Windows 7 For Dummies
February 10th, 2010 | 
- ISBN13: 9780470497432
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7
Windows For Dummies is the all-time bestselling guide to the Windows operating system. Windows 7 For Dummies answers all your questions about the interface adjustments and all the new tools in Windows 7.
Whether you’re new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, expert author Andy Rathbone will walk you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access. If you’ve never used Windows before, it shows you the things most books assume you already know, like how to navigate the interface, customize the desktop, and work with the file system. Then it helps you get comfortable using all aspects of Windows 7.
- Nearly ninety percent of the world’s PCs use the Windows operating system
- Covers basic management of applications, files, and data; creating and printing documents; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail account; and online security
- Explores using Windows to edit and manage audio, video, and photo files, and how to create CDs, DVDs, and playlists with Media Center
- Helps you tweak and customize Windows 7 to operate your way and set up user accounts, build a home network, and maintain your PC
- Provides troubleshooting advice, helps you find missing files and use the Help system, and explains common error messages
Windows 7 For Dummies will have you up and running on the newest version of Windows quickly and easily.
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I got this at the library to get a better understanding of how “XP Mode” offered in Win 7 Pro +higher would enhance compatibility with older legacy programs…a high priority with users migrating from XP…in fact, lack of compatibility with legacy programs was a main reason Vista failed. Unfortunately there’s nothing about XP mode in this book…no reference in the index. Nor could I find an index reference to compatibility with legacy programs.
I just returned a laptop because it’s windows 7 home premium didn’t offer XP mode because compatibility with older programs is my top priority..and that of most users IMO. The omission of this topic renders this book nearly useless.
Rating: 2 / 5
For a thick book, it’s a bit thin on usefullness. I suspect it was written before Windows 7 was available on the shelves. Maybe in 6 months a better “Dummies” version will come out.
Rating: 2 / 5
now this might sound silly, I even like the fact that the book Windows7 is rather small and yet stiff so its easy to hold and read.I like that for each written page there is also a picture in color telling you what you will see.
it is so well explained that one does not get lost. after reading the book Windows 7 I went out and bought a new computer that has Windows 7 and love it,yes do buy the book,its great
Rating: 5 / 5
The book is very helpful. I recently bought a lap top computer with Windows 7 and hopefully it will help walk me through.
Rating: 5 / 5
Not only do Dummies for Windows 7 keep a sense of humor, but offers great help. I would recommend any of that series of books. If you have never had such books, you should try one pertinent to you. Amazon gives great service all the time.
Rating: 4 / 5