- ISBN: 9780735656925 | 0735656924
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 7/15/2011
Dive deeper into Windows 7-with new content and new resources on CD! The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet Explorer 9, and features 300+ pages of additional coverage and advanced topics. It's now packed with even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the experts-and includes a fully searchable eBook and other online resources. Topics include installation, configuration, and setup; network connections and troubleshooting; remote access; managing programs; controlling user access and accounts; advanced file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing security features and issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011; performance monitoring and tuning; backups and maintenance; sharing networked resources; hardware and device drivers.
Carl Siechert specializes in creating documentation for PC technologies, with a focus on Windows and Office. He’s cowritten more than 20 books, including the popular Windows Vista Inside Out Deluxe Edition and Microsoft Office 2010 Inside Out.
| Foreword to Windows 7 Inside Out | |
| Foreword | |
| Introduction | |
| Who This Book Is For | |
| Features and Conventions Used In This Book | |
| About the CD | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| Support and Feedback | |
| Getting Started | |
| What's New in Windows 7 | |
| Introducing the Windows 7 Family | |
| Adjusting to the Windows 7 Interface | |
| Organizing and Finding Files | |
| Saving, Sharing, and Playing Digital Media | |
| Networking in New Ways | |
| Keeping Your PC Speedy and Safe | |
| Using Internet Explorer 9 | |
| Updating to Service Pack 1 | |
| Installing and Configuring Windows 7 | |
| Before You Start | |
| Setting Up Windows 7 | |
| Upgrading from Another Windows 7 Edition | |
| Installing and Updating Drivers | |
| Activating and Validating Windows 7 | |
| Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer | |
| Tweaking and Tuning Your Windows Installation | |
| Obtaining Help and Support | |
| Using Windows Help And Support | |
| Connecting to Another PC with Windows Remote Assistance | |
| Help and Support Resources for IT Professionals | |
| Personalizing Windows 7 | |
| Working with the New Taskbar and Start Menu | |
| Personalizing the Taskbar and Start Menu | |
| Mastering Window Management with Windows 7 Tricks | |
| Personalizing Theme Elements: Visuals and Sounds | |
| Configuring Your Display | |
| Using and Customizing Desktop Gadgets | |
| Setting Power and Sleep Options | |
| Working with Fonts | |
| Adjusting Ease of Access Options | |
| Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs | |
| Dealing with User Account Control | |
| Dealing with Compatibility Issues | |
| Running Legacy Applications in Windows XP Mode | |
| Installing Programs on 64-Bit Editions of Windows | |
| Managing Startup Programs | |
| Managing Running Programs and Processes with Windows Task Manager | |
| Running a Program as an Administrator or Another User | |
| Uninstalling Programs | |
| Setting Default Programs, File-Type Associations, and AutoPlay Options | |
| Using Internet Explorer | |
| What's New in Internet Explorer 9 | |
| Installing and Uninstalling Internet Explorer 9 | |
| Browsing with Internet Explorer | |
| Managing Favorite Sites and Recent History | |
| Managing and Troubleshooting Add-Ons | |
| Working with RSS Feeds and Web Slices | |
| Internet Explorer Compatibility, Security, and Privacy | |
| Dealing with Compatibility Issues | |
| Monitoring and Maintaining Security | |
| Protecting Your Privacy | |
| Managing Downloads | |
| Adding Windows Live Programs and Services | |
| Getting Started with Windows Live Programs and Services | |
| Managing Your Windows Live ID and Profile | |
| Synchronizing Files and Favorites with Windows Live Mesh | |
| Using Windows Live Mail | |
| Using Windows Live Photo Gallery | |
| Using Windows Live Messenger | |
| File Management | |
| Organizing Files and Information | |
| Mastering Windows Explorer | |
| Working with Libraries | |
| Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders | |
| Arranging Data in Windows Explorer | |
| Managing File Properties and Metadata | |
| Using Windows Search | |
| Configuring Search and Indexing Options | |
| Basic Search Techniques | |
| Advanced Search Tools and Techniques | |
| Saving Searches and Clearing Search History | |
| Advanced File Management | |
| Recovering Lost, Damaged, and Deleted Files and Folders | |
| Staying in Sync with Offline Files | |
| Relocating Personal Data Folders | |
| Encrypting Information | |
| Industrial-Strength File Management with Robocopy and Robocopy GUI | |
| Opening Shell Folders with the Shell Command | |
| Using GUIDs to Open Control Panel Items and System Folders | |
| Backup, Restore, and Recovery | |
| Using the Windows Backup Program | |
| Implementing a Backup Strategy in a Server-Based Environment | |
| Configuring System Protection Options | |
| Rolling Back to a Stable State with System Restore | |
| Digital Media | |
| Playing and Organizing Digital Media Files | |
| Which File Formats and Codecs Does Windows 7 Support? | |
| Using Windows Media Player | |
| Ripping CDs | |
| Managing Your Media Library | |
| Working with (and Around) Digital Rights Management | |
| Sharing and Syncing Digital Media | |
| Sharing Digital Media over a Network | |
| Synchronizing Digital Media with Portable Devices | |
| Burning Music and Other Media to CDs and DVDs | |
| Using DVDs to Share Pictures and Videos | |
| Using Windows Media Center | |
| Setting Up and Customizing Media Center | |
| Mastering the Media Center Interface | |
| Playing Music, Pictures, Videos, and Movies | |
| Recording and Watching TV | |
| Using an Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender | |
| Digital Media for Enthusiasts | |
| Mastering the Zune Software | |
| Connecting a PC to a Home Entertainment System | |
