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100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft® Windows Vista™ by Eric Geier Publisher: Que Pub Date: November 21, 2007 Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3727-2 Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3727-4 Pages: 216 Table of Contents | Index Overview Tired of clawing your way through computer books that start at the beginning of recorded history just to find one tiny nugget of information you need? Tired of wrenching your back to pull that massive Windows tome off your bookshelf? Tired of wishing you could find a simple answer to what should be a simple problem? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then 100 Things You Need to Know about Microsoft® Windows Vista™ is just the book you've been looking for Chock full of timesaving tips, heady solutions, and expert know-how, this book doesn't break the bank nor does it require a Bowflex body to hoist it around Inside you'll find step-by-step help for the 100 things every Windows user needs to know when making the big switch between Windows XP and Vista Even if you're brand new to Windows (meaning Vista is your first-ever operating system), you'll find the advice here indispensable In this book, we assume, for instance, that you really don't give a hoot about what TCP/IP is We're betting you just want to get your Internet connection up and running, and leave the techy muck to the propeller heads • Want all the cool new cutting-edge features and interface Windows Vista offers? Well, before you run out and buy the software, you need to ensure your system will support it! We walk you through, step-by-step, how to manually check if your PC and other hardware and software are supported for use with Windows Vista We show you how to perform common upgrade tasks, if needed, before you install Vista In addition, we provide tips and procedures on backing up your data • Having to choose between five different versions (yes, Vista comes in FIVE flavors!) can be confusing! Don't sweat it, though we've got you covered We show you how to decide which flavor of Vista is best suited to you! Then we walk you through installing and setting up Vista for the very first time • Next we dig into the new Vista interface, which is quite a change from the old XP! Then we give you a tour of the many new and enhanced features While you might fancy yourself a wicked-smart Windows user, don't skip this section! We're positive you'll find things you didn't know that will help you make Vista do thy bidding • Don't like the slick new Vista interface? (Macintosh, anyone?) We show you how to harness the power of Vista while keeping the look and feel of your XP Who says change has to be painful? • After you have the basics nailed, we then show you some of the cool things you can do with Vista, from customizing its performance, to disabling annoying security controls, to connecting to a wireless network 100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft® Windows Vista™ by Eric Geier Publisher: Que Pub Date: November 21, 2007 Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3727-2 Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3727-4 Pages: 216 Table of Contents | Index Copyright About the Author Acknowledgments We Want to Hear from You! Reader Services Introduction What's in This Book Who Can Use This Book How to Use This Book Get Ready to Vista! Chapter 1 Upgrading to Windows Vista Section 1 Use Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Section 2 System Requirements and Recommendations Section 3 Check the Processor (CPU) Section 4 Check Memory (RAM) Section 5 Verify Hard Drive Space Section 6 Check CD Drive Type Section 7 Verify Graphics Card Specs Section 8 Verify Audio Card Section 9 Check PC Peripherals and Accessories Section 10 Verify Software Applications Are Vista Compatible Section 11 Move to a New PC Preloaded with Windows Vista Chapter 2 Choosing and Installing a Windows Vista Edition Section 12 Compare Vista Editions Section 13 Full or Upgrade Version? Section 14 Upgrade In-Place or Clean Install? Section 15 Back Up Your Data Section 16 Install Windows Vista Chapter 3 Introducing Windows Vista Section 17 New Look and Functionality Section 18 Parental Controls Section 19 Windows Defender and Windows Firewall Section 20 Network and Sharing Center Section 21 Instant Search and Internet Explorer 7 Section 22 Photo Gallery Section 23 Windows Aero and Windows Flip Section 24 Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC Support Section 25 Windows Meeting Space Section 26 Windows SideShow Section 27 Windows Automatic Backup Section 28 Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore Section 29 Windows Media Center Section 30 Windows DVD Maker Section 31 Games Section 32 Windows Fax and Scan Section 33 Remote Desktop Connection Section 34 Shadow Copy Section 35 Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Section 36 Language Packs Chapter 4 Changing the Look and Feel of Vista Section 37 Banish the Welcome Center Section 38 Disable Windows Sidebar Section 39 Change Windows Themes Section 40 Add the Main Icons Section 41 Add the Microsoft Internet Explorer Icon Section 42 Reduce Large Icons Section 43 Rename the Computer Icon Section 44 Rename the Network Icon Section 45 Change to the Classic Start Menu Section 46 Display the Log Off Button on the Start Menu Section 47 Show Thumbnails of Pictures Section 48 Remove Tabbed