Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started, Getting Secure.

Chapter 1: What’s New in Windows Vista.

Chapter 2: Getting Around.

Chapter 3: Sharing and Securing with User Accounts.

Chapter 4: Parental Controls and Family Safety.

Chapter 5: Help, Support, and Troubleshooting.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Startup Problems.

Part II: Batten Down the Security Hatches.

Chapter 7: Blocking Hackers with Windows Firewall.

Chapter 8: Conquering Malicious Software.

Chapter 9: Automatic Updates as Security.

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Security.

Part III: Personalizing Windows Vista.

Chapter 11: Personalizing Your Work Environment.

Chapter 12: Ease of Access, Speech, and Language.

Chapter 13: Transferring Files from Another Computer.

Chapter 14: Customizing Startup Options.

Chapter 15: Using Vista Programs and Accessories.

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Customization Problems.

Part IV: Power Using the Internet.

Chapter 17: Browsing and Blogging with Internet Explorer.

Chapter 18: Doing E-Mail with Windows Mail.

Chapter 19: Beyond E-Mail and the Web.

Chapter 20: Managing Names and Addresses.

Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Internet Problems.

Part V: Pictures, Music, and Movies.

Chapter 22: Playing with Pictures.

Chapter 23: Making Music with Media Player 11.

Chapter 24: DVD, Video, and More.

Chapter 25: Making Movies with Movie Maker.

Chapter 26: Fun with Media Center.

Chapter 27: Troubleshooting Multimedia.

Part VI: Managing Files and Folders.

Chapter 28: Understanding Drives, Folders, and Files.

Chapter 29: Managing Files and Folders.

Chapter 30: Searching for Files and Messages.

Chapter 31: Metadata and Power Searches.

Chapter 32: Using CDs and DVDs.

Chapter 33: Protecting Your Files.

Chapter 34: Troubleshooting Files and Folders.

Part VII: Printing, Faxing, and Scanning.

Chapter 35: Installing and Managing Printers.

Chapter 36: Printing Documents and Screenshots.

Chapter 37: Managing Print Jobs.

Chapter 38: Faxing and Scanning.

Chapter 39: Troubleshooting Printing and Faxing.

Part VIII: Installing and Removing Programs.

Chapter 40: Downloading Programs.

Chapter 41: Installing and Upgrading Programs.

Chapter 42: Getting Older Programs to Run.

Chapter 43: Repairing and Removing Programs.

Chapter 44: Setting Default Programs.

Chapter 45: Managing Programs and Processes.

Chapter 46: Troubleshooting Software Problems.

Part IX: Hardware and Performance Tuning.

Chapter 47: Installing and Removing Hardware.

Chapter 48: Using Wireless Bluetooth Devices.

Chapter 49: Syncing Devices.

Chapter 50: Performance Tuning Your System.

Chapter 51: Troubleshooting Hardware and Performance.

Part X: Networking and Sharing.

Chapter 52: Creating a Home Network.

Chapter 53: Sharing Resources on a Network.

Chapter 54: Using Shared Resources.

Chapter 55: Using Windows Meeting Space.

Chapter 56: Troubleshooting Networks.

Part XI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows Vista.

Appendix B: Installing Vista on a New System.

Appendix C: Universal Shortcut Keys.

Index.