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Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Associate Publisher Greg Wiegand Second Edition Executive Editor Copyright © 2008 by Que Publishing Rick Kughen All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, Development Editor photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from Rick Kughen the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken Technical Editor in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no Mark Reddin responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for Managing Editor damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Patrick Kanouse International Standard Book Number: 0-7897-3781-7 Project Editor Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data is on file. Seth Kerney Printed in the United States of America First Printing: April 2008 Indexer Ken Johnson Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or Publishing Coordinator service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Que Publishing cannot Cindy Teeters attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should Multimedia Developer not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Dan Scherf Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Book Designer Warning and Disclaimer Anne Jones Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The author(s) and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book. Bulk Sales Que Publishing offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quan- tity for bulk purchases or special sales. For more information, please contact U.S. Corporate and Government Sales 1-800-382-3419 [email protected] For sales outside of the U.S., please contact International Sales [email protected] This Book Is Safari Enabled The Safari® Enabled icon on the cover of your favorite technology book means the book is available through Safari Bookshelf. When you buy this book, you get free access to the online edition for 45 days. Safari Bookshelf is an electronic reference library that lets you easily search thousands of technical books, find code samples, download chapters, and access technical information whenever and wherever you need it. To gain 45-day Safari Enabled access to this book • Go to http://www.informit.com/onlineedition • Complete the brief registration form • Enter the coupon code AGR7-6NCP-6SXP-3EPS-WP1M. If you have difficulty registering on Safari Bookshelf or accessing the online edition, please email [email protected]. INTRODUCTION

Welcome Thank you for purchasing or considering the purchase of Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista Second Edition. It’s amazing the changes that 20 years can bring to a computer product such as Windows. When we wrote our first Windows book back in the mid- 1980s, our publisher didn’t even think the book would sell well enough to print more than 5,000 copies. Microsoft stock wasn’t even a blip on most investors’ radar screens. Boy, were they in the dark! Who could have imagined that a little more than a decade later, anyone who hoped to get hired for even a temp job in a small office would need to know how to use Microsoft Windows, Office, and a PC. Fifteen or so Windows books later, we’re still finding new and exciting stuff to tell our readers. Some people (including the U.S. Department of Justice) claim Microsoft’s predominance on the PC operating system arena was won unethically through monopolistic practices. Whether or not this is true (we try, almost successfully, to stay out of the politics in this book), we believe that Windows has earned its position today through reasons other than having a stranglehold on the market. Consider that Windows NT 3.1 had 5 million lines of code. Windows Vista weighs in with about 50 million and takes up 4 or 5 gigabytes (sometimes more!) of disk space by itself. This represents a lot of work by anyone’s accounting. Who could have imagined in 1985 that a mass-market operating system two decades later would have to include support for so many technologies, most of which didn’t even exist at the time: DVD, DVD±RW, CD-R and CD-RW, Internet and intranet, MP3, MPEG, WMA, DV, USB, FireWire, APM, ACPI, RAID, UPS, PPOE, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g, WPA2, IPv6, Teredo, fault tolerance, disk encryption and compression…? The list goes on. And that 4GB of disk space Vista occupies? It would have cost more than a quarter of a million dollars in 1985. Today, it costs a dollar or two. Although rarely on the bleeding edge of technology, and often playing the role of the dicta- tor with partner businesses and exterminator with competing businesses, Bill Gates has at least been benevolent from the users’ point of view. In 1981, when we were building our first computers, the operating system (CP/M) had to be modified in assembly language and xl Introduction

recompiled, and hardware parts had to be soldered together to make almost any new addition (such as a video display terminal) work. Virtually nothing was standardized, with the end result being that computers remained out of reach for average folks. Together, Microsoft, Intel, and IBM changed all that. Today you can purchase a computer, a printer, a scanner, an external disk drive, a keyboard, a modem, a monitor, and a video card over the Internet, plug them in, install Windows, and they’ll work together. The creation and adoption (and sometimes forcing) of hardware and software standards that have made the PC a household appliance the world over can largely be credited to Microsoft, like it or not. The unifying glue of this PC revolution has been Windows. Yes, we all love to hate Windows, but it’s here to stay. Linux and Mac OS X are formidable alternatives, but for most of us, at least for some time, Windows and Windows applications are “where it’s at.” And Windows Vista ushers in truly significant changes to the landscape. That’s why we were excited to write this book.

