Master Visually Windows 7

by Rob Tidrow

Everyone is talking about the upcoming release of Microsoft’s Windows 7, a product created for the both the home PC user and large enterprise use in mind. Master Visually Microsoft Windows 7 will provide essential and in-depth coverage on all of the standard Windows features, components, incorporated applications. Topics will cover how to install and setup Windows 7 (including the USB drive option), using Media Center, understanding and using virtualization, explore the improved user account control, libraries, navigate with the updated Explorer, download and use Desktop Gadgets, use the improved and open windows controls, and more. Also new to this book will be coverage of the running Windows 7 on netbooks, laptops, and other mobile devices. New Windows users can use this book to learn the basics of Windows, as well as graduate to more intermediate features, such as setting up Windows for network environments, utilizing Windows virtualization features, and burning ISOs to CDs or DVDs. Other areas of interest include Windows networking coverage, Windows management features, optimization information, multi-monitor features, and Remote Desktop usage. There will be coverage of built-in applications, including the revamped Windows Paint tool and WordPad (which supports the Office Open XML format!).

736 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010