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Allow Once button, , 180 • A • Always Show Now Playing on Top option, Account fi eld, app New Contact , 308 form, 208 Another account option, Start screen, 49 Account Picture page, 278–279 antivirus programs, 216–218 accounts. See also account; App bar, 24, 200, 201, 327–328 accounts App Restrictions option, Family Safety app, 211 controls, 225 Local, 28, 29, 272, 274 App Updates screen, 132–133 app, 198–200 Appearance and Personalization category, social, adding to Windows, 194–197 social, removing from Windows, 196 background, changing, 237–239 unsupported e-mail, adding to Mail app, 198 overview, 237 Accounts pane, PC screen, screen resolution, 241–242 26, 232, 272 screen saver, 239–240 Acrobat Reader, Adobe, 185 theme, 240–241 , 66, 215–216 appointments, Calendar app, 210–212 activation, Windows, 264 apps. See also specifi c apps active windows, 74, 82–83 closing, 24, 33–34, 56 ad hoc connection, 391 currently running, fi nding, 141–144 Add a Device icon, PC Settings screen, 247 cycling through, 24, 33, 34 Add a User window, 272 defi ned, 10, 32 Add Hardware Wizard, 268 desktop, summoning open from, 56–57 Add Tags area, Import Pictures and Videos fi nding, 35 dialog box, 322 free, 39–41 add-ons. See plug-ins launching, 32 Address Bar new, adding from Store app, 129–132 Internet Explorer, 174, 178 number of available, 12 windows, 72, 75–76, 94 overview, 119 Adjust Groups bar, Import Pictures and printing from, 153–155 Videos dialog box, 322 versus programs, 32, 129 Administrator account,COPYRIGHTED 22, 270, 272, 277, 386 returning MATERIAL to, 56 Adobe Acrobat Reader, 185 right-clicking, 24 Advanced link, Windows Easy Transfer, 367 searching within, 147 Advanced Settings link, File History, 262 snapping alongside desktop, 58–60 Advanced System Settings, 264 Start screen, fi nding, 35 Airplane mode, 50, 389–391 starting, 120–122 Alarms app, 39 switching, 31, 33, 34 alias, Outlook.com, 198 uninstalling, 132, 251–252 aligning windows, 385 updating, 132–133 All Apps area, 36, 47, 121 viewing open, 33–34 All Documents view, Open window, 124 Windows terminology, 128, 129

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arrow icon, , 67 buying arrows apps from Store app, 131–132 Address Bar, 76 music, 297 in folders, 94–95 attachments, e-mail, 202, 204–206, 218 • C • audio CD, 108 Authors option, sorting fi les by, 149, 150 cables, network, 282, 284 Autocomplete button, Internet Explorer, 179 Calculator app, 39 Auto-Hide the Taskbar option, 63, 69, 385 Calendar app, 39, 194, 210–212 automatic updates, 66, 132 Camera app, 39, 323–324 settings, 92–93 Camera option, Account Picture page, 278 autorotation, 392 cameras, 90, 317–323 Available icon, Charms bar Settings Caps Lock key, 350 pane, 286 captions, in Now Playing window, 308 Available wireless network icon, 171 case sensitivity, password, 26, 350 Avery mailing labels, 159 Category view, Control Panel, 234 CD drives, 89 • B • CDs burning, from Windows Media Player, Back arrow, in windows, 94 314–315 Back button, Internet Explorer, 174, 178 copying fi les to or from, 107–109 background, desktop, 46, 57–58, 237–239 disc drive types, 106 backing up, 259–262, 395 duplicating, 107, 110 Backward button, Address Bar, 75 ejecting, 109 Basic Actions tile, Help+Tips app, 370 photos, copying to, 333–334 Basic and High Contrast Themes area, playing in Windows Media Player, 309 Control Panel, 241 ripping with Windows Media Player, 302, BD-RE drive, 106 313–314 BD-ROM drive, 106 types of disc, 106–107 Bing, 148, 182 Change Account Picture option, 278 Bluetooth gadgets, adding, 246–248 Change option, Uninstall or Change a Bluetooth icon, taskbar, 248 Program window, 252 Blu-ray discs, 107 Change PC Settings option, Charms bar, 247 Blu-ray drives, 89 changes, saving, error messages about, 355 borders, window, 81–82 characters, selecting, 137 broadband ISPs, 170 Charms bar browsers, web, 173. See also Internet desktop, summoning from, 54 Explorer Devices icon, 154 Burn a Disc dialog box, 108 fetching, 25, 37 Burn to Disc option, 109 icons on, 37–38 burn-in, 239 overview, 24, 36–37 burning to CD or DVD Project icon, 243 copying fi les, 107–109 Search command, 95, 144, 230 overview, 106 Settings pane, 25, 38, 171, 247, 285–286 photos, 333–334 Check For Updates button, App Updates types of disc, 106–107 screen, 133 from Windows Media Player, 313, 314–315 Child accounts, 223, 270, 274 Buy More Storage button, SkyDrive, 114 Choose Default Apps screen, 382

