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Get the fast answers--in full color--that make learning the new Windows Vista operating system plain and simple! Windows Vista helps you more effectively use your PC--with simple ways to find and use your information, enjoy your digital media, and connect to technologies and people. This no-nonsense guide helps you learn the easy way to navigate this new operating system with numbered steps and concise, straightforward language that show the most expedient ways to learn a new skill or solve a problem. You'll discover how to perform everyday tasks and answer your own questions quickly--learning the essentials for customizing your desktop, setting up a home network, managing digital media, publishing files to the Web, and more. With PLAIN & SIMPLE, you don't have to wade through superfluous details. This easy-to-use book delivers fast, precise information--exactly how and when you need it!


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-Your no-jargon, quick reference to everyday questions about Windows Vista -Covers common tasks including burning CDs, browsing the Web, organizing photos, playing games, running programs, and troubleshooting -Features an easy-to-read design--including numbered steps, concise information, and helpful tips and exercises--in full color -Delivers concise answers in visual format for people who want information they can put to work right away; ideal for beginning-level users of Windows Vista


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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 edition (January 17, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 073562268X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0735622685
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and easy to understand., April 4, 2007
By R. J Kaucher (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews
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I am an IT professional and I have been running Vista since the beta. If you are a Windows XP expert a book like this is far too simple. However one of my main job responsibilities is in educating users who may be buying their very first computer. In my opinion this book has a number of features that set it apart from (and above) other books.

First is that it is written in a format that does not require the reader to read it like a novel, from front to back. You may simply set it next to your PC and refer to the ample index when you want to know how to perform a certain task. Need to know how to burn a data CD? Look up CD in the index, turn to the page and follow the steps as shown with full color photos and easy to understand text.

The second item that sets it apart is the full color photos, mentioned above, included with each step. Including so many color photos reassures users that they are not committing a catastrophic error that will require them to restore the system and potentially lose all their data.

I highly recommend this book for non-technical people who were not experts with Windows XP I also recommend that you use it to learn how to perform the following critical tasks:

1.Make regular backups of you data (pictures, documents, email, etc)
2.Perform basic system maintenance (defragment your disk drive, install programs and uninstall programs) This is like knowing how to put gas in your tank and air in the tires of your car, essential!
3.Actually enjoy using your PC!
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50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Plain & simple Windows Vista, March 8, 2007
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This is a" must have" book for those of us that don't start up a new computer system every day. Easy to follow directions take you step by step from start to finish. I intend to keep my copy on my desk for easy reference.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Vista OS Manual, January 4, 2008
This is a superaltive manual for beginning and intermediate users of the new Microsoft Windows Vista OS. It's very user friendly, all color photographs and laid out exactly as youwould see it on the screen so you can perform the steps as you read the book. The book is made to be hands free, meaning you can sit it down andnot have to hassle with it folding over constantly which is a huge plus. Each step is numbered on the side, and on the picture of what you should do that looks like your computer screen, there is a corresponding number for each step. For your average person who is just looking to get savvy with Vista, this is a great resource to have. I plan on keeping it in my reference library, and owning it as long as I use Vista.
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3.0 out of 5 stars review the simple kit
This was a gift and it is very simple basic information.
It has been somewhat helpful at times.
Published 2 months ago by J. Russell

3.0 out of 5 stars Plain & Simple Windows Vista
Looks good so far. It's a reference book; not something you sit down and read cover to cover. I should qualify that, I am not planning to read it cover to cover but I will refer... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ingrid bennett

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful.
Still reading it. It has been helpful to me since I am new to Vista Home Basic.
Published 10 months ago by Gary in Sun City, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and coloful book.
The book is great for children and adults. Has many pictures and it is all color coded (but not too much to get you confused). Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Bicudo

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference
This is a good book to have on hand and to read before you really dive into Window's Vista. No reference book is ever an interesting read but this one is to the point.
Published 10 months ago by T. Clemens

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and easy to understand
I found that "Plain & Simple" Windows Vista was very easy to read, understand and informative.
It seemed to answer all my questions.
Published 15 months ago by Mick-

5.0 out of 5 stars Windows Vista Plain and Simple

Great book to help you understand Windows Vista. Easy to understand and with colorful pictures.
Published 17 months ago by D. Miller

2.0 out of 5 stars Book does not make your life easier
VISTA should not have been developed, in my opinion. This book is PLAIN, AND it does not make the ill-fated operating system EASY to use. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Charles Chao

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand
I purchased Step by Step. This had a disc at the back of the book which was to be used for practice lessons. This does not work. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Edna Poole

5.0 out of 5 stars windows vista plain and simple
I find this guide to be very easy to use. I could locate the topic I needed easily. The text is user friendly and the pictures are excellent feedback that confirms what you... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Nancy K. Hedrich

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