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Windows® 7

Step by Step

by Joan Preppernau and Joyce Cox To learn more about this book, visit Microsoft Learning at http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/

9780735626676

©2009 Joan Preppernau and Joyce Cox

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Windows 7 Step by Step

Draft Table of Contents

Overview

Front Matter ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3

About the Authors ................................................................................................................................ 3

Features and Conventions of This Book ................................................................................................ 3

Using the Companion CD ...................................................................................................................... 3

Getting Help .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Introducing Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................... 3

Part I: Getting Started with Windows 7 .................................................................................................... 4

1 Explore Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................ 4

2 Navigate Windows and Folders ......................................................................................................... 5

3 Change Visual Elements ..................................................................................................................... 5

4 Manage Folders and Files .................................................................................................................. 5

5 Work with Programs .......................................................................................................................... 6

6 Work with Internet Explorer .............................................................................................................. 6

Part II: Managing Your Computer ............................................................................................................. 7

7 Change System Settings ..................................................................................................................... 7

8 Set Up Peripherals and Devices ......................................................................................................... 7

9 Manage Security ................................................................................................................................ 8

10 Optimize Computer Performance .................................................................................................... 8

11 Solve Problems ................................................................................................................................. 8

Part III: Managing Multiple Users and Computers ................................................................................... 9

12 Manage Multiple Accounts .............................................................................................................. 9

13 Manage Local Connections .............................................................................................................. 9

14 Work with Shared Resources ........................................................................................................... 9

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15 Work Anywhere ............................................................................................................................. 10

Back Matter ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Index .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Resource Pages (if available/required) ............................................................................................... 10

Survey Page ......................................................................................................................................... 10

This outline is not final, and is subject to change due to technology changes, page count restrictions, time restrictions, redirection of the book to another audience as defined by

Microsoft Press, and other factors.

Front Matter

Contents

About the Authors

Features and Conventions of This Book

Using the Practice Files

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Minimum System Requirements

Installing the Practice Files

Using the Practice Files

Removing and Uninstalling the Practice Files

Getting Help

Introducing Windows 7

Windows 7 Editions

Installing Windows 7

Sidebar: Identifying Genuine Windows Software

Sidebar: The Perils of Piracy

Sidebar: Activating Windows

Sidebar: Upgrading to Windows 7

Information for New Computer Users

Using Your Mouse

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Giving Instructions

Working with Windows, Message Boxes, and Dialog Boxes

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Part I: Getting Started with Windows 7

1 Explore Windows 7

Logging On to Windows 7

Sidebar: Resetting Your Windows Password

Exploring the Windows Desktop

Using the Start Menu

Exploring the Left Pane of the Start Menu

o Pinned Programs Area o Recently Opened Programs List o All Programs Menu o Jump Lists o Start Menu Search Box

Exploring the Right Pane of the Start Menu

Using the Windows Taskbar

Taskbar Buttons

Notification Area

Exploring Windows 7 Programs

Sidebar: Absent Programs

Windows Essentials

Media Management

Communication Tools

Games

Utilities

Exploring Control Panel

Control Panel Categories

Accessing Individual Control Panel Items

Different Ways of Opening Control Panel Items

Sidebar: Understanding User Account Control

Finding Information About Your Computer System

Updating Windows System Files

Types of Updates

Completing an Update

Windows Update Options

Ending a Computing Session

Key Points

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2 Navigate Windows and Folders

Working with Windows

Sizing, Moving, and Arranging Windows

Hiding and Displaying Windows

Understanding Files, Folders, and Libraries

File Types

Windows System Folders

Folder Window Features

Finding Your Way Around Your Computer

Finding Specific Information

Windows Search

Windows Search Parameters

Key Points

3 Change Visual Elements

Applying a Standard Theme

Sidebar: Downloading a Theme

Modifying a Theme

Desktop Background

Window Color

Sidebar: Sounds

Custom Themes

Implementing a Screen Saver

Displaying More on Your Monitor

Changing Your User Account Picture

Key Points

4 Manage Folders and Files

Viewing Folders and Files in Different Ways

Changing the Folder View

Grouping Folder Content

Sorting and Filtering Folder Content

Displaying and Interacting with Folder Content

Working with Folder and File Properties

File Properties

Folder Properties

Sidebar: XPS Files

Creating and Renaming Folders and Files

Moving and Copying Folders and Files

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Sidebar: Folder Templates in Libraries

Sidebar: Compressing Folders and Files

Deleting and Recovering Folders and Files

Creating Shortcuts to Folders and Files

Desktop Shortcuts

Start Menu Pinned Items

Taskbar Pinned Items

Favorites List

Key Points

5 Work with Programs

Using and Modifying Desktop Gadgets

Using Windows 7 Accessory Programs

Exploring Windows Live Programs and Services

Windows Live Essentials

Windows Online Services

Installing and Removing Programs

Installing Programs

Removing Programs

Sidebar: Turning Windows Features On and Off

Starting Programs Automatically

Specifying Default Programs

Key Points

6 Work with Internet Explorer

Connecting to the Internet

Displaying Web Sites in Internet Explorer 8

Internet Explorer Interface Elements

Setting Up Internet Explorer 8

Sidebar: Setting Default Programs for Tasks

Specifying Sites and Pages

Working with Tabs

Switching Among Pages

Sidebar: Anatomy of a Web Address

Working with Web Page Content

Accelerators

RSS Feeds

Sidebar: Newsreaders and Feed Directories

Web Slices

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Blocking Pop-Up Windows

Finding, Saving, and Returning to Web Sites

Finding Sites

Sidebar: Visual Search

Choosing a Search Provider

Saving Sites

Sidebar: Printing Web Pages

Sending Web Pages and Links

Personalizing Internet Explorer

Changing Your Home Page

Changing the Appearance of Web Content

Key Points

Part II: Managing Your Computer

7 Change System Settings

Transferring Software, Settings, and Files to Another Computer

Modifying the Start Menu

Modifying the Taskbar

Sidebar: System Icons and Notification Area Icons

Managing the System Date and Time

Changing the Computer Name

Sidebar: Changing the Name of the Computer Folder

Configuring Power Options

Making Your Computer More Accessible

Key Points

8 Set Up Peripherals and Devices

Configuring Your System for Multiple Monitors

Sidebar: Expanding Your Laptop with Peripheral Devices

Changing the Way Your Mouse Works

Changing the Way Your Keyboard Works

Sidebar: Updating Device Drivers

Installing Printers

Connecting Plug and Play Devices

Sidebar: Portable Devices

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Sidebar: Safely Removing Devices

Sidebar: Need More Ports?

Setting Up Sound Devices

Locating Device Information

Key Points

9 Manage Security

Managing Security from the Action Center

Understanding User Account Control

Protecting Personal Information

Analyzing Your Computer Security

Configuring Internet Security Zones

Restricting Objectionable Content

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Sidebar: Protecting Yourself from Phishing Sites

Key Points

10 Optimize Computer Performance

Exploring System Management

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Managing Cached Files

Removing Unnecessary Files

Sidebar: Working from a Command Prompt Window

Scheduling Computer System Management Tasks

Key Points

11 Solve Problems

Backing Up and Restoring Files

Restoring Your Operating System

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