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`Windows Vista
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`THE MISSING MANUAL
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`Windows Vista: The Missing Manual
`by David Pogue
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`Copyright © 2007 David Pogue. All rights reserved.
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`Table of Contents
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`The Missing Credits.............................................................................. xi
`Introduction ..........................................................................................
`
`1
`
`Part One: The Vista Desktop
`Chapter 1: Welcome Center, Desktop, and the Start Menu ............. 19
`The Welcome Center .........................................................................................................................
`19
`The Vista Desktop-Now with Aero! ................................................................................................
`22
`The Start Menu ..................................................................................................................................
`24
`What's in the Start Menu ..................................................................................................................
`28
`Start➔ <.!J (Sleep)...............................................................................................................................
`30
`Start➔ lil {Lock) ..................................................................................................................................
`32
`Start➔ Log Off, Restart, Hibernate, Shut Down.............................................................................
`32
`Start➔Help and Support..................................................................................................................
`34
`Start➔Default Programs...................................................................................................................
`34
`Start➔Control Panel.........................................................................................................................
`35
`Start➔Connect To..............................................................................................................................
`35
`35
`Start➔Network ... ............................. ................. . .... . .......... .... ............ ..... ............. ... ............... ........... . .
`36
`Start➔Computer............... ................. ................................ . ... .. ................ . ................................. ........
`Start➔ Recent Items...........................................................................................................................
`37
`Start➔Search .....................................................................................................................................
`37
`38
`Start➔Games .. .. ....... ......... ................ ... ..................... . ................. .. ....... ..............................................
`Start➔Music, Pictures ......................................................................................................................
`38
`Start➔Documents .............................................................................................................................
`39
`Start➔[Your Name]: The Personal Folder......................................................................................
`39
`Start➔Run ..........................................................................................................................................
`40
`Customizing the Start Menu.............................................................................................................
`44
`
`Chapter 2: Explorer, Windows, and the Taskbar............................... 57
`Universal Window Controls ..............................................................................................................
`57
`Explorer Window Controls................................................................................................................
`60
`Optional Window Panes....................................................................................................................
`63
`Tags, Metadata, and Properties........................................................................................................
`69
`Icon and List Views.............................................................................................................................
`71
`Sorting, Grouping, Stacking, and Filtering......................................................................................
`75
`Uni-Window vs. Multi-Window........................................................................................................
`80
`Immortalizing Your Tweaks...............................................................................................................
`81
`The "Folder Options" Options..........................................................................................................
`82
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`Sizing, Moving, and Closing Windows ............................................................................................
`Windows Flip (Alt+Tab) .....................................................................................................................
`Windows Flip 3D ................................................................................................................................
`The Taskbar .........................................................................................................................................
`Taskbar Toolbars.................................................................................................................................
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`86
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`Chapter l: Searching and Organizing Your Files............................... 105
`Meet Vista Search............................................................................................................................... 106
`Search from the Start Menu .............................................................................................................
`106
`Explorer-Window Searches...............................................................................................................
`119
`Saved Searches (Search Folders) .....................................................................................................
`123
`The Folders of Windows Vista..........................................................................................................
`126
`Life with Icons..................................................................................................................................... 130
`Selecting Icons ....................................................................................................................................
`136
`Copying and Moving Folders and Files...........................................................................................
`138
`The Recycle Bin...................................................................................................................................
`141
`Shortcut Icons .....................................................................................................................................
`145
`Compressing Files and Folders ........................................................................................................
`147
`Burning CDs and DVDs from the Desktop......................................................................................
`151
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`Chapter 4: Interior Decorating Vista................................................... 157
`Aero or Not.........................................................................................................................................
`157
`Dialing Up Your Own Look............................................................................................................... 160
`Desktop Background (Wallpaper)...................................................................................................
`163
`Screen Savers......................................................................................................................................
`165
`Sounds.................................................................................................................................................
`167
`Mouse Makeover................................................................................................................................
`167
`Change Your Theme ..........................................................................................................................
`170
`Monitor Settings.................................................................................................................................
`171
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`Chapter 5: Getting Help....................................................................... 175
`Navigating the Help System..............................................................................................................
