Windows 7: the Definitive Guide by William Stanek

Windows 7: the Definitive Guide

The Essential Resource for Professionals and Power Users

William Stanek

O'Reilly Media · Print & ebook · November 24, 2009

This book provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7.

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Who it’s for
Configure Windows 7, manage its features, protect data, and troubleshoot routine and advanced system issues.
Themes
Windows 7 system administration, Operating system configuration, Computer security and data protection
Genres
Windows Desktop, Windows Administration, Computer Resources

About this book

This book provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7. You'll learn all of the features and enhancements in complete detail, along with specifics for configuring the operating system to put you in full control. Bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek doesn't just show you the steps you need to follow, he also tells you how features work, why they work, and how you can customize them to meet your needs.

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Learn how to squeeze every bit of power out of Windows 7 to take full advantage of its features and programs. - Set up, customize, and tune Windows 7-Optimize its appearance and performance, install and manage software, customize your hardware, and install printers, scanners, and faxes - Manage your files and data-Search your computer more efficiently, secure your data, share and collaborate, and get the most out of optional programs such as Windows Live Mail - Master your digital media-Create media libraries, manage digital pictures and videos, make DVDs, and create movies - Get connected and start networking-Set up a home or small-office network, conquer Internet Explorer, and master on-the-go networking - Protect your computer-Keep your family safe while on the Internet, navigate the computer security maze, and configure Windows 7's protection features - Manage and support Windows 7 systems-Configure user accounts, disks and drives, troubleshoot and handle routine maintenance, and resolve advanced support and recovery issues - Learn advanced tips & techniques-Manage the Windows boot environment, explore Group Policy, and much more

Windows 7 Management

Configure Windows 7, manage its features, protect data, and troubleshoot routine and advanced system issues.

Come here for

  • Windows 7 setup, customization, performance tuning, and software management
  • File security, digital media, networking, and system recovery

Expect

  • Guidance on user accounts, disks, Group Policy, and the boot environment
  • Coverage of printers, scanners, faxes, media libraries, and home networks

Where it sits

Windows Desktop80%
Windows Administration54%
Computer Resources29%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Computers
  • Windows Desktop
  • PC Hardware
  • Internet & Web
Authors
William Stanek
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Published
November 24, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Windows 7 system administration · Operating system configuration · Computer security and data protection
Reading lane
Computers