Microsoft Windows Vista & Home Server

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Fixing Boot and Crash Problems in Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jun 15, 2011 Eric Geier points out some basic fixes for Windows Vista and Windows 7 to try before hauling your PC to your local computer shop.

Fixing Your Computer Absolute Beginner's Guide: Troubleshooting Device Problems Aug 23, 2013 Paul McFedries covers some of the built-in Windows tools that can help you troubleshoot problematic hardware.

Foreseeing the Annoyances of Windows 7 Jul 31, 2009 Eric Geier discusses possible Windows 7 interface and feature changes that you might find irksome.

From Bare Metal to Full Operation with Windows Vista's Complete PC Backup and File and Folder Backup Jan 18, 2008 Learn how to use Windows Vista Complete PC Backup and File and Folder Backup to recover from a crashed system.

Gaming with Windows Vista: Playing Games Through the Games Explorer Jan 4, 2008 Mark Edward Soper describes Windows Vista's "home base" for games, Games Explorer.

Getting the Most Out of User Accounts Dec 25, 2006

Getting the Most Out of Windows Vista User Accounts Mar 9, 2007 Tired of your daughter changing the wallpaper and leaving files scattered on the desktop? You need the user accounts feature contained in Microsoft Windows Vista. This sample chapter will introduce you to user accounts and shows how you can use accounts to your advantage.

Getting to Know the New Windows 7 Taskbar Jul 27, 2009 Michael Miller walks you through all the new Windows 7 Taskbar features and shows you why it will make you more productive.

How to Network Vista and XP Computers Together Jan 25, 2008 Jason Kerluck provides a step-by-step guide to connecting your Vista machine to your XP computer.

How to Use Windows 7's New Library Feature Jul 28, 2009 Eric Geier shows you how to work with and manage Libraries in Windows 7 to make it easier to search, view, and your access documents.

How Vista Makes Home Networking Better Jan 11, 2008 Mark Edward Soper runs down the enhancements that make Windows Vista shine for home networking.

How Windows Vista Handles Wireless Networking Jan 4, 2008 Mike Miller looks at all the new networking features you'll find in Windows Vista.

Implementing Group Policies with Windows Vista Feb 8, 2008 Paul McFedries shows how to apply group policies in Windows Vista to keep dangerous tools out of the hands of novice users.

Importing and Exporting Windows Network Settings Jun 14, 2010 Need to back up or distribute your network settings? Eric Geier shows how to work with your wireless profiles, TCP/IP configuration, and 802.1X authentication settings.

Installing and Configuring TrueCrypt for Full Disk Encryption Nov 24, 2008 Security expert Randy Nash describes how he deployed a FDE solution using the free, cross-platform, and open-source solution from TrueCrypt.

Integrating Linux Into Your Windows Environment May 21, 2008 Stephen Morris describes how easy it is to use Linux in a Windows environment — and how doing so can save money and teach you a thing or two.

Introducing Windows Vista May 29, 2008 This chapter introduces the new interface and features of Vista and shows what a difference it is from Windows XP.

Keeping Files Synchronized with Windows Live Sync Aug 4, 2009 Discover Microsoft’s free service that keeps your files in sync. Eric Geier steps you through setting up the service and the sync software.

Life After Vista: Going Back to XP Jan 4, 2008 Peter Ehm shares a few simple steps to bring back the glory of XP.

Managing Files Dec 25, 2006

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