Windows 7 - the innovations at a glance

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Windows 7
The innovations at a glance
Windows 7 innovations
Microsoft Press Germany
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3-86645-817-7

ISBN-13: 978-3-86645-817-8
Autoren:
Jürgen Hossner, Roland Kloss-Pierro and Silke Patzig


Due to the later appearance of Windows 7 - the innovations at a glance zu The Windows 7 Beta Book For example, the topic of XP mode (XPM) could be integrated. The book contains the most important information about Windows 7. All topics are described in a compact and concise manner.






Windows 7

The innovations at a glance
Windows 7 innovations
Microsoft Press Germany
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3-86645-817-7

ISBN-13: 978-3-86645-817-8
Autoren:
Jürgen Hossner, Roland Kloss-Pierro and Silke Patzig


Due to the later appearance of Windows 7 - the innovations at a glance zu The Windows 7 Beta Book For example, the topic of XP mode (XPM) could be integrated. The book contains the most important information about Windows 7. All topics are described in a compact and concise manner.


Quote from the book:
We have structured it so that you can read it through completely, delve into specific topics, but also use it as a reference work. In summary: We kept it pithy and concise.



Conclusion:
If you are planning to switch to Windows 7, this book is a good assistant to get to know all the new features. The book is written for beginners, but there are also some interesting topics for advanced users. It is positive that a DVD with Windows 7 Release Candidate is included in the scope of delivery. Have fun with reading.

On the DVD:

Windows 7 Release Candidate (German, 32-bit)


System Requirements:

  • Internet access
  • PC with the following recommended minimum requirements:
    - 32-bit processor with 1 GHz or faster
    - at least 1 GB of RAM
    - 16 GB of free hard disk space
    - Graphics card with 128 MB RAM that supports DirectX 9
    - DVD drive

This software version is working 1.3.2010 only with restrictions and off 1.6.2010 no more.

A short excerpt is also available as a pdf
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The Windows 7 - the innovations at a glance order now.






1
The first impression - the new features of Windows 7 at a glance 15

Six times seven - Windows 7 in six versions 18
The new desktop feeling 20

Theme packages - customize the interface 25
The gadgets 26
The improved taskbar with full-screen preview window 26
The start menu 28
Windows Explorer - Libraries and New Search 28
Device Stage - device management deluxe 30
Internet Explorer 8 - surf the web quickly and easily 31
Thematic search 32
Quick info 32
Web slices 33
Windows Live Essentials - the online package 34
Windows Live Messenger 35
Windows Live Mail 36
Windows Live 36
Windows Live Mesh - the network in the network 37
Accessories - Paint, WordPad & Co. 39
Wireless LAN - wireless networks 39
Disarmed user account control 40
The action center 41
Homegroup - Networking Made Easy 42
Windows Media Player 12 42
The resource monitor 43
Windows 7 Multitouch - a Windows you can touch 44
Operating Windows 7 via the keyboard 48

2
Documents and files under control - the new Windows Explorer 51

Fast and flexible - Windows Explorer 52
Organize and find documents quickly 55
Searching and finding quickly and easily 55
Save the search 58
Expand the search in a targeted manner 59
Organize data even better 60
... Advanced Search with File Information 62
The Concept of Libraries 63
Add a folder to the library 65
Create a new library 67
Managing a library 69
Layout - adapt Windows Explorer according to your needs 70
Cosmetics as required 70
Back to the usual 72
Special settings in the Details-View 72
Working optimally with the preview window 74
Functional and optimal - extended and improved settings 76
How to expand your search index 76
Extended context menu - more commands with the [Shift] key 79
Data completely safe - with previous versions 81

3
Beautiful and effective - the glass desktop 85

The new window techniques 87
Unobstructed view with Aero-Peek 87
Positioning with Aero-Snap 89
Shake away unused windows with Aero-Shake 91
Working with the Windows 7 Start Menu 91
Even more flexible and faster - the revised start menu 91
This is how you use the start menu under Windows 7 92
The size of the start menu - recently executed programs 94
Pinning Programs to the Start Menu 95
Jump lists in the start menu 97
Starting programs via the keyboard 98
Customize the start menu 100
Classic start menu 102
Work faster with the improved taskbar 103
Doing Daily Tasks Faster and Easier 103
Taskbar now with full screen preview window 103
Changing and removing the arrangement of symbols 104
Free view with show desktop 105
Direct access with the jump lists 105
Quickly pinning folders 106
The Vista-Look Taskbar 107
Where is the quick launch bar, please? 108
Changing the position of the taskbar 109
The notification area in the system tray 110
Welcome to the Windows 7 desktop 112
Extended desktop menu 112
Gadgets Undocked 113
Windows 7 Control Panel 119
The classic view of the control panel 119
Working with the new control panel 120
Adjust or restore the control panel 122
Customizing the Windows 7 desktop 123

