Getting StartED with Windows 7

✍ Scribed by Joseph Moran, Kevin Otnes (auth.)

• Publisher: Apress
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 412
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Windows 7 is the best release of Windows yet. It’s easier to use, more fun, and is a worthwhile jump from Windows XP and Windows Vista. Getting Started with Windows 7 is written for new and experienced computer users alike, to help them use Windows 7 AND have fun! This book:

• Provides an easy-to-read style and tone without overwhelming technical jargon.
• Walks through common and uncommon tasks with step-by-step procedures, including over 300 screen shots and figures.
• Includes ExplainED, AdvancED, and LinkED tips for additional explanations, handy tips, and related information.
• Explains how to protect yourself and your computer with User Accounts, Security, Backup and Recovery, and good practices.
• Helps you move from earlier versions of Windows to Windows 7, by exploring the improved navigation and desktop, personalization features, and easy migration from an older computer using the Windows Easy Transfer.
• Explains how to set up your own Home Network to share files, storage, printers, and Internet access between Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista computers. connect Windows 7 computers with each other using HomeGroup.

If you’ve made the jump from Windows XP or Vista, or you are considering it, Getting Started with Windows 7 is your guide to success with Windows.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Navigating Windows 7....Pages 1-32
Managing User Accounts....Pages 33-55
Working with Files and Folders....Pages 57-86
Personalizing Windows 7....Pages 87-122
Fixing Problems from A to Ctrl+Z....Pages 123-166
Protecting Your Data....Pages 167-191
Creating a Home Network....Pages 193-248
Using Windows 7 Programs....Pages 249-290
Safeguarding Your Computer....Pages 291-333
Moving Files and Settings to Your Windows 7 Computer....Pages 335-378
Back Matter....Pages 379-395

✦ Subjects

Programming Techniques