Product Description

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. You will learn how to manage files and folders to simplify your work, easily add or remove programs, hook up printers and other devices, and set up your Internet connection, email, and instant messaging. You will also discover how to use security-enhanced features to help protect your PC, as well as how to share your computer while still helping keep personal settings and files private.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8420 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.07 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

From the Publisher
Key Book Benefits:

-Learn how to use Microsoft Windows Vista by taking just the lessons you need or by working from cover to cover--you set the pace -Includes coverage of all core Windows features and highlights new and enhanced capabilities -Features easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on skill-building exercises -Includes a companion CD with practice files and other resources

About the Author
Joan Preppernau is the author of over a dozen books about Windows and Office, including the popular Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step. Having learned about computers literally at her father's knee, Joan's wide-ranging experiences in various facets of the computer industry contribute to her enthusiasm for producing interesting, useful, and understandable training materials. Joan is the President of Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI) and an avid telecommuter. The power of the Internet and an obsession with technology have made it possible for Joan to live and work in New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, and various locations in the US during the past 15 years. Having finally discovered the delights of a daily dose of sunshine, Joan has recently settled in San Diego with her husband, Barry, and their daughter, Trinity.

Joyce Cox has over 20 years' experience in the development of training materials about technical subjects for non-technical audiences, and is the author of dozens of books about Office and Windows technologies. Joyce is the Vice President of Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI). She was President of and principle author for Online Press, where she developed the Quick Course series of computer training books for beginning and intermediate adult learners. She was also the first managing editor of Microsoft Press, an editor for Sybex, and an editor for the University of California.

Customer Reviews

Windows Vista
Book arrived as expected. I have bought "Step by Step" books on many programs. This one, like the rest, has been very helpful. There are sections I skip because they are very basic, but other readers may find the basic information very helpful.

DVD won't work
Book had a DVD with it and it didn't work. Returned book and DVD to Amazon for replacement and it still didn't work. Same problem.

Old system crashed and I was forced to upgrade to Vista. Nothing but problems. Even Microsoft Press own DVD don't work correctly

Easy to Understand
This is a God send for people who are not yet computer savvy. I also have an edition for Window's XP. You just take it one step at a time and before you know it you'll know your computer.