Easy Microsoft Windows Vista
by Shelley O'Hara

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Summary of Easy Microsoft Windows Vista

A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789738295 ISBN-13: 9780789738295

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See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Microsoft Windows Vista teaches you the fundamentals of working with the newest Windows operating system-Windows Vista. Fully illustrated steps will show you how to burn CDs, manage your photos and other files, send and receive email messages, and browse the Internet. In addition, learn to use the built-in security features to ensure safe access to email, the Internet, and your programs, as well as protect against viruses, junk email, and privacy invasion. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way.

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Learn how to.

• Keep data secure and avoid unwanted programs and privacy invasion with Windows Defender and other built-in security features for email, the Internet, and your programs. Robust, new parental controls also put you in charge of what your kids are viewing and who they communicate with.
• Quickly find any type of file from music, pictures, programs, to documents with Instant Search. Also use Search Folders to save frequently used searches.
• Take advantage of new Windows Mail with built-in spam and security features.
• Use new Windows Photo Gallery to view, organize, edit, and print your photographs. You can burn photos to a CD or DVD for safe-keeping.
• Personalize Windows so that it works the way you want.
• Add details about your files using the Tags feature. This information appears in the Details pane in Explorer and make files easier to find and group together.

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Introduction? xiii

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Part 1:What's New in Windows Vista? 2

Part 2: Getting Started? 12

Part 3: Working with Programs? 28

Part 4: Working with Folders? 40

Part 5: Working with Files? 58

Part 6: Working with Printers? 76

Part 7: Working with Scanners or Digital Cameras? 96

Part 8: Entertainment? 108

Part 9: Sending Email? 126

Part 10: Browsing the Internet? 154

Part 11: System Security and User Accounts? 174

Part 12: Personalizing Windows? 192

Part 13: Setting Up Programs? 210

Part 14: Performance and Maintenance? 226

Part 15: Using Windows Accessories? 258

Part 16: Home Networking Basics? 288

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Glossary? 312

Index? 320

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