Easy Microsoft Windows Vista Second Edition

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. Learn how to… • Keep data secure and avoid privacy invasion with Windows Defender and other built-in security features. Parental controls also put you in charge of what your kids are doing while online. • Quickly find any type of file from music, pictures, programs, to documents with Instant Search. • Take advantage of Windows Mail with built-in spam and security features. • Use new Windows Photo Gallery to view, organize, edit, and print your photographs. • Set up live Internet feeds with current information such as stock quotes, weather, sports scores, and more. • Add details about your files using the Tags feature which makes files easier to find and group together. CALLOUTS Easy steps guide you through each task. Items you select or click are shown in bold. Each step is fully illustrated.

Explains how to use the new Windows Vista operating system, discussing how to get started; how to work with programs, folders, files, and peripherals; and how to use Windows Vista for entertainment and communication purposes.

Explains how to use the new Windows Vista operating system, discussing how to get started; how to work with programs, folders, files, and peripherals; and how to use Windows Vista for entertainment and communication purposes, covering more than 150 of the most important features of Vista with a combination of full-color screenshots and step-by-step instructions. Original. (Beginner)

SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It’s that Easy! Easy Microsoft Windows 7 teaches you the fundamentals of working with Microsoft’s latest operating system. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through every task, building the skills you need to master Windows 7 with ease. No need to feel intimidated–we’ll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... • Instantly find what you’re looking for: files, programs, anything • Manage your music and video with Windows Media Player • See it all, do it all, get it all on the Web • Have more fun with Windows 7’s built-in games • Protect yourself from viruses, intrusions, and phishing • Download free Windows Live Essentials bonus software • Set up your computer just the way you want it • Keep your computer running reliable and fast • Build a home network the easy way with HomeGroup • Put live and Internet TV on your PC with Windows Media Center

Windows Vista can be extremely frustrating at times. Often, it will simply refuse to do simple tasks, or do things that it wasn't asked to do. Windows Vista Tips and Tricks in Easy Steps takes all the most common problems that users experience and addresses them in one easy-to-understand reference source. Want to get rid of those irritating Balloon Tips? Go back to 640 x 480 resolution, even though Microsoft officially eliminated that option? Speed up the Start menu? Shut down in one click instead of several? It's all here, as well as how to hide web-browsing tracks, turn off that cool AutoComplete feature (that remembers credit card numbers and will spit them out to whoever requests them), and keep passwords safe. The book also shows how to optimize the performance of a PC.

This book puts visual learners at ease by showing them how to maximize the new Windows features and interface Concise explanations walk readers through more than 150 Windows Vista tasks, covering everything from customizing their desktop to maintaining Windows Vista and networking with another computer or printer Explores the new interface and folder organization system of Vista, both of which enable users to find documents and files more easily than ever Covers the latest release of MovieMaker, Media Player, Internet Explorer, and the new Media Center feature added to Vista Features full-color screenshots and clear, step-by-step instructions

This book focuses on the top 100 things every user needs to know about Windows Vista.

'Windows Vista' teaches users the top 100 tips, tricks, and techniques for getting more done in less time. It covers the new interface, easier to navigate folder design, and updated versions of Internet Explorer, Media Player, and MovieMaker.