Hacking Windows Vista

Steve Sinchak, in addition to being a Microsoft MVP, is an entrepreneur who runs a Web development firm, Advanced PC Media LLC. He has worked with computers for 15 years and writes for several geek--oriented Web sites, including TweakVista.com. Steve is a systems engineer for a Global 100 company and the author of several books, including Hacking Windows XP, also published by Wiley.

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: Customizing Your Computer. Chapter 1: Customizing the Look of the Startup. Chapter 2: Customizing User Navigation. Chapter 3: Hacking the Desktop. Chapter 4: Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface. Chapter 5: Hacking Windows Explorer. Chapter 6: Hacking IE7. Chapter 7: Hacking Windows Media. Part II: Increasing Your Systema s Performance. Chapter 8: Analyzing Your System. Chapter 9: Speeding Up the System Boot. Chapter 10: Making Your Computer Log On Faster. Chapter 11: Speeding Up Windows Explorer. Chapter 12: Optimizing Windows Core Components. Chapter 13: Speeding Up Your Web Browser and Network Connection. Part III: Securing Your System. Chapter 14: Windows Security. Chapter 15: Internet Security. Chapter 16: Protecting Your Privacy. Index.