Go beyond Microsoft's Help guide and discover the true secrets of Windows Vista that are essential to
power users. Written by two of the most recognized Windows authorities, this resource provides you with
numerous tips, tricks, and undocumented features that aren't available anywhere else. You'll find
extensive screenshots, tables, and illustrations that clearly show how to achieve optimal performance,
fix desktop problems, and take advantage of the robust features of Windows Vista.
The Insider's Guide to
* Installing and upgrading your system
Windows Vista is a very robust piece of software, with about as much functionality as Einstein on a good day. If you own a Windows Vista computer (and I assume you do, or you should rush back to the bookstore for a refund, pronto!) you likely spend a lot of time everyday in the Windows Vista environment. Knowing how to harness the power of this operating system is what this book is all about. As the title suggests, I give you just the steps you need to do many of the most common Windows Vista tasks. This book is all about getting productive right away.
Get the fast answers--in full color--that make learning the new Windows Vista operating system plain and simple! Windows Vista helps you more effectively use your PC--with simple ways to find and use your information, enjoy your digital media, and connect to technologies and people. This no-nonsense guide helps you learn the easy way to navigate this new operating system with numbered steps and concise, straightforward language that show the most expedient ways to learn a new skill or solve a problem.
n-depth and comprehensive, this resource delivers the information you need for administering Windows Vista. You get expert technical guidance from those who know the technology best Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and the Microsoft Windows Vista team. Plus more than 200 scripts, tools and essential administration resources on DVD.
Look beyond the hype–new and noteworthy and what Vista really means for tomorrow's desktop.
Covers the Beta 2 release of Windows Vista
An unbiased, unvarnished sneak peek at everything that's new, noteworthy, and ready for prime time in Windows Vista.
Did you know that it is often necessary to sift through 250 to 400 tons of rock, gravel, and sand to mine a one carat diamond? And once a diamond is found, it must be cut precisely by a craftsman and polished to bring out the shine we all appreciate. In the case of diamonds, they must be both “discovered in the rough” and “crafted into an object of beauty” before placed before us in a showcase.
Windows Vista is the first end-to-end major OS release in the Trustworthy Computing era from Microsoft. This book provides unparalleled detail from new code designed to prevent infamous Windows XP buffer overflow attacks to deploying to anti-Phishing features of Internet Explorer 7 to Vista's redesigned support for WiFi (802.11 wireless). This is the book professional SysAdmins MUST have to safely deploy Vista in their environments. This book is designed for the professional system administrators who need to securely deploy Microsoft Vista in their networks.
This fast-paced, no-fluff book teaches you the basics of Microsoft Windows Vista and includes tips, shortcuts, and workarounds for Windows veterans as well as new users, whether you're using the Home, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of Vista. You'll find step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots that guide you through Vista's new and updated features, including the glasslike Aero interface; instant search; the Sidebar and Gadgets; and the improved versions of Internet Explorer, Mail, Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, and Media Player.
Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Vista. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You ll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done whether you re at your desk or in the field!
Create music CDs and photo DVDs or even watch TV
Move your files to a new computer, or get your old PC ready for Vista
The thing that's made Windows For Dummies so successful is that it's packed with the basics you need to make Windows work. This book gets you through all the Windows Vista tasks and tripwires, including starting programs, finding files, navigating the new see-through interface, staying safe while you cruise the Internet, and much more.
Discover how to
* Find files when they're hiding
* Hook up with another computer
