Windows Vista: The Complete Reference

Margy Levine Young (Cornwall, VT) is the author of many computer books for beginners and intermediates, including The Internet for Dummies. John Levine (Trumansburg, NY) is an internationally acclaimed Internet authority, author, and host of his own radio show. He's the co-author of several books including The Internet for Dummies and UNIX for Dummies.

Part I: Working in Windows VistaChapter 1: The Basics of Windows VistaChapter 2: Running ProgramsChapter 3: Installing ProgramsChapter 4: Getting HelpChapter 5: Copying, Moving, and Sharing Information Between ProgramsChapter 6: Sharing Your Computer with Multiple UsersChapter 7: Managing Appointments and Schedules with Windows CalendarPart II: Managing Your DeskChapter 8: Using Files and FoldersChapter 9: Managing Files and FoldersChapter 10: Backing Up Your Files with the Backup UtilityPart III: Configuring Windows for Your ComputerChapter 11: Setting Up Your Start Menu and TaskbarChapter 12: Setting Up Your DesktopChapter 13: Configuring Your Keyboard, Mouse, Game Controller, and Regional SettingsChapter 14: Adding and Removing HardwareChapter 15: PrintingChapter 16: Running Windows Vista on LaptopsChapter 17: Ease of Access CenterPart IV: Working with Text, Pictures, Sound, and VideoChapter 18: Working with Documents in Windows VistaChapter 19: Working with GraphicsChapter 20: Working with SoundChapter 21: Working with VideoChapter 22: Working with Windows Media CenterPart V: Windows Vista on the InternetChapter 23: Configuring Windows to Work with Your ModemChapter 24: Connecting to the InternetChapter 25: Using Windows Mail for E-MailChapter 26: Browsing the World Wide Web with Internet ExplorerChapter 27: Internet Conferences with Windows Live MessengerChapter 28: Other Internet Programs That Come with Windows VistaPart VI: Networking with Windows VistaChapter 29: Designing a Windows-Based Local Area NetworkChapter 30: Configuring Windows for a LANChapter 31: Sharing Drives and Printers on a LANChapter 32: Connecting Your LAN to the InternetChapter 33: Network, Internet, and Web SecurityPart VII: Windows HousekeepingChapter 34: Formatting and Partitioning DisksChapter 35: Keeping Your Disk SafeChapter 36: Tuning Windows Vista for Maximum PerformanceChapter 37: Troubleshooting Windows VistaChapter 38: Windows Update, Windows Ultimate Extras, and Other Windows Vista ResourcesPart VIII: Behind the Scenes: Windows Vista InternalsChapter 39: Windows Vista Configuration FilesChapter 40: Registering Programs and File TypesAPPENDIX A: INSTALLING OR UPGRADING TO WINDOWS VISTAINDEX