| Contents at a Glance |
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| About the Author |
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| About the Technical Reviewer |
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| Acknowledgments |
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1 | (38) |
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3 | (33) |
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Learning Your Way Around the Desktop |
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New or Improved in Windows 7 |
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11 | (2) |
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A Digital Dozen Things to Do Right Away |
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13 | (18) |
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Learning Basic Windows Skills and Concepts |
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31 | (5) |
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36 | (1) |
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36 | (3) |
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39 | (585) |
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Chapter 1 Customizing and Personalizing Windows |
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41 | (46) |
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Changing Your Welcome Screen Picture |
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42 | (9) |
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Using a Picture Provided by Windows |
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43 | (2) |
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45 | (2) |
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Customizing the Start Menu |
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47 | (4) |
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Personalizing Your Desktop |
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51 | (8) |
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Navigating the Personalization Window |
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52 | (7) |
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Setting Up Your Screen Saver |
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59 | (3) |
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Making Your Screen Easier to View and Read |
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62 | (9) |
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Changing the Size of Text and Items in Windows |
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63 | (1) |
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Changing the Size Of Text in Other Programs |
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64 | (3) |
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Changing Your Screen Resolution |
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67 | (4) |
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Cleaning Up and Organizing Your Desktop |
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71 | (12) |
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Another View: Desktop Icons Can Be Very Useful |
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73 | (1) |
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Tidying Up Your Desktop Icons |
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73 | (1) |
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Hiding or Showing Common Windows Desktop Icons |
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74 | (1) |
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Deleting or Moving Desktop Icons |
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75 | (3) |
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Accessing Your Desktop with a Toolbar |
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78 | (1) |
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Customizing Your Computer Sounds |
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79 | (1) |
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79 | (2) |
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Using Text or Visual Alternatives for Windows Sounds |
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81 | (1) |
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Adjusting the Volume or Muting Your Computer |
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81 | (2) |
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Customizing Windows for Visual, Audio, Mobility, or Cognitive Needs |
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83 | (2) |
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Customizing Program Preferences and Personal Information |
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85 | (1) |
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85 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Libraries |
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87 | (26) |
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Introduction to Libraries |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (1) |
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Backups Are Important for Libraries |
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89 | (1) |
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Libraries Are Important for Backups |
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89 | (1) |
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One Library: Multiple Folders and Locations |
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90 | (5) |
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93 | (2) |
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Adding Shortcuts to Libraries in Other Places |
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95 | (3) |
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Adding a Library Toolbar to the Taskbar |
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96 | (2) |
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Adding Shortcuts to the Desktop |
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98 | (1) |
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98 | (5) |
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99 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (1) |
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Adding, Changing, and Removing Locations in Libraries |
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103 | (7) |
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Adding Locations for Programs That Don't Use the Default Libraries |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (4) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (3) |
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Chapter 3 Using Gadgets and Widgets |
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113 | (36) |
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Quick Comparison of Gadgets |
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114 | (1) |
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Choosing the Best Gadget Program |
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115 | (1) |
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Exploring Windows and Gadgets |
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115 | (1) |
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Using Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets |
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116 | (6) |
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Adding Gadgets to Your Desktop |
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117 | (2) |
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Showing or Hiding All Gadgets |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (3) |
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Using Google Desktop Gadgets |
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122 | (10) |
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Downloading and Installing Google Desktop Gadgets |
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123 | (2) |
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Adding Gadgets to Your Desktop |
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125 | (3) |
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128 | (4) |
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132 | (12) |
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132 | (1) |
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Downloading and Installing the Yahoo! Widgets Program |
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133 | (3) |
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Adding Widgets to Your Desktop |
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136 | (1) |
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136 | (2) |
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138 | (6) |
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144 | (3) |
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147 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Exploring Programs and Features |
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149 | (14) |
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Getting to Programs and Features |
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150 | (1) |
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Uninstalling or Changing a Program |
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151 | (5) |
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Uninstalling from the Start Menu All Programs Menu |
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152 | (1) |
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Uninstalling from Programs and Features |