| Managing Remote Controls and Wireless Input Devices | |
| Integrating an Xbox 360 into a Home Network | |
| Security and Networking | |
| Security Essentials | |
| Understanding Security Threats | |
| What's New in Windows 7 | |
| Monitoring Your Computer's Security | |
| Blocking Intruders with Windows Firewall | |
| Staying Secure with Windows Update | |
| Using Security Software to Block Malware | |
| Preventing Unsafe Actions with User Account Control | |
| Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons | |
| Introducing Access Control in Windows | |
| Working with User Accounts | |
| Setting a Logon Password | |
| Managing the Logon Process | |
| Controlling Your Children's Computer Access | |
| Setting Up a Small Office or Home Network | |
| Introducing Windows 7 Networking | |
| Configuring Your Network Hardware | |
| Setting Up a Wireless Network | |
| Using HomeGroup to Connect Your Computers at Home | |
| Connecting to Windows Home Server | |
| Sharing and Managing Network Resources | |
| Sharing Files, Digital Media, and Printers in a Homegroup | |
| Sharing Resources with Older Windows Versions | |
| Finding and Using Shared Resources on a Windows Network | |
| Advanced Windows Networking | |
| Working in a Domain-Based Network | |
| Connecting to Another Computer with Remote Desktop | |
| Connecting Remotely with Windows Live Mesh | |
| Connecting Remotely to a Windows Home Server Network | |
| Using a Virtual Private Network for Remote Access | |
| Bridging Two Networks | |
| Fixing and Tweaking Your Network | |
| Viewing Status in Network And Sharing Center | |
| Diagnosing Problems Using Network Map | |
| Troubleshooting Network Problems | |
| Maximizing Network Performance | |
| Changing Network Settings | |
| Managing Network Connections | |
| Tuning, Tweaking, and Troubleshooting | |
| Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance | |
| Establishing a Performance Baseline | |
| Monitoring Performance in Real Time | |
| Basic Strategies for Improving Performance | |
| Advanced Performance Analysis Tools and Techniques | |
| Performing Routine Maintenance | |
| Introducing Action Center | |
| Keeping Your System Secure with Windows Update | |
| Checking Disks for Errors | |
| Defragmenting Disks for Better Performance | |
| Managing Disk Space | |
| Using Advanced System Management Tools | |
| Viewing System Information | |
| Finding and Decoding Information in System Information | |
| Using Microsoft Management Console | |
| Managing Services | |
| Editing the Registry | |
| Using Group Policy | |
| Deployment and Migration | |
| Expediting Multiple Windows Installations by Installing from a USB Flash Drive | |
| Deploying Windows and Microsoft Office on Several Computers | |
| Migrating User Data | |
| Working with Volume Licenses | |
| Automating Windows 7 | |
| Using Task Scheduler | |
| Automating Command Sequences with Batch Programs | |
| Automating Tasks with Windows Script Host | |
| An Introduction to Windows PowerShell | |
| Troubleshooting Windows Errors and Crashes | |
| Reporting Problems and Finding Solutions | |
| Checking for Solutions to Problems | |
| Using Troubleshooters to Solve Problems | |
| Using Problem Steps Recorder to Get Help | |
| Reviewing Problem Reports with Reliability Monitor | |
| Troubleshooting Hangs and Other Problems with Resource Monitor | |
| Digging Deeper with Event Viewer | |
| Understanding Stop Errors | |
| Recovering from a Crash | |
| Windows 7 and PC Hardware | |
| Setting Up and Configuring Hardware | |
| Installing a New Plug and Play Device | |
| Managing Devices with Devices And Printers | |
| Managing Devices with Device Stage | |
| Managing Devices with Device Manager | |
| Configuring Legacy Devices | |
| Changing Settings for an Installed Device | |
| Managing Installed Drivers | |
| Enabling and Disabling Individual Devices | |
| Decoding Hardware Errors | |
| Managing Disks and Drives | |
| The Windows 7 Disk-Management Toolkit | |
| Running Disk Management | |
| Managing Disks from the Command Prompt | |
| Setting Up a New Hard Disk | |
| Managing Existing Disks and Volumes | |
| Working with Virtual Hard Disks | |
| Working with Solid State Drives | |
| Using Pen, Touch, and Voice Input | |
| Enabling and Customizing Pen and Touch Features | |
| Reading, Writing, and Editing with Pen and Touch Tools | |
| Using Speech Recognition and Voice Commands | |
| Appendixes | |
| Windows 7 Editions at a Glance | |
| Features Available in All Windows 7 Editions | |
| Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic | |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | |
| Windows 7 Professional | |
| Windows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise | |
| Working with the Command Prompt | |
| Starting and Ending a Command Prompt Session | |
| Using Commands | |
| Using Environment Variables | |
| Customizing Command Prompt Windows | |
| Fixes Included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 | |
| Application Compatibility | |
| Computer Management, Administration, and Tools | |
| Desktop and Shell | |
| Development Tools, Including .NET Framework and Data Components | |
| Hardware and Drivers | |
| International/Localization | |
| Internet Explorer | |
| Multimedia | |
| Networking | |
| Networking: IIS and WebDAV Issues | |
| Networking: Remote Access, VPN | |
| Offline Files | |
| Performance and Reliability | |
| Printing and Scanning Technologies | |
| Security | |
| Setup, Deployment, Backup, and Activation | |
| Sleep/Hibernation and Power Management | |
| Startup/Shutdown | |
| Storage | |
| Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time | |
| Windows Media Center | |
| Windows Media Player and Related Technologies | |
| Windows Portable Devices | |
| Windows 7 Certifications | |
| Preparing for Certification Exams | |
| Some Useful Accessory Programs | |
| Our Favorite Five | |
| Other Handy Accessories | |
| System Management Tools | |
| Historical Curiosities | |
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