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Choose Default Program option, 127 control panels. See also Control Panel Choose Details dialog box, 149 fi nding settings, 230 Clean Up System Files button, overview, 229–230 program, 265 PC Settings screen, 231–233 Click to Download Now button, 188 cookies, 306 Clock, Language, and Region category, copying. See also Windows Easy Transfer Control Panel, 250, 394 basic steps used for, 135 cloud storage, 111. See also SkyDrive CDs with Windows Media Player, 313–314 Color mode option, Scan app, 166 versus cutting, 136–138 colors, restoring default settings, 350 fi les and folders, 101–103 Compare Info for Both Files option, File overview, 134 History, 346 photos to computer, 320 Compatibility Mode, Internet Explorer, 179 photos to disc, 333–334 composing e-mail, 200–202 selecting items for, 135–136 Computer Name, Domain, and Workgroup shared fi les, 291 Settings area, System window, 264 text from web pages, 187 computers. See also Windows Easy copy-protected CDs, 314 Transfer Corner Navigation section, Taskbar and frozen, 352 Navigation Properties dialog box, 380 on network, fi nding, 151–152 corners, pointing cursor at, 24 Confi gure this Drive for Backup option, creators, defi ned, 13 261, 359 Crop option, Photos app, 328 Connect Automatically check box, 172 currently running apps, fi nding, 141–144 Connected icon, Charms bar Settings Custom setup, Windows Media Player, 300 pane, 286 Customer Experience Improvement, consumers, defi ned, 13 Windows Media Player, 306 contacts, People app Customize link, Windows Easy Transfer, 366 adding, 208–209 customizing deleting or editing, 209–210 Start screen, 41–47 overview, 206–207 taskbar, 67–69 Control Panel. See also Hardware and Windows Media Player, 300 Sound category, Control Panel cutting, 103, 134–138 Appearance and Personalization cycling through apps, 24, 33, 34 category, 237–242 Clock, Language, and Region category, • D • 250, 394 Ease of Access category, 253–255 data fi le, 100 Network and Internet category, 236 data mining, 306 opening, 234 date overview, 229–230, 233–235 changing, 394 Programs and Features category, 251–253 sorting photos by, 151, 331 shortcuts to, creating, 133 Date and Time area, Control Panel, 250 System and Security category, 236, 266 Date and Time dialog box, 394 User Accounts and Family Safety Date Modifi ed option, sorting fi les by, category, 236, 275–276 148, 150 user accounts, changing, 275–276 default programs, 126–129 views, 234–235 Default Programs area , setting as Control Panel, 328 default, 328–330 PC Settings screen, 299, 315

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Default Save Location, 96 Details tab, Properties dialog box, 104 Delete button, Mail app, 203 Details view, folders, 105, 148–149, 150 Delete Files button, Disk Cleanup , 264, 268 program, 265 devices, in PC Settings screen, 232 deleting Devices and Drives section, , Calendar app appointments, 212 89–90 contacts in People app, 209–210 Devices area, PC Settings screen, 247 fi les or folders, 61–62, 99–101, 136 Devices icon, Charms bar, 38, 154 Internet Explorer History list, 183 dimensions, sorting by, 331 photos, 331 disabling plug-ins, 192 in Photos app, 327 disc drive, creating shortcuts to, 134 shared fi les, 291 Disk Cleanup program, 259, 264–265 temporary Internet fi les, 190 disk drives. See drives user accounts, 276 Display area, Control Panel, 237 desktop. See also Control Panel; windows Display Delete Confi rmation Dialog as app, 39 option, 100 avoiding, 382–383 Display Media Information from the background, choosing, 57–58, 237–239 Internet option, Windows Media background, sharing with Start screen, 46 Player, 306 Bluetooth gadgets, adding, 248 display mode, cameras, 318 defi ned, 14 documents fi nding, 52–53 opening, 122–123 getting to from Start screen, 30 overview, 119 hidden menus, 24 saving, 124–125 icons, adding to, 70 selecting, 137 improvements to, 12 shortcuts to, creating, 133 Internet Explorer on, 176–184 text in, selecting, 135 launching apps and programs, 122 Documents folder, 72, 79 open apps, summoning, 55–57 double-clicking, with touchscreen, 53 opening computer to, 380 downloaded media, in Windows Media overview, 51 Player, 302 printing from, overview of, 156 downloading Recycle Bin, 61–62 apps, 32, 131–132 returning to from open app, 56 attachments, 204 shortcuts, creating, 133–134 drivers, 268 SkyDrive fi les, managing from, 112–113 general discussion, 188–190 snapping apps alongside, 58–60 Downloads folder, 79, 189, 253 Start screen, summoning, 55–57 Downloads shortcut, Navigation Pane, 79 Start screen, transition to, 12 downward-pointing arrow, Start screen, 39 taskbar, 62–69 drag and drop, 74, 83, 84, 101–102, 385 windows on, fi nding, 143–144 drivers, 90, 163, 257, 267–268, 360 working with, overview, 54–55 drives Desktop Background window, 57–58 in File Explorer, 89–90 Desktop folder, 79 seeing fi les on, 91–93 Desktop shortcut, Navigation Pane, 78 shortcuts to, creating, 134 Desktop tile, 52 Duplicate projection option, 243 Details form, Calendar app, 211 duplicating discs, 107, 110

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DVD drives, 89 Express setup, Windows Media Player, 300 Extend projection option, 243 burning, from Windows Media Player, extension, fi le, 128, 129, 355 314–315 external hard drives, 217, 259–261, 364 copying fi les to or from, 107–109 disc drive types, 106 • F • duplicating, 107, 110 ejecting, 109 F1 key, 369 photos, copying to, 333–334 Family Safety controls, 223–225, 236, 276 playing in Windows Media Player, 309–310 Fast User Switching, 276–278 types of disc, 106–107 Favorites Internet Explorer, 175, 179, 181–182 • E • Mail app, 199 Navigation Pane, 78–79, 80 Ease of Access category File Explorer Control Panel, 253–255 AutoPlay settings, 93 PC Settings screen, 233 Homegroup, viewing in, 290–291 Ease of Access Center, 237, 254–255 overview, 87, 88–90 ejecting discs, 109 SkyDrive, managing from, 112–113 e-mail. See also Mail app tree metaphor, 91 error message when trying to send, 360 fi le extension, 128, 129, 355 sending photos through, 326 File History emojis, 202 error messages regarding, 353–354 Empty Recycle Bin option, 61 general discussion, 259–262 enhancements, Now Playing window, 308 overview, 11, 258 envelopes, printing, 159 restoring with, 343–347 Erase after Importing check box, 322–323 fi le management. See also documents error messages burning to CD or DVD, 106–109 about fi le types, 355–356 copying, 101–103 about malware, 357–358 data fi le, 100 about , 359 deleting, 99–101 about permission to access folder, 362 details, viewing, 103–106 about removable disk, 358–359 drives, seeing fi les on, 91–93 about saving changes, 355 error messages about fi le types, 355–356 about Windows activation, 361 File Explorer, 88–90 File History, 353–354 fi nding fi les inside folders, 148–149 Insert media, 356–357 fl ash drives, 110 overview, 353 folders, creating new, 96–97 USB device not recognized, 360–361 folders, overview of, 90–91 when installing, 354–355 folders, seeing contents of, 93–95 when trying to send e-mail, 360 formats, 124 cables, 284 memory cards, 109–110 Everywhere option, Search pane, 146, 147 moving items, 101–103 Exclude Folders link, File History, 262 overview, 87 exiting Windows, 47–50 program opening fi les, choosing, 104, Explore All Settings area, Ease of Access 126–129 Center, 255 Properties dialog box, 103–105

