Windows 7 Inside Out

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Pearson Education, Sep 23, 2009 - Computers - 99998 pages

You’re beyond the basics, so now dive in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows 7—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!

  • Compare features and capabilities in each edition of Windows 7.
  • Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options.
  • Manage files, folders, and media libraries.
  • Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources.
  • Administer accounts, passwords, and logons—and help control access to resources.
  • Configure Internet Explorer 8 settings and security zones.
  • Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware.
  • Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance.
  • Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools.


CD includes:

  • Fully searchable eBook
  • Downloadable gadgets and other tools for customizing Windows 7
  • Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows 7 blog
  • Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities


For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

 

Contents

File Management
265
Digital Media
405
Security and Networking
495
Tuning Tweaking and Troubleshooting
701
Windows and Your PC
853
Setting Up and Configuring Hardware
855
Managing Disks and Drives
895
Using Pen Touch and Voice Input
923
Appendixes
945
Windows 7 Editions at a Glance
947
Chapter TitleWorking with the Command Prompt
955
Index to Troubleshooting Topics
975
Index
977
About the Authors
1027
Copyright

Common terms and phrases

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About the author (2009)

Carl Siechert specializes in implementing and documenting operating system technologies. He has coauthored several Windows-related books, including the popular Windows Vista Inside Out, Deluxe Edition, with Ed Bott and Craig Stinson.

Bibliographic information

TitleWindows 7 Inside Out
Inside Out
AuthorsEd Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson
PublisherPearson Education, 2009
ISBN0735636842, 9780735636842
Length99998 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Computers / Operating Systems / Windows Desktop
  
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