4
New programs - working with the Windows 7 standard tools 135

Windows 7 Basic Programs 136
The Windows 7 Computer - A Real All-Rounder 137
Quick Messages - Quick Notes 139
Snipping Tool 140
Help with computer problems - the Windows 7 problem recorder 143
WordPad - Here's How It Works 145
Paint 157
Uninstall or change programs 161
Switching Windows functions on or off 162
Windows PowerShell 163

5
Network connections - successfully setting up WLAN & Co. 167

Establishing and controlling network connections 168
A new network feature - the homegroup 174
How to set up a homegroup 174
How to Join a Homegroup 178
Accessing Homegroup Data 179
How to manage the homegroup 179
WLAN - connecting wireless networks quickly and securely 185

6
Internet & Microsoft online services - more than just surfing, emailing and chatting 189

Internet Explorer 8 introduces itself 190
Quick info 191
Web slices - information always at a glance 195
Suggested Sites 198
Improved searching in Internet Explorer 200
The smart address bar 202
Maintain an overview with the new tab groups 204
InPrivate browsing - surfing without leaving a trace 205
Informative ?? New Tab ?? 206
SmartScreen-Filter - rip-offs and spies have no chance 207
Delete browsing history 208
Windows Live Essentials Overview 209
Windows Live Messenger - more than just chatting 209
Windows Live Mail 212
Windows Live Photo Gallery 214
From the camera directly to your PC 214
Edit your pictures 217
Show off your best pictures - online albums and online prints 218
Windows Live Writer 220
Windows Live Family Safety 223
Windows Live Movie Maker 226
Windows Live toolbar 226

7
Multimedia - a new dimension 229

Windows DVD Maker - Learning Pictures in Progress 231
Windows Media Player 12 - finally with more codecs, a facelift and a mini view 235
Setting Windows Media Player 237
Play music 241
Playing Videos, Recorded TV and DVDs 244
Creating a music or data CD / DVD 245
The Windows Media Center - pure entertainment 246
Setting up Windows Media Center 246
Using Windows Media Center 249
Windows Live Movie Maker Beta - Record and Edit Your Own Movies 260
Add photos and videos 260
Editing your own films 262
Creating your own films 265
Publishing your own films 266

8
Maintain and optimize Windows 7 269

Identify problems and optimize performance 270
Solving problems made easy 270
Solving problems individually 274
Keeping the system and data fit 286
The system configuration 287
Memory problems? - start memory diagnosis 288
Print Management 288
Customize system settings 289
Extending the Desktop 291
Using Accessibility Features - Ease of Access 292
The Magnifier 293
Other visual adjustments 293
The on-screen keyboard 295
Speech output 295
Save your settings 296
Device Stage - simplified hardware management with ?? devices & printers ?? 298
Mobile on the move - optimally accompanied 301
The Windows Mobility Center 301
The energy saving plan - adapt the behavior of your notebook 303

9
The security features of Windows 7 307

The user administration of Windows 7 308
The user account types 309
Setting up a user account 314
The User Account Control 315
Backup and Restore - Protecting Against Data Loss 316
Creating an Image 316
System Restore 318
Windows Backup 323
The password reset disk 331
Create a password reset disk 331
Insert a password reset disk 332
Windows Update 332
Windows Update in action 333
Windows Update - change settings 335
Check and set the Windows Firewall status 337
Check the status of the firewall 337
General Windows Firewall Settings 338
Advanced Windows Firewall Settings 340
Restore default settings 345
Check for spyware and other unwanted software - the Windows Defender 346
Checking the computer with Windows Defender 346
Setting Windows Defender Options 348
Microsoft Malicious Software Protection Center - Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) 349
Setting up parental controls for users 351
Family Safety 354
BitLocker & BitLocker To Go 355

10
Install Windows 7 and start immediately 359

The optimal Windows 7 installation 360
Reinstall Windows 7 360
Upgrade Windows 7 369
Make Windows 7 Ready to Use 371
How to extend the trial period of Windows 7 375
Welcome - get off to an optimal start 378
First steps - the Windows 7 walker 378
Performance test - the Windows 7 performance index 380
Windows 7 up to date - Windows Update 382
Windows Easy Transfer - Apply files and previous settings 384
Exporting the user settings with Windows Easy Transfer 385
The data is transferred with Windows Easy Transfer 388
Installing Windows 7 from the USB stick 392
Reading messages and solving problems - the new 395 action center

11
Windows in Windows - the XP mode (XPM) 401

Virtual Windows XP - install 402
Download and Install Windows Virtual PC Beta 403
Download and Install Windows XP Mode Beta 405
Virtual Windows XP - in action 409

Index 413

The authors 421




About the authors

Jurgen Hossner has been working as an IT trainer and consultant for over 20 years with a focus on Microsoft products and has already distinguished himself as a book author for earlier Windows versions.

Roland Kloss Pierro has also been working as an IT trainer with a focus on Windows networks and Office for more than two decades. He has also written several specialist books on these topics.

Silke Patzig worked in network administration and LAN support before she specialized in publications in the IT area and became self-employed in this area.