Windows Vista For Dummies Quick Reference [Plastic Comb]

Greg Harvey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0471783269 | ISBN-13: 978-0471783268

• Readers will save themselves time and energy by using this handy, A-to-Z reference to quickly find answers regarding the exciting new release of Windows Vista
• Includes helpful information on the new features of Vista, such as the task-based interface, sidebar, gadgets, new "Aero" interface, 3D-look option, heightened security, new search capabilities, and much more
• Covers navigating the desktop, launching programs, adding programs, removing programs, creating files, copying files and folders, and deleting files and folders
• Accessible organization of topics also shows readers how to create shortcuts, connect to the Internet, search the Web, add favorites, use the new file management system, and more

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From the Back Cover

Fast answers to frequently asked questions

Windows Vista essentials at your fingertips!

If you like your answers quick and your information up-to-date, look no further. With this concise, superbly organized reference, you can easily find what you need to know about Vista's new Aero Glass interface, managing your files and folders, cool new networking capabilities, Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Mail, speech recognition, security, entertainment features, and much more.

About the Author

Greg Harvey, the author of a slew of For Dummies books running the gamut from Excel For Dummies to The Origins of Tolkien’s Middle-earth For Dummies, has had a long career of teaching business people the use of IBM PC, Windows, and Macintosh software application programs. From 1983 to 1988, he conducted hands-on computer software training for corporate business users with a variety of training companies (including his own, PC Teach). From 1988 to 1992, he taught university classes in Lotus 1-2-3 and Introduction to Database Management Technology (using dBASE) in the Department of Information Systems at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
In mid-1993, Greg started a new multimedia publishing venture, Mind over Media, Inc. As a multimedia developer and computer book author, he hopes to enliven his future online computer books by making them into true interactive learning experiences that will vastly enrich and improve the training of users of all skill levels. In 2006, he received his PhD  in Comparative Philosophy and Religion with a concentration on Asian Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California. When he isn’t busy writing, Dr. Greg works as a patient care and bereavement volunteer with the Hospice of Marin in Larkspur, California and Hospice by the Bay in San Francisco, California and a home and hospital volunteer with the Center for Attitudinal Healing in Sausalito, California.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 240 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (January 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471783269
• ISBN-13: 978-0471783268
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars vista operating system, July 20, 2007

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Howard Davis "HOWARD D" (SATELLITE BEACH FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows Vista For Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb)

Fairly good book. Covers the obvious but ignores many of problems of Vista. I went to Google, mentioned the problem and found out it was a common problem. Someone had the solution which worked. More emphasis should have been given to the differences between XP and Vista

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars title, February 5, 2008

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Michael D. Russell "mdr#52" (SE, TN.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows Vista For Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb)

Nothing special about this. If your going from XP to Vista only buy this if it is cheap. You will not learn much. Mine came from Smokey Mountain books (150 miles) at a slower than slow time. Stay away from this vendor!