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Symbols accounts, 416, 418–419, 437 picture, 159–160 3G cellular networks, 448–449 , 160–161 definition, 449 product editions, 7 4G/LTE cellular networks, 448–449 Windows Store, 212–214 definition, 449 LIVE, 360–362 32-bit version, 45 Accounts pane ( app), 262–267 64-bit version, 45 A drive status, 438 File History, 438 accessibility, 68. See also Ease of Access button HomeGroup, 438 accounts maintenance, 438 Guest account, 428–429 , 437 PC Settings Windows activation, 437 adding users, 423 Windows SmartScreen, 435–437 Microsoft account connect/disconnect, 420 AD (), 414–415, 464–465 password change, 420–421 and, 464–465, 468–469 picture passwords, 421–422 adaptive screen brightness, 22 PINs, 422–423 address space layout randomization (ASLR), 439 switching to local or Microsoft, 420 administrator, Run as administrator option, 83 app and Advanced System Properties , 466 configuration, 253 advertising in Windows Store, 187 Exchange, 252 Aero, 104–105 , 252 Peek, 108–109 Google, 252 Airplane Mode, 455–456 LinkedIn, 252 all-in-one computers, 15–16 Microsoft/Hotmail, 252 Alt+Tab. See Windows Flip Twitter, 252 animation, Start screen, 71 types, changing, 424–425 antivirus, Windows Defender, 431–433 UAC (), 426–427 app groups, sign in with Microsoft account, 418–419 user account, 42–43, 414–415 App settings, 165 Active Directory, 414–415 Apple iTunes, 32 domain accounts, 415, 417–419 AppLocker, 10 local accounts, 415–419

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204139bindex_update.indd 497 5/5/13 5:29 PM apps, 65. See also Windows Store ARM processor, 3 Back experience, 89 chipsets, 12 moving from, 113 Intel comparison, 11–14 background, photos as, 315 ASLR (address space layout randomization), 439 Bing, 208 associating files, 136–138 communications, 208 , 98, 319–320 connected apps, 249 avatar (Xbox LIVE), 360 core Microsoft apps, 207–208 desktop, file associations, 136–138 B entertainment, 208 Back experience, 89 Camera app, 321–322 apps, moving from, 113 Microsoft account and, 307 Back stack, 110–111 Photos app, 210–321 background VLC Media Player, 347 desktop, multiple monitors, 172–174 , 347–348 lock screen, 148 Xbox Companion app, 371–375 photos as, 315 Xbox Games app, 364–370 backups Xbox Music app, 327–337 cloud and, 409–411 Xbox Video app, 339–347 File History, items backed up, 395 in-app purchases, games, 354 installation and, 35 installation and, 35, 51 Bing apps, 208 10 Metro, 234 Bing, 298–299 launching, 74–75 Bing Finance, News, Sports, and Weather, 299–300 Microsoft account, 248–249 , 294–298 Bing apps, 293–300 appearance, 295 , 272–281 Directions, 296–298 Mail, 262–272 location searches, 296 Messaging, 281–286 My location, 295 People, 250–261 BIOS (basic input/output system), 433 SkyDrive, 287–291 BitLocker, 8, 471–475 Windows Reader, 292–293 BitLocker To Go, 8, 471–475 pinning to , 130–131 Boot Camp Assistant, 58–59 Search and, 142–143 Boot from VHD, 9 sharing between, 86–87 bootable media, 47–48 Snap, 91–93, 113 bootable Windows Setup disc or USB key, 46–47 Start Search, 82 booting switching, 139–140 to desktop, 180–181 swiping, 88–89 Secure Boot, 434 Switcher, 89–90 to WinRE, 401 tiles, photos as, 315 boot interruption and, 402 uninstalling, 211–212 boot menu and, 402 web searches, 201–203 system recovery drive and, 402 Windows Setup media and, 402

498 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 498 5/5/13 5:29 PM boot-time security, 433–435 live tile, 280–281 BranchCache, 10 Lock Screen, 279–280 brightness of screen, 80 Month button, 274 sensors, 22 navigating, 274 browser. See also Internet Explorer 10 reminders, 277 preferences, 165 Snap and, 277–278 business features, 463–464 Week button, 274 BitLocker, 471–475 Camera app, 307, 321–322 BitLocker To Go, 471–475 cameras, Photos app and, 318–321 disk encryption, EFS (Encrypting ), cellular data networks, 448–450 470–471 automatic connection, 453 domain joined computers, 464–465 automatic roam, 453 EAS (Exchange ActiveSync), 467 connection properties, 454–455 Group Policy, 468–469 connection setup, 452–453 Remote Desktop, 483–486 data usage estimate, 454 VHD, 482–483 Forget/Remember this network, 454 virtualization, 475 metered/non-metered connections, 454 Client Hyper-V, 476–482 portable wireless router, 450 Windows 8 Enterprise, 486–487 , 450 app deployment, 487 tablets, 450 AppLocker, 487 USB dongle, 451 BranchCache, 487 Charms bar, 77–81 DirectAccess, 487 accessing, 120 VDI enhancements, 487 Devices, 78 Windows 8 product edition, 8 opening, 118–119 Windows RT Search, 78 Settings, 79–81 C Share, 78, 86–87 Calendar app, 272–273 Start, 78 account management, 275 Start experience and, 107–108 configuration, 277 chrome Day button, 274 Internet Explorer 10, Metro, 220 EAS (Exchange ActiveSync), 273 Start screen, 71 events clean install, 28, 35 Calendar, 276 Client Hyper-V, 9 How long, 276 Hyper-V Manager, 477–480 Message, 276 installation, 477 new, 276–277 requirements, 476 Show more, 276 VMC (Virtual Machine Connection), 480–482 Start, 276 cloud, 176, 305–306 Title, 276 backups, 409–411 When, 276 connected apps, 249 Where, 276 SkyDrive, 143–144, 177–178, 287