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fi le management (continued) folders. See also specifi c folders by name; renaming, 97–98 windows restoring, 344 copying, 101–103 saving, 124–125 creating new, 96–97 selecting items, 99 default settings, restoring, 350 sharing with Homegroup, 289–292 defi ned, 90 SkyDrive, 111–116 deleting, 99–101 File menu, opening documents from, 122 error messages about permission to File Name Extensions check box, 128 access, 362 File tab, Ribbon, 77 fi nding fi les inside, 148–149 fi les moving, 101–103 Mail app, sending and receiving through, Navigation Pane, access to through, 79 204–206 overview, 90–91, 123 selecting, 136 renaming, 97–98 Files option, Search pane, 146 restoring, 344 fi lters, searching with, 150 seeing contents of, 93–95 Finance app, 39 selecting, 99, 136 Find Album Info option, Windows Media sharing on Homegroup, 289–292 Player, 303, 314 shortcuts to, creating, 133 fi nding. See also searching SkyDrive, 112, 114–115 apps or programs, 35 in Windows Media Player library, 301, 302 computers on network, 151–152 Folders area, Mail app, 200 currently running Start screen apps, Folders section, File Explorer, 89 141–143 fonts, restoring default settings, 350 fi les inside folders, 148–149 Fonts area, Control Panel, 237 Internet Explorer searches, 182–184 Food and Drink app, 39 photos, 150–151 Footer option, Page Setup dialog box, 158 rebuilding index, 152 Forgotten Password Wizard, 280 with Search pane, 144–148 forgotten passwords, 26, 27, 350–351 windows on desktop, 143–144 formats, fi le, 124 Firewall, Windows, 349 Formats tab, 250 Fit Video to Player on Resize option, formatting Windows Media Player, 311 cards or disks, 110 Flagged messages, Mail app, 199 e-mail, 202 Flash, 176 Forward button fl ash drives Internet Explorer, 176, 178 AutoPlay settings, 93 Mail app, 203 error messages about, 358–359 windows, 75, 95 in File Explorer, 89 free apps, 39–41 for File History, 259 Free Up Disk Space option, Control Panel, overview, 110 264–265 scanning, 217 frozen computer, 352 for Windows Easy Transfer, 364 frozen programs, 351 Folder Options area, Control Panel, 237 full-screen mode, Windows Media Player, 308, 311 Fully Clean the Drive option, Remove Everything feature, 342

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Help+Tips app, 40, 370–371 • G • hidden fi les, viewing, 100 gamertag, 297 hidden menus, 24 Games app, 39 hidden taskbar, 63, 69 General tab, Properties dialog box, 104 high contrast, 241, 255 gestures. See touchscreen gestures hijackers, Internet, 218–221 Get Around tile, Help+Tips app, 370 hint, password, 26, 27 Get Recommendations to Make Your History, Windows Media Player, 306 Computer Easier to Use link, 254 History button, in folders, 343 Get Started section, Windows Help and History list, Internet Explorer, 183 Support, 373 Home button, Internet Explorer, 179 Google Picasa, 334 home page, choosing, 180–181 graphics cards, 15 Home tab, Ribbon, 77 grayed out menu options, 76 Homegroup section, Navigation Pane, 79 groups Homegroup system of photos, 322 accessing what others have shared, Start screen tiles, 42, 43–46 290–292 Guest account, 22, 270, 271, 275, 386 overview, 151–152, 232, 287 setting up, 287–290 sharing printer, 292 • H • hotspots, hidden, 31 How do you want to open this fi le? dialog hard drives box, 127 capacity of, 364–365 How Will This Person Sign In? window, external, 217, 259–261, 364 272, 273 in File Explorer, 89 requirements for running Windows 8.1, 15 Hardware and Sound area, Help and • I • Support troubleshooter, 374 Hardware and Sound category, Control icons. See also shortcuts; specifi c icons Panel Charms bar, 37–38 Bluetooth gadgets, adding, 246–248 desktop, adding to, 70 overview, 242–244 desktop, overview, 54 printer, adding, 248–250 desktop, viewing, 55 speakers, installing or setting up, 245–246 taskbar, 62–63, 64, 65–67, 70 volume and sounds, adjusting, 244–245 ID3 tag (IDentify MP3), 104 Header option, Page Setup dialog box, 158 images. See photos Health and Fitness app, 39 Import All New Items Now option, 321 Help and Support program Import Photos and Videos option, 90, 319, fi nding information in, 372–373 320, 321 Help+Tips app, 370–371 Import Pictures and Videos dialog box, overview, 369 321–322 phone support, 11 importing photos, 317–323, 324, 329 within programs, 371–372 Inbox folder, Mail app, 199 Troubleshooting section, 373–375 Include Folder window, Windows Media Help with Playback option, Now Playing Player, 301 window, 308 index, rebuilding, 152

