Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth, Rough Cuts
- By Robert Cowart, Brian Knittel
- Published May 29, 2009 by Que. Part of the In Depth series.
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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..
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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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