Mastering Microsoft Windows Vista Home: Premium and Basic (Paperback)

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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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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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Product Details

• Paperback: 1042 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (February 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470046147
• ISBN-13: 978-0470046142
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #260,990 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By	Michelle Miller "annadel" (Sonoma Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars first time shopping, August 4, 2009

By	Louise Lessard (Vermont) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was my first time to shop at Amazon.com. I was nervous about it. But it all went great. The book (Mastering Windows Vista) was just what I wanted. It was well worth the price. It was shipped just like I was told and it arrived in great shape. I would, I will be shopping with Amazon.Com again. I would tell anyone who doesn't know much about Windows Vista to buy this book. Thanks. Louise in Vermont

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mastering Windows Vista Home Premium and Basic, December 3, 2008

By	Harry Seagoon - See all my reviews

Mastering Microsoft Windows Vista Home: Premium and Basic (Mastering)

For a book that is so thick it has very little useful information. I found it very disapointing.