Microsoft Windows Vista unleashed

Learn what's new in Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Customize Windows Vista startup Troubleshoot software and hardware problems Tune Windows Vista's performance Automate Windows Vista with powerful and flexible scripts Implement Internet security and privacy features Configure and administer...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McFedries, Paul
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Indianapolis, Ind. Sams 2008
Edition:2nd ed
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Unleashing day-to-day Windows Vista
  • An overview of Windows Vista
  • Customizing and troubleshooting the Windows Vista startup
  • Exploring expert file and folder techniques
  • Mastering file types
  • Installing and running applications
  • Getting the most out of user accounts
  • Working with digital media
  • Vista's tools for business : contacts, calendar, and faxing
  • Mobile computing in Windows Vista
  • Unleashing essential Windows Vista power tools
  • Using control panel and group policies
  • Getting to know the Windows Vista registry
  • Programming the Windows scripting host
  • Unleashing Windows Vista customization and optimization
  • Customizing the Windows Vista interface
  • Tuning Windows Vista's performance
  • Maintaining your Windows Vista system
  • Troubleshooting and recovering from problems
  • Getting the most out of device manager
  • Unleashing Windows Vista for the Internet
  • Exploring the Web with Internet Explorer
  • Communicating with Windows Mail
  • Participating in Internet newsgroups
  • Implementing Windows Vista's Internet security and privacy features
  • Unleashing Windows Vista networking
  • Setting up a small network
  • Accessing and administering the network
  • Making remote network connections
  • Appendixes
  • Vista keyboard shortcuts
  • Using the Windows Vista command prompt
  • Automating Windows Vista with batch files