Index 499

204139bindex_update.indd 499 5/5/13 5:29 PM color, Windows Explorer, 166–167 lock screen, 148–151 communications, apps, 208 PC Settings, 146–148 compass, 22 Start screen, 151–159 compatibility, 31–33 password, 165 computer shopping tips, 14–20 PC Settings configuration, dual boot, 52–57 devices, 161–162 connected apps, 249 East of Access, 162 Connected Standby, 7, 21 notifications, 161 connections synchronization, 162 cellular data networks, 452–453 , 162 networks user accounts Wi-Fi, 445–446 picture, 159–160 wired, 443–444 settings, 160–161 contacts Messaging app, 282 D People app, 250 data usage Contact information, 255 cellular data networks, 454 details, 255 Wi-Fi networks, 447 editing, 255–256 Delete Browsing History (IE 10 Metro), 237 favorites, 254, 256–257 desktop interacting with, 254–255 accessing, 75–76 new, 256 applications, file associations, 136–138 photos, 255 background, multiple monitors, 172–174 searches, 258–259 booting to, 180–181 What’s new, 255, 259–261 Explorer, color, 166–167 pinning to Start screen, 257–258 Metro and, 104 tiles, 257–258 features, 109–123 Control Panel, 121 personalization, 164 accounts, types, 424–425 pinning items to Start screen, 154 EAS (Exchange ActiveSync), policy reset, 429–430 remote desktop, 9 Family Safety, 427–428 Settings, 120–121 File History, 395 snapping, 116 Guest account, 428–429 transitioning to Metro, wallpaper and, 178–180 PC Settings, 423–431 , 104 Storage Spaces, 383 Windows 8 product editions, 6 UAC (User Account Control), 426–427 , 322–323 User Accounts, account type change, 425 desktop PCs, 15 copying Storage Spaces and, 390 files, 127–129 , 29, 50 in Mail messages, 269 device selection tips, 10–24 Credential Manager, 439 devices, 96–97. See also peripherals customizing monitors, secondary, 100 desktop, 164 PC Settings, 161–162 Metro Photos app and, 318–321

500 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 500 5/5/13 5:29 PM printers, 97–98 Ease of Access, 68, 162, 165 sharing, 457 edge UIs, 76 storage, portable, 98–99 Internet Explorer 10, Metro, 220 Storage Spaces and, 382–383 Start experience and, 106–107 new, 390–391 EFS (), 9 Windows Store, 187 disk encryption, 470–471 Devices charm (Charms bar), 78 email. See Mail app Devices charm, printers, 97–98 emoticons in email messages, 270 digital media, Windows 8 product editions, 7 encryption DirectAccess, 10 BitLocker, 471–475 directions, 22 BitLocker To Go, 471–475 Directions (Bing Maps), 296–298 EFS (Encrypting File System), 470–471 disk encryption, EFS (Encrypting File System), entertainment apps, 208 470–471 Camera app, 321–322 disk images, 133 Microsoft account and, 307 Disk Management Utility, 52–53 Movie Maker, 347–348 external storage devices, 382–383 Photos app documents, SkyDrive connected PCs, 309 editing, 289 deleting photos, 316 opening, 289 devices and, 318–321 domain accounts, 415 digital cameras and, 318–321 connecting to Microsoft, 417–418 Facebook, 308–315 sign in, 465–466 Flickr, 308–315 domain joined computers, 464–465 memory cards and, 318–321 EAS (Exchange ActiveSync), 467 photo viewing, 315–317 domains, 9 Pictures library, 308, 313–315 downloads printing photos, 317–318 apps, Windows Store, 203–205 searches, 317–318 email messages, 266 sharing photos, 317–318 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 228–229 SkyDrive, 312–315 SkyDrive and, 289–290 slideshows, 315–317 drag and drop, Mail app, 264 VLC Media Player, 347 Drive Extender, 380 Windows Movie Maker, 347–348 drive status, 438 Xbox Companion app, 371–375 drivers, 46 Xbox Games app, 364–365 Device Manager, 50 Friends group, 367 installation, 48–51 Game Activity group, 368–370 dual boot, 52–57 Gamertag, 365–367 Spotlight group, 368 E Windows Games Store group, 370 EAS (Exchange ActiveSync), 273 Xbox Games Marketplace, 370–371 domain joined computers, 467 Xbox Music app policy reset, 429–430 accessing collection, 327–334

