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Windows Vista - Power users guide Page 1 of 64
Written by Mike Halsey, www.inspirare.net/pcsupport, Copyright . 2007
“Mike Halsey has created a really in depth look at Windows Vista that everyone should at least have a look at.” - New Media Editor (Windows Vista: The Official Magazine) Windows Vista
Power users guide Second Edition Tweaks and tips to get the very best from Microsoft’s operating system By Mike Halsey “It is not only comprehensive, but professionally presented” - WindowsConnected.com First Print - 18th February 2007
Last Updated - 7th April 2007Windows Vista - Power users guide Page 2 of 64
Written by Mike Halsey, www.inspirare.net/pcsupport, Copyright . 2007
INDEX
Installing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Vista Upgrade Edition ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Installing Software and User Account Control (UAC) ………………………………………………….. 8
Welcome Centre …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Searching…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Windows Search ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Tags ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Indexing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Advanced Searching …………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Saved Searches …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Exploring …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Explorer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Drive Letters and Windows Vista ………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Choosing how to View Files …………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Previewing Files …………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Sorting, Grouping and Stacking Files ……………………………………………………………………… 16
Collapsing Groups ………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Working with Folders …………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Hiding Picture and Photo Names ……………………………………………………………………. 17
Moving your Files for Data Security ………………………………………………………………………. 18
Flip 3D …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Remembering Window Sizes ……………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Connecting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Networking ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
Network and Sharing Centre ………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network …………………………………………………………………………… 21
Diagnose and Repair …………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Connect Through a Router ………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Passwords and Wi-Fi …………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Sharing Files and Folders …………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Securing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Be Careful What you Click… A Warning! ………………………………………………………………… 22
User Account Control …………………………………………………………………………………………. 23…