Windows Vista® Inside Out Deluxe Edition

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By Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Released: May 2008

Pages: 1408

Setup and Startup
1. Chapter 1 What’s New in Windows Vista
  1. What’s in Windows Vista Service Pack 1?
  2. Introducing the Windows Vista Family
  3. The Windows Vista Interface: Up Close and Personalized
  4. Searching, Sharing, and Other File Management Tasks
  5. Windows Vista Security at a Glance
  6. Digital Media Essentials
  7. New Ways to Network
  8. Mail and Collaboration
  9. Performance and Reliability
  10. And Much, Much More . . .
2. Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
  1. Before You Start . . .
  2. Setting Up Windows Vista
  3. Activating and Validating Windows Vista
  4. Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer
  5. Configuring System Recovery Options
  6. Finishing Your Windows Vista Installation
3. Chapter 3 Obtaining Help and Support
  1. Using Windows Help And Support
  2. Connecting to Another PC with Windows Remote Assistance
4. Chapter 4 Personalizing Windows Vista
  1. Customizing the Aero User Interface
  2. Turning Aero Off
  3. Modifying the Predefined Color Schemes
  4. Making Text Easier to Read
  5. Customizing the Desktop Background
  6. Choosing a Screen Saver
  7. Changing the Way Events Are Mapped to Sounds
  8. Customizing Mouse Pointers
  9. Saving Your Settings as a Theme
  10. Configuring Screen Resolution
  11. Configuring a Multimonitor Display
  12. Configuring Desktop Icons
  13. Using and Customizing Windows Sidebar
  14. Personalizing the Start Menu
  15. Launching Programs with the Quick Launch Toolbar
  16. Customizing the Taskbar
  17. Controlling the Display of Icons in the Notification Area
  18. Using Additional Toolbars
  19. Setting Default Programs, File Type Associations, and AutoPlay Options
5. Chapter 5 Using a Stylus, Voice, and Other Unconventional Input Devices
  1. Using Windows Vista on a Tablet PC
  2. Getting Started with Windows Speech Recognition
  3. Controlling a PC with Voice Commands
  4. Using Speech to Enter and Edit Data
  5. Adjusting Ease of Access Options
6. Chapter 6 Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs
  1. Dealing with User Account Control
  2. Dealing with Compatibility Issues
  3. Installing Programs on 64-Bit Editions of Windows
  4. Creating and Customizing Program Shortcuts
  5. Managing Startup Programs
  6. Managing Running Programs and Processes with Windows Task Manager
  7. Running a Program as an Administrator or Another User
  8. Uninstalling Programs
7. Chapter 7 Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware
  1. A Crash Course in Device Drivers
  2. Installing and Configuring a New Device
  3. Changing Settings for an Installed Device
  4. Managing Installed Drivers
  5. Enabling and Disabling Individual Devices
  6. Decoding Hardware Errors
8. Chapter 8 Using Internet Explorer 7
  1. Choosing a Default Web Browser
  2. Using and Personalizing Internet Explorer
  3. Managing Your Favorites
  4. Blocking Pop-up Windows
  5. Using (or Refusing) AutoComplete
  6. Internet Explorer Security and Privacy Options
  7. Finding, Reading, and Subscribing to RSS Feeds
  8. Using Internet Explorer as an FTP Client
9. Chapter 9 Finding and Organizing Files and Information
  1. What’s What in Windows Explorer
  2. Navigating in Windows Explorer
  3. Working with Properties in the Details Pane
  4. Using and Configuring Search and Indexing
  5. Recovering Lost, Damaged, and Deleted Files and Folders
  6. Maximizing Storage Space with NTFS Compression and Compressed (Zipped) Folders
10. Chapter 10 Synchronizing Files and Working with User Profiles
  1. Managing User Profiles
  2. Relocating Personal Data Folders
  3. Advanced File Transfer and Sync with Robocopy
  4. Staying in Sync with Offline Files
11. Chapter 11 E-Mail, Collaboration, and Personal Productivity
  1. Using Windows Live Mail
  2. Managing Contacts
  3. Using Windows Calendar
  4. Using Windows Meeting Space
Security and Networking
1. Chapter 12 Security Essentials
  1. Understanding Security Threats
  2. What’s New in Windows Vista
  3. Preventing Unsafe Actions with User Account Control
  4. Monitoring Security in Windows Vista
  5. Blocking Intruders with Windows Firewall
  6. Keeping Your System Secure with Windows Update
  7. Blocking Viruses and Worms with an Antivirus Program
  8. Stopping Spyware with Windows Defender
  9. Controlling Your Children’s Computer Access
2. Chapter 13 Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons
  1. Introducing Windows Security
  2. Working with User Accounts
  3. Setting a Logon Password
  4. Managing the Logon Process
  5. What Happened to the Administrator Account?
