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Table of Contents

Preface

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Part I. Setting Up, Customizing, and Tuning Windows Vista

1. Getting Started with Windows Vista

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Getting to Know Windows Vista 3

Navigating Windows Vista Editions 4

Starting and Using Windows Vista 7

Working with Windows Vista 12

Logging On, Switching, Locking, Logging Off, and Shutting Down 15

2. Optimizing Windows Vista’s Interface

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Customizing Windows Vista’s Desktop 20

Using Gadgets and Windows Sidebar 38

Customizing Menus and the Control Panel 52

3. Fine-Tuning Windows Vista’s Appearance and Performance

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57

Balancing Appearance and Performance 57

Understanding User Account Control and Its Impact on Performance 62

Understanding Windows Vista Personalization 65

Personalizing Windows Vista 69

Optimizing Performance 90

4. Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Software

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101

Software Installation: What’s Changed 101

Software Installation: What You Need to Know 103

Installing and Running Your Software 107

Managing Software Once It’s Installed 117

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5. Customizing Your Computer’s Hardware Devices

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Hardware Installation: What’s Changed 132

Hardware Installation: What You Need to Know 136

Learning About Your Computer’s Hardware Devices 141

Customizing Your Computer’s Input Devices, Regional Settings,

and Date/Time 150

Installing and Managing Hardware 164

Part II. Mastering Your Data and Digital Media

6. Mastering Windows Explorer and Searching Your Computer

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177

Windows Explorer: What’s Changed 177

Navigating Your Computer with the Address Bar 180

Searching Your Computer 187

Indexing Your Computer for Faster Searches 198

7. Navigating the Web with Internet Explorer 7

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208

Getting Started with Internet Explorer 7 208

Getting Around the Web and Using Internet Explorer 7 211

Protecting Your Computer While Browsing 221

8. Creating Your Media Library with Windows Media Player

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250

Getting into Your Multimedia 250

Playing Your Media 264

Building Your Media Library 275

9. Capturing and Managing Your Digital Pictures and Videos

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297

Getting Started with Windows Photo Gallery 297

Organizing Your Gallery 301

Building Your Photo and Video Gallery 308

Sharing Your Photo and Video Gallery 320

10. Making Video DVDs and Movies

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333

Creating Video DVDs with Windows DVD Maker 334

Creating Movies with Windows Movie Maker 356

11. Securing and Sharing Your Data

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Securing Your Data 384

Controlling Access to Your Data 388

Sharing Your Data 399