Index 501

204139bindex_update.indd 501 5/5/13 5:29 PM Albums view, 329 , 123–126 Arranged by option, 328 File History and, 398 Artists view, 329 File tab, 125 Back option, 328 Home tab, 126 Most Popular option, 327 Share tab, 126 My Music option, 326–327 View tab, 126 Now Playing experience, 330–332 File History, 378, 394–395 Now Playing option, 327 Action Center, 438 Play option, 329 advanced settings, 397 playing music, 327–334 configuration, 395–397 Spotlight option, 327 drive change, 396 View menu option, 328 duplicate files, 399 Xbox 360 play, 332–333 enabling, 395–397 Xbox Companion app, 332 File Exploder, 398 Xbox Music Store, 334–337 file recovery, 397–400 Xbox Video app, 339 folders, excluding, 396–397 Movie Store, 344–347 items backed up, 395 navigating videos, 340–342 Options icon, 399 playing video, 342–344 Recover button, 399 Television Store, 344–347 replacing files, 399 EULA (End User License Agreement), 34 Restore personal files, 397–398 Excel, 302 Storage Spaces and, 400 Exchange, People app, 252 file management exFAT, 378 copying, 127–129 Explorer, 65 File Explorer, 123–126 HomeGroup, 458–459 moving, 127–129 Express Settings installation, 38–39 renaming files, 129–130 external storage, 131–132 File menu, 125 File tab (File Explorer), 125 F files Facebook downloading, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 228–229 Messaging app and, 281 installation and, 35 People app, 252, 259–260 recovering, File History, 397–400 Photos app, 308 ReFS (Resilient File System), 379 configuration, 310–311 sharing, SkyDrive, 291 navigating, 313–315 Windows 8 product editions, 7 Family Safety, 427–428 filters FAT. See exFAT Start Search, 84–85 Favorites , 142 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 226 flash drive, Windows 8 install, 61 People app, 254 Flickr, Photos app, 308 adding new, 256–257 configuration, 310–311 file associations, 136–138 navigating, 313–315

502 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 502 5/5/13 5:29 PM Flip ahead, 239 UEFI firmware, 23 folders USB 3.0, 23 File History, excluding, 396–397 Windows 8 product editions, 4, 5 mail, pinning to Start screen, 264 Help, 121 SkyDrive, 287–289 Help protect and update your PC option, 39–40 formatting, pool (Storage Spaces), 384 Home tab (File Explorer), 126 Friends group (Xbox Games), 367 HomeGroup, 438 full-screen notifications, 94, 122 Explorer, 458–459 sharing, 442, 456–457 G devices, 457 Gadgets, 72–73 libraries, 457 Game Activity group (Xbox Games app), 368–370 media devices, 457 Gamer Picture (Xbox LIVE), 360 printers, 457 Gamer Zone (Xbox LIVE), 360 hot corners, 76 Gamertag Hotmail, People app, 252 Xbox Games app, 365–367 hybrid installation, 35 Xbox LIVE, 360 hybrid PCs, shopping tips, 19–20 gaming, 349 hyperlnks, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 224 in-app purchases, 354 installation, 356 I Metro and, 350–354 image formats. See disk images Window Store, 355 images Windows Store, searches, 357–358 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 224 Xbox Games app, 364–365 user account, 159–160 Xbox LIVE, 350 in-app purchases in Windows Store, 187 account, 360–362 games, 354 achievement points, 362–363 in-place upgrade, 28 arcade games, 362–363 InPrivate browsing, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 227 glance and go interface, 68 installation Google, People app, 252 applications, 35, 51 Group Policy, 468–469 pinning to Start screen, 138–139 Active Directory and, 464–465 apps, Windows Store, 203–205 groups, 9 backups, 35 tiles (Start screen), 154–158 bootable media, 47–48 Guest account, 428–429 Check online for solutions to problems, 40 clean install, 28, 35 H compatibility, 31–33 hard disks, Storage Spaces, 382 downloading, 31 hardware drivers, 46, 48–51 compatibility issues, 33 EULA (End User License Agreement), 34 Connected Standby, 21 Express Settings, 38–39 multi-touch support, 20–21 files and, 35 sensors, 21–22 flash drive, 61 Tap to Send, 22–23 games, 356

Index 503

204139bindex_update.indd 503 5/5/13 5:29 PM Help protect and update your PC, 39–40 Flip ahead, 239 hybrid, 35 Permissions, 237–238 Macintosh, 57–58 zoom, 238 Boot Camp Assistant, 58–59 downloading files, 228–229 keyboards, 59 edge UI, 220 OS X, 60–61 Favorites, 225–226 migration, 35 Forward button, 224–225 OOBE (out-of-box experience), 37 Home, 224 partitions, 33 hyperlinks, 224 Password, 40 versus IE 10 desktop, 242–243 product key, 45 images, 224 purchasing Windows 8, 30–31 InPrivate browsing, 227 Send Microsoft info to help make Windows and apps live tile, 219 better, 40 navigation bar Setup, 26–27 Address bar, 222 Sharing and Connect to Devices, 39 Back button, 221 sign in to PC, 42 Forward button, 223 virtual machine, 61 Page Tools, 222–223 web-based Setup, 28–30 Pin to Start button, 222 , 27 Refresh/Stop button, 222 Windows settings, 35 Site icon, 222 Intel versus ARM, 11–14 pinned websites, 234–237 interfaces printing, 233–234 chrome, 71 searches, address bar, 222 Edge UIs, 76–77 sharing web pages, 231–232 glance and go, 68 tab switcher, 223 hot corners, 76 active tabs, 223 keyboard shortcuts, 76 new tab, 223 SkyDrive, 287–289 Tab menu, 223 Internet Explorer 10, 215 tabs, 227 default browser, 243–245 text, 224 Internet Explorer 10 desktop, 217, 239–240 web navigation, 224–237 configuration web searches, 229–231 add-ons, 242 websites, specific, 225 browsing history delete, 241–242 zooming, 227–228 tab options, 242 ISO format, 133 versions, 242 Windows Explorer, 133–134 versus IE 10 Metro, 242–243 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 216, 218–219 J-K apps, 234 kernel, Windows, 439 Back button, 224–225 keyboard chrome, 220 Back stack, 111 configuration icon, 81 Deleting Browsing History, 237 Macintosh, 59 encoding, 239

