Mastering Microsoft Windows Vista Home: Premium and Basic [Paperback]

Guy Hart-Davis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470046147 | ISBN-13: 978-0470046142 | Publication Date: February 5, 2007 | Edition: 1

Configure, run, and troubleshoot Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Home Basic with the detailed coverage you’ll find in this comprehensive guide. With a task-based approach and clear instructions, this book helps you become an advanced user of Windows Vista—even if you’re just starting out. From administering your computer and surfing the Web securely to advanced maneuvers such as creating your own movies and burning DVDs, you’ll find what you need to master the powerful features of Windows Vista.

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From the Back Cover

In-depth Coverage of Windows Vista Home Premium—Including Coverage of Vista Home Basic

Configure, run, and troubleshoot Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Home Basic with the detailed coverage you'll find in this comprehensive guide. With a task-based approach and clear, no-nonsense instructions, the book helps you become an advanced user of Windows Vista—even if you're just starting out.

From essentials such as administering your computer and surfing the Web securely to advanced maneuvers such as creating your own movies and burning DVDs, you'll find what you need to master the powerful features of Windows Vista.

Coverage includes:

• Getting up to speed with Windows Vista
• Improving performance, troubleshooting problems, and recovering from disaster
• Customizing your desktop and making the most of bundled programs
• Protecting your computer with Windows Update, Windows Defender, and Windows Firewall
• Making the most of Vista's features for portable computers
• Communicating online with e-mail and instant messaging
• Enjoying music, movies, DVDs, and TV on your computer
• Burning DVDs, playing games, and creating a media library
• Building a wired, wireless, or combination network—and securing it
• Sharing files and printers with other users of your computer or network

Secure Your Computer, Your Network, and Your Online Activities

Full Coverage for Power Users, Home Office Users, and Beginners

All the Information You Need to Make the Most of Windows Vista Home Premium

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About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis is well into his second decade of rebooting Windows PCs. He has written dozens of computer books, including Mastering VBA, Mastering Microsoft Works, and three editions of Mastering Windows XP Home Edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1042 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (February 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470046147
• ISBN-13: 978-0470046142
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 2.1 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #941,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm now writing a free e-mail newsletter called The Useful Geek (website above).

I'm updating my iPod book to cover the latest features, the latest iPods... and the iPhone when it arrives

I'm also writing a book called Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects, which shows you 24 ways to get more out of your computer -- without buying a new computer. (Or not yet...)

Happy reading -- and computing!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book has been quite helpful, February 11, 2008

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This review is from: Mastering Microsoft Windows Vista Home: Premium and Basic (Paperback)

When I got a new laptop for Christmas, it came with Vista, instead of the XP that I was used to. I found that I had quite a few questions and and started shopping for a book. This one has proven to be very useful and layman friendly for the most part.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vista Home Basic, September 21, 2011

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Have begun reading this book, and have found it to be just what I need to learn what I don't know about the computer I bought 2 years ago!
Being able to purchase this book through Amazon was extremely helpful since I didn't want to spend a lot of money for a book that I had not seen before. But it was inexpensive and shipped promptly to my home.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up!, August 8, 2007

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This review is from: Mastering Microsoft Windows Vista Home: Premium and Basic (Paperback)

This book was VERY informative. It helped me understand Windows Vista Home Premium a lot. I learned things I would not have known otherwise. It didn't go into the Windows Vista Basic much though.