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152 | (3) |
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Trying Additional Repair Options |
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155 | (1) |
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Viewing Installed Updates |
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156 | (3) |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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Turning Windows Features On or Off |
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159 | (3) |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Installing Programs |
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163 | (40) |
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164 | (1) |
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Installing Programs as Easy as 1-2-3 |
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164 | (36) |
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Preparing for Installation |
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166 | (8) |
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174 | (18) |
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192 | (8) |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Using WordPad, Paint, and Accessories |
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203 | (50) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (27) |
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Thirteen WordPad Keyboard Shortcuts That Can Change Your Life |
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208 | (11) |
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Formatting Text in WordPad |
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219 | (14) |
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233 | (4) |
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Paint vs. "Drawing" Programs |
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233 | (4) |
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237 | (2) |
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239 | (9) |
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Installing the Microsoft Games if None Are Showing |
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240 | (1) |
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Using Solitaire for Skill Building |
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240 | (3) |
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Getting Additional Games from Microsoft |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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Controlling Access to Games with Parental Controls |
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245 | (2) |
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Controlling Game Fees and Charges |
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247 | (1) |
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248 | (2) |
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Optional Tablet PC Components |
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250 | (1) |
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250 | (1) |
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251 | (2) |
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Chapter 7 Getting Free Goodies like Windows Live Essentials |
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253 | (44) |
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Windows Live Essentials Programs |
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253 | (3) |
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Getting Windows Live Essentials |
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256 | (3) |
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259 | (1) |
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Getting a Windows Live ID |
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259 | (1) |
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260 | (13) |
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Setting Up Windows Live Mail |
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261 | (1) |
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Adding the First E-Mail Account to Windows Live Mail |
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262 | (3) |
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Adding E-Mail Accounts that Require Special Server Settings or Configuration |
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265 | (7) |
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Adding More E-Mail Accounts to Windows Live Mail |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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273 | (12) |
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276 | (9) |
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Using Other Instant Messaging Programs |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (5) |
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Windows Live Photo Gallery |
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290 | (1) |
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291 | (4) |
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Setting up Windows Live Writer |
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292 | (3) |
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295 | (1) |
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295 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Communicating with E-mail, IM, and Social Networks |
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297 | (64) |
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298 | (41) |
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298 | (6) |
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304 | (3) |
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Viewing, Sending, and Organizing E-mail |
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307 | (21) |
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Choosing and Setting Up E-mail Accounts |
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328 | (11) |
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Using Instant Messaging (IM) |
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339 | (17) |
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Instant Messaging Features |
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340 | (8) |
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Choosing and Installing Instant Messaging Clients |
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348 | (8) |
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Communicating with Social Networks |
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356 | (4) |
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Choosing a Social Network |
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356 | (1) |
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357 | (1) |
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Creating Your Circle of Friends and Groups |
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358 | (1) |
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Using Your Social Network |
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359 | (1) |
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Social Networking on the Go |
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359 | (1) |
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360 | (1) |
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360 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Surfing the Web |
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361 | (42) |
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Getting Started with the Web |
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362 | (6) |
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Connecting to the Internet |
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362 | (1) |
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363 | (1) |
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What Can I Use Internet Explorer For? |
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364 | (4) |
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Getting Started with Internet Explorer |
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368 | (7) |
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Deciding Whether to Upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 |
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369 | (1) |
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Internet Explorer 9 Highlights |
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370 | (2) |
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372 | (2) |
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Navigating and Searching the Web |
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374 | (1) |
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Sharing, Saving, and Printing Web Stuff |
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375 | (11) |
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376 | (2) |
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Printing Printer-Friendly Versions of Web Pages |
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378 | (1) |
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Other Handy Links for Sharing Web Pages with Friends |
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379 | (1) |
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Print to Adobe PDF or Microsoft XPS Document Writer |
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379 | (4) |
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Saving a Web Page to a File |
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383 | (2) |