504 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 504 5/5/13 5:29 PM shortcuts, 76 settings, 265–267 Start experience and, 111 Accounts pane, 262–267 Switcher, 112 configuration, 271 Winkey shortcuts, 491–493 Delete, 263 downloading new mail, 266 L drag and drop, 264 language preferences, 165 Mark as read/Mark as unread button, 264 laptops, selection tips, 16 messages launching apps, 74–75 attachments, 269 Windows Store, 189 bold text, 270 libraries, 175, 309 colored text, 270 sharing, 457 copying in, 269 SkyDrive, 176–177 drafts, 269 Storage Spaces and, 381 emoticons, 270 Library fonts, 270 LinkedIn, People app, 252 forwarding, 268 live tiles, 73 italic text, 270 Calendar app, 280–281 lists, 270 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 219 pasting in, 269 on/off, 158–159 receiving, 268 local accounts, 415–416 responding to, 268 switching to Microsoft, 417 selecting multiple, 267–268 PC Settings, 420 sending, 268 Local Group Policy Editor, lock screen, 150 smileys, 270 location, 22 underlined text, 270 Lock Screen, Calendar app, 279–280 writing new, 268 lock screen, 66, 67–68 Messages pane, 263 background picture, 148 Move button, 264 bypassing, 68 New, 263 disabling, 150 notifications, 266 notifications, 149–150 Pin to Start button, 264 status updates, 149–150 Reading pane, 263 log in/log out, 66 Respond option, 263 searches, 270–271 M Snap and, 272 Macintosh install, 57–58 Sync button, 263 Boot Camp Assistant, 58–59 maps, Bing Maps, 294–298 keyboards, 59 Me view (People app), 251 OS X, 60–61 Media Center, 9 Mail, tiles, 73 media devices, sharing, 457 Mail app memory, security and, 440 accounts memory cards, Photos app, 318–321 adding, 265 menus, File, 125

Index 505

204139bindex_update.indd 505 5/5/13 5:29 PM Messages pane (Mail app), 263 Bing apps Messaging app, 281–286 Bing, 298–299 account management, 283 Bing Finance, News, Sports, and Weather, 299–300 contacts, 282 Bing Maps, 294–298 Delete command, 283 Calendar app, 272–273 Facebook, 281 account management, 275 Invite command, 283 configuration, 277 MMS messages, 281 Day button, 274 notifications, 284–286 EAS (Exchange ActiveSync), 273 People chooser, 284 events, 275–276 SMS messages, 281 live tile, 280–281 Snap and, 286 Lock Screen, 279–280 Status command, 283 Month button, 274 Threads pane, 282–284 navigating, 274 Messenger, 281 reminders, 277 metered connections Snap and, 277–278 cellular data networks, 454 Week button, 274 Wi-Fi, 448 connecting to from domain account, 417 Metro, 5–6, 37, 64–65 entertainment apps and, 307 Back stack, 110–111 Mail app design, 72 account settings, 265–267 desktop and, 104 Accounts pane, 262–267 games, 350–354 attachments to messages, 269 Internet Explorer 10, 216 bold text, 270 chrome, 220 colored text, 270 edge UI, 220 configuration, 271 live tile, 219 copying/pasting in messages, 269 navigation bar, 221–223 Delete, 263 tab switcher, 223 draft messages, 269 lock screen, customizing, 148–151 emoticons, 270 multiple displays, 176 fonts, 270 name origins, 72 forwarding messages, 268 PC Settings, customizing, 146–148 italic text, 270 Push Button Reset, 405 lists, 270 Start experience, 111 Mark as read/Mark as unread button, 264 Switcher, 112–114 Messages pane, 263 transitioning to, wallpaper and, 178–180 Move button, 264 UAC (User Account Control), 427 New, 263 Windows 8 Enterprise, 10 Pin to Start button, 264 Metro-style user experience, 70 Reading pane, 263 Netbooks, 168 Respond option, 263 Microsoft account, 416 responding to messages, 268 Action Center, 437 searches, 270–271 apps, 248–249 selecting multiple messages, 267–268

506 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 506 5/5/13 5:29 PM sending/receiving messages, 268 , 300–302 smileys, 270 Microsoft OneNote, 302 Snap and, 272 Microsoft PowerPoint, 302 Sync button, 263 Microsoft Security Essentials, 32 underlined text, 270 Setup and, 36 writing messages, 268–270 Microsoft Word, 302 Messaging app, 281–282 migration, 28, 35 account management, 283 Windows Easy Transfer, 27 Delete command, 283 mirroring, Storage Spaces, 387–389 Invite command, 283 MMS messaging, Messaging app and, 281 notifications, 284–286 Modern apps, xix, 65. See also apps People chooser, 284 Modern UI, xix, 65. See also Metro, Metro-style user Snap and, 286 experience Status command, 283 monitors Threads pane, 282–284 multiple Office, 300–302 advanced configuration, 171–172 password, 42–43 basic configuration, 169–170 People app, 250 desktop background, 172–174 account configuration, 253 Metro, 176 contacts, 255–261 Span option, 173–174 Exchange, 252 taskbar, 174–175 Facebook, 252, 259–260 orientation, 171 Google, 252 resolution, 172 LinkedIn, 252 Second Screen, 170–171 Me view, 251 secondary, 100 Microsoft/Hotmail, 252 visual positioning, 171–172 Notifications view, 251 motion, 22 persona, 261 Start screen, 71 snapping, 251 motto (Xbox LIVE), 360 Social view, 251 mouse Twitter, 252, 260 Back stack, 110 What’s new view, 251 Snap and, 116 sign in, 249 Start experience and, 106–107, 111 to app groups, 418–419 Switcher, 112 SkyDrive app, 287 Movies Maker, 347–348 downloading files, 289–290 Movies Store, 344–347 editing documents, 289 moving files, 127–129 file sharing, 291 MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials), 431–432 interface, 287–289 multiple monitors. See monitors, multiple. opening documents, 289 multi-touch support, 20–21 uploading files, 290–291 music, 306 switching to from local account, 417 , 338–339 PC Settings, 420 , 325, 338–339 Windows Reader, 292–293 Xbox Music app, 325–327 Microsoft Excel, 302 accessing collection, 327–334