`175
`Remote Assistance ............................................................................................................................. 178
`Getting Help from Microsoft............................................................................................................. 185
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`Part Two: Vista Software
`Chapter 6: Programs, Documents, and Gadgets ................................ 189
`Opening Programs.............................................................................................................................
`189
`Exiting Programs................................................................................................................................. 190
`When Programs Die: The Task Manager.........................................................................................
`192
`Saving Documents.............................................................................................................................. 194
`Closing Documents............................................................................................................................ 198
`The Open Dialog Box.........................................................................................................................
`198
`Moving Data Between Documents..................................................................................................
`199
`Speech Recognition............................................................................................................................ 202
`The Sidebar.........................................................................................................................................
`211
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`Filename Extensions and File Associations.....................................................................................
`Installing Software.............................................................................................................................. 229
`Uninstalling Software............................................................................................................................ 233
`Running Pre-Vista Programs............................................................................................................. 236
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`Chapter 7: The Freebie Software........................................................ 239
`Default Programs ............................................................................................................................... 239
`Internet Explorer.................................................................................................................................. 239
`Windows Calendar............................................................................................................................. 240
`Windows Contacts.............................................................................................................................. 250
`Windows Defender............................................................................................................................ 252
`Windows DVD Maker........................................................................................................................ 252
`Windows Fax and Scan...................................................................................................................... 252
`Windows Live Messenger Download.............................................................................................. 252
`Windows Mail..................................................................................................................................... 252
`Windows Media Center..................................................................................................................... 253
`Windows Media Player...................................................................................................................... 253
`Windows Meeting Space................................................................................................................... 253
`Windows Movie Maker...................................................................................................................... 253
`Windows Photo Gallery..................................................................................................................... 253
`Windows Update................................................................................................................................ 253
`Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 253
`Extras and Upgrades.......................................................................................................................... 273
`Games.................................................................................................................................................. 274
`Maintenance....................................................................................................................................... 280
`Startup ................................................................................................................................................. 280
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`Chapter 8: The Control Panel .............................................................. 281
`Home View: The Big Vista Change ..................................................................................................
`281
`Classic View......................................................................................................................................... 285
`The Control Panel, Applet by Applet............................................................................................... 286
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`Part Three: Vista Online
`Chapter 9: Hooking Up to the Internet............................................... 319
`Broadband Connections (Cable Modems and DSL) .....................................................................
`319
`Wireless Networks............................................................................................................................. 320
`Dial-Up Connections ..........................................................................................................................
`321
`Connection Management.................................................................................................................. 325
`Details on Dial-Up .............................................................................................................................. 327
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`Chapter 10: Internet Security .............................................................. 333
`Security Center................................................................................................................................... 335
`Windows Firewall............................................................................................................................... 336
`Windows Defender ............................................................................................................................ 340
`The Phishing Filter.............................................................................................................................. 346
`Privacy and Cookies........................................................................................................................... 349
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`History: Erasing Your Tracks.............................................................................................................. 352
`The Pop-up Blocker............................................................................................................................ 353
`Internet Security Zones...................................................................................................................... 357
`Hot Spot Security................................................................................................................................ 359
`Protect Your Home Wireless Network............................................................................................. 360
`Parental Controls................................................................................................................................
`361
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`Chapter 11 : Internet Explorer 7 ........................................................... 367
`IE7: The Grand Tour........................................................................................................................... 368
`Tabbed Browsing................................................................................................................................ 373
`Favorites (Bookmarks) ...................................................................................................................... 376
`History List........................................................................................................................................... 379
`RSS: The Missing Manual.................................................................................................................. 380
`Tips for Better Surfing........................................................................................................................ 382
`The Keyboard Shortcut Master List................................................................................................. 387
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`Chapter 12: Windows Mail .................................................................. 391
`Setting Up Windows Mail.................................................................................................................. 392
`Sending Email..................................................................................................................................... 393
`Reading Email ..................................................................................................................................... 402
`Junk Email ............................................................................................................................................
`411
`Configuring Windows Mail ............................................................................................................... 414
`Newsgroups........................................................................................................................................