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Saving and Copying Text and Pictures from Web Pages |
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385 | (1) |
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Accessing Internet Options |
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386 | (1) |
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Protecting Yourself on the Web |
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387 | (4) |
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Browsing History and InPrivate Browsing |
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387 | (1) |
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Adjusting Your Overall Internet Security Settings |
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388 | (1) |
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389 | (1) |
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Changing Your Privacy Settings |
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390 | (1) |
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391 | (1) |
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391 | (9) |
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Installing Another Browser |
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392 | (1) |
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393 | (1) |
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394 | (1) |
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395 | (1) |
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396 | (1) |
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Changing Your Default Browser |
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397 | (2) |
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Exporting, Importing, and Syncing Settings and Preferences |
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399 | (1) |
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400 | (1) |
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400 | (3) |
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Chapter 10 Organizing and Sharing Pictures and Videos |
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403 | (22) |
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Organizing and Editing Your Pictures |
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404 | (1) |
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Programs for Organizing and Editing Pictures Locally |
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405 | (8) |
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Programs for Playing and Viewing Your Photos |
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413 | (4) |
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Web Sites for Sharing Photos |
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417 | (4) |
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421 | (1) |
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Sharing Videos on YouTube |
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422 | (1) |
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423 | (1) |
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423 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 Enjoying Music, Video, and eBooks |
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425 | (20) |
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Built-in and Free Media Players |
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426 | (11) |
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426 | (2) |
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428 | (2) |
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430 | (1) |
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431 | (2) |
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433 | (2) |
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435 | (1) |
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436 | (1) |
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437 | (2) |
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439 | (4) |
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439 | (1) |
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440 | (1) |
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eBooks Directly from Publishers |
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441 | (1) |
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Online eBook Repositories and Subscriptions |
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441 | (1) |
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eBook Magazine and Newspaper Subscription |
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441 | (1) |
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eBook Checkout from Public Libraries |
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442 | (1) |
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Public Domain eBooks Available through Google Books |
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442 | (1) |
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Free eBooks by Project Gutenberg |
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442 | (1) |
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Managing Your eBook Library |
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442 | (1) |
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443 | (1) |
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443 | (2) |
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Chapter 12 Setting Up and Transferring User Accounts |
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445 | (64) |
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Setting Up a User Account |
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446 | (9) |
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Determining the Appropriate User Account Level |
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446 | (1) |
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Understanding Passwords and Why They are Important |
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447 | (8) |
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455 | (9) |
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Setting Password Protection for Each Account |
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457 | (1) |
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457 | (1) |
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Creating a Password Reset Disk |
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458 | (3) |
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Protecting More than One User Account Password |
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461 | (1) |
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Resetting the Password with the Reset Disk |
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461 | (3) |
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Using an Administrator Account to Change the Password of Another Account |
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464 | (1) |
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Adjusting User Account Control to an Appropriate Level |
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465 | (1) |
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Applying Parental Controls |
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466 | (9) |
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Windows Live Family Safety |
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471 | (4) |
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Balance Parental Controls and Windows Live Family Settings |
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475 | (1) |
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Using Windows Easy Transfer |
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475 | (29) |
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Moving to a New Computer: The Big Picture |
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476 | (1) |
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Alternatives to Windows Easy Transfer |
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476 | (1) |
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Reinstall Programs or Transfer Files First? |
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477 | (1) |
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Understanding Windows Easy Transfer |
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477 | (1) |
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Using Windows Easy Transfer for a Windows Upgrade Installation on the Same Computer |
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478 | (1) |
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Preparing to Move to the New Computer |
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479 | (1) |
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Preparing the Data on Your Old Computer for Transfer |
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480 | (4) |
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Ensuring that Your Computers Are Not Interrupted During Transfer |
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484 | (2) |
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Transferring Files with an Easy Transfer Cable |
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486 | (11) |
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Transferring Files and Settings via a Network in Real Time |
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497 | (3) |
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Transferring Files and Settings Using a USB Flash Drive, External Hard Disk, or Network Location |
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500 | (4) |