  6. Learning About Your Own Account with Whoami
  7. Advanced Account Setup Options
3. Chapter 14 Setting Up a Small Network
  1. Capabilities of a Small Network
  2. What’s New in Windows Vista
  3. Using Network And Sharing Center
  4. Hardware, Cabling, and Connections
  5. Setting Up a Wireless Network
  6. Setting Up a Shared Internet Connection
  7. Exploring the Network
  8. Understanding Location Types
  9. Changing Network Settings
  10. Managing Network Connections
4. Chapter 15 Managing Shared Folders and Printers
  1. Understanding Sharing and Security Models in Windows Vista
  2. Configuring Your Network for Sharing
  3. Sharing Files with Public Folders
  4. Sharing Files and Folders from Any Folder
  5. Managing Shared Folders
  6. Accessing Shared Folders
  7. Sharing a Printer
  8. Command-Line Utilities for Managing Shared Resources
5. Chapter 16 Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network
  1. Viewing Status in Network And Sharing Center
  2. Diagnosing Problems Using Network Map
  3. Troubleshooting TCP/IP Problems
  4. Network Troubleshooting Tools
  5. Fine-Tuning Network Performance
  6. Bridging Two Networks
6. Chapter 17 Accessing Your Computer from Remote Locations
  1. Getting Started with Remote Desktop
  2. Configuring Your Network for Remote Desktop Connections
  3. Enabling Inbound Remote Desktop Connections
  4. Using a Remote Desktop Connection
  5. Allowing Remote Access via a Virtual Private Network
  6. Connecting to a Virtual Private Network
Digital Media
1. Chapter 18 Digital Media Essentials
  1. Using Windows Media Player
  2. Customizing the Player’s Look and Feel
  3. Using Plug-ins and Extensions
  4. Adding and Updating Codecs
  5. Which File Formats Are Supported?
  6. Managing Your Media Library
  7. Using Media Center
  8. Synchronizing and Sharing Media with Portable Devices
  9. Understanding and Protecting Your Digital Rights
  10. Security and Privacy Issues
2. Chapter 19 Playing and Organizing a Digital Music Collection
  1. Playing Music in Windows Media Player
  2. Building a Digital Music Library
  3. Organizing a Music Collection
  4. Working with Playlists
  5. Burning Custom CDs or DVDs
3. Chapter 20 Viewing, Organizing, and Sharing Digital Photos
  1. Installing and Configuring Windows Live Photo Gallery
  2. Using Windows Live Photo Gallery
  3. Importing Pictures into the Gallery
  4. Organizing and Categorizing Your Digital Pictures
  5. Editing Image Files
  6. Creating a Panoramic Image
  7. Sharing Digital Images
4. Chapter 21 Creating and Watching Movies and DVDs
  1. Watching DVDs in Windows Media Player
  2. Introducing Windows Movie Maker
  3. Planning a Movie Maker Project
  4. Using the Storyboard and Timeline to Assemble a Project
  5. Saving and Sharing Movies
  6. Turning Movies and Pictures into Custom DVDs
5. Chapter 22 Using Windows Media Center
  1. Getting Started with Windows Media Center
  2. Recording and Watching TV
  3. Connecting and Using a Media Center Extender
  4. Sharing a Media Library with Other PCs
System Maintenance and Management
1. Chapter 23 Performing Routine Maintenance
  1. Checking Disks for Errors
  2. Defragmenting Disks for Better Performance
  3. Managing Disk Space
  4. Smart Backup Strategies
2. Chapter 24 Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance
  1. Establishing a Performance Baseline
  2. Monitoring Performance in Real Time
  3. Basic Strategies for Improving Performance
  4. Using Performance Monitor for Advanced System Analysis
3. Chapter 25 Monitoring System Activities with Event Viewer
  1. Getting Started with Event Viewer
  2. Understanding the Event Logs Summary
  3. Viewing Individual Logs and Events
  4. Monitoring Events
  5. Working with Log Files
4. Chapter 26 Troubleshooting Windows Errors
  1. Configuring and Using Windows Error Reporting
  2. Reviewing the Error History with Reliability Monitor
  3. Reviewing the Error History with Event Viewer
  4. Rolling Back to a Stable State with System Restore
  5. Dealing with Stop Errors
5. Chapter 27 Recovering from a Computer Crash
  1. Using Advanced Boot Options
  2. Making Repairs with the Windows Recovery Environment
6. Chapter 28 Managing Services
  1. Using the Services Console
  2. Recommended Startup Settings for Services
  3. Managing Services from a Command Prompt
  4. Managing Services from Task Manager
7. Chapter 29 Editing the Registry
  1. Understanding the Structure of the Registry
  2. Avoiding Registry Mishaps
  3. Browsing and Editing with Registry Editor
  4. Monitoring Registry Changes
  5. Using .Reg Files to Automate Registry Changes
  6. Working with a Remote Computer’s Registry
  7. Changing Registry Key Permissions
  8. Restricting Access to Registry Editor