Index 507

204139bindex_update.indd 507 5/5/13 5:29 PM Albums view, 329 USB dongle, 451 Arranged by option, 328 Wi-Fi Artists view, 329 connecting, 445–446 Back option, 328 connection properties, 448 Most Popular option, 327 data usage, 447 My Music option, 326–327 Forget/Remember this network, 448 Now Playing experience, 330–332 metered connections, 448 Now Playing option, 327 password, 447 Play option, 329 wired, 443–445 playing music, 327–334 Networks pane, 444 Spotlight option, 327 New messages (Mail app), 263 View menu option, 328 news, Bing Finance, News, Sports, and Weather, Xbox 360 play, 332–333 299–300 Xbox Companion app, 332 NFS (Near Field Communication) chipset, 22–23 Xbox Music Store, 334–337 Notification Area, Network icon, 444 Zune, 325 notifications, 72–73, 93–96, 161 My location (Bing Maps), 295 Calendar, 277 My Network Places. See Network explorer full-screen, 94, 122 lock screen, 149–150 N Mail messages, 266 navigation bar, Internet Explorer 10, Metro, 221–223 Messaging app, 284–286 Netbooks Start notification tip, 91 Metro-style apps, 168 toasts, 94, 122 selection tips, 16–17 Windows SmartScreen, 436 network, File History, 395 Notifications icon, 80 Network and Sharing Center, 442 Notifications view (People app), 251 Network explorer, 442 NTFS, 378–379 Network icon, 79, 444 network locations, 443 O networking OEM versions, 2 connections, 442 Office, 300–302 HomeGroup, 456–457 OneNote, 302 sharing, 442 online persona, People app and, 261 Network and Sharing Center, 442 OOBE (out-of-box experience), 27 Network explorer, 442 installation and, 37 network locations, 443 Settings, 38–39 networks Open file location option, 83 cellular data networks, 448–450 Open new window option, 83 automatic connection, 453 OS X, 60–61 automatic roam, 453 connection setup, 452–453 P portable wireless routers, 450 Parental Controls, 427–428 sharing, 450 Parity resiliency type (Storage Spaces), 381 tablet sharing, 450 partitions, 33

508 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 508 5/5/13 5:29 PM passwords Notifications view, 251 changing, 420–421 persona, 261 Microsoft account, 42–43 snapping, 251 personalization, 165 Social view, 251 picture passwords, 421–422 Twitter, 252, 260 sign in, 68–69 What’s new view, 251 Wi-Fi networks, 447 People hub (), 250 pasting in Mail messages, 269 peripherals, 96–97 PC Info, 121 monitors, secondary, 100 PC Settings, 146–148 printers, 97–98 accounts storage, portable, 98–99 adding users, 423 permissions, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 237–238 Microsoft account connect/disconnect, 420 persona online, People app and, 261 password change, 420–421 Personalization control panel, 121 picture passwords, 421–422 Personalize option, 164 PINs, 422–423 Photos Gallery, 323–324 switching to local or Microsoft, 420 photos, 306 Control Panel, 423–431 as App background, 315 devices, 161–162 as App tile, 315 East of Access, 162 Camera app, 321–322 notifications, 161 contacts, 255 Sync your settings, 163–165 as Lock screen, 315 synchronization, 162 People app, 255 Windows Update, 162 Photo Gallery, 323–324 PDF documents, Windows Reader, 292–293 viewing, Photos app, 315–317 Peek, 108–109 , 323–324 People app, 250 Windows Photo Viewer, 322–323 account configuration, 253 Photos app, 307 contacts, 255 connected PCs, 309 details, 255 deleting photos, 316, 317–318 editing, 255–256 devices and, 318–321 favorites, 254, 256–257 digital cameras and, 318–321 interacting with, 254–255 Facebook, 308 new, 256 configuration, 310–311 photos, 255 navigating, 313–315 searches, 258–259 Flickr, 308 What’s new, 255, 259–261 configuration, 310–311 Exchange, 252 navigating, 313–315 Facebook, 252, 259–260 memory cards and, 318–321 Google, 252 photos LinkedIn, 252 as App background, 315 Me view, 251 as App tile, 315 Microsoft/Hotmail, 252 as Lock screen, 315