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Infrastructure option, wireless router, 284 Internet radio stations, 311 inkjet printers, 164 Internet service provider (ISP), 170 Insert Left option, apps, 60 iPad, 89–90 Insert media error message, 356–357 iPod, 89–90 Insert Right option, apps, 60 iTunes, 315 installing apps from Store app, 131–132 • J • drivers, 268 error messages when, 354–355 joining Homegroup, 288 programs, 252–253 Jump Lists, taskbar, 64–65, 69 reinstalling Windows, 338–340 Just Remove My Files option, Remove speakers, 245–246 Everything feature, 342 Internet Control Panel settings for, 236 desktop browser, 176–184 • K • downloading from, 188–190 keyboard ISPs, 170 App bar, summoning, 200 overview, 169 Charms bar Devices icon, fi nding, 154 plug-ins, overview of, 184–185 Charms bar, fetching, 25, 37 plug-ins, removing, 191–192 Charms bar Search command, 230 safety on, 218–222 Charms bar Settings pane, 247 saving information from, 185–190 Charms bar shortcuts, 38 Search pane results from, 147, 148 Control Panel, summoning, 249, 254 SkyDrive, accessing from, 115–116 cycling through apps, 33 SkyDrive use as dependent on, 111 fi nding apps or programs, 35 Start screen browser, 174–176 fi nding currently running Start screen troubleshooting, 190–191 apps, 142 videos, watching on, 311 hidden hotspots in Windows, 31 wireless, 171–173, 391–392 Internet Explorer hidden menus, Internet & Networking section, Windows fi nding, 174 Help and Support, 373 launching apps and programs, 32 Internet Explorer on-screen, 255 Address Bar, 178 PC Settings screen, 231 desktop version, overview of, 176–177 Search pane shortcuts, 148 Favorites, 181–182 Settings screen, 171 History list, 183 Start screen navigation, 31 home page, choosing, 180–181 Start screen, summoning, 120 moving between pages, 177–179 unlocking lock screen, 21 MSN.com website, 11 pop-up ad blocker, 180, 221 resetting, 349 • L • safety on, 218–222 labeling Start screen groups, 45, 46 searching, 182–184 labels, printing, 159, 164 on Start screen, 40, 174–176 Landscape orientation, 158, 163 toolbar, 178–179 Language area, Control Panel, 250 versions of, 173

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language options, 232, 394 overview, 40, 197 laptops reading received e-mail, 203–204 Airplane Mode, 389–391 sending and receiving fi les through, backing up before travel, 395 204–206 lid-closing options, 393 unsupported accounts, adding, 198 overview, 389 mailing labels, Avery, 159 power options for, 266 maintenance traveling with, 394–395 built-in tools for, 258–259 wireless Internet on, 391–392 drivers, 267–268 lasso trick, selecting with, 81, 99 File History, 259–262 launching apps and programs, 32, 120–122 Free Up Disk Space option, 264–265 letter quality paper, 164 overview, 236, 257 letters, selecting, 137 power button, 266–267 libraries restore points, 258 default settings, restoring, 350 System window, 263–264 fi nding, 96 Make Available Offl ine option, SkyDrive, 114 overview, 12 malware, error messages about, 357–358 restoring, 344, 347 Manage Accounts window, 275–276 Windows Media Player, 300–305 Manage Add-Ons window, 191–192, 220–221 Libraries option, Navigation Pane, 73 Manage Libraries option, Windows Media Library/Player toggle button, Windows Player, 300 Media Player, 307 Manage tab, Ribbon, 77 lid-closing options, 393 manual updates, 132–133 Like a USB fl ash drive option, Burn a Disc Maps app, 11, 40 dialog box, 108, 333 Margins option, Page Setup dialog box, 158 links, 178, 218 maximizing windows, 64, 74, 83–84 live tiles, 30, 39 Media Center Guide Listings icon, taskbar, 66 Local accounts, 28, 29, 272, 274 media devices, sharing on Homegroup, 289 Local Disk (C:) folder, 79 Media Player. See Windows Media Player Lock option, Start screen, 48 memory (RAM), 15 lock screen, 20–21, 22, 383–384 memory card reader, 89, 110, 329 Lock the Taskbar option, 63, 68, 69, 385 memory cards, 109–110, 358–359 Look for an App in the Store option, 127 menu bar, 122 Look for Another App on This PC option, 127 menus lyrics, in Now Playing window, 308 hidden, 24 Mail app, 200 • M • Start screen Internet Explorer, 174–176 Messaging app, 12 magnifi er, 255 mice (mouse) Magnifying Glass icon, Mail app, 203 App bar, summoning, 200 Mail app Charms bar Devices icon, fi nding, 154 accounts, adding to, 194–195 Charms bar, fetching, 25, 37 accounts, switching among, 198–200 Charms bar Search command, 230 composing and sending e-mail, 200–202 Charms bar Settings pane, 247 limitations of, 197 Control Panel, summoning, 249, 254 menus, 200 cycling through apps, 33

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mice (mouse) (continued) drag and drop, 74 • N • fi nding apps or programs, 35 Name option, sorting fi les by, 148 fi nding currently running Start screen naming apps, 142 fi les, 97–98, 125 hidden hotspots in Windows, 31 folders, 97–98 Internet Explorer hidden menus, photos, 151 fi nding, 174 Start screen groups, 45, 46 launching apps and programs, 32 user accounts, 275 PC Settings screen, 231 narrator, 255 scroll bar use with, 81 Navigation Pane Settings screen, 171 File Explorer, 89 Start screen, summoning, 120 fi nding computers on network, 151 touchscreen gesture equivalents to libraries in, 73, 96 clicking, 4 moving fi les with, 103 unlocking lock screen, 21 overview, 77–80 microphone, 246 SkyDrive, managing from, 112–113 Microsoft account Windows Media Player, 304, 305 defi ned, 28 Navigation tab, Taskbar and Navigation error messages about, 359 Properties dialog box, 69, 380–381 signing up for, 27–29 network adapter, 282, 284 SkyDrive use as dependent on, 111 Network and Internet area, Help and user account creation, 274 Support troubleshooter, 375 Microsoft Security Essentials, 216 Network and Internet category, Control Microsoft XPS Document Writer, 160 Panel, 236 Minimize the Ribbon option, 72 network cables, 282, 284 Minimize Windows icon, taskbar, 66 Network category, PC Settings screen, 232 minimizing windows, 64, 83 network computers, fi nding, 151–152 mixers, 66, 67, 245 Network Location heading, File Explorer, 93 monitor, second, 243 network name (SSID), 284 More Mail Settings page, Outlook.com, 198 Network section, Navigation Pane, 79 mouse. See mice network security key, 172–173 MP3 fi les, 313 Network Troubleshooter, 173 MP3 players, in File Explorer, 89–90 networks music. See also Windows Media Player Homegroup, 287–292 buying, 297 overview, 281 copying to or from discs, 108 parts of, 282–283 Music app, 295–298 setting up, 283–287 overview, 295 wired versus wireless, 282 slide shows, adding to, 332 New Contact form, People app, 208–209 Music app, 40, 295–298, 299 New in Windows 8 icon, 5 Music folder, 79 New in Windows 8.1 icon, 5 muting, 245, 309 New menu, desktop, 55 My Themes area, Control Panel, 241 New Message window, Mail app, 200–202

