The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7
Whether you’re new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, Windows For Dummies, Enhanced Edition answers all your questions about the changes and new tools in Windows 7, enhanced with detailed video tutorials. Windows expert Andy Rathbone walks you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, customize the desktop, and work with the file system. You’ll then go deeper into the system, discovering new features and improvements, and finding tips and techniques for getting the most out of Windows 7.
- Covers basic management of applications, files, and data; creating and printing documents; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail account; and online security
- Includes specially produced videos explaining features and illustrating techniques in greater depth
- Explores using Windows to edit and manage audio, video, and photo files, and how to create CDs, DVDs, and playlists with Media Center
- Helps you tweak and customize Windows 7 to operate your way and set up user accounts, build a home network, and maintain your PC
- Provides troubleshooting advice, helps you find missing files and use the Help system, and explains common error messages
Windows 7 For Dummies, Enhanced Edition will have you up and running on the newest version of Windows quickly and easily.
Tabla de materias
Introduction 1
Part I: Windows 7 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know 7
Chapter 1: What Is Windows 7? 9
Chapter 2: The Desktop, Start Menu, Taskbar, Gadgets, and Other Windows 7 Mysteries 19
Chapter 3: Basic Windows Mechanics 47
Chapter 4: Flipping Through Files, Folders, Flash Drives, Libraries, and CDs 69
Part II: Working with Programs and Files 95
Chapter 5: Playing with Programs and Documents 97
Chapter 6: Briefly Lost, but Quickly Found 117
Chapter 7: Printing Your Work 129
Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet 139
Chapter 8: Cruising the Web 141
Chapter 9: Sending and Receiving E-Mail 165
Chapter 10: Safe Computing 189
Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 7 207
Chapter 11: Customizing Windows 7 with the Control Panel 209
Chapter 12: Keeping Windows from Breaking 233
Chapter 13: Sharing One Computer with Several People 245
Chapter 14: Connecting Computers with a Network 255
Part V: Music, Movies, Memories (And Photos, Too) 283
Chapter 15: Playing and Copying Music in Media Player 285
Chapter 16: Fiddling with Photos and Movies 309
Part VI: Help! 333
Chapter 17: The Case of the Broken Window 335
Chapter 18: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute 347
Chapter 19: Moving from an Old Computer to a New Windows 7 PC 357
Chapter 20: Help on the Windows 7 Help System 371
Part VII: The Part of Tens 377
Chapter 21: Ten or So Things You’ll Hate about Windows 7 (And How to Fix Them) 379
Chapter 22: Ten or So Tips for Laptop Owners 387
Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows 7 393
Index 399
Sobre el autor
Andy Rathbone has written all previous editions of Windows For Dummies, the bestselling computer reference book of all time. Andy’s helpful tips and easy-to-understand directions have helped millions of people run Windows on their home and business computers.
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