eBook By Category (Windows Vista)

An Inside Look at Windows Vista Security for Systems Administrators


Get an early start on Windows Vista security and the technology shifts you'll need to know as a systems administrator...

• Veteran bestselling author Alan Simpson has penned the ultimate resource with beginner- to advanced-level coverage on the latest and most anticipated release of the Microsoft Windows OS, Vista
• Simpson covers everything from the basics (navigating the computer) to more intermediate and advanced topics such as creating custom programs, using popular Internet features, customizing the work environment, securing the system, and more
• Also focuses on how to maintain and tweak the system, maximize performance, and build a network in a small business or home office setting
• Discusses various upgrades to security, the new anti-virus tool, and the file system that makes it easier to organize similar files into libraries

• Drawing on the very best content from the Windows Vista Bible, this book is aimed at readers with limited experience with the new Windows Vista
• Sidebars and special features are packed with common annoyances and advice on how to deal with them, as well as helpful workarounds, solutions, and tips
• The accessible and convenient size makes this book the perfect desktop reference

Learn how to use the Microsoft Windows Vista features that interest you most with this full-colour guide that gives you the straight scoop...

Find out what you should clean, when, and how

Dump programs you don't need, archive data, and bring order to your desktop

Here's a handy household hint - getting control of all the clutter on your PC will make it run faster and more efficiently...

Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995...

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...

The Perfect Reference for the Multitasked SysAdmin
The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system offers several changes and improvements over its predecessors...

Now you can enjoy all of your digital media on your PC or TV easily with Windows Vista Media Center! Filled with expert tips, this hands-on guide explains how you can watch and record TV shows, download movies and music, view your photos and videos, and so much more--all through one, integrated system...

What’s new and improved in the newest release of the Microsoft Windows® family of client operating systems? Which versions of Windows Vista are right for you and your organization? How will the new features and capabilities in Windows Vista improve security, make users more productive, and make it easier for IT professionals to deploy, manage, and support Windows desktops and mobile clients? Popular author and MVP William Stanek offers expert insights in this first look into the latest generation of Windows operating systems...

• Covering both the Basic and Premium editions of Windows Vista Home, this book explains how to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot the long-awaited, latest version of Microsoft's flagship OS
• A task-focused approach and clear instructions combine to deliver all the information that beginning and intermediate users need to become advanced Vista users
• Examines the upgraded differences between Windows Vista Home Basic Edition and Windows XP Home Edition, including Vista's improvements in networking, security (antispam, antivirus, and antispyware features), searching, parental controls, and backup and restore
• Differentiates between Windows Vista Home Premium Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition, such as DVD authoring and ripping, HDTV support, tablet PC functionality, Wi-Fi auto-configuration and roaming, and much more

• Combining the three elements of Vista Professional-Windows Vista Small Business Edition, Windows Vista Professional Edition (previously known as Professional Standard Edition), and Windows Vista Enterprise Edition (previously known as Professional Premium Edition)-explains how to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot Vista Pro
• Using a task-focused approach and clear, no-nonsense instructions, this book delivers all the information that users need to master the new Windows paradigm
• Contains special sections specifically written for those who are upgrading from Windows XP and Windows 2000 to get them up to speed with the new features in Vista

The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Windowsone step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting help to master the fundamentals of working with Windows Vista, including how to navigate the new user interface and how to use the new search features for finding anything on your desktop...

This book is designed for the professional system administrators who need to securely deploy Microsoft Vista in their networks...

This book will show administrators how to manage and administer the advanced functions and security features in Windows Vista...

• Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero

• Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets

• Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs

• Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos

• Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders

• Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web

• Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista

• Set up multiple users and parental controls

• Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs

• Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam

On the Web

This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the tasks...

Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand, Second Edition

FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW

SEE HOW TO

• Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero

• Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets

• Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs

• Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos

• Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders

• Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web

• Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista

• Set up multiple users and parental controls

• Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs

• Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam

On the Web

This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the tasks...

Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Unleashed

Paul McFedries

Microsoft® Windows® Vistaâ„¢ Unleashed is a book for people, like you, who don’t consider themselves to be “average users...

Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Unleashed, Second Edition

Paul McFedries

Second Edition

Includes coverage of Windows Vista Service Pack 1!

Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, Second Edition, is a book for people, like you, who don’t consider themselves to be “average users...

Covers the Beta 2 release of Windows® Vista An unbiased, unvarnished sneak peek at everything that’s new, noteworthy, and ready for prime time in Windows Vista...

This fast-paced, no-fluff book teaches you the basics of Microsoft Windows Vista and includes tips, shortcuts, and workarounds for Windows veterans as well as new users, whether you're using the Home, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of Vista...

