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  • Copyright 2009
  • Dimensions: 7 X 9-1/8
  • Pages: 1152
  • Edition: 1st
  • Rough Cuts
  • ISBN-10: 0-7686-9397-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-9397-3

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Microsoft®

Windows 7 In Depth

Beyond the Basics…Beneath the Surface…In Depth

 Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth is the comprehensive guide to Microsoft's Windows 7 for everyone who's no longer a Windows beginner: corporate, small office/home office, and personal users alike. Top Windows authors Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel have packed this 1,100-page book with intensely useful and practical information that can't be found elsewhere. You can turn here for expert guidance on... " Migrating to Windows 7 as an individual - or rolling it out throughout a business " Making the most of Windows 7's powerhouse media tools " Installing, configuring, and managing Windows 7 networks more quickly and efficiently " Securing Windows 7 PCs against spam, spyware, viruses and other "Net Nasties" " Using the updated Windows 7 interface more efficiently " Troubleshooting and solving Windows 7 problems more rapidly " And much more..

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I Getting Started with Windows 7

Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 7

An Overview of Windows 7

What’s New in Windows 7?

    Installation and Setup

    Interface Improvements

    System Security Enhancements

    Improved Web Browsing with IE 8

    Data Security Enhancements

    Performance Improvements

    New Accessories

    Power Management

    Networking

    System Management and Stability

    New, Improved Applications and Services

    Entertainment

Differences Among Windows 7 Versions

Windows 7 on the Corporate Network

Chapter 2 Installing and Upgrading Windows 7

General Considerations for Windows 7

Windows 7 Hardware Requirements

    Option 1: Using What You’ve Got: Ensuring Compatibility via the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

    Option 2: Choosing a Windows 7 Ready PC

    Option 3: Upgrading Your  Computer

Performing a New Installation of Windows 7

    Typical Clean Setup Procedure

Upgrading Older Versions of Windows to Windows 7

Upgrading One Version of Windows 7 to Another

Multibooting Windows 7

Activating Windows 7

Taking the Virtual Machine Approach

Editing Windows 7 Boot Menu Entries

Chapter 3 The First Hour

The First Things to Do After Starting Windows 7 77

A Quick Tour of Windows 7’s Important Features 78

    The Welcome Screen 78

    The New Start Menu 79

    The New Windows Explorer 80

    The Redesigned Control Panel 82

    Devices and Printers 83

    User Account Control 84

Setting Up User Accounts 88

    Create New Accounts 89

    Change Account Settings 90

    Before You Forget Your Password 91

    Adjust Your Own User Account 92

    Just One User? 93

Setting Up Internet Access 93

Downloading Critical Updates 94

Personalizing Windows 94

    Personalize Screen Settings 94

    Tune Up the Taskbar 96

    Jump Lists 98

    Adjust the Explorers

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