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A terrific value-a full-size book plus video demonstrations of key Windows 7 tasks Windows 7 is Microsoft's much-anticipated new release of the operating system that powers nearly 90% of the world's computers. This two-for-one package provides the step-by-step guidance that will get you up and running with all the exciting new features. This bundle includes the complete Windows 7 For Dummies book plus a DVD with two hours of video training. Featuring the expert advice you get in the book, the DVD shows you how to accomplish various Windows tasks and displays the screens you'll see as you proceed. A two-for-one value - the full-size Windows 7 For Dummies book plus two hours of video training on DVD Windows 7 has new features, an interface with more graphical elements, better interactivitiy with other devices, and faster speed Whether you're new to computers or just to Windows 7, this handy package provides a simple, easy-to-use guide plus video illustration to help you accomplish basic tasks in Windows Covers the things most books assume you already know, as well as how to work with files and programs, get things done online, and customize Windows 7 Shows you how to use movie, music, and photo management features, how to upgrade your system, and how to fix common problems you'll encounter DVD shows you what you'll see on the screen as you master each step This great book-and-DVD package will have you comfortably using Windows 7 faster than you can say 1-2-3!

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Author:   Andy Rathbone
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9780470523988

ISBN 10:   0470523980
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   09 October 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Windows 7 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know 7 Chapter 1: What Is Windows 7? 7 Chapter 2: The Desktop, Start Menu, Taskbar, Gadgets, and Other Windows 7 Mysteries 19 Chapter 3: Basic Windows Mechanics 47 Chapter 4: Flipping Through Files, Folders, Flash Drives, Libraries, and CDs 69 Part II: Working with Programs and Files 95 Chapter 5: Playing with Programs and Documents 97 Chapter 6: Briefly Lost, but Quickly Found 117 Chapter 7: Printing Your Work 129 Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet 139 Chapter 8: Cruising the Web 141 Chapter 9: Sending and Receiving E-Mail 165 Chapter 10: Safe Computing 189 Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 7 207 Chapter 11: Customizing Windows 7 with the Control Panel 209 Chapter 12: Keeping Windows from Breaking 233 Chapter 13: Sharing One Computer with Several People 245 Chapter 14: connecting Computers with a Network 255 Part V: Music, Movies, Memories (And Photos, Too) 283 Chapter 15: Playing and Copying Music in Media Player 285 Chapter 16: Fiddling with Photos and Movies 309 Part IV: Help! 333 Chapter 17: The Case of the Broken Window 335 Chapter 18: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute 347 Chapter 19: Moving from an Old Computer to a New Windows 7 PC 357 Chapter 20: Help on the Windows 7 Help System 371 Part VII: The Part of Tens 377 Chapter 21: Ten or So Things You?ll Hate About Windows 7 (And How to Fix Them) 379 Chapter 22: Ten or So Tips for Laptop Owners 387 Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows 7 393 Index 399

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Andy Rathbone (San Diego, CA) is the author of all editions of Windows For Dummies. Over the last seven editions of the book, dating back to Windows 95 For Dummies, the franchise has sold over 7.6 million copies. Rathbone also is author of all editions of Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies as well as For Dummies titles on MP3 and TiVo.

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