Browsing from Internet Explorer Section 49 Display the Menu Bar in Internet Explorer 7 Chapter 5 Finding Your Way Around in Vista Section 50 Renamed Windows Applications Section 51 My Documents Section 52 Shared Documents Folder Section 53 View the Folder Path Section 54 Up Arrow Has Been Removed Section 55 My Network Places Section 56 Desktop Settings Section 57 Advanced Performance Settings Section 58 Network Connection Status Details Section 59 Wireless Network Connection Priorities and Preferences Section 60 Network Connections Section 61 HyperTerminal Section 62 Run Prompt Section 63 System Restore Section 64 Web Desktop Items Section 65 Drag the Shortcut Icon in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Section 66 Find On This Page in Internet Explorer 7 Section 67 View History in Internet Explorer 7 Section 68 Secure Website Padlock in Internet Explorer 7 Section 69 Volume Control Section 70 Add/Remove Programs Section 71 Display Properties Section 72 Filmstrip View Chapter 6 Tips and Tricks Section 73 Apply the Vista Style to XP Computers Section 74 Display a Menu of Items on the Start Menu Section 75 Add More Gadgets to Sidebar Section 76 Change Power Button on Start Menu Section 77 Set Up Additional Clocks for Other Time Zones Section 78 Use Military Time Format for the Clock Section 79 Use the Taskbar Address Bar Section 80 Resize Icons with the Mouse Section 81 Search from the Start Menu Section 82 Use the Show Desktop Shortcut on the Taskbar Menu Section 83 Create a Shortcut to Network Connections Section 84 Restart the Windows Explorer Shell Without Rebooting Windows Section 85 View List of Shared Files and Folders Section 86 Select Files Using Check Boxes Section 87 Use a USB Flash Drive to Improve PC Performance Section 88 Refresh Your PC with a Nightly Reboot Section 89 Disable User Account Control Pop-up Alerts Section 90 Disable UAC Pop-up Alerts for Only Administrators Section 91 Use Computer Lock for Security When Leaving Section 92 Create a Shortcut to Lock Your Computer Section 93 Auto-Login to Bypass the Logon Screen Section 94 Change Windows Using Flip 3D Section 95 Add Providers to Live Search in Internet Explorer Section 96 Change the Home Page of New Tabs in Internet Explorer 7 Section 97 Use Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Section 98 Use the Snipping Tool to Capture Screenshots Section 99 Adjust Audio Levels per Application Section 100 Use the Sync Center Index Copyright 100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Copyright ® 2008 by Que Publishing All rights reserved No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein ISBN-13: 9780789737274 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Geier, Eric, 1984 100 things you need to know about Microsoft Windows Vista / Eric Geier. 1st ed p cm ISBN 0-7897-3727-2 Microsoft Windows (Computer file) 2 Operating systems (Computers) I Title II Title: One hundred things you need to know about Microsoft Windows Vista QA76.76.O63G43 2007 005.4'46 dc22 2007036760 Printed in the United States of America First Printing: November 2007 Associate Publisher Greg Wiegand Acquisitions and Development Editor Rick Kughen Managing Editor Gina Kanouse Project Editor Anne Goebel Copy Editor Karen Annett Indexer Lisa Stumpf Proofreader Kathy Ruiz Technical Editor Christian Kenyeres Publishing Coordinator Cindy Teeters Designer Anne Jones Composition Nonie Ratcliff Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized Que Publishing cannot attest to the accuracy of this information Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark Warning and Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied The information provided is on an "as is" basis The author and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book Bulk Sales Que Publishing offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases or special sales For more information, please contact U.S Corporate and Government Sales 1-800-382-3419 corpsales@pearsontechgroup.com For sales outside of the U.S., please contact International Sales international@pearsoned.com Dedication To my wife Sierra, and my daughter Madison, for your motivation and love Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] keyboard shortcuts Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] language packs Live Search adding providers to Internet Explorer 7 locks, computer lock shortcuts Log Off button, displaying on Start menu logon screen, bypassing with auto-login Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] Manage Wireless Networks window memory menu bar, displaying in Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 dragging shortcut icon in Find On This Page secure website padlock view history Microsoft Internet Explorer icon, adding 2nd in Windows Classic View Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista, installing military time format monitoring capabilities, parental controls mouse, resizing icons moving to new PCs preloaded with Windows Vista My Documents My Network Places Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] NetMeeting [See Windows Meeting Space.] Network Network and Sharing Center 2nd accessing network classification scheme network connection status details Network Connections window network connections, creating shortcuts to Network icon, renaming networks, support for nonbroadcasting wireless networks nonbroadcasting wireless networks, support for Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] Outlook Express [See Windows Mail.] Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] parental controls accessing controlling monitoring capabilities PCs, refreshing with nightly reboots performance, improving with USB flash drives peripherals personal folders Personalization 2nd Photo Gallery Power button, changing on Start menu Programs and Features providers, adding to Live Search in Internet Explorer 7 Public folder Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] RAM (random access memory) reducing icons, large icons refreshing PC with nightly reboots Registry key, adding Registry, creating backup copies Remote Desktop Connection removing tabbed browsing from Internet Explorer 7 renaming Computer icon Network icon resizing icons with the mouse restarting Windows Explorer shell without rebooting Windows Run prompt Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] screenshots, capturing with Snipping Tool searches, Instant Search searching from Start menu Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) secure website padlock, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 security accessing security tools auto-login computer lock shortcuts Windows Defender Windows Firewall selecting files using check boxes Service Set Identifier (SSID) Shadow Copy Shared Documents folder shared files, viewing lists of shared folders, viewing lists of shortcuts creating to network connections keyboard shortcuts locking your computer Show Desktop shortcut Show Desktop shortcut, Taskbar menu showing thumbnails of pictures shutdown options Sidebar, adding gadgets to sizing icons with the mouse Sleep mode Snipping Tool, capturing screenshots software, verifying compatibility with Windows Vista sound, adjusting audio levels per application space, verifying hard drive space SSID (Service Set Identifier) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Start menu appearance of changing to Classic Start menu displaying Log Off button displaying menus of items on Power button, changing searching from styles, applying Vista style to XP computers Sync Center system requirements and recommendations for Windows Vista System Restore Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] tabbed browsing, removing from Internet Explorer 7 Tablet PC tabs, changing home page of new tabs in Internet Explorer 7 Taskbar menu, Show Desktop shortcut taskbars, appearance of Telnet themes, changing Thumbnails feature, showing thumbnails of pictures thumbnails, showing time zones, setting up additional clocks for other time zones Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] UAC (User Account Control) disabling pop-up alerts for only administrators units of measure Up button upgraded versions of Windows Vista in-place or clean install versus full versions upgrading to Windows Vista audio cards CD drives CPU graphics cards hard drive space moving to new PCs preloaded with Windows Vista peripherals RAM Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor USB flash drives User Account Control [See UAC (User Account Control).] user account control pop-up alerts, disabling Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] verifying software application compatibility with Windows Vista view history, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 viewing folder paths lists of shared files and folders Vista Transformation Pack Volume Control Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] web desktop items Welcome Center, disabling WindowBlinds Windows keyboard shortcuts restarting Windows Explorer shell without rebooting Windows Windows Address Book Windows Aero Windows Automatic Backup Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Windows Classic View, adding Microsoft Internet Explorer icon Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore Windows Contacts Windows Defender Windows DVD Maker 2nd Windows Easy Transfer Windows Easy Transfer utilities Windows Explorer shell, restarting without rebooting Windows Windows Fax and Scan 2nd Windows Firewall 2nd Windows Flip 3D Windows HotStart Windows Mail Windows Media Center accessing touring Windows Meeting Space 2nd Windows Mobility Center Windows Photo Gallery 2nd Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Windows Security Center Windows Sidebar 2nd appearance of disabling Windows SideShow compatible devices gadgets installing devices Windows taskbar, adding Address bar Windows themes, changing Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 2nd windows, changing with Flip 3D wireless network connection priorities and preferences wireless networks, support for nonbroadcasting wireless networks Index [A] [B] [C] [D] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] XP computers, applying Vista style to ... performance, to disabling annoying security controls, to connecting to a wireless network 100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft Windows Vista by Eric Geier Publisher: Que Pub Date: November 21, 2007 Print ISBN- 10: 0-7897-3727-2 Print ISBN- 13: 978-0-7897-3727-4... contained herein ISBN- 13: 9780789737274 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Geier, Eric, 1984 100 things you need to know about Microsoft Windows Vista / Eric Geier. 1st ed p cm ISBN 0-7897-3727-2... ISBN 0-7897-3727-2 Microsoft Windows (Computer file) 2 Operating systems (Computers) I Title II Title: One hundred things you need to know about Microsoft Windows Vista QA76.76.O63G43 2007 005.4'46