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New Tab icon, Internet Explorer, 174 Pages per Sheet setting, Printer window, 154 News app, 40 pairing Bluetooth devices, 247 newsletters, Mail app, 200 paper for printer, choosing, 164 Notepad, 187 paragraphs, selecting, 137 notifi cation area, taskbar, 65–67, 69 Password Reset Disk, 26, 280, 351 Now Playing list, Windows Media Player, 305 passwords Now Playing window, Windows Media avoiding use of, 28, 383–384 Player, 307–309 forgotten, 26, 27, 350–351 Number of Copies option, Print dialog Homegroup, 288, 290 box, 160 picture, 26 reasons Windows asks for, 28 • O • resetting, 351 for security-enabled wireless connection, offl ine SkyDrive access, 114 172–173 On Resume, Display Logon Screen user account, 23, 25–27, 276, 279–280 option, 239 Windows Easy Transfer, 367 on-screen keyboard, 255 wireless network, 285, 286 on-the-go browsing, 14–15 pasting, 103, 134, 135, 138–139 open apps, viewing, 33–34 path, 94 Open Device to View Files option, 319, 320 PC Screen Only projection option, 243 Open File Location option, shortcuts, 134 PC Settings screen. See also specifi c Open Folder to View Files option, 93, 358 categories by name Open window, 122–123, 124 Bluetooth gadgets, adding, 247 Open With option, 41, 126, 128, 327 Default Programs area, 299, 315 operating systems, 9 general discussion, 231–233 Options for This Site button, Internet Homegroup system, 288 Explorer, 180 overview, 40, 229 Organize menu, Windows Media Player, passwords, setting up, 25–26, 280 300 reinstalling Windows, 338–339 Orientation option, Page Setup dialog Remove Everything feature, 341 box, 158 user accounts, adding, 272 Other Accounts screen, 272, 273 user accounts, changing, 275 Other Libraries area, Windows Media Windows Media Player, setting up as Player, 304, 305 default player, 299 Other Media area, Windows Media PC Settings section, Settings Pane, 112 Player, 305 PCs and Devices category, PC Settings Outlook app, 211 screen, 232 Outlook.com, 198 peeking at desktop, 69 People app adding accounts to, 194, 195 • P • contacts, adding, 208–209 Page Range option, Print dialog box, 160 contacts, deleting or editing, 209–210 Page Setup dialog box, 157–158 overview, 40, 206–207 Page Tools icon, Internet Explorer, 175–176 People option, Account Picture page, 278

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permission messages, 104, 214, 347–348, 362 plug-ins Personalization area, Control Panel, 237, overview, 184–185 238, 239, 240–241 removing, 191–192 Personalize pane, 46 security, 218–221 phishing, 204, 221–222 pop-up ad blocker, 180, 221 phones, in File Explorer, 89–90 portable hard drives, 217, 259–261, 364 photos Portrait orientation, 158 for background, 238–239 Power, Battery icon, taskbar, 67 Camera app, 323–324 Power, Outlet icon, taskbar, 67 copying to or from discs, 108 power button, behavior of, 259, 266–267 fi nding, 150–151 Power icon importing, 317–323, 324, 329 Settings pane, 49 organizing, 334 Sign In screen, 22 overview, 317 Power Options window, 266–267, 393 paper for printing, 164 Preferences option, Print dialog box, 160 Photos app, 40, 319–320, 324–328 Preview option rotating, 328, 332 Pictures folder, 331 shooting sessions, storing separately, 150 Scan app, 166 user account, adding to, 23 price, sorting by in Store app, 131 user account, changing, 278–279 Print dialog box, 159–160 web page, saving, 187–188 Print Preview, 157, 162 in Windows Media Player, 304 print queue, 153, 161–162 Windows Photo Viewer, 328–334 Print Screen key, 387 Photos app printer importing photos with, 319–320 adding, 248–250 overview, 40 options for, adjusting, 250 viewing photos with, 324–328 paper for, choosing, 164 physically challenged, modifying Windows settings, adjusting, 159–160 for, 253–255 sharing, 250, 292 Picasa, Google, 334 troubleshooting, 163–164 picture passwords, 26 Printer icon, Help window, 372 Picture Position section, Desktop Printer option, Page Setup dialog box, 158 Background window, 58 Printer window, 154–155 pictures. See photos printing Pictures folder canceling, 161–162 browsing, 330–331 from desktop, overview of, 156 copying photos to disc, 333–334 e-mail, 203 shortcut to, 79 envelopes, 159 slide shows, 332 overview, 153 PIN, replacing password with, 26 Page Setup dialog box, 157–158 Pin to Start option, 36, 134, 210 Print Preview, 157 Pin to Taskbar option, 63, 68, 70, 298 printer settings, adjusting, 159–160 Play button, Music app, 297 from Start screen app, 153–155 playlists, Windows Media Player, 304, tips for, 156 311–313 troubleshooting printer, 163–164 web pages, 162–163

