Windows Vista Home Basic (DVD-ROM) offers search and organize innovations as well as improved networking opportunities. Windows Vista Home Basic is the edition of Windows Vista for users with the most basic computing needs. The features in this user-friendly software also form the foundation of all of the other editions of Windows Vista, including Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. Windows Sidebar gives you quick access to gadgets like picture slide shows, Windows Media Player controls, or news headlines. You pick the gadgets you want to see in Windows Sidebar. View larger. Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need. View larger. Compare Windows Vista editions. Windows Photo Gallery gives you a whole new way to manage, find, and view your digital photos. View larger. Manage your schedule, sync up with other calendars, and make sure you never miss another a

"Windows Vista in Easy Steps" provides a clear and concise guide to Windows Vista, the major upgrade to Microsoft Windows and successor to Windows XP. Author Harshad Kotecha covers the five different editions of Vista (Business, Enterprise, Home Premium, Home Basic, and Ultimate), enabling readers to decide which version is right for them. He introduces the key features of the program and explores its operations, including starting up, basic control functions, working with applications, managing files and folders, printing and fonts, networking, and the Internet. Using full-color photographs and a step-by-step approach, the book explores the new Windows Vista interface, including Windows Aero, security features, and Windows Mail, and discusses system activation and validation, backup, and Windows Update. "Windows Vista in Easy Steps" makes it easy to increase productivity for first-time users or anyone upgrading from an earlier version of Windows.

You’re beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your PC to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows Vista—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Explore features and capabilities in each edition of Windows Vista Configure and customize your system with advanced setup options Manage files, folders, and media libraries with new search and organization features Set up a wired or wireless network and manage shared resources Administer accounts, passwords, and logons—and help control access to resources Configure Windows Internet Explorer settings and security zones Master security essentials to help protect against viruses, worms, and spyware Troubleshoot errors and fine-tune performance Automate routine maintenance with scripts and other tools CD includes: Fully searchable eBook Downloadable gadgets and other tools for customizing Windows Vista Insights direct from the product team on the official Windows Vista blog Links to the latest security updates and products, demos, blogs, and user communities Windows Vista Product Guide eReference and other eBooks A Note Regarding the CD or DVDThe print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.