personalizing Theme Elements: Visuals and Sounds
- Configuring Your Display
- Using and Customizing Desktop Gadgets
- Setting Power and Sleep Options
- Working with Fonts
- Adjusting Ease of Access Options
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5. Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs
- Dealing with User Account Control
- Dealing with Compatibility Issues
- Running Legacy Applications in Windows XP Mode
- Installing Programs on 64-Bit Editions of Windows
- Managing Startup Programs
- Managing Running Programs and Processes with Windows Task Manager
- Running a Program as an Administrator or Another User
- Uninstalling Programs
- Setting Default Programs, File-Type Associations, and AutoPlay Options
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6. Using Internet Explorer
- What’s New in Internet Explorer 9
- Installing and Uninstalling Internet Explorer 9
- Browsing with Internet Explorer
- Managing Favorite Sites and Recent History
- Managing and Troubleshooting Add-Ons
- Working with RSS Feeds and Web Slices
- 7. Internet Explorer Compatibility, Security, and Privacy
- 8. Adding Windows Live Programs and Services
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2. File Management
- 9. Organizing Files and Information
- 10. Using Windows Search
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11. Advanced File Management
- Recovering Lost, Damaged, and Deleted Files and Folders
- Staying in Sync with Offline Files
- Relocating Personal Data Folders
- Encrypting Information
- Industrial-Strength File Management with Robocopy and Robocopy GUI
- Opening Shell Folders with the Shell Command
- Using GUIDs to Open Control Panel Items and System Folders
- 12. Backup, Restore, and Recovery
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3. Digital Media
- 13. Playing and Organizing Digital Media Files
- 14. Sharing and Syncing Digital Media
- 15. Using Windows Media Center
- 16. Digital Media for Enthusiasts
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4. Security and Networking
- 17. Security Essentials
- 18. Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons
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19. Setting Up a Small Office or Home Network
- Introducing Windows 7 Networking
- Configuring Your Network Hardware
- Setting Up a Wireless Network
- Using HomeGroup to Connect Your Computers at Home
- Connecting to Windows Home Server
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20. Sharing and Managing Network Resources
- Sharing Files, Digital Media, and Printers in a Homegroup
- Sharing Resources with Older Windows Versions
- Finding and Using Shared Resources on a Windows Network
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21. Advanced Windows Networking
- Working in a Domain-Based Network
- Connecting to Another Computer with Remote Desktop
- Connecting Remotely with Windows Live Mesh
- Connecting Remotely to a Windows Home Server Network
- Using a Virtual Private Network for Remote Access
- Bridging Two Networks
- 22. Fixing and Tweaking Your Network
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5. Tuning, Tweaking, and Troubleshooting
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23. Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
- Establishing a Performance Baseline
- Monitoring Performance in Real Time
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Basic Strategies for Improving Performance
- Ensuring That You Have Adequate RAM
- Ensuring That You Have an Adequate Virtual-Memory Configuration
- Tuning and Troubleshooting SuperFetch
- Using ReadyBoost to Compensate for a Slow Hard Disk
- Managing Startup Programs and Services
- Keeping Your Disks Defragmented
- Maintaining Adequate Free Space on Your Disks
- Avoiding Tweaks of Dubious Value
- Advanced Performance Analysis Tools and Techniques
- 24. Performing Routine Maintenance
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25. Using Advanced System Management Tools
- Viewing System Information
- Finding and Decoding Information in System Information
- Using Microsoft Management Console
- Managing Services
- Editing the Registry
- Using Group Policy
- 26. Deployment and Migration
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27. Automating Windows 7
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Using Task Scheduler
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Creating a Task
- Creating a Task to Run with Elevated Privileges
- Creating a Hidden Task
- Configuring a Task to Run in a Different Operating System
- Setting Up a Task’s Trigger or Triggers
- Setting Up a Task’s Action or Actions
- Starting and Running a Task Only If the Computer Is Idle
- Requiring AC Power
- Waking the Computer to Run a Task
- Requiring a Network Connection
- Running a Task on Demand
- Scheduling Tasks with the Schtasks Command
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Creating a Task
- Automating Command Sequences with Batch Programs
- Automating Tasks with Windows Script Host
- An Introduction to Windows PowerShell
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Using Task Scheduler
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28. Troubleshooting Windows Errors and Crashes
- Reporting Problems and Finding Solutions
- Checking for Solutions to Problems
- Using Troubleshooters to Solve Problems
- Using Problem Steps Recorder to Get Help
- Reviewing Problem Reports with Reliability Monitor
- Troubleshooting Hangs and Other Problems with Resource Monitor
- Digging Deeper with Event Viewer
- Understanding Stop Errors
- Recovering from a Crash
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23. Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
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6. Windows 7 and PC Hardware
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29. Setting Up and Configuring Hardware
- Installing a New Plug and Play Device
- Managing Devices with Devices And Printers
- Managing Devices with Device Stage
- Managing Devices with Device Manager
- Configuring Legacy Devices
- Changing Settings for an Installed Device
- Managing Installed Drivers
- Enabling and Disabling Individual Devices
- Decoding Hardware Errors
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30. Managing Disks and Drives
- The Windows 7 Disk-Management Toolkit
- Running Disk Management
- Managing Disks from the Command Prompt
- Setting Up a New Hard Disk
- Managing Existing Disks and Volumes
- Working with Virtual Hard Disks
- Working with Solid State Drives
- 31. Using Pen, Touch, and Voice Input
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29. Setting Up and Configuring Hardware
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7. Appendixes
- A. Windows 7 Editions at a Glance
- B. Working with the Command Prompt
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C. Fixes Included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1
- Application Compatibility
- Computer Management, Administration, and Tools
- Desktop and Shell
- Development Tools, Including .NET Framework and Data Components
- Hardware and Drivers
- International/Localization
- Internet Explorer
- Multimedia
- Networking
- Networking: IIS and WebDAV Issues
- Networking: Remote Access, VPN
- Offline Files
- Performance and Reliability
- Printing and Scanning Technologies
- Security
- Setup, Deployment, Backup, and Activation
- Sleep/Hibernation and Power Management
- Startup/Shutdown
- Storage
- Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
- Windows Media Center
- Windows Media Player and Related Technologies
- Windows Portable Devices
- D. Windows 7 Certifications
- E. Some Useful Accessory Programs
- Index
- About the Authors
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Windows® 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2011
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735663114
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