Windows 7 for XP Professionals

Windows 7 for XP Professionals
Author: Raymond Comvalius
Publisher: Books4Brains
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009
Genre: Microsoft Windows (Computer file)
ISBN: 9072389042

Windows 7 will be the successor to Windows XP for most organizations running Windows clients. What can system administrators expect when upgrading to the new operating system? What are the most important differences for the IT pro, and how does all this new technology work? This book has the answers—clear, simple, and to the point. The subjects in this book focus on real-world experience; giving you the technical information you need without the marketing chat. Windows 7 for XP Professionals benefits IT professionals who are responsible for setting up and maintaining medium- to large-sized networks. The book contains an in-depth overview of the essential changes since Windows XP in terms of deploying, managing, securing, and migrating to Windows 7. The new version of Windows offers unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Let Windows 7 for XP Professionals help make your migration seamless.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit
Author: Microsoft Windows Team
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1752
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780735619746

"In this book you will get comprehensive guidance straight from the Microsoft Windows team. Topics covered are: plan, test and automate your deployment ; centrally manage users and network resources with Group Policy and IntelliMirror technologies ; exploit enhancements in disk, file system and device management capabilities ; manage authentication, authorization, access control and EFS ; connect clients to Windows-based networks ; configure TCP/IP, IP addressing and name resolution services ; implement Remote Desktop, remote access and mobile uers support features ; and much more." - back cover.

Windows(R) XP Professional Security

Windows(R) XP Professional Security
Author: C. J. Weber
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2002-11-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0072230347

Get comprehensive coverage of XP Professional security with this definitive and focused resource. Work with firewalls and intrusion detection systems, fully utilize XP’s built-in support tools, manage security remotely, and much more.

Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed

Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed
Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 1097
Release: 2009-07-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0768689252

Microsoft® Windows 7 Unleashed gives IT professionals, serious power users, and true geeks the powerhouse Windows 7 tweaks, hacks, techniques, and insights they need: knowledge that simply can’t be found anywhere else. Top Windows expert Paul McFedries dives deep into Windows 7, returning with the most powerful ways to handle everything from networking to administration, security to scripting. McFedries begins with advanced customization, covering everything from startup/shutdown to the file system. He introduces new ways to tune Windows 7 performance, police Windows via Group Policies, tweak the Registry, make the most of Windows 7s management tools, and control Windows 7 from the command line. You’ll find thorough coverage of securing Windows 7, including detailed guidance on web and email security and hardening both wireless and wired networks. You’ll also discover better ways to troubleshoot devices, networks, and startup; add Macs to Windows networks; and automate Windows administration with state-of-the-art scripting techniques. This book is packed with expert tips, tricks, and troubleshooting techniques drawn from McFedries’ unsurpassed Windows experience. If you want maximum value and performance from your Windows 7 PCs, you won’t find a more valuable resource. Customize everything about Windows 7: IE8, startup/shutdown, file systems, the Start menu, Taskbar, and more Systematically monitor, tune, and optimize Windows performance–including practical techniques for accelerating startup Set up an easy, automated 9-Step maintenance schedule for any Windows 7 PC Unleash Windows 7s power user tools, including Group Policies, the Registry, MMC, and the command line Secure Windows 7 with security settings: auto-lock, Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, parental controls, BitLocker encryption, and more Protect your web privacy with Windows 7s new InPrivate Browsing Solve problems with Windows 7, startup, networking, and hardware Set up reliable Windows 7 networks, and manage them efficiently Safely provide remote access and VPN connectivity Use Windows 7 as a Web server Program the Windows Scripting Host and Windows PowerShell ON THE WEB: Free Online Edition! When Microsoft releases the final product, you can get an updated edition of this book absolutely free! All examples and source code presented in this book

Easy Microsoft Windows 7

Easy Microsoft Windows 7
Author: Mark Edward Soper
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 1050
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 013271373X

SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It’s that Easy! Easy Microsoft Windows 7 teaches you the fundamentals of working with Microsoft’s latest operating system. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through every task, building the skills you need to master Windows 7 with ease. No need to feel intimidated–we’ll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... • Instantly find what you’re looking for: files, programs, anything • Manage your music and video with Windows Media Player • See it all, do it all, get it all on the Web • Have more fun with Windows 7’s built-in games • Protect yourself from viruses, intrusions, and phishing • Download free Windows Live Essentials bonus software • Set up your computer just the way you want it • Keep your computer running reliable and fast • Build a home network the easy way with HomeGroup • Put live and Internet TV on your PC with Windows Media Center

Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition

Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition
Author: Ed Bott
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 1822
Release: 2011-07-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0735663580

Dive deeper into Windows 7—with new content and new resources on CD! The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet Explorer 9, and features 300+ pages of additional coverage and advanced topics. It’s now packed with even more timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the experts—and includes a fully searchable eBook and other online resources. Topics include installation, configuration, and setup; network connections and troubleshooting; remote access; managing programs; controlling user access and accounts; advanced file management; working with Internet Explorer 9; managing security features and issues; using Windows Live Essentials 2011; performance monitoring and tuning; backups and maintenance; sharing networked resources; hardware and device drivers. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Windows 7 Para Dummies

Windows 7 Para Dummies
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2011-12-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118297954

Straightforward, easy-to-use Windows 7 reference and guide for Spanish speakers. Microsoft's Windows 7, the long-awaited replacement for Windows Vista has arrived, and now you can learn the basics of this new operating system with this practical guide. Understand the new user interface, set up your desktop, cover basic applications, and much more with this easy-to-follow book. Whether you're upgrading or starting fresh, this is the perfect basic reference. Introduces the operating system and shows you how to navigate the user interface, set up your desktop, and manage files Covers basic management of applications and data and how to print Helps you get things done online by setting up a user account and build a home network Shows you how to have fun with your new system by editing audio, burning CDs, creating videos, and more Explores troubleshooting issues, such as warning notices, finding missing files, transferring data from one PC to another, and more This is the basic Windows 7 reference you'll want to keep on hand.

Microsoft Windows 7 in Depth

Microsoft Windows 7 in Depth
Author: Robert Cowart
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 1146
Release: 2010
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789741997

Starting with an overview to guide decisions on which version to purchase, Cowart and Knittel cover Windows improved interface, security, Web browsing, performance, multimedia, networking, and system management and stability features. A trial online edition is available.

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Professional
Author: Randy Bankofier
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2009-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0557145643

The most comprehensive Windows 7 Professional guide available! With over 250 screenshots and figures, this is a step-by-step guide, with practical real world instructions, break through unpublished shortcuts, and step-by-step instructions on all the new features. Authors Randy Bankofier and Sean Odom are well known in the computer industry and Sean is an author of over 25 Microsoft and Cisco books. This book is sure to be what you are looking for.

Professional Windows 7 Development Guide

Professional Windows 7 Development Guide
Author: John Paul Mueller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 581
Release: 2011-01-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118057953

Demystify the move from Windows XP to Windows 7! Professional Windows 7 discusses all of the major new features in Windows 7, describes why the developer would want to use them, investigates the user implications of these new features, and then shows how to develop applications using them. This book focuses on the practical—which features does the developer need to know about immediately to gain the most value from Windows 7. The goal is to create a book that doesn’t waste a lot of pages on fluff or features that the developer will never use. The developer will be able to go to a particular chapter, determine what a new technology requires to use, and the use the sample application as a basis for moving applications to Windows 7 or to create new applications that use Windows 7 features. Describes all the new user interface features and shows how to use them. Demystifies the security features that Windows 7 provides. Shows how to develop efficient applications that rely on 64-bit techniques and parallel processing. Demonstrates the strength of Windows PowerShell and how to create applications for it.