If you want to get to know Windows Vista fast but don't want to get bogged down in the details, you need a Visual QuickProject Guide!

• You don't need to know every feature--you just want to get your work done...

• The average user has little idea of the severity of security threats to the Windows Vista OS or how those threats could impact their personal privacy; this book educates readers on the simple steps they can take to prepare for potential threats
• Providing the knowledge and wisdom that end-users need in order to protect themselves, this detailed guide offers step-by-step instructions to installing programs and configuring settings related to securing Windows Vista
• Aimed at the home and small office user who wants to learn different ways to avoid or lessen the risk of security threats
• Examines viruses, spyware, firewalls, browser security, password management, data protection, network security, and Vista updates

Professional Windows Vista Gadgets Programming covers sidebar and sideshow gadget development each in their own part of the book...

SPECIAL EDITION Microsoft® Windows Vista® Second Edition

The only Windows Vista book you need

We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista proficiency and use more advanced features...

Que crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Vista proficiency and use of more advanced features...

All over the world, Windows gurus have been working overtime to uncover the hottest new Windows Vista tips, tricks, and tweaks...

Whether you're a system administrator responsible for hundreds of Windows clients, or a just a roomful of computers, this book will help you install, configure, and maintain Microsoft's newest OS...

9 books in 1—your key to Windows Vista survival!

Your one-stop guide to new Vista features, video, music, networks, cool hardware, and more

Tame and tease Vista's new features with the expert advice in these handy minibooks...

Create music CDs and photo DVDs or even watch TV

Move your files to a new computer, or get your old PC ready for Vista

The thing that's made Windows For Dummies so successful is that it's packed with the basics you need to make Windows work...

• Readers will save themselves time and energy by using this handy, A-to-Z reference to quickly find answers regarding the exciting new release of Windows Vista
• Includes helpful information on the new features of Vista, such as the task-based interface, sidebar, gadgets, new "Aero" interface, 3D-look option, heightened security, new search capabilities, and much more
• Covers navigating the desktop, launching programs, adding programs, removing programs, creating files, copying files and folders, and deleting files and folders
• Accessible organization of topics also shows readers how to create shortcuts, connect to the Internet, search the Web, add favorites, use the new file management system, and more

Fast-paced and easy to use, this concise book teaches you the basics of Windows Vista so you can start using this operating system right away...

Those who have worked with the beta version of Windows Vista applaud its superior tools for organizing, retrieving and using information, for communicating and collaborating with others, and for protecting PCs from malicious Internet invaders...

• Covering the new features and capabilities of Windows Vista, this book gets readers up to speed fast on interface changes, security options, and setup processes
• Simple, easy-to-follow instructions for common Windows Vista tasks show readers how to carry out essential activities and gain competence and confidence
• Bargain-priced at only $14...

Windows Vista Pocket Reference is the ideal guide to setting up and navigating the basics of this new operating system, from the new user interface to networking, multimedia, security, and mobility...

• Written by two veteran Windows security experts, one a Microsoft Security MVP and Foundstone Security Consultant, and one a former senior member of Microsoft's Security Engineering Team...

Designed as a quick reference that administrators and support professionals can carry wherever they go, this pocket consultant focuses on the administrative tasks they perform most often...

Written by the authors of the immensely popular Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, this book packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for using the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating systemall in concise, fast-answer format...

Get the fast answersin full colorthat make learning the new Windows Vista operating system plain and simple! Windows Vista helps you more effectively use your PCwith simple ways to find and use your information, enjoy your digital media, and connect to technologies and people...

Get the definitive reference for deploying, configuring, and supporting Microsoft® Windows Vista(tm)--with expert insights from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Vista Team...

Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual is a comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, exploiting, and using the richest Microsoft client operating system on the market...

The Ultimate Windows Vista Resource

Take full advantage of the high-performance features available in Microsoft Windows Vista and experience the power of this integrated, next-generation operating system...

Get on the fast track to mastering Vista

Want to join the move to Microsoft's new Windows Vista? Whether it's for home or business, you can make the transition painlessly with this easy-to-follow guide...

Early reports on Windows Vista are encouraging: Those who have seen it applaud Vista's gorgeous, glass-like visual overhaul; its superior searching and organization tools; its multimedia and collaboration suite; and above all, the massive, top-to-bottom security-shield overhaul...

With more than one Windows Vistabased PC in your home, and all of your digital memories, music and media, and other data stored on one computer, you know that its time to connect your home with a simple home network...

Get the definitive guide to writing secure code and developing more-secure applications for Windows Vista--straight from the experts...