Windows Vista in easy steps

Windows Vista in easy steps provides a full color, clear and concise introduction to Windows Vista, the latest version of Microsoft Windows and successor to Windows XP.

It covers the five different editions of Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, Home Premium, Home Basic and Ultimate) helping you to understand which version of Windows Vista is right for you. It introduces you to the key features of Windows Vista, and explores its operations, including starting up, basic control functions, working with applications, managing files and folders, printing and fonts, networking and Internet. It reviews the new Windows Vista interface, including Windows Aero, security features and Windows Mail, and discusses system activation and validation, backup and Windows Update. This book will help you quickly become productive with your Windows Vista system, whether you are upgrading from an earlier version of Windows, or this is your first experience with Windows.

Harshad Kotecha is one of the directors of In Easy Steps Limited and a successful computer books author and publisher. He is a Computer Science graduate with extensive experience in computing and publishing.

1. Windows Editions
   • What is Windows?
   • Windows Vista Editions
   • Windows Vista PC
   • Upgrade Advisor
   • Feature Review
   • Report Summary
   • Detailed Results
   • Using Your Mouse
   • Starting Windows Vista
   • Switching users
2. Getting Started
   • The Desktop
   • The Welcome Center
   • The Start Button
   • Help and Support Center
   • Search Help
   • Guided Help
   • Ask Someone
   • More Support Options
   • Product Activation
   • Turn Off Your Computer
3. Basic Controls
   • Menus
   • Dialog boxes
   • Structure of a window
   • Moving a window
   • Restoring a window
   • Switching windows
   • Resizing a window
   • Arranging windows
   • Arranging icons
   • Scrolling
   • Closing a window
4. Windows Explorer
   • Windows Explorer
   • Computer Folder
   • Exploring Drives
   • Opening Windows Explorer
   • Favorite Links
   • Saved Searches
   • Address Bar
   • Customize Layout
   • Folder Contents
   • Changing Views
   • Sorting
   • Grouping
   • Folder Options
   • Customizing Folders
5. Manage Files and Folders
   • Select Files and Folders
   • Copy or Move Files or Folders
   • File Conflicts
   • Delete Files and Folders
   • The Recycle Bin
   • Create a File or Folder
   • Rename a File or Folder
   • Backtrack File Operations
   • File Properties
   • Open Files
   • Recent Items
   • Search for Files and Folders
   • Compressed Folders
6. Working with Programs
   • Start and Close Programs
   • Classic Start Menu
   • Start Searches
   • Start Program using Run
   • Create a Shortcut
   • Pin to Start Menu
   • Taskbar Grouping
   • Startup Folder
   • Minimized (or Maximized)
   • Install and Uninstall
   • Windows Features
   • Program Compatibility
   • Command Prompt
   • Task Manager
7. Internet and Windows
   • New Internet Connection
   • Start Internet Explorer
   • Browse the Web
   • Browser Buttons
   • Search the Internet
   • Change Search Provider
   • Bookmark Favorites
   • RSS Feeds
   • History
   • Home Page
   • Tabbed Browsing
   • Zoom
   • Print
8. Email and Windows
   • Web Mail
   • Enable Pop Mail
   • Start Windows Mail
   • Security Settings
   • Receive Emails
   • Read a Message
   • Reply to a Message
   • Compose a New Message
   • Windows Contacts
   • Newsgroups
   • Block Spam Senders
   • Send a Web Page
9. Fonts and Printing
   • Windows Fonts
   • Character Map
   • Install New Fonts
   • ClearType Smoothing
   • Add a Local Printer
   • Add a Network Printer
   • Print a Document
   • Print Preview
   • Print Management
   • Printer Configuration
10. Networking
    • Network Components
    • Set Up your Network
    • Internet Connection
    • Discover Networks
    • Network and Sharing Center
    • Network Map
    • Share Files and Folders
    • Map to Shared Folder
11. Customize Windows
    • Personalize your Computer
    • Color and Appearance
    • Desktop Background
    • Windows Flip and Flip 3D
    • Live Window Previews
    • Screen Saver
    • Sounds
    • Taskbar
    • Desktop Themes
    • Windows Sidebar
    • User Accounts
    • Date and Time
    • Windows Calendar
    • Windows Media Player Skins
12. Digital Media
    • Upload Pictures
    • Pictures Folder
    • Windows Photo Gallery
    • Windows Movie Maker
    • Windows Media Player
    • Copy Audio CD
    • Play DVD Movies
    • Media Library
    • Online Resources
    • Windows Media Center
13. Reference section: Maintenance
    • System Properties
    • Performance Information
    • Clean Up your Disk
    • Defragment your Disk
    • Schedule Tasks
    • Configure Power Options
    • Back Up and Recover Data
    • Windows Easy Transfer
    • System Restore
    • Windows Security Center
    • Windows Firewall
    • Malware Protection
    • Windows Update
    • Change Settings