Why This Book? We all know this book will make an effective doorstop in a few years. You probably have a few already. (We’ve even written a few!) If you think it contains more information than you need, just remember how helpful a good reference can be when you need it at the 11th hour. And we all know that computer technology changes so fast that it’s sometimes easier just to blink and ignore a phase than to study up on it. Windows Vista is definitely a significant upgrade in Windows’s security and sophistication—one you’re going to need to understand. Windows Vista might seem similar to its predecessor, Windows XP, but it’s a very different animal. Yes, the graphics and display elements are flashier, but it’s the deeper changes that matter most. With its radically improved security systems, revamped Control Panel, friend- lier network setup tools, new problem-tracking systems, improved support for mobile computers, and completely revamped networking and graphics software infrastructures, Vista leaves Windows XP in the dust. In all ways, it’s superior to any operating system Microsoft has ever produced. Is Windows Vista so easy to use that books are unnecessary? Unfortunately, no. True, as with other releases of Windows, online help is available. As has been the case ever since Windows 95, however, no printed documentation is available (to save Microsoft the cost), and the Help files are written by Microsoft employees and contractors. You won’t find criti- cisms, complaints, workarounds, or suggestions that you use alternative software vendors, let alone explanations of why you have to do things a certain way. For that, you need this book! We will even show you tools and techniques that Microsoft’s insiders didn’t think were important enough to document at all. You might know that Windows Vista comes in a bewildering array of versions, primarily Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate (not to mention Starter, which is sold only in emerging markets, and several extra versions sold in the European Union to comply with antitrust court-mandated restrictions). But Vista is Vista, and all that Why This Book? xli really distinguishes the versions is the availability of various features. Most of the differences matter only in the corporate world, where Vista will be managed by network administrators, so you don’t need to worry about those yourself. For the remaining features, we tell you when certain features do or don’t apply to your particular version of Windows Vista. (And we show you how to upgrade from one version to a better version, if you want the features your copy doesn’t have!) In this book’s many pages, we focus not just on the gee-whiz side of the technology, but why you should care, what you can get from it, and what you can forget about. The lead author on this book has previously written 16 books about Windows, all in plain English (several bestsellers), designed for everyone from rank beginners to full-on system administrators deploying NT Server domains. The coauthor has designed software and networks for more than 20 years and has been writing about Windows for 10 years. We work with and write about various versions of Windows year in and year out. We have a clear understanding of what confuses users and system administrators about installing, configuring, or using Windows, as well as (we hope) how to best convey the solutions to our readers. While writing this book, we tried to stay vigilant in following four cardinal rules: ■ Keep it practical. ■ Keep it accurate. ■ Keep it concise. ■ Keep it interesting, and even crack a joke or two.

We believe that you will find this to be the best and most comprehensive book available on Windows Vista for beginners through advanced users. And whether you use Windows Vista yourself or support others who do, we firmly believe this book will address your questions and needs. Our book addresses both home and business computer users. We assume you probably are not an engineer, and we do our best to speak in plain English and not snow you with unex- plained jargon. As we wrote, we imagined that you, our reader, are a friend or co-worker who’s familiar enough with your computer to know what it’s capable of, but might not know the details of how to make it all happen. So we show you, in a helpful, friendly, professional tone. In the process, we also hope to show you things that you might not have known, which will help make your life easier—your computing life, anyway. We spent months and months poking into Vista’s darker corners so you wouldn’t have to. And, if you’re looking for power- user tips and some nitty-gritty details, we make sure you get those, too. We try to make clear what information is essential for you to understand and what is optional for just those of you who are especially interested. We’re also willing to tell you what we don’t cover. No book can do it all. As the title implies, this book is about Windows Vista. We don’t cover setting up the Server versions of this operating system called Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003 Server, and the xlii Introduction

upcoming Windows Server code named “Longhorn.” However, we do tell you how to connect to and interact with these servers, and even other operating systems, including Mac OS X, Linux, and older variants of Windows, over a local area network. Because of space limitations, there is only one chapter devoted to coverage of Windows Vista’s command-line utilities, batch file language, and Windows Script Host. For that (in spades!), you might want to check Brian’s book Windows XP Under the Hood, which is still relevant to Vista. Even when you’ve become a Windows Vista pro, we think you’ll find this book to be a valu- able source of reference information in the future. Both the table of contents and the very complete index will provide easy means for locating information when you need it quickly.

