How Microsoft Windows Vista works

Windows Vista is the long-awaited upgrade to the Microsoft Windows operating system, and it's a lot different from the Windows you're used to. What's new in Windows Vista–and how do all those new features work? How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Miller, Michael Author (author), Lindley, Eric (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Que Pub 2007
Edición:1st edition
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Sumario:Windows Vista is the long-awaited upgrade to the Microsoft Windows operating system, and it's a lot different from the Windows you're used to. What's new in Windows Vista–and how do all those new features work? How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the new Windows Vista operating system and show you how all the pieces and parts work. With clear and simple explanations and illustrations that say, "You, too, can understand this," How Microsoft Windows Vista Works gives you detailed information on the hidden workings of Windows Vista–from the new Aero interface inside to the Windows kernel. It's a four-color, highly visual explanation of everything that matters about Windows Vista, including: How Windows Vista differs from Windows XP How Windows controls your computer How User Account Control protects your system How virtual folders and instant search work How Windows Vista renders graphics How the Aero interface and the Windows Sidebar work How Internet Explorer 7's tabbed browsing works How Windows connects to a wireless network How the new Windows Photo Gallery manages your digital photos Contents Introduction  xi Part I: What Windows Vista Is–and What It Does  2 Chapter 1      Understanding Windows and Other Operating Systems  6 Chapter 2      How Windows Vista Differs from Windows XP  14 Chapter 3      What Windows Vista Does  26 Part II: Basic Operations  32 Chapter 4      Powering On and Powering Off  36 Chapter 5      Managing System Resources  48 Chapter 6      Managing System Information  62 Chapter 7      Managing Users  70 Chapter 8      Managing Data  76 Chapter 9      Managing Applications  92 Part III: Windows Vista Graphics  100 Chapter 10     Understanding Vista Graphics  104 Chapter 11     The Vista Interface  112 Chapter 12     The Vista Desktop  122 Part IV: Digital Media  130 Chapter 13     Windows Media Center  134 Chapter 14     Digital Music  150 Chapter 15     Digital Images  166 Chapter 16     Digital Video and Movies  174 Part V: Networking and the Internet  182 Chapter 17     Windows Vista and the Internet  186 Chapter 18     Windows Vista Networks  204 Part VI: Security and Maintenance  220 Chapter 19     Windows Vista Security Features  224 Chapter 20     Routine Maintenance  238 Glossary  252 Index  266
Notas:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Descripción Física:1 online resource (288 pages)
ISBN:9781281060921
9786611060923
9780768667332