Find Gold in Windows Vista [Paperback]

Dan Gookin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470046929 | ISBN-13: 978-0470046920 | Publication Date: August 13, 2007 | Edition: 1

Windows Vista represents a major improvement to Windows--one that's been long in coming. Because of that, many readers will be experienced Windows users who have grown accustomed to doing things a certain way. The new version of Windows will present a challenge to them. This book is for that reader.

Getting up to speed on a new version of Windows is a frustrating game called "Where have they buried the bodies?" People know what they want to do; they just don't know the new places to find what they need and the new steps involved to accomplish the task. Find Gold in Windows Vista shows readers the new places and the new steps in the new Windows. This book is different because computer users who already know Windows but are merely concerned with finding where the bodies are buried can use it to find quickly the exact information they need.

While experienced readers can enjoy this book's topical and to-the-point approach, beginners and those intimidated by computers will enjoy the tutorial aspect. This is the "Ask Dan" flavor of the book, where Dan explains in his usual, avuncular style how to do things for folks who are intimidated or perhaps just don't know a better way to get things done.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Why can't I get this daggone Vista to do what I want?"

So they completely retooled Windows with Vista. Fine, you say, but where the heck did my [insert your favorite feature here] go?

Not to worry. Dan Gookin has dug up every feature, program, process, and activity, and drawn you a map to locate them all. Everything about this book is unique, from its chapterless reference format to the tantalizing tidbits of trivia that accompany many entries. There's plenty of gold in Vista, and Dan makes it easy to find.

• Alphabetical organization and cross-referencing help you quickly find the feature you're looking for

• Troubleshooting tips can save the day

• Warnings point out potential pitfalls along the way

• Choice nuggets of information improve your overall Vista knowledge

• Tips show you how to mine the greatest value from each feature and program

• Entertaining sidebars give you additional useful details to help you find all the gold hidden in Vista

About the Author

Dan Gookin is the extremely popular computer book author who wrote the original For Dummies book and launched a phenomenon. Dan's books have earned worldwide acclaim, with more than 11 million copies in print in 32 languages, including the bestselling PCs For Dummies. He welcomes visitors to his Web site at www.wambooli.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470046929
• ISBN-13: 978-0470046920
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,756,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan Gookin has been writing about technology for over 20 years. He combines his love of writing with his gizmo fascination to create books that are informative, entertaining, and not boring. Having written more over 120 titles with 12 million copies in print translated into over 30 languages, Dan can attest that his method of crafting computer tomes seems to work.

Perhaps his most famous title is the original DOS For Dummies, published in 1991. It became the world's fastest-selling computer book, at one time moving more copies per week than the New York Times #1 bestseller (though as a reference, it could not be listed on the NYT Bestseller list). From that book spawned the entire line of For Dummies books, which remains a publishing phenomena to this day.

Dan's most popular titles include PCs For Dummies Word For Dummies, Laptops For Dummies, and Droid X For Dummies. He also maintains the vast and helpful Web site, www.wambooli.com.

Dan holds a degree in Communications/Visual Arts from the University of California, San Diego. Presently, he lives in the Pacific Northwest, where he enjoys spending time with his sons playing video games inside while they watch the gentle woods of Idaho.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a look up book, August 22, 2007

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Stella F. Parker "submarineophile" (Cherry Hill, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This has gold in it. When ever you had a question or a problem, look it up. This is not a READ Book, but an alphabetical listing of answers to whatever.... I keep it handy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review for Fing Gold in Windows Vista, April 20, 2009

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Noel Arroyo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Find Gold in Windows Vista (Paperback)

The book is saturated with useful information at your fingertips.

The author is Dan Gookin and his book is exceptional!