How Our Book Is Organized Although this book advances logically from beginning to end, it’s written so that you can jump in at any location, quickly get the information you need, and get out. You don’t have to read it from start to finish, nor do you need to work through complex tutorials. This book is broken down into six major parts. Here’s the skinny on each one: Part I, “Introducing Windows Vista,” introduces Vista’s new and improved features and shows you how to install it on a new computer or upgrade an older version of Windows to Vista. It also shows you how to apply Service Packs to keep your version of Vista up-to-date. Finally, we take you on a one-hour guided tour that shows you the best of Vista’s features and walks you through making essential settings and adjustments that will help you get the most out of your computer. In Part II, “Using Windows Vista,” we cover the core parts of Vista, the parts you’ll use no matter what else you do with your computer: managing documents and files, using the Windows desktop, starting and stopping applications, searching through your computer’s contents, printing, and the new “Sidebar” desktop gadgets. Don’t skip this section, even—or rather, especially—if you’ve used previous versions of Windows. Vista does many things dif- ferently, and you’ll want to see how to take advantage of it! Vista has great new tools for viewing, playing, creating, editing, and managing music, movies, and pictures. In Part III, “Multimedia and Imaging,” we show you how to use the new Windows Media Player, purchase music online, burn CDs, extract and edit images from cameras and scanners, use Windows Movie Maker to edit video, and create DVDs. Finally, we show you how to use Windows Media Center, which lets you view all that stuff, and on a properly equipped computer, records and plays back your favorite TV shows. We even show you how to burn DVDs from your recorded shows and compress them for playback on other devices. How Our Book Is Organized xliii

In Part IV, “Windows Vista and the Internet,” we help you set up an Internet connection and then move on to Vista’s Internet tools. We provide in-depth coverage of the new and improved (and safer!) Internet Explorer and the new and improved (and safer!) Windows Mail, which replaces the Outlook Express email and newsgroup reader provided with previous versions of Windows. The final two chapters show you how to set up your own web server and how to diagnose Internet connection problems. Networks used to be found only in high-falutin’ offices and corporate settings. Now, any home or office with two or more computers should have a network. A LAN is inexpensive, and with one you can share an Internet connection, copy and back up files, and use any printer from any computer. In Part V, “Networking,” we give you a tour of Windows Vista’s network features, walk you through setting up a network in your home or office, and show you how to take advantage of it in day-to-day use. We also show you how easy it is to share a DSL or cable Internet connection with all your computers at once, show you how to network with other operating systems, and finally, help you fix it when it all stops working. Part VI, “Maintaining Windows Vista,” covers system configuration and maintenance. We tell you how to work with the Control Panel and System Administration tools, provide tips and tricks for customizing the graphical user interface to maximize efficiency, manage your hard disk and other hardware, and describe a variety of ways to upgrade your hardware and software (including third-party programs) for maximum performance. We show you how to troubleshoot hardware and software problems, edit the Windows Registry, and for real power-users, show how to use the command-line interface. When Windows was introduced nearly two decades ago, computer viruses, online fraud, and hacking were only starting to emerge as threats. Today (thanks in great part to gaping security holes in previous versions of Windows), computer threats are a worldwide problem, online and offline. In Part VII, “Security,” we provide a 360-degree view of Windows Vista’s substantial improvements in security. Here you’ll find out both what Vista will do to help you, and what you must do for yourself. We cover protection against viruses and spyware, loss and theft, hackers and snoops, and fraud and spam—in that order. Part VIII, “Windows on the Move,” shows you how to get the most out of Windows Vista when either you or your computer, or both, are on the go. We show you how to use wireless networking safely, how to get the most out of your laptop, and how to connect to remote networks. We also show you how you and others can work together using your computers and Windows Meeting Space, and we finish up with a chapter that shows you how to use Remote Desktop to reach and use your own computer from anywhere in the world. Appendix A, “Windows Programs and Services,” lists all the programs and services provided with all the versions of Windows, so you can find out just what each of those things do that you see in the Task Manager and Control Panel. Appendix B, “What’s New in Service Pack 1,” covers Service Pack 1 (SP-1) of Windows Vista, which shipped in the first half of 2008. There you can learn about the latest security and bug fixes and the few new added features in Service Pack 1. xliv Introduction

Conventions Used in This Book Special conventions are used throughout this book to help you get the most from the book and from Windows Vista.

Text Conventions Various typefaces in this book identify terms and other special objects. These special typefaces include the following:

Type Meaning Italic New terms or phrases when initially defined. Monospace Information that appears in code or onscreen. Bold monospace Information you type.

Words separated by commas—All Windows book publishers struggle with how to represent command sequences when menus and dialog boxes are involved. In this book, we separate commands using a comma. Yeah, we know it’s confusing, but this is traditionally how the Special Edition Using book series does it, and traditions die hard. So, for example, the instruction “Choose Edit, Cut” means that you should open the Edit menu and choose Cut. Another, more complex example is “Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager.” Key combinations are represented with a plus sign. For example, if the text calls for you to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, you would press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time.