Index 509

204139bindex_update.indd 509 5/5/13 5:29 PM Pictures library, 308 printing navigating, 313–315 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 233–234 printing photos, 317–318 photos, 317–318 searches, 317–318 processors, Windows 8 product editions, 5 sharing photos, 317–318 product key, 45 SkyDrive, 308, 312–313 , 66 navigating, 313–315 Push Button Reset, 7, 44, 378, 404–407 slideshows, 315–317 Metro, 405 viewing photos, 315–317 Refresh Your PC, 404, 407 picture passwords, 421–422 Reset Your PC, 404, 406–407 pictures, user accounts, 159–160 pinned websites, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, Q-R 234–237 rating apps, 209–210 pinning Reading pane (Mail app), 263 mail folders to Start screen, 264 recovery, 378 to Start screen File History, 397–400 contacts, 257–258 Storage Spaces, 393–394 new installs, 138–139 system recovery disc, 401 to taskbar, 130–131 WinRE PINs, 422–423 Automatic Repair, 403 Pin/Unpin command prompt, 404 from Start, 82 startup settings, 404 from taskbar, 83 System Image Recovery, 403 podcasts, 337 , 403 pool (Storage Spaces), 380 Recovery Media Creator, 401 configuration, 386–687 Refresh Your PC, 403 creating, 383–386 Metro, 407 disks, adding, 385 refresh/reset PC, 403 drives, adding, 386–387 ReFS (Resilient File System), 379 formatting, 384 Storage Spaces and, 381 renaming, 386–387 reliability features, 7 portable wireless routers, 450 reminders in Calendar, 277 portable workstations, selection tips, 16 Remote Desktop, 483–486 Power icon, 80 remote desktop, 9 power user features, Windows 8 product edition, 8 Remote Fetch, 143–144 PowerPoint, 302 renaming files, 129–130 preferences Reset Your PC, 403, 404 browser, 165 Metro, 406–407 language, 165 resiliency types (Storage Spaces), 381 Windows Store, 212–214 reviewing apps, 209–210 Previous Versions, 378, 379, 394 right side Snap, 117 printers, 97–98 routers, wireless, portable, 450 sharing, 457 Run as administrator option, 83

510 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 510 5/5/13 5:29 PM S directions, 22 location, 22 screen motion, 22 brightness, 22, 80 screen rotation, automatic, 22 Lock Screen, Calendar app, 279–280 tilt, 22 lock screen, 66, 67–68 Set Network Location wizard, 443 background, 148 Settings, 38–39 bypassing, 68 Charms bar, 79–81 resolution, 170–171 desktop, 120–121 rotation, 22 settings, installation and, 35 Second Screen, 170–171 Setup, 26–27 Start screen, 44, 69–70 bootable Windows setup disc, 46 searches. See also Start Search bootable Windows USB key, 47 applications, 142–143 Microsoft Security Essentials, 36 Charms bar, 78 Push Button Reset, 44 email messages, 270–271 Upgrade Advisor, 27, 29 Internet Explorer, address bar, 222 web-based, 28–30 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 229–231 Windows Easy Transfer, 29 People app, 258–259 Setup files Photos app, 317–318 DVD, 34 Search, 142–143 USB memory device, 34 Windows Store, 200–201 Share, Charms bar, 78 Xbox Music Store, 336–337 Share tab (File Explorer), 126 Second Screen, 170–171 sharing secondary monitors, 100 between apps, 86–87 Secure Boot, 434 files, SkyDrive, 291 security HomeGroup, 442, 456–457 ASLR (address space layout randomization), 439 devices, 457 boot-time, 433–435 libraries, 457 Credential Manager, 439 media devices, 457 memory, 440 printers, 457 MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials), 431–432 Network and Sharing Center, 442 passwords, picture passwords, 422 photos, 317–318 Secure Boot, 434 smartphones, 450 UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), 433–434 tablets, 450 Windows 8 product editions, 7 web pages, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 231–232 Windows Defender, 431–433 Sharing and Connect to Devices option, 39 Windows kernel, 439 shopping tips, computers, 14–20 Windows SmartScreen shortcuts configuration, 435–436 keyboard, 76 notification, 436 Winkey, 491–493 sensors, 21 side-by-side mode, 114–118 adaptive screen brightness, 22 sign in, 68–69, 413–414 compass, 22 domains, 465–466

Index 511

204139bindex_update.indd 511 5/5/13 5:29 PM SIM (subscriber identity module) cards, 450 sports, Bing Finance, News, Sports, and Weather, sizing, tiles (Start screen), 158 299–300 SkyDrive, 143–144, 177–178, 287 Spotlight group (Xbox Games app), 368 documents SSD (solid state storage), 378 editing, 289 Start, Charms bar, 78 opening, 289 Start button, 106 files Start experience, 106–108 sharing, 291 Charms bar, 107–108 uploading, 290–291 Metro, 111 interface, 287–289 mouse and, 106–107 Photos app, 308, 312–313 Switcher, 107–108 navigating, 313–315 Start Menu Search, 142–143 SkyDrive app, files, downloading, 289–290 Start notification tip, 91 SlapDash Podcasts, 337 Start screen, 44, 69–70, 106 slate style devices, shopping tips, 17–19 animation, 71 sleep, 65 chrome, 71 slideshows, Photos app, 315–317 customizing, 74 smartphone sharing, 450 design, 72 SmartScreen interface chrome, 71 configuration, 435–436 live tiles, 73 notification, 436 Metro-style user experience, 70 smileys in email messages, 270 motion, 71 SMS, Messaging app and, 281 pinning items to Snap, 91–93, 113–118 contacts, 257–258 Calendar app, 277–278 desktop items, 154 close snapped app, 118 mail folders, 264 desktop, 116 new installs, 138–139 Mail app, 272 Search, 82 Messaging app and, 286 Start tip, 107 mouse use, 116 theme, 151–152 People app, 251 tiles right side, 117 adding, 153–154 swapping apps, 118 arranging, 154–158 touch mode, 116 grouping, 154–158 social networks live tile on/off, 158–159 Facebook, People app, 252, 259–260 removing, 152–153 People app, 261 sizing, 158 Twitter, People app, 252, 260 typography, 70 Social view (People app), 251 white space, 70 Software Assurance licensing program, 4 Windows desktop and, 72 space (Storage Spaces), 381 Start Search, 81–82 creating, 389–390 Apps, 82 Span option, 173–174 filtering, 84–85

