Windows Vista® Step by Step Deluxe Edition

Chapter 7. Working with Programs

Chapter at a Glance

In this chapter, you will learn to:
✓	Installing and Removing Programs.
✓	Managing Hard Disks.
✓	Starting Programs Automatically.
✓	Specifying the Default Program for a Type of File.
✓	Recovering from Software Errors.
✓	Playing Games.

Nowadays you can purchase a computer, plug it in, and start working without installing any additional software. New name-brand computers usually come with the operating system (in this case, Windows Vista) already installed. They often also include software packages that provide the programs you need to carry out specific tasks, such as word processing. Sooner or later, however, ...