OverviewThis is the Safari online edition of the printed book.
SPECIAL EDITION Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Second Edition
The only Windows Vista book you need
We crafted this book to grow with you,
providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista
proficiency and use more advanced features. If you buy only one
book on Vista, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows
Vista®, Second Edition, is the book you need.
• Tired of the constant barrage of spam,
spyware, viruses and other 'Net nasties? We show you how to
rebuke the onslaught of hacker attacks, protect your identity, and
keep your sanity, all at the same time.
• Is the new Vista interface making your
trigger-finger itch? Ours too…that is, until we turned
Windows inside out, shook out all the loose parts, and figured out
just what makes this beast tick. Learn from our pain and
suffering.
• If you finally broke down and purchased a
Windows Media Center computer, or if you think you have one and
didn't even know it, you are holding just the book for you.
We show you how to get up to speed with your new computer,
transforming it from the little PC that could into the media
juggernaut, entertainment center, gaming center, and
way-better-than-TiVo replacement you never knew it could be.
• Ready to upgrade? We provide
from-the-trenches advice on upgrading to Windows Vista. Maybe you
to still want to run Windows XP but would like to try Vista for a
while to see if you like it. We cover how to dual-boot your
computer safely with both operating systems.
Category: Microsoft® Windows Operating
System
Covers: Microsoft® Windows Vista®,
all versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1
User Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Robert Cowart has written more than 40 books
that have sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. He made his
name writing for Sybex and Osborne–most notably in the
best-selling Mastering Windows series. As an author and media
developer for Que, Bob has written numerous Windows titles,
including multiple editions of Que's flagship Windows book,
Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows®.
Brian Knittel is a software developer,
consultant, and writer. He's authored or coauthored many of
Que's best-selling Windows books, including Que's
leading Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft®
Windows®. Brian also is the author of Windows XP Under the
Hood and coauthored Upgrading and Repairing Windows® with
Scott Mueller.
On the CD-ROM
More than 80 minutes of how-to video,
showing you how to get up to speed with Windows Vista! Bob and
Brian show you how the new Vista Welcome Center works, how to
personalize and tweak the desktop, how to use the new Windows
Explorers, how to manage user accounts and more! Using screen cam
videos and voice over, you'll be able to watch the Windows
masters at work, taking the guesswork out of getting up to speed
with Vista. It's like having Bob and Brian sitting next to
you while you're learning how to use Vista!