  9. Editing the Registry from the Command Line
Advanced System Management
1. Chapter 30 Advanced Internet Explorer Security and Administration
  1. Working with (and Around) Protected Mode
  2. Using and Customizing Internet Security Zones
  3. Protecting Yourself from Unsafe and Unwanted Software
  4. Installing, Removing, and Troubleshooting Add-ons
  5. Managing Cookies
  6. Managing Internet Explorer’s Cache and History
  7. Blocking Objectionable Content
  8. Saving and Applying Internet Explorer Settings
2. Chapter 31 Managing Disks and Drives
  1. Running Disk Management
  2. Managing Disks from the Command Prompt
  3. Understanding Disk Management Terminology
  4. Formatting Disks
  5. Creating New Volumes
  6. Assigning or Changing a Volume Label
  7. Assigning and Changing Drive Letters
  8. Mapping a Volume to an NTFS Folder
  9. Changing Volume Sizes
  10. Deleting a Volume
  11. Checking the Properties and Status of Disks and Volumes
  12. Setting Quotas for Disk Space Use
3. Chapter 32 Controlling Access to Files and Folders
  1. Changes to NTFS Permissions in Windows Vista
  2. Controlling Access with NTFS Permissions
  3. Troubleshooting Permissions Problems
4. Chapter 33 Automating Windows Vista
  1. Using the Windows Vista Task Scheduler
  2. Automating Command Sequences with Batch Programs
  3. Automating Tasks with Windows Script Host
  4. Introducing Windows PowerShell
5. Chapter 34 Advanced Security Management
  1. Protecting a System with Windows Firewall
  2. Testing Your Computer’s Network Security
  3. Managing User Rights
  4. Auditing Security Events
6. Chapter 35 Encrypting Confidential Information
  1. Using the Encrypting File System
  2. Best Practices for Safe Encryption
  3. Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
7. Chapter 36 Using Group Policy
  1. Understanding Multiple Local Group Policy Objects
  2. Using the Local Group Policy Editor
Appendixes
1. Appendix A Windows Vista Editions at a Glance
  1. Five Editions to Serve Two Markets
  2. Feature Summary
2. Appendix B Downloadable Resources
  1. Sysinternals Suite
  2. SyncToy 1.4
  3. SyncToy 2.0 (beta)
  4. Robocopy GUI
  5. Network Monitor 3.1
  6. Microsoft Photo Info 1.0
  7. Windows Live Photo Gallery
  8. Windows PowerShell 1.0
  9. Windows PowerShell 1.0 Documentation Pack
  10. Scriptomatic 2.0
  11. Microsoft Silverlight
  12. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.1 for IT Professionals (beta)
  13. Windows Live OneCare (90-day trial)
  14. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
  15. Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
  16. Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008
  17. Internet Explorer Administration Kit 7
  18. Microsoft Deployment
  19. Windows Help Program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows Vista
  20. Windows NT Backup – Restore Utility
  21. Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4
  22. Virtual PC 2007
  23. XML Notepad 2007
  24. Windows Live Mail
  25. Windows Live Messenger
  26. Microsoft Experience Pack for Windows Vista
  27. Microsoft Ink Desktop for Windows Vista
3. Appendix C Working with the Command Prompt
  1. Starting and Ending a Command Prompt Session
  2. Using Commands
  3. Using Environment Variables
  4. Customizing Command Prompt Windows
4. Appendix D Using and Customizing Microsoft Management Console
  1. Running MMC Consoles
  2. Using MMC Consoles
  3. Creating Your Own MMC Consoles
5. Appendix E Viewing System Information
  1. Finding Basic Information About Your Computer
  2. Digging Deeper with Dedicated System Information Tools
  3. Finding and Decoding Information in System Information
  4. Exporting System Information
6. Appendix F Windows Vista Certification Exams
  1. Preparing for Certification Exams
7. Appendix G Fixes Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
  1. Application Compatibility
  2. Computer Management, Administration, and Tools
  3. Desktop and Shell
  4. Development Tools, Including .NET Framework and Data Components
  5. Hardware and Drivers
  6. International/Localization
  7. Internet Explorer
  8. Multimedia
  9. Networking
  10. Networking: IIS and WebDAV Issues
  11. Networking: Remote Access, VPN
  12. Networking: Wireless
  13. Offline Files
  14. Performance and Reliability
  15. Printing and Scanning Technologies
  16. Security
  17. Setup, Deployment, Backup, and Activation
  18. Sleep/Hibernation and Power Management
  19. Startup/Shutdown
  20. Storage
  21. Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
  22. Windows Mail and Web-Based Software
  23. Windows Media Center
  24. Windows Media Player and Related Technologies
  25. Windows Portable Devices
  26. Windows Sidebar and SideShow

