Part 1: Up and Running with Windows Vista.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista.

Chapter 2: Connecting to the Internet and Surfing the Web.

Chapter 3: Customizing Your Desktop.

Chapter 4: Installing, Removing, and Running Programs.

Chapter 5: Managing Your Files and Folders.

Chapter 6: Making the Most of the Bundled Programs.

Chapter 7: Finding Help to Solve Your Windows Problems.

Part 2: Administering and Troubleshooting Windows Vista.

Chapter 8: Managing Users and Accounts.

Chapter 9: Sharing Files and Working with File Types.

Chapter 10: Managing Your Disks and Drives.

Chapter 11: Working with the Registry.

Chapter 12: Installing, Configuring, and Managing Printers and Fonts.

Chapter 13: Managing Hardware, Drivers, and Power.

Chapter 14: Using Windows Vista Home on a Portable Computer.

Chapter 15: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Windows Vista.

Chapter 16: Backup and Disaster Recovery.

Part 3: Using Windows Vista’s Communication Tools.

Chapter 17: E-mail with Windows Mail.

Chapter 18: Reading News with Windows Mail.

Chapter 19: Publishing Information to the Web.

Chapter 20: Instant Messaging with Windows Live Messenger.

Chapter 21: Giving and Getting Remote Assistance.

Part 4: Audio, Video, and Games.

Chapter 22: Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center.

Chapter 23: Working with Pictures and Videos.

Chapter 24: Burning CDs and DVDs.

Chapter 25: Playing Games on Windows Vista.

Part 5: Networking Windows Vista Home Edition.

Chapter 26: Understanding Windows Networking.

Chapter 27: Building a Home or Home-Office Network.

Chapter 28: Sharing Resources on Your Network.

Chapter 29: Securing Your Network.

Chapter 30: Connecting to a Remote Computer or Network.

Appendix A: Windows Vista Basics.

Appendix B: Installing or Upgrading to Windows Vista.

Index.