Windows 7 In Easy Steps is a concise, yet comprehensive, guide to the latest version of Microsoft Windows. It cuts out the waffle and gets straight to the point, in the usual In Easy Steps manner.
It covers the six different editions of Windows 7 (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional Enterprise and Ultimate).
Use this book to quickly become productive with your Windows 7 system, whether you're upgrading from an earlier version or this is your first experience with Windows.
Wherever you see one of these icons you know there's a handy tip to spice up your learning, flag something to remember or ward you away from potential dangers.
1 Introducing Windows 7
What is Windows? 8
Windows 7 9
Other Windows 7 Editions 10
Windows 7 Features 11
PC Requirements 12
32-Bit versus 64-Bit 13
Installation Options 14
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 15
Upgrade Reports 16
Starting Windows 7 18
Network Location 20
Finalize Settings 21
Windows Recovery 22
User Account Control 23
Using Your Mouse 24
Windows Touch 25
2 Getting Started 27
Select User and Sign On 28
The Desktop 30
The Start Button 31
Getting Started/Welcome 32
Get Windows Live Essentials 33
Windows Live Settings 35
Antivirus Protection 36
Help and Support Center 38
More 5upport Options 40
Product Activation 41
Add a Printer 42
Print Preview 43
Turn Off Your Computer 44
Switch Users 46
3 Basic Controls 47
Menus 48
Dialog Boxes 49
Structure of a Window 50
Moving a Window 51
Restoring a Window 52
Resizing a Window 53
Arranging Windows 54
Aero Snaps 56
Switching Windows 58
Windows Flip and Flip 3D 59
Arranging icons 60
Scrolling 61
Closing a Window 62
4 Windows Explorer 63
Windows Explorer 64
Computer Folder 65
Exploring Drives 66
Opening Windows Explorer 68
Navigation Pane 69
Libraries 70
Customize the Library 72
Address Bar 74
Customize Layout 76
Folder Contents 77
Changing Views 78
Sorting 79
Filtering 80
Grouping 81
Folder Options 82
Customizing Folders 84
Manage Files and Folders 85
Select Files and Folders 86
Copy or Move Files or Folders 88
File Conflicts 92
Delete Files and Folders 94
The Recycle Bin 95
Create a File or Folder 98
Rename a File or Folder 99
Backtrack File Operations 100
File Properties 101
Open Files 102
RecentItems 103
Search for Files and Folders 104
Compressed Folders 105
Fonts Folder 107
Character Map 108
6 Working with Programs 109
Start and Close Programs 110
Start Menu Searches 112
Create a Shortcut 113
Pin to Start Menu 114
Pin to Taskbar 115
Taskbar Grouping 116
Startup Folder 117
Minimized (or Maximized) 118
Install and Uninstall 119
Windows Features 120
Program Compatibility 121
Windows Virtual PC 122
Configure XP Mode 124
Command Prompt 126
Task Manager 128
Resource Monitor 130
7 Interne and Windows 131
Internet Connection 132
Start Internet Explorer 134
Browse the Web 136
Browser Buttons 138
Search the Internet 140
Change Search Provider 141
Bookmark Favorites 142
RSS Feeds 143
History 144
Home Page 145
Tabbed Browsing 146
Zoom 147
Print 148
8 Email and Messaging 149
Web Mail 150
Enable Pop Mail 152
Start Windows Live Mail 153
Receive Emails 155
Read a Message 156
Reply to a Message 157
Compose a New Message 158
Windows Live Contacts 159
Instant Messaging 160
Newsgroups 162
Block Spam Senders 164
Send a Web Page 166
9 Networking 167
Network Components 168
Set Up Your Network 169
Internet Connection 170
Discover Networks 172
Network and Sharing Center 173
Join the HomeGroup 174
Sharing a Printer 176
Network Map 177
View Network Components 178
Share Files and Folders 179
Network Troubleshooting 180
10 Customize Windows 181
Personalize Your Computer 182
Change Color and Sound 184
Screen Saver 186
Get More Themes 187
Windows 7 Basic 188
Desktop Icons 189
Screen Resolution 190
Display Settings 191
Desktop Gadgets 192
User Accounts 194
Configure the Account 196
Password Reset Disk 197
Date and Time Functions 198
Ease of Access Center 200
Mouse Settings 202
11 Digital Media 203
Upload Pictures 204
Windows Live Photo Gallery 206
Windows Live Movie Maker 208
Windows DVD Maker 210
Windows Media Player 212
Copy Audio CD 213
Play DVD Movies 214
Media Library 215
Online Resources 216
Windows Media Center 217
2 System and Security 219
System Properties 200
Performance Information 222
Clean Up Your Disk 223
Back Up and Recover Data 225
System Restore 226
Action Center 228
Windows Firewall 229
Ma [ware Protection 230
Windows Update 231
Change Settings 232
Index 233
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Posted May 5, 2010
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Overview
Windows 7 In Easy Steps is a concise, yet comprehensive, guide to the latest version of Microsoft Windows. It cuts out the waffle and gets straight to the point, in the usual In Easy Steps manner.
It covers the six different editions of Windows 7 (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional Enterprise and Ultimate).
Use this book to quickly become productive with your Windows 7 system, whether you're ...