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Printing Preferences dialog box, 160 rebuilding index, 152 Privacy category, PC Settings screen, 232 Recent Places shortcut, 79 Privacy tab, Windows Media Player, 306 recently used apps, 33, 57, 141–144 problem reporting, 66 recorded TV, 305, 311 problems. See troubleshooting Recorded TV folder, 79 Processes tab, , 351, 352 Recycle Bin, 54, 61–62, 348–349 processors, 15 Refresh icon, Internet Explorer, 175, 179 product key, 342 Refresh tool, 338–340 programs Region area, Control Panel, 250 versus apps, 32, 129 reinstalling Windows, 338–340 choosing which opens fi les, 104, 126–129 relevance, sorting by in Store app, 131 currently running, fi nding, 143–144 Remember icon, 5 fi nding, 35 Remote Settings, 264 frozen, 351 removable disks, error messages about, help, fi nding within, 371–372 359. See also external hard drives; installing, 252–253 fl ash drives launching, 32 Remove Everything feature, 340–342 overview, 119 Removed Apps link, 340 starting, 120–122 renaming uninstalling, 251–252 fi les or folders, 97–98 Windows terminology, 128, 129 folders, 97 Programs and Features category, Control photos, 151 Panel, 251–253 Repair button, Uninstall or Change a Programs area, Help and Support Program window, 252 troubleshooter, 374 Repeat option, Now Playing window, 308 Project icon, Charms bar, 243 Replace or Skip Files dialog box, 345–346 projector, using, 243 Reply All button, Mail app, 203 Properties dialog box, 103–105 Report Unsafe Website option, Internet Public folder, 104 Explorer, 222 publisher, add-on, 221 Require a Password (Recommended) radio button, Power Options window, 266 • Q • Reset option, Internet Explorer, 190, 349 resizing question mark icon, 369, 372 tiles, 42 Quick Access Toolbar, 74 windows, 82, 84, 85 QuickTime, 129, 185 Resolution (DPI) option, Scan app, 166 resolution, screen, 60, 241–242, 243 Respond button, Mail app, 203 • R • Restart option, 49 radio, 297, 311 Restore button, windows, 83 RAM (memory), 15 Restore Default buttons, 349–350 Reader, Adobe Acrobat, 185 Restore Default Libraries option, 80 Reader app, 40 Restore Favorite Links option, 80 Reading List app, 40 Restore option, Recycle Bin, 61 Real, 315 restore points, 253, 258, 347 restoring, with File History, 343–347

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Review, Organize, and Group Items to Scan app, 40, 165–166 Import option, Import Pictures and Scan for Affected Programs button, System Videos dialog box, 321 Restore, 347 Ribbon scanning moving fi les with, 103 overview, 153 opening documents from, 122 from Start screen, 165–166 View tab, 330 for viruses with Windows Defender, 217 windows, 72, 74, 76–77 screen, second, 243 right-clicking screen resolution, 60, 241–242, 243 menus available when, 97 screen rotation, tablets, 392 moving fi les with, 103 screen saver, 239–240 for program information, 55 screenshot, 138, 154, 387 Start screen apps, 24 scroll bar taskbar icons, 64 Start screen, 31 with touchscreen, 53 windows, 72, 80–81, 95 ripping CDs, Windows Media Player, 302, Search and Apps category, PC Settings 313–314 screen, 232 Roll Back Driver option, 268 Search box rotation Address Bar, 76 of photos, 328, 332 in apps, 147 tablet screen, 392 in folders, 148–149 router, 282–285 Help window, 371 Run It from Its Current Location option, 189 Store app, 130–131 Search button, Internet Explorer, 179 • S • Search command, Charms bar, 37–38, 95, 144, 230 Safely Remove Hardware icon, taskbar, 66 search engines, 182–184 safety. See security Search pane, Start screen, 121, 144–148 Save As command, 125 searching. See also fi nding Save Documents to SkyDrive by Default changes in, 144 option, 112 improvements to, 12 Save File To option, Scan app, 166 Internet Explorer, 182–184 Save Picture As option, 187–188, 279 rebuilding index, 152 Save Picture window, 188 Second Screen Only projection option, 243 Save Target As option, 189 security Save Webpage box, 186–187 Action Center, 215–216 saving in Control Panel, 236 attachments, 204–205 Family Safety controls, 223–225 changes, error messages about, 355 Internet, 218–222 to disc, 109 overview, 213 documents, 124–125 permission messages, 214 Internet information, 185–190 user account, 279–280 playlists, 313 Windows Defender, 216–218 themes, 241 wireless network, 285 web page photos, 187–188 Security, Privacy, & Accounts section, web page text, 187 Windows Help and Support, 373 web pages, 185–187 Security category, Action Center, 216

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Security tab, Properties dialog box, 104 defi ned, 122 security-enabled wireless connection, deleting, 100–101 172–173 moving, 103 Select All option, 99 SkyDrive, 113 Select Drive link, File History, 261 Show Desktop Icons menu option, 55 Select Printer option, Print dialog box, 160 Show List option, Now Playing window, 308 selecting Show my desktop background on Start characters, 137 option, 382 for cutting or copying, 135–136 Show the Apps view automatically when I documents, 137 go to Start option, 382 fi les or folders, 99 Show Windows Side by Side option, 85, letters, 137 144, 385 paragraphs, 137 Show Windows Stacked option, 85 photos to import, 319 Shuffl e option, Now Playing window, 308 several items simultaneously, 81 Shut Down option, 47, 49, 50 text, 137 side by side placement, windows, 84–85 with touchscreen, 53 Sign Out option, Start screen, 48 words, 137 Sign-In Options screen, 280 Send To option, 109 signing in Send Unique Player ID to Content on computer, 20–22 Providers option, Windows Media Music app, 297 Player, 306 signing up for Microsoft account, 27–29 Set as Background option, 58, 239, 331 Size option, sorting fi les by, 149 Set As Default Printer option, 249 Skip this fi le option, File History, 346 Set As option, Photos app, 328 SkyDrive Set Default Programs window, 328–330 automatic linking to, 11 Settings option, Search pane, 146 avoiding use of, 112 Settings pane, Charms bar as built-in feature, 12 Bluetooth gadgets, adding, 247 desktop, managing fi les from, 112–113 network setup, 285–286 Internet, accessing from, 115–116 overview, 38 offl ine, making fi les available, 114 summoning, 25 overview, 40, 111 wireless network, 171 Start screen, managing fi les from, 113–115 Settings tile, Help+Tips app, 371 website for, 116 Share icon, Charms bar, 38 when signing in with Microsoft account, 29 Share tab, Ribbon, 77 SkyDrive app, 113–115 sharing SkyDrive category, PC Settings screen, 232 with Homegroup system, 287–292 SkyDrive section, Navigation Pane, 79 printer, 250, 292 , 12 shooting sessions, storing separately, 150 Sleep option, 49, 50, 240, 266 Shop for More Music option, Now Playing slide shows, 108, 328, 332 window, 308 Small Icons view, Control Panel, 235 shortcuts smartphones, importing photos from, adding, 70 317–323 Control Panel, 234 SmartScreen fi lter, 222 creating, 133–134 snapping apps alongside desktop, 58–60