`418
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`Part Four: Pidures, Movies, and Media Center
`Chapter 13: Windows Photo Gallery .................................................. 423
`Photo Gallery: The Application ........................................................................................................ 423
`Getting Pictures into Photo Gallery.................................................................................................. 424
`The Post-Dump Slideshow ................................................................................................................ 430
`The Digital Shoebox ........................................................................................ ,.................................. 432
`Tags and Ratings................................................................................................................................. 442
`Editing Your Shots .............................................................................................................................. 446
`Finding Your Audience ...................................................................................................................... 455
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`Chapter 14: Windows Media Player ................................................... 463
`The Lay of the Land ........................................................................................................................... 464
`Online Music Stores ........................................................................................................................... 477
`DVD Movies......................................................................................................................................... 479
`Pictures and Videos............................................................................................................................ 482
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`Chapter 15: Movie Maker and DVD Maker ........................................ 483
`Importing Video, Music, and Photos ............................................................................................... 483
`Editing Video ...................................................................................................................................... 487
`DVD Maker.......................................................................................................................................... 494
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`Chapter 16: Media Center.................................................................... 501
`Your Gear List......................................................................................................................................
`501
`Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 502
`TV: Your PC as TiVo ............................................................................................................................ 509
`Music: Your PC as Jukebox................................................................................................................
`517
`Photos and Video ............................................................................................................................... 523
`Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................................. 527
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`Part Five: Hardware and Peripherals
`Chapter 17: Fax, Print, and Scan ......................................................... 533
`Installing a Printer .............................................................................................................................. 533
`Printing................................................................................................................................................. 538
`Controlling Printouts.......................................................................................................................... 542
`Fancy Printer Tricks............................................................................................................................ 544
`Printer Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 549
`Fonts................................................................................................................................................. 550
`Faxing...............................................................................................................................................
`551
`Scanning Documents......................................................................................................................... 557
`Chapter 18: Hardware.......................................................................... 559
`External Gadgets................................................................................................................................. 560
`Installing Cards in Expansion Slots.................................................................................................. 563
`Troubleshooting Newly Installed Gear............................................................................................ 564
`Driver Signing ..................................................................................................................................... 566
`The Device Manager.......................................................................................................................... 567
`Chapter 19: Laptops, Tablets, and Palmtops...................................... 571
`Laptops................................................................................................................................................
`571
`Tablet PCs............................................................................................................................................ 575
`Windows Mobile Devices.................................................................................................................. 586
`The Sync Center.................................................................................................................................. 587
`Offline Files ......................................................................................................................................... 589
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`Part Six: PC Health
`Chapter 20: Maintenance and Speed Tweaks.................................... 595
`Disk Cleanup....................................................................................................................................... 595
`Disk Defragmenter ............................................................................................................................. 596
`Hard Drive Checkups......................................................................................................................... 599
`Disk Management.............................................................................................................................. 601
`Task Scheduler.................................................................................................................................... 606
`Four Speed Tricks ............................................................................................................................... 609
`Windows Update................................................................................................................................
`614
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`Chapter 21: The Disk Chapter.............................................................. 621
`Dynamic Disks....................................................................................................................................
`621
`Compressing Files and Folders ........................................................................................................ 629
`Encrypting Files and Folders............................................................................................................. 633
`BitLocker Drive Encryption ............................................................................................................... 637
`
`Chapter 22: Backups and Troubleshooting ........................................ 641
`Automatic Backups ............................................................................................................................
`641
`Complete PC Backup ......................................................................................................................... 647
`System Restore ................................................................................................................................... 648
`Shadow Copies................................................................................................................................... 654
`Safe Mode and the Startup Menu.................................................................................................... 656
`Problem Reports and Solutions........................................................................................................ 659
`Startup Repair (Windows Recovery Environment)........................................................................
`661
`
`Part Seven: The Vista Network
`Chapter 23: Accounts (and Logging On) ............................................. 665
`Introducing User Accounts................................................................................................................ 665
`Windows Vista: The OS with Two Faces.......................................................................................... 667
`Local Accounts.................................................................................................................................... 668
`Local Accounts on a Domain Computer.........................................................................................
`679
`Local Users and Groups....................................................................................................................
`681
`Fast User Switching............................................................................................................................ 686
`Logging On.......................................................................................................................................... 688
`Profiles................................................................................................................................................. 690
`NTFS Permissions: Protecting Your Stuff ........................................................................................ 692
`
`Chapter 24: Setting Up a Workgroup Network ................................. 699
`Kinds of Networks.............................................................................................................................. 700
`Sharing an Internet Connection ............................................