Appendix Index to Troubleshooting Topics
Appendix About the Authors

Title:

Windows Vista® Inside Out Deluxe Edition

By:

Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson

Publisher:

Microsoft Press

Formats:

Print
Ebook
Safari Books Online

Print:

May 2008

Ebook:

November 2009

Pages:

1408

Print ISBN:

978-0-7356-2524-2

| ISBN 10:

0-7356-2524-7

Ebook ISBN:

978-0-7356-3037-6

| ISBN 10:

0-7356-3037-2

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Table of Contents

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About the Author

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Setup and Startup

Chapter 1 What’s New in Windows Vista

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows Vista

Chapter 3 Obtaining Help and Support

Chapter 4 Personalizing Windows Vista

Chapter 5 Using a Stylus, Voice, and Other Unconventional Input Devices

Chapter 6 Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs

Chapter 7 Setting Up and Troubleshooting Hardware

Chapter 8 Using Internet Explorer 7

Chapter 9 Finding and Organizing Files and Information

Chapter 10 Synchronizing Files and Working with User Profiles

Chapter 11 E-Mail, Collaboration, and Personal Productivity

Security and Networking

Chapter 12 Security Essentials

Chapter 13 Managing User Accounts, Passwords, and Logons

Chapter 14 Setting Up a Small Network

Chapter 15 Managing Shared Folders and Printers

Chapter 16 Tweaking and Troubleshooting a Small Network

Chapter 17 Accessing Your Computer from Remote Locations

Digital Media

Chapter 18 Digital Media Essentials

Chapter 19 Playing and Organizing a Digital Music Collection

Chapter 20 Viewing, Organizing, and Sharing Digital Photos

Chapter 21 Creating and Watching Movies and DVDs

Chapter 22 Using Windows Media Center

System Maintenance and Management

Chapter 23 Performing Routine Maintenance

Chapter 24 Tuning Up and Monitoring Performance

Chapter 25 Monitoring System Activities with Event Viewer

Chapter 26 Troubleshooting Windows Errors

Chapter 27 Recovering from a Computer Crash

Chapter 28 Managing Services

Chapter 29 Editing the Registry

Advanced System Management

Chapter 30 Advanced Internet Explorer Security and Administration

Chapter 31 Managing Disks and Drives

Chapter 32 Controlling Access to Files and Folders

Chapter 33 Automating Windows Vista

Chapter 34 Advanced Security Management

Chapter 35 Encrypting Confidential Information

Chapter 36 Using Group Policy

Appendixes

Appendix A Windows Vista Editions at a Glance

Appendix B Downloadable Resources

Appendix C Working with the Command Prompt

Appendix D Using and Customizing Microsoft Management Console

Appendix E Viewing System Information

Appendix F Windows Vista Certification Exams

Appendix G Fixes Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Appendix Index to Troubleshooting Topics

Appendix About the Authors

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