Book description
This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows users to get started with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. You get the essential information you need to upgrade or install the system and configure it to fit your activities, along with a tour of Windows 7's features and built-in applications.
Microsoft has learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista, and Windows 7 shows it-this new OS is much faster and more stable. With Windows 7: Up and Running, you'll learn what's new and what's changed from XP and Vista, and get advice on ways to use this system for work, entertainment, instant communication, and more. Windows 7 is poised to be a big hit, and with this handy guide, you can be up and running -- and productive -- with it right away.
- Master the user interface, including the taskbar, jump lists, desktop gadgets, Aero Shake, and notification area
- Discover the joys of networking with HomeGroup file sharing and improved Wi-Fi
- Tour the system's improved security, including the Action Center, User Account Control, and Credential Manager
- Learn how to use Windows Live Essentials for messaging, photo sharing, moviemaking, emailing, and blogging
- Get to know built-in applications such as Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12, Microsoft Paint, and WordPad
- Learn about optional Microsoft software to enhance your Windows 7 experience
Publisher resources
Table of contents
- Preface
- 1. Installing Windows 7
- 2. Getting Around Windows 7
- 3. File Sharing
- 4. Security
- 5. Essential Applications
- 6. Internet Explorer 8
- 7. Using Windows XP Mode
- 8. Windows 7 Tips and Tricks
- Index
- About the Author
- Colophon
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Windows 7: Up and Running
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2009
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9780596804046
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