Master visually Microsoft Windows Vista / Rob Tidrow.

Includes index.

Pt. 1. Setting up Windows Vista -- Preparing installation -- Installing Windows Vista -- Customizing and updating Windows Vista -- Pt 2. Managing the desktop environment -- Using the Windows Vista interface -- Customizing the desktop -- Managing users -- Managing files and folders -- Managing security -- Pt. 3. Mastering multimedia with Windows Vista -- Managing your music with Windows Media Player 11 -- Working with multimedia hardware -- Creating digital content with Windows Vista -- Enjoying digital entertainment with Media Center -- Pt. 4. Using Windows Vista productivity features -- Getting familiar with Windows Mail -- Discovering Windows Calendar -- Making use of Windows Vista fax and scan features -- Pt. 5. Networking with Windows Vista -- Networking and the Internet -- Exploring Internet Explorer 7 -- Working with network services -- Working with Internet information components -- Integrating with active directory -- Pt. 6. Managing the hardware environment -- Working with Windows internals -- Working with hard drives -- Managing portable computers -- Optimizing performance -- Troubleshooting Windows Vista.