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Carrying Out Post-Migration Tasks |
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504 | (2) |
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What to Do with Your Old PC |
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506 | (1) |
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507 | (1) |
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507 | (2) |
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Chapter 13 Printing, Faxing, and Scanning |
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509 | (42) |
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Windows 7 Printer, Fax, and Scanner Features |
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510 | (1) |
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511 | (22) |
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Printer Use and Purchasing Recommendations |
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513 | (1) |
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514 | (8) |
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Sharing Printers on a Home Network |
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522 | (1) |
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Installing a Shared Printer |
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523 | (4) |
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Installing a Printer That Is Not Attached to a Homegroup Computer |
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527 | (6) |
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533 | (17) |
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Sending or Receiving a Fax with Windows Fax and Scan |
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534 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting an Undetected Modem |
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536 | (3) |
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Using Other Fax Hardware and Software |
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539 | (3) |
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Scanning with Windows Fax and Scan or Other Software |
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542 | (5) |
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Go Paperless: Print and Scan to PDF |
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547 | (2) |
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Keeping It Simple with Faxing and Scanning |
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549 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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Chapter 14 Connecting Monitors and Hardware |
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551 | (48) |
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Windows 7 Features that Help You Connect Devices |
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552 | (1) |
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553 | (3) |
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556 | (27) |
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559 | (3) |
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Adding More Video Ports to Your Computer |
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562 | (4) |
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566 | (6) |
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Fixing Slowdowns with Multiple Monitors |
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572 | (3) |
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Enabling and Extending a Monitor |
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575 | (3) |
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Alignment When Monitors Have Different Resolutions and Sizes |
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578 | (4) |
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Summary of Multi-Monitor Setup Tips and Tricks |
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582 | (1) |
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Ergonomics and Multiple Monitors |
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583 | (2) |
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585 | (12) |
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External Peripheral Installation |
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587 | (1) |
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Internal Hardware Installation |
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588 | (1) |
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Advantages of Internal Hardware over External Hardware |
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589 | (1) |
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Internal Hardware Installation Recommendations |
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589 | (1) |
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Getting Help During or After Installation |
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590 | (1) |
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Managing USB Connections and Devices |
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590 | (2) |
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Taming the USB and Computer Cable Jungle |
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592 | (5) |
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597 | (1) |
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598 | (1) |
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Chapter 15 Connecting to the Internet and Home Networks |
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599 | (25) |
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Windows 7 Internet and Network Features |
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600 | (2) |
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Internet and Network Hardware |
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602 | (4) |
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Checking Your Current Network Connections |
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606 | (1) |
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Connecting to the Internet |
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607 | (10) |
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Connecting Through a Wireless Network |
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608 | (4) |
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Connecting Through a Wired Network |
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612 | (4) |
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Connecting Through a PowerLine or HomePNA Network |
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616 | (1) |
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Connecting to a Homegroup |
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617 | (7) |
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617 | (3) |
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620 | (2) |
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Changing Homegroup Settings |
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622 | (1) |
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623 | (1) |
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Excluding Files or Folders from Sharing |
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623 | (1) |
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Upgrading to Windows 7 to Use Homegroup |
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623 | (1) |
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Sharing Printers on a Home Network |
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624 | (1) |
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Sharing Files with Computers or Devices that Are Not Part of a Homegroup |
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624 | (12) |
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Viewing and Changing the Workgroup Name on Windows XP |
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625 | (1) |
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Viewing and Changing the Workgroup Name on Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
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626 | (1) |
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Viewing and Accessing Shared Folders on Your Network |
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627 | (5) |
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Sharing a Folder If It Does Not Appear Available From Another Computer |
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632 | (4) |
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Enhancing Network Security |
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636 | (3) |
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Making Your Own Network Cables |
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639 | (9) |
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Network Cable Tools and Supplies |
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640 | (2) |
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Color Coding and Order for RJ-45 plugs |
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642 | (5) |
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Making a Model Cable Connection for Future Projects |
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647 | (1) |
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648 | (1) |
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648 | (1) |
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Chapter 16 Protecting Your Computer and Data |
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649 | (58) |
