Windows Vista Annoyances Tips, Secrets, and Hacks for the Cranky Consumer

Name: Windows Vista Annoyances Tips, Secrets, and Hacks for the Cranky Consumer
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ISBN: 9780596527624

ISBN-10: 0596527624

ISBN-13: 9780596527624

Edition: 2007

Authors: David Karp

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Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features of the latest Microsoft operating system and how to get around them, but also explains how to improve Windows and do more with the software than Microsoft intended. You'll find information on setup, installation, upgrade from other Windows versions, the revamped interface, new security features, user accounts, troubleshooting, and the markedly improved Internet Explorer 7. Other chapters cover a wide range of key topics: * Media Center - tips on photos, videos, music, TV tuners, HD, and the media center…

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/22/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 664
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



Preface


Why Am I Annoyed?


Of Bugs and Features


How To Use This Book


Conventions Used in This Book


Request for Comments


Safari#xAE; Books Online


Acknowledgments



Get Started with Windows Vista



Editions of Vista



Install Windows Vista



Migration to Windows Vista



Shell Tweaks



Customize Windows Explorer



Working with Files and Folders



The Registry



The Registry Editor



The Structure of the Registry



Registry Tasks and Tools



File Type Associations



Working with Media



Playing Video



Handling Online Video



Sound and Music



Photos, Pictures, Images



Media Center Annoyances



CD and DVD Drives



Performance



Trim the Fat



Make Your Hardware Perform



Hard Disk



Troubleshooting



Crashes and Error Messages



Dealing with Drivers and Other Tales of Hardware Troubleshooting



Preventive Maintenance and Data Recovery



Networking and Internet



Build Your Network



Internet Me



Secure Your Networked PC



Web and Email



Users and Security



Manage User Accounts



Permissions and Security



Logon and Profile Options



Share Files and Printers



Scripting and Automation



Windows Script Host



Build a VBScript Script



Object References



Wacky Script Ideas



Command Prompt Scripting



Windows PowerShell