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1 Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista |
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Chapter Preamble: The Five (U.S.) Vista Editions |
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Objective 1.01 Identify Hardware Requirements |
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Requirements on Vista Home Basic |
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Requirements for Other Editions |
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Objective 1.02 Perform a Clean Installation |
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Clean Installation Procedure |
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Objective 1.03 Upgrade to Windows Vista |
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The Vista Upgrade Advisor |
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Performing the Upgrade to Windows Vista |
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A Word or Two About Profiles |
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Objective 1.04 Upgrade from One Edition to Another |
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Vista Upgrades and the Digital Locker |
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Objective 1.05 Troubleshoot Windows Vista Installation |
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Objective 1.06 Install and Configure Windows Vista Drivers |
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Update Drivers Automatically with Windows Update |
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Configuring Windows Update Settings |
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Use the Windows Update Driver Settings |
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Update Drivers Manually with Device Manager |
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2 Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings |
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Objective 2.01 Troubleshoot Post-Installation Issues |
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The User State Migration Tool |
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Migrating a Domain Account |
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Migrate with Windows Easy Transfer |
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Part One: Preparing the Target (Vista) Machine |
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Part Two: Gathering Settings from the Existing Machine |
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Vista Hard Disks: Basic vs. Dynamic |
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The FAT and FAT32 File Systems |
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Objective 2.02 Configure and Troubleshoot Windows Aero |
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Restoring the Default Theme |
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Objective 2.03 Configure and Troubleshoot Parental Controls |
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Prevent Users from Running Programs |
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Prevent Users from Running Games |
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Objective 2.04 Configure Internet Explorer |
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Browser Viewing Improvements |
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Favorites Center Enhancements |
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Advanced Printing Capabilities |
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3 Configure Windows Security Features |
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Objective 3.01 Configure and Troubleshoot User Account Control |
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User Account Control Behavior |
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Disabling User Account Control |
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Objective 3.02 Configure Windows Defender |
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Membership in the Spyware Community |
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Protect Your Computer with Windows Defender |
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Objective 3.03 Configure Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7 |
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Check for a Phishing Site Manually |
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Objective 3.04 Configure Security Settings in Windows Firewall |
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An Example of a Firewall Exception at Work |
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Objective 3.05 Understand Windows Group Policy Objects |
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Understanding the Active Directory |
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Objects Managed by Active Directory |
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Logical Active Directory Components |
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Group Policy and Vista Administration |
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The Local Group Policy Object |
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Open the Group Policy Object Editor |
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What Can Be Managed with a Group Policy |
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Changes to Group Policy Settings |
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Removable Storage Device Management |
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Group Policy Processing Considerations |
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Multiple Local Group Policy Objects |
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Create a Multiple Local Group Policy Object |
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Delete a Multiple Local Group Policy Object |
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Disable User and Computer Configuration Settings |
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Configure the User Environment with Administrative Templates |
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Configure Security Settings with Group Policy |
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Configure a Firewall Setting |
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Other New Group Policy Settings |
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Background Information: ADM and ADMX Files |
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4 Configure Network Connectivity |
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Objective 4.01 Configure Networking Using the Network and Sharing Center |
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The Network and Sharing Center |
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Create a Network Connection |
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Setting Network Card Options |
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Other Network Connections |
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Set Up a Virtual Private Network Connection |
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Disconnect from a Network |
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Security with the Network and Sharing Center |
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Sharing Files and Folders |
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Traditional Windows Folder Sharing |
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Objective 4.02 Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues |
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Troubleshooting Logical Connections |
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Network Status and Repair |
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Objective 4.03 Configure Remote Access |
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Setting up a Remote Assistance Connection |
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Remote Assistance and Security |
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Remote Assistance and the Windows Firewall |
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Remote Assistance and Compatibility |
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Establishing the Remote Desktop Connection |
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Remote Desktop and Windows XP |
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Making the Remote Desktop Connection |
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Remote Desktop and Windows Firewall |
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5 Configure Applications Included with Windows Vista |
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Objective 5.01 Configure and Troubleshoot Media Applications |
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Media Sharing with Windows Media Player |
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Integrated Instant Search |
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Windows Movie and DVD Maker |
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Objective 5.02 Configure Windows Mail |
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Set Up and Edit an E-mail Account |
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Windows Mail and HTTP E-mail Accounts |
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Objective 5.03 Configure Windows Meeting Space |
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Firewall and Other Network Considerations |
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Objective 5.04 Configure Windows Calendar |
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Add an Appointment or Task |
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Calendar Sharing and Subscription |
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Objective 5.05 Configure Windows Fax and Scan |
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Sending and Receiving a Fax |
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Objective 5.06 Configure Windows Sidebar |
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Changing Sidebar Behavior |
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6 Maintaining and Optimizing Systems that Run Windows Vista |
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Objective 6.01 Troubleshoot Performance Issues |
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Reliability and Performance Monitor |
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Wizards and Templates for Creating Logs |
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User-friendly Diagnosis Reports |
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Objective 6.02 Troubleshoot Reliability Issues Using Built-in Tools |
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Problem Reports and Solutions |
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Other Vista Performance Enhancements |
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Objective 6.03 Configure Windows Update |
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Hiding and Restoring Updates |
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Objective 6.04 Configure Data Protection |
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Encryption with BitLocker Drive Encryption |
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Setting up BitLocker (no TPM) |
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7 Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing |
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Objective 7.01 Configure Mobile Display Settings |
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Changing Display Refresh Rate |
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Use Multiple Monitors Manually |
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Multiple Monitor Considerations |
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Objective 7.02 Configure Power Options |
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Shut Down and Other Power Options |
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Change Sleep Options on Mobile Computers |
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Configure Power Settings with Group Policy |
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Objective 7.03 Configure Tablet PC Software |
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The Tablet PC Input Panel |
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Back of Pen Erase and Scratch-Out Gestures |
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Changing Screen Orientation |
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Other General Tablet PC Settings |
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Objective 7.04 Configure Mobile Devices |
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Set Up a Mobile Device Partnership with the Sync Center |
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A About the CD-ROM |
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B Career Flight Path |
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Index |
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