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650 | (28) |
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650 | (3) |
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Excuses for Not Using Backup and Restore |
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653 | (1) |
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Learning from Personal Experience |
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654 | (2) |
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Using Windows Backup and Restore |
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656 | (11) |
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667 | (9) |
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Creating and Using a Disaster Recovery Plan |
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676 | (2) |
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Security Features that Protect Your Computer |
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678 | (1) |
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679 | (1) |
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Checking the Security Status of Your Computer |
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679 | (2) |
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681 | (1) |
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681 | (6) |
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Important and Optional Updates |
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682 | (1) |
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Setting Windows Update to Automatically Install Updates |
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682 | (2) |
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Hackers Exploit Computers that Are Not Up to Date |
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684 | (1) |
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Checking for New Updates Available for Download or Installation |
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684 | (3) |
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Adjusting Windows Firewall Settings |
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687 | (5) |
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Windows Firewall and Network Connections |
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690 | (1) |
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Adding or Removing Programs from the Windows Firewall Allowed Programs and Features List |
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690 | (2) |
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Protecting Against Spyware |
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692 | (5) |
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How Does Spyware Protection Work? |
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692 | (1) |
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How Did Spyware Get on My Computer? |
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693 | (1) |
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Using Windows Defender for Spyware Protection |
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693 | (4) |
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Choosing an Antivirus Program |
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697 | (5) |
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Getting Security Software for Free or Cheap |
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697 | (1) |
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Tips for Getting Security Software |
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698 | (1) |
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Getting Antivirus Software through Action Center |
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699 | (2) |
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Using the Security Center from a Third-Party Internet Security Suite |
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701 | (1) |
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Running and Maintaining Virus Protection |
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702 | (1) |
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Surfing the Internet and Exchanging E-mail Safely |
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702 | (2) |
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Defending Against E-mail Threats |
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702 | (1) |
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To Protect Yourself Against E-mail Threats |
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703 | (1) |
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Safe Surfing on the Internet |
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704 | (1) |
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704 | (1) |
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705 | (1) |
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706 | (1) |
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Chapter 17 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Computer |
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707 | (48) |
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Fixing Problems from A to Ctrl+Z |
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708 | (9) |
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Using Windows 7 to Fix Problems |
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717 | (26) |
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Using Windows Troubleshooters |
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719 | (6) |
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Using Programs and Features to Fix Problems |
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725 | (3) |
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Running Windows 7 in Safe Mode |
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728 | (4) |
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Using System Restore to Fix Problems |
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732 | (4) |
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736 | (6) |
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742 | (1) |
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Fixing Things at the Document Level |
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743 | (2) |
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743 | (1) |
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744 | (1) |
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Using Autosave and Saving Regularly |
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744 | (1) |
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Creating Copies of the Original |
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744 | (1) |
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745 | (1) |
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Getting Help from Within Windows |
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745 | (1) |
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Accessing Help and Support |
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746 | (1) |
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Getting Additional Online Help from Microsoft |
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746 | (3) |
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Getting Help from the User Community |
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749 | (2) |
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Searching the Web for Error Messages or Notifications |
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751 | (1) |
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Maintaining Your Computer and Equipment |
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752 | (2) |
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754 | (1) |
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|
754 | (1) |
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755 | (46) |
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Chapter 18 Using Windows at Work and On the Road |
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757 | (44) |
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Using Windows 7 in Business |
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758 | (28) |
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Upgrading to a Business Edition with Windows Anytime Upgrade |
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|
759 | (1) |
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Complying with Corporate Network Security and Policies |
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|
760 | (4) |
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Protecting Your Computer Data |
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764 | (22) |
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Setting Up Virtual Machines |
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786 | (9) |
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Virtual Machine Hardware and Software Requirements |
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786 | (9) |
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Network Connections Outside of the Office or Home |
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795 | (3) |
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795 | (1) |
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796 | (2) |
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Physically Protecting Your Computer |
|
|
798 | (1) |
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|
799 | (1) |
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|
799 | (2) |
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