512 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 512 5/5/13 5:29 PM Open file location, 83 Switcher, 89–90 Open new window, 83 activating, 112 Pin/Unpin from Start, 82 Back stack and, 113 Pin/Unpin from taskbar, 83 Snap and, 92–93, 113 Run as administrator, 83 Start experience and, 107–108 Uninstall, 83 switching between apps, 139 Start tip, 107 versus Windows Flip, 114 Start8, 181 switching apps, 139–140 status updates, lock screen, 149–150 swiping, 88–89 storage Switcher, 89–90 external, 131–132 switching windows, 139–140 portable, 98–99 Sync settings on this PC, 164 Windows 8 product editions, 7 Sync your settings (PC Settings), 163–165 Storage Spaces, 378–382 synchronization, 162, 165 configuration, 387 system recovery disc, 401 Control Panel, 383 system requirements, 25–26 Create a Storage Pool, 392 creating spaces, 389–390 T data redundancy, 380 tab switcher, Internet Explorer 10 Metro deleting drives, 387 active tabs, 223 desktop computers, 390 new tab, 223 devices, new, 390–391 Tab menu, 223 disks, removing, 390 tablets File History and, 400 sharing, 450 pool, 380 shopping tips, 17–19 adding, 385 Windows 8 product editions, 4 configuration, 386–687 Windows RT, 488–489 creating, 383–386 tabs, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 227 drives, 386 tap and hold, 224 renaming, 386–387 Tap to Send, 22–23 recovery, 393–394 Task Manager, 140–142 ReFS-based disks, 381 Task Scheduler, 180–181 resiliency types, 381 taskbar pool creation and, 385 multiple monitors, 174–175 size maximum, 389 pinning applications, 130–131 space, 381 Pin/Unpin from taskbar option, 83 storage devices, 382–383 Television Store, 344–347 Take offline link, 384 text thin provisioning, 380 Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 224 three-disk configuration, 392–393 Windows Explorer, 167–168 two-way mirroring, 387–389 themes, Start screen, 151–152 swiping, switching apps, 88–89 thin provisioning, 380

Index 513

204139bindex_update.indd 513 5/5/13 5:29 PM Threads pane (Messaging app), 282–284 USB 3.0, 23 Three-way mirror resiliency type (Storage Spaces), USB dongle, 451 381, 392–393 USB/DVD Download Tool (Windows 7), 34 tiles (Start Screen), 22 user account, 42–43, 414–415 adding, 153–154 Active Directory, 414–415 arranging, 154–158 domain accounts, 415 contacts, 257–258 connecting to Microsoft, 417–418 grouping, 154–158 Guest account, 428–429 live tile on/off, 158–159 local accounts, 415–416 live tiles, 73 switching to Microsoft, 417 photos as, 315 Microsoft accounts, 416 removing, 152–153 sign in to app groups, 418–419 sizing, 158 picture, 159–160 toasts, 94, 122 settings, 160–161 touch User Accounts control panel, 430 Back stack, 111 changing account type, 425 Snap, 116 user experiences, 76 Start experience and, 111 Auto Play, 98–99 Switcher, 112 Charms bar, 77–81 tap and hold, 224 user interface. See interfaces trial versions in Windows Store, 187 users, adding, 423 Twitter, People app, 252, 260 Two-way mirror resiliency type (Storage Spaces), 381, V 387–389 VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure), 10 typography of Start screen, 70 Windows 8 Enterprise Edition, 487 VHD format, 133 U shell integration, 482–483 UAC (User Account Control), 426–427 Windows Explorer, 134–135 UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), 23, video, 306 433–434 Movie Maker, 347–348 UIs (user interfaces), Edge UIs, 76 VLC Media Player, 347 Uninstall option, 83 Windows Movie Maker, 347–348 uninstalling apps, 211–212 Xbox Video app, 339 updates, apps, 205–206 Movies store, 344–347 Upgrade Advisor, 27, 29 navigating video, 340–342 Upgrade version, 45 playing video, 342–344 upgrades Television store, 344–347 in-place upgrade, 28 View tab (File Explorer), 126 Windows 7 Pro, 8 virtual machine installs, 61 Windows 7 Ultimate, 8 virtualization, 475 Windows 8 product editions, 5 Client Hyper-V Windows Easy Transfer, 27, 29 Hyper-V Manager, 477–480 uploading, SkyDrive and, 290–291 installation, 477 USB, bootable USB key, 47

