The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows 7

Paul McFedries

Penguin, Oct 6, 2009 - Computers - 368 pages

For Windows users, 7 might just be their lucky number!

This guide offers a smoother transition for users moving from an older version to Windows 7. Along with simple step-by-step instructions and numerous useful examples, readers will learn how to: use new tools; find applications and files instantly; navigate efficiently; use wizards and dialogue boxes better; use the improved Windows firewall; get the most out of the new Explorer; and use the many new options.

?More than 90% of new Intel-based PCs - by far the dominant type - ship with Windows pre-installed

?Many users soon must update, with Microsoft no longer supporting XP after 2009

?Author teaches basic skills to newcomers and is widely recognized as an expert on Windows

About the author

PAUL McFEDRIES has worked with (yelled at, and kicked) computers since 1975, yet still manages to keep his sanity intact. The author of more than three dozen computer books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Windows 98, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Windows Me, and The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Windows 2000 Professional, Paul's titles have sold over two million copies worldwide.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows 7; Gale virtual reference library
• Author: Paul McFedries
• Publisher: Penguin, 2009
• ISBN: 1101144815, 9781101144817
• Length: 368 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Business & Productivity Software / Office Suites; Computers / Operating Systems / Windows Desktop; Computers / System Administration / Windows Administration