Tips from the Windows Pros Ever wonder how the experts get their work done better and faster than anyone else? Ever wonder how they became experts in the first place? You’ll find out in these special sections throughout the book. We’ve spent a lot of time under the Windows hood, so to speak, getting dirty and learning what makes Windows Vista tick. So, with the information we provide in these sections, you can roll up your shirt sleeves and dig in.

Special Elements Throughout this book, you’ll find Notes, Cautions, Sidebars, Cross-References, and Troubleshooting Tips. Often, you’ll find just the tidbit you need to get through a rough day at the office or the one whiz-bang trick that will make you the office hero. You’ll also find little nuggets of wisdom, humor, and lingo that you can use to amaze your friends and family, not to mention making you cocktail-party literate. Conventions Used in This Book xlv

TIP We specially designed these tips to showcase the best of the best. Just because you get your work done doesn’t mean you’re doing it in the fastest, easiest way possible. We show you how to maximize your Windows experience. Don’t miss these tips!

NOTE Notes point out items that you should be aware of, but you can skip them if you’re in a hurry. Generally, we’ve added notes as a way to give you some extra information on a topic without weighing you down.

CAUTION Pay attention to cautions! They could save you precious hours in lost work.

We designed these elements to call attention to common pitfalls that you’re likely to encounter. When you see a Troubleshooting Tip, you can flip to the end of the chapter to learn how to solve or avoid a problem.

Cross-References Cross-references are designed to point you to other locations in this book (or other books in the Que family) that will provide supplemental or supporting information. Cross-references appear as follows: ➔ For information on updating offline web pages, see “Browsing Offline,” p. 299.

Sidebars Sidebars are designed to provide information that is ancillary to the topic being discussed. Read this information if you want to learn more details about an application or task. CHAPTER 8 Windows Media Player

In this chapter

Learning the Basics 260 Getting Music and Video on Your Computer 266 Taking Your Music and Video On the Go 272 Organizing Your Music Collection 279 Updating Media Information and Album Art 282 Tips from the Windows Pros: Playing Audio from Your Portable Device Through Your Car Stereo 285 260 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Learning the Basics Windows Media Player has grown into a pretty amazing application with multiple personali- 8 ties. Its talents include playing music and video files from online sources or local drives (including DVDs), playing online radio and TV stations, displaying specialized web pages, organizing your music files (MP3s and WMAs), burning music CDs, copying and syncing to portable MP3 players, and providing a conduit to online media shopping sites.

Media Types Compatible with Media Player Windows Media Player can play the file types shown in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1 Windows Media Player–Supported File Types File Type File Name Extension(s) Music CD (CD audio) .cda Intel Indeo video .ivf Audio Interchange File Format .aif, .aifc, .aiff (digitized sound) Windows Media (audio and video) .asf, .asx, .wax, .wm, .wma, .wmd, .wmv, .wvx, .wmp, .wmx, .wpl Windows Media Center video .dvr-ms Windows video and audio .avi, .wav QuickTime content* .mov, .qt Windows Media Player skins .wmz, .wms MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) .mpeg, .mpg, .m1v, .mp2, video .mpa, .mpe, .mp2v, .mp2 AU (UNIX audio) .au, .snd MP3 (digital audio) .mp3, .m3u MIDI (Musical Instrument .mid, .midi, .rmi Digital Interface) DVD video .vob

Formats not supported: RealNetworks (.ra, .rm, .ram), iTunes (.m4p, .acc, .mp4) * Only QuickTime files version 2.0 or earlier can be played in Windows Media Player. Later versions of QuickTime require the proprietary Apple QuickTime Player.

NOTE Vista doesn’t come from Microsoft with DVD playback capability, except in the editions containing Media Center—Vista Home Premium and Vista Ulimate. If your version of Vista does not contain Media Center and you want to play back DVD video and .mp2v files, you must first install a hardware or software DVD decoder on your system. If you insert a Learning the Basics 261

DVD and it doesn’t run, that’s probably the problem. Installing a decoder is typically a simple software update you can download from the Web. To get a DVD decoder, search the Web for WinDVD or Power DVD. The decoder will cost you a few bucks, probably 8 around $10. (Although current boxed editions of both players are around $50–$60.)