514 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 514 5/5/13 5:29 PM requirements, 476 processors, 5 VMC (Virtual Machine Connection), 480–482 reliability features, 7 VLC Media player, 347 security features, 7 Volume icon, 79 upgrades, 5 Windows 8 Enterprise, 4 W versus Windows 8 Pro, 8–9 wallpaper, transitioning to Metro and, 178–180 Windows 8 Pro edition, 3 weather, Bing Finance, News, Sports, and Weather, Windows 8 Starter, 4 299–300 Windows RT edition, 3 web, browsing. See also Internet Explorer 10 purchasing from website, 30–31 web pages, sharing, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, Start screen, 44 231–232 versus Windows 8 Pro edition, 8–9 web searches, apps, 201–203 Windows 8 Enterprise web-based Setup, 28–30 app deployment, 484 websites, pinned, Internet Explorer Metro, 234–237 AppLocker, 10, 487 What’s new view (People app), 251, 255, 259–261 BranchCache, 10, 487 whitespace of Start screen, 70 business features, 486–487 Wi-Fi networks DirectAccess, 10, 487 Airplane Mode, 455–456 Metro-style apps, 10 connecting, 445–446 VDI, 10 connection properties, 448 VDI enhancements, 487 data usage, 447 , 9 Forget/Remember this network, 448 Windows 8 apps, xix, 65. See also apps metered connections, 448 Windows 8 Pro edition, 3 password, 447 Windows 8 comparison, 8–9 WIM (Windows Imaging), 30 Windows 8 UI, xix, 65. See also Metro, Metro-style windows, switching, 139–140 user experience Windows 7 Windows Backup, 407–408 Aero, 104–105 Windows Defender, 431–433 desktop, 104 Windows Easy Transfer, 27, 29 upgrades, 8 Windows Explorer, 65 USB/DVD Download Tool, 34 color, 166–167 versions, 3 File History and, 398 Windows 8, 3 ISO format, 133–134 compatibility, 31–32 text size, 167–168 OEM versions, 2 VHD files, 134–135 product editions, 2–3, 45 Windows Flip, 87 account features, 7 versus Switcher, 114 business features, 8 switching between apps, 139 desktop, 6 Windows Flip 3D, switching between apps, 139 digital media, 7 Windows Gadgets, 72–73 file and storage features, 7 Windows Games Store group (Xbox Games app), 370 hardware choices, 4–5 Windows kernel, 439 power user features, 8 , 106

Index 515

204139bindex_update.indd 515 5/5/13 5:29 PM Windows Live ID, 413. See Microsoft account rating and reviewing apps, 209–210 Windows Live Messenger, Messaging app and, 281 rules, 186–188 Windows Marketplace, 184 Search, 200–201 Windows Media Center, 338–339. See Media Center searches, games, 357–358 Windows RT, 325 uninstalling apps, 211–212 Windows Media Player, 325, 338–339 web searches, 201–203 Windows RT, 325 Your apps interface, 207 Windows Movie Maker, 347–348 Windows To Go, 9, 486 Windows Phone, 249 Windows Update, 162 People hub, 250 Windows Virtual PC, 475 Windows Photo Gallery, 323–324 Winkey keyboard shortcuts, 491–493 Windows Photo Viewer, 322–323 WinRE, 400 Windows Reader app, 292–293 Automatic Repair, 403 Windows Recovery Environment. See WinRE booting to, 401 Windows RT apps, xix, 65. See also apps boot interruption and, 402 Windows RT edition, 3, 4, 488–489 boot menu and, 402 Office and, 301 system recovery drive and, 402 Windows Media Center, 325 Windows Setup media and, 402 Windows Media Player, 325 command prompt, 404 , 67 Push Button Reset, 403–407 Windows Setup, WinRE and, 400 Refresh Your PC, 403, 407 , 65–66 Reset Your PC, 403 Windows SmartScreen startup settings, 404 configuration, 435–436 System Image Recovery, 403 notification, 436 System Restore, 403 Windows Store, 183–186 WinRT, 67 accounts, 212–214 WinRT apps, xix, 65. See also apps apps wired networks, 443–445 core Microsoft apps, 207–208 wireless networks. See Wi-Fi networks downloading, 203–205 routers, portable, 450 installing, 203–205 Word, 302 updating, 205–206 workgroup accounts. See user account viewing downloaded, 207 browsing X by app, 198–199 Xbox, 306 by category, 194–196 Xbox Companion app, 332, 371–375 by list, 196–197 Xbox Games app, 364–365 categories, 192–194 Friends group, 367 browsing by, 194–196 Game Activity group, 368–370 games, searches, 357–358 Gamertag, 365–367 Games group, 355 Spotlight group, 368 home screen, 190–192 Windows Games Store group, 370 launching, 189 Xbox Games Marketplace, 370–371 preferences, 212–214 Xbox Games Marketplace, 370–371

516 Index

204139bindex_update.indd 516 5/5/13 5:29 PM Xbox LIVE, 350, 359 Spotlight option, 327 account, 360–362 View menu option, 328 achievement points, 362–363 Xbox 360 play, 332–333 arcade games, 362–363 Xbox Companion app, 332 friends list, 361 Xbox Music Store, 334 Gamercard, 361 buying songs, 334–335 Gamerscore, 361 searches, 336–337 messages, 361 Xbox Music Pass, 335–336 profile, 361 Xbox Music Pass, 335–336 rep, 361 Xbox Music Store, 334 Xbox Marketplace, 184 buying songs, 334–335 Xbox Music app, 307, 325–327 searches, 336–337 accessing collection, 327–328 Xbox Music Pass, 335–336 Albums view, 329 Xbox Video app, 307, 339 Arranged by option, 328 Movie Store, 344–347 Artists view, 329 navigating videos, 340–342 Back option, 328 playing video, 342–344 Most Popular option, 327 Television Store, 344–347 My Music option, 326–327 Now Playing experience, 330–332 Y-Z Now Playing option, 327 zooming, Internet Explorer 10 Metro, 227–228, 238 Play option, 329 Zune, 325

Index 517

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