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social apps. See also Mail app improvements to, 12 adding social accounts to Windows, Internet Explorer on, 173, 174–176 194–197 launching apps and programs, 32, 120–121 Calendar app, 210–212 lock screen, 20–21 overview, 193 Microsoft account, signing up for, 27–29 People app, 206–210 navigating, 30–31 removing social accounts from open apps, viewing or closing, 33–34 Windows, 196 organizing, reasons for, 41–42 Social Updates area, Mail app, 200 overview, 19–20 Solid Colors option, Desktop Background passwords, 23, 25–27 window, 58 removing items from, 35–36 SomaFM, 311 scanning from, 165–166 Sort By option, 106, 331 Search pane, 121, 144–148 sorting Recycle Bin, 61 security, 213 Sound Recorder app, 41 shortcuts, adding from, 70 sounds, adjusting, 244–245 shortcuts, pinning to, 134 Source option, Page Setup dialog box, 158 signing in, 20–22 speakers, installing or setting up, 245–246 SkyDrive fi les, managing from, 113–115 Speed Up My System (Windows tiles, adding, 42–43 ReadyBoost) option, 359 tiles, moving related next to each other, 42 spooler, print, 161 tiles, removing, 42 Sports app, 41 tips for, 47 Spotlight category, Store app, 130 user accounts, 23 spreadsheets, selecting text in, 135 volume, adjusting from, 245 SSID (network name), 284 Start Screen section, Taskbar and Standard account, 270, 271, 272, 275, 386 Navigation Properties dialog box, 381 Start and Apps tile, Help+Tips app, 370 starting Windows, 20 Start button, 12, 52, 54, 55–56 status updates, People app, 208 Start icon, Charms bar, 38 storage, fi le, 88, 89–90. See also fi le Start screen management; SkyDrive adding items from, 35–36 Store app, 32, 41, 129–132 avoiding, 379–382 Subject line, New Message window, 201 Charms bar, 36–38 subtitles, in Now Playing window, 308 customizing, 41–47 support. See Help and Support program defi ned, 11, 14 surveillance, Windows Media Player, 306 desktop, summoning from, 52, 55–57 Sync Licenses button, App Updates desktop, transition to, 12 screen, 133 desktop background, sharing with, 46 Synced Theme, 241 exiting Windows, 47–50 System and Security area, Help and Fast User Switching, 277 Support troubleshooter, 375 fetching, 31 System and Security category, Control fi nding apps or programs, 35, 141–143 Panel, 236, 266 free apps, 39–41 System Protection, 264 general discussion, 29–30 , 258, 347 groups of tiles, 43–46 System window, Control Panel, 259, hidden hotspots, 31 263–264 hidden menus, 24

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text • T • selecting, 135, 137 Tab Tools icon, Start screen Internet web page, saving, 187 Explorer, 174 themes, 58, 240–241 tablets. See also touchscreen gestures third-party DVD players, 310 Airplane Mode, 389–391 This PC section, Navigation Pane, 79, 80 overview, 389 three fi nger salute, 351, 352 power options for, 266 thumbdrives. See fl ash drives screen rotation, 392 thumbnail view, Photos app, 326 tips for, 90 tiles, Start screen traveling with, 394–395 adding, 42–43 wireless Internet on, 391–392 groups of, 43–46 tabs, Ribbon, 76–77 launching apps and programs, 121 tags live, 30, 39 music, 303 related, moving next to each other, 42 for photos, 150, 322, 334 removing, 42 sorting by in Pictures folder, 331 resizing, 42 sorting fi les by, 149 time Take No Action option, 319 changing, 394 Tap to Choose What Happens with in Control Panel, 250 Removable Drives option, 260 Time and Language category, PC Settings tapping, 20 screen, 232 Task Manager, 66, 351, 352 time limits, Family Safety controls, 224 taskbar, desktop time zone, 394, 395 adding icons to, 70 Time/Date icon, taskbar, 66 avoiding disappearance of, 384–385 Tip icon, 5 Bluetooth icon, 248 title bar, windows, 72, 73–74 customizing, 67–69 To box, New Message window, 200–201 fi nding windows on, 143 toast notifi cations, 232, 233 Jump Lists, 64–65 toolbar, Internet Explorer, 178–179 launching apps and programs, 122 Tools button, Internet Explorer, 179 maximizing windows, 64 Top Free apps area, Store app, 130 minimizing windows, 64 touchscreen gestures notifi cation area, 65–67 All Apps area, 121 overview, 54, 62–63 App bar, summoning, 200 restoring default settings, 349 Charms bar Devices icon, fi nding, 154 wireless network icon, 287 Charms bar, fetching, 25, 37 Taskbar and Navigation area, Control Charms bar Search command, 230 Panel, 237 Charms bar Settings pane, 247, 286 Taskbar and Navigation Properties dialog Control Panel, summoning, 249, 254, box, 68–69, 380–381 258, 261 technical information, fi nding, 263–264 cycling through apps, 33 Technical Stuff icon, 5 for desktop, 53, 176 temporary Internet fi les, deleting, 190 fi nding apps or programs, 35 test page, printing, 163 fi nding currently running Start screen apps, 142

