Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth [Paperback]

Robert Cowart (Author), Brian Knittel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789741997 | ISBN-13: 978-0789741998 | Publication Date: September 10, 2009 | Edition: 1

Microsoft®

Windows 7 In Depth

 

Beyond the Basics…Beneath the Surface…In Depth

 Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth is the comprehensive guide to Microsoft's Windows 7 for everyone who's no longer a Windows beginner: corporate, small office/home office, and personal users alike. Top Windows authors Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel have packed this 1,100-page book with intensely useful and practical information that can't be found elsewhere. You can turn here for expert guidance on... " Migrating to Windows 7 as an individual - or rolling it out throughout a business " Making the most of Windows 7's powerhouse media tools " Installing, configuring, and managing Windows 7 networks more quickly and efficiently " Securing Windows 7 PCs against spam, spyware, viruses and other "Net Nasties" " Using the updated Windows 7 interface more efficiently " Troubleshooting and solving Windows 7 problems more rapidly " And much more..

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About the Author

Robert Cowart has written more than 40 books that have sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. He made his name writing for Sybex and Osborne, most notably the best-selling Mastering Windows series of books. As an author and media developer for Que, Bob has written numerous Windows titles, including multiple editions of Que’s flagship Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows. Bob recently graduated from the California Institute of Integral Studies as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI), starting his private practice as a psychotherapist in Northern California.

 

Brian Knittel is a software developer, consultant, and writer. He’s authored or coauthored many of Que’s best-selling Windows books, including Que’s leading Windows book, Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows. Brian also is the author of Windows XP Under the Hood and coauthored Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows with Scott Mueller.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 1152 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1 edition (September 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789741997
• ISBN-13: 978-0789741998
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I would call in depth, September 23, 2009

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bow_bender (Wa State Archer) - See all my reviews

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It seems the aether has miss titled this book. Perhaps Win7 in review would be good. I found that the author covered a lot of ground but wasted a lot of pages on features that were in previous versions. In depth means to me that the inner-workings of the OS would be described. He simple lists all the features and describes what they do. The author actually walks you through the installation describing how to hit the next button. Why have a chapter on this? I would understand if the book then went on to describe the more complex deployment features that Win 7 sports but it doesn't. That's the entire chapter on installation.

I would describe this as a good general knowledge book but certainly not an in depth description of the features.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CeeBrez, January 12, 2010

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Not much "in depth" about this book. Good book for the newbie....disappointing for those looking for some "in depth" descriptions of the system.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Windows 7 In Depth, June 8, 2010

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R. Grabowsky (Northwestern New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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Comprehensive, well written with humor highlights in non-technical terms. I would definitely consider purchasing other books by the authors who demonstrate complete mastery of the subject. I have used XP-Pro for years and have been eased, without pain, into the Windows 7 experience with this book.