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The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7Whether you're new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, Windows For Dummies, Enhanced Edition answers all your questions about the changes and new tools in Windows 7, enhanced with detailed video tutorials. Windows expert Andy Rathbone walks you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access. You'll learn how show more to navigate the interface, customize the desktop, and work with the file system. You'll then go deeper into the system, discovering new features and improvements, and finding tips and techniques for getting the most out of Windows 7.

  • Covers basic management of applications, files, and data; creating and printing documents; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail account; and online security
  • Includes specially produced videos explaining features and illustrating techniques in greater depth
  • Explores using Windows to edit and manage audio, video, and photo files, and how to create CDs, DVDs, and playlists with Media Center
  • Helps you tweak and customize Windows 7 to operate your way and set up user accounts, build a home network, and maintain your PC
  • Provides troubleshooting advice, helps you find missing files and use the Help system, and explains common error messages
Windows 7 For Dummies, Enhanced Edition will have you up and running on the newest version of Windows quickly and easily.
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Andy Rathbone is the author of the bestselling "Windows For Dummies" books, as well as other titles in the "For Dummies" series. He was born in San Diego, California and attended San Diego State University. He majored in Comparative Literature, and graduated in 1986. He began freelancing for computer magazines shortly thereafter, and wrote the show more first edition of "Windows for Dummies" in 1992. show less

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Canonical title
Windows 7 For Dummies
Original title
Windows 7 for Dummies
Original publication date
2009

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Technology, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
005.446Computer science, information & general worksComputer science, knowledge & systemsArtificial Intelligence/Virtual RealitySystems programming and programsOperating systems for specific types of computersfor personal computers
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QA76.76 .O63 .R387ScienceMathematicsMathematicsInstruments and machinesCalculating machinesElectronic computers. Computer scienceComputer software
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