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touchscreen gestures (continued) turning off computer, 47 hidden hotspots in Windows, 31 TV shows, 305, 310–311 hidden menus, fi nding, 24 Type option, sorting fi les by, 149 Internet Explorer hidden menus, fi nding, 174 • U • launching apps and programs, 32 mouse clicking equivalents, 4, 20 Unavailable icon, Charms bar Settings pasting, 138 pane, 286 PC Settings screen, 231 Unavailable wireless network icon, 171 People app, adding new contact to, 208 undoing, 140 Pin to Taskbar option, 298 uninstalling Printer window, 154 apps, 132, 251–252 selecting text, 135 programs, 251–252 Settings screen, 171 unlocking scanner, 165 snapping apps alongside desktop, 60 Unpin from Start option, 35, 42 Start screen navigation, 31, 121 Unpin This Program from Taskbar Start screen, summoning, 120 option, 63 System window, summoning, 263 unsecured network, 172, 173 tips for, 90 unsnapping apps, 60 unlocking lock screen, 21 unsupported e-mail accounts, adding to volume, adjusting, 244, 245 Mail app, 198 Windows Easy Transfer, 368 Up Arrow button, windows, 75, 95 Touchscreen icon, 5 Update and Recovery category, PC Settings transferring information. See Windows screen, 233, 338–339 Easy Transfer Update Music Files by Retrieving Media transparencies, printing, 159 Info from the Internet option, Windows travel, considerations for, 394–395 Media Player, 306 Travel app, 41 updates tree metaphor, File Explorer, 91 app, 132–133 troubleshooting defi ned, 66 File History, restoring with, 343–347 People app, 208 forgotten password, 350–351 Windows Defender, 218 frozen computer, 352 USB device not recognized error message, frozen programs, 351 360–361 with Help and Support program, 373–375 USB ports, 67, 318 Internet, 190–191 Use This App for All Files check box, 127 overview, 337 user accounts permission messages, 347–348 adding, 272–275, 382 printer, 163–164 Administrator, 22, 270, 272, 277, 386 Recycle Bin, retrieving fi les from, 348–349 changing, 275–276 Refresh tool, 338–340 Child, 223, 270, 274 Remove Everything feature, 340–342 defi ned, 269 Restore Default buttons, 349–350 Family Safety controls, 223–225 Start screen tools for, 382 general discussion, 269–271 trying apps from Store app, 131–132 Guest, 22, 270, 271, 275, 386 Turn On button, File History, 262 overview, 23, 269

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passwords for, 23, 25–27 Web Filtering option, Family Safety photo for, changing, 278–279 controls, 224 security, 279–280 Web images option, Search pane, 146 setting up, 236 web pages Standard, 270, 271, 272, 275, 386 moving between, 177–179 Start screen, adding from, 382 printing, 162–163 switching quickly between, 276–278 saving, 185–187 types of, 22, 270–271, 386 Web videos option, Search pane, 146 Windows Easy Transfer, 366 webcams, 323–324 User Accounts and Family Safety category, websites. See also Internet Control Panel, 236, 275–276 author’s, 3 companion to book, 6 • V • selecting text in, 135 shortcuts to, creating, 133 vertical scroll bar, 81 SkyDrive, 116 Video icon, Camera app, 323 What’s New page, People app, 208 videos, in Windows Media Player, 304, What’s New tile, Help+Tips app, 371 310–311 What’s Next view, Calendar app, 210 Videos folder, 79 wheelchair-shaped button, 22 View Activity Reports link, Family Safety Winamp, 315 controls, 225 windows. See also fi le management View By drop-down list, Control Panel, 234 active, 74, 82–83 View Devices and Printers link, Control Address Bar, 75–76 Panel, 249 aligning, 385 View Libraries option, 96 borders, 81–82 View tab, Ribbon, 77, 330 closing, 84 views controlling, 64 Control Panel, 234–235 fi nding on desktop, 143–144 folder, 105–106 manually adjusting size, 85 virus protection, 216–218 maximizing, 74, 83–84 visualizations, Now Playing window, 308 moving, 74, 83 VLC media player, 310 moving between, 82 volume, 244–245, 298 Navigation Pane, 77–80 Volume icon, taskbar, 66 opening to same size, 85 overview, 71–73 placing side by side, 84–85 • W • resizing, 82, 84, 85 wallpaper, 57, 237–239 Ribbon commands, 76–77 Warning! icon, 5 scroll bar, 80–81 WAV (Lossless) ripping format, 315 title bar, 73–74 Weather app, 41 Windows 8, 10, 13, 386–387 web. See Internet Windows 8 Media Center Pack, 310 web addresses, typing in Address Bar, 178 Windows 8 Pro Pack, 310 web browsers, 173. See also Internet Windows 8.1 Explorer defi ned, 9–10 exiting, 47–50

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Windows 8.1 (continued) restoring default settings, 349–350 hardware requirements, 15 ripping CDs, 313–314 new features in, 12 running for fi rst time, 300 reasons for upgrading to, 13 surveillance by, 306 reinstalling, 338–340 tags, 303 running for fi rst time, 24 TV shows, playing, 310–311 upgrading to, 13 videos, playing, 310–311 versions of, 16–17 Windows Photo Viewer Windows 8 versus, 13–15 copying photos to disc, 333–334 Windows 8.1 Enterprise, 16–17 default photo program, setting as, 328–330 Windows 8.1 Pro, 16–17 Pictures folder, browsing, 330–331 Windows activation, 264 slide shows, 332 Windows apps, 32 Windows Problem Reporting icon, 66 Windows Automatic Updates icon, 66 Windows RT 8.1, 16–17 Windows Default Themes, 241 Windows Store, 12, 41, 224 Windows Defender, 216–218, 357–358 , 259 Windows Easy Transfer Windows version identifi cation, 16 as one-way street, 364 Windows XP mode, 13 overview, 363 Wired Network icon, taskbar, 66 storage device, choosing, 364–365 wired networks, 282, 285, 286 transferring information, 365–368 wireless Internet, 171–173, 391–392 Windows Edition area, System window, 263 wireless network icon, 66, 171, 173 Windows Experience Index rating, 16 wireless networks, 281, 282, 284–287 , 349 WMA fi les, 313 Windows Help and Support word processor, copying web pages to, 162 fi nding information in, 372–373 words, selecting, 137 overview, 369 workgroup, 264 Troubleshooting section, 373–375 Windows Host Process icon, 66 • X • , 17, 310 Windows Media Center Recording icon, 66 360 game console, adding, 248 Windows Media Player Xbox Live Gold, 297 burning CDs, 314–315 Xbox Music. See Music app CDs, playing, 309 Xbox Music Pass invitation, 297 customizing, 300 Xbox Profi le, 297 default media player, setting as, 298–299 DVDs, playing, 309–310 Internet radio stations, 311 • Y • libraries, browsing, 303–305 Your Account and Files tile, Help+Tips libraries, stocking, 300–303 app, 371 media categories in, 304 music fi les, playing, 305–307 Now Playing window, 307–309 • Z • overview, 295 Zip fi le, 190 playlists, 311–313

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