Getting Around Windows Media Player 11 Media Player 11 has a redesigned user interface, as shown in Figure 8.1, to make it easier for you to manage and enjoy your digital media. The classic menus have been replaced by an organized tab system, making managing and viewing your digital media easier than ever.

Media Category Button Layout Options Forward/Back Buttons View Options Hide/Show Address Bar Search List Pane List Pane

Figure 8.1 Redesigned user interface.

Navigation Pane

Details Pane

Shuffle Playback Controls Compact Mode Repeat Volume Control Full Screen View

Navigating Menu Tabs The tabs in Media Player 11, shown in Figure 8.2, provide a way to quickly focus on the task you want to perform. 262 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Figure 8.2 New redesigned tabs in Media Player 11. 8 These tabs are accessed from the top of the Media Player 11 window and perform the following tasks: ■ Now Playing—When you select online or locally stored content for playback, the Now Playing window displays a list of the content you’re playing. An optional Visualizations feature can be used to display album art (when available) or various animated abstrac- tions that change in response to the music.

TIP Many visualizations are available online for use with Windows Media Player 11. A personal favorite of mine called PixelTrip can be obtained from the Windows Media Player website at http://www.wmplugins.com/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemID=881. Another excellent visualization is provided by Brian Spangler and is called TwistedPixel. You can download it from his website for free at www.visolu.com/TwistedPixel.

■ Library—Use this feature to organize and locate your favorite media types you’ve downloaded or created with Rip. As you download and create music, Media Player automatically creates album and artist information for audio and video content. You also can view content by type and by genre. ■ Rip—Click this button to copy all or selected tracks from your favorite music CDs to the Music folder on your system.

TIP When you copy music, by default, Windows Media Player prevents copied tracks from being played on any other computer. If you want to disable this feature so you can move copied music from one PC to another, uncheck the box labeled Copy Protect Music in the Rip Music dialog box that appears when you click More Options in the Rip tab menu.

■ Burn—After you download or convert music tracks to WMA format, use this feature to transfer your music mix to writable CDs (CD-R or CD-RW media).

TIP Be sure you fill your CD with all the music you want to play; unlike conventional CD- mastering programs or Windows Vista’s Copy to CD feature in other parts of the operating system, Windows Media Player’s Copy to CD feature closes the CD (so it no longer can accept data) after you copy your selected music to it, even if you use only a small portion of the CD. Why? Standalone CD players are designed to handle single-session CDs and won’t work if you add music later. If you want to create a CD for playback on your computer, use Windows Explorer’s Copy to CD feature instead, which will allow you to copy music over several sessions. Learning the Basics 263

■ Sync—After you download or convert music tracks to WMA format, use this feature to transfer your music mix to PlaysForSure compatible portable audio players. ■ Media Guide/Online Stores—This option enables you to purchase media online or 8 select from a variety of online content.

The arrows below each tab provide quick access to setting and options relevant to the task of that tab. For instance, as shown in Figure 8.3, the arrow below the Now Playing tab provides the options for playback Enhancements as well as the capability to change the current Visualization.

TIP To show the classic menus, right-click an empty area of the taskbar or an empty area around the playback controls and select Show Classic Menus or press Ctrl+M.

Figure 8.3 New tab menus for accessing options in Windows Media Player 11.

Redesigned Browsing and Searching The navigation of the music library is similar to that in Windows Explorer.

NOTE For the best browsing and search experience, ensure that the media information is correct and up to date as described in the section “Updating Media Information and Album Art.”

You can browse your media by performing the following steps: 1. Click the Select a Category button to choose the type of media to browse, as shown in Figure 8.4. Options include Music, Pictures, Video, Recorded TV, and Other Media. 2. Choose the desired view for your media. This includes Artist, Album, Songs, Genre, and more. 3. Narrow the items shown for the chosen view by clicking the arrow on the Address bar, as shown in Figure 8.5. 264 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Media Category

Figure 8.4 8 Select a media category.

Navigation Views

TIP More views can be found by right-clicking Library in the Navigation Pane and selecting Show More Views.

Address Bar Options for Current View

Figure 8.5 Narrow the items shown in the view by using the Address bar. Learning the Basics 265

NOTE To return to a higher level in the current view, click the desired level in the Address bar. 8 Searching can also be used to narrow the view of a chosen media category. After you have chosen a category as described in Step 1, enter your search term into the search box as shown in Figure 8.6.

Search Results Search Box

Figure 8.6 Searching is a fast and easy way to narrow your media views.

Playing Audio and Video in Windows Media Player 11 There are three options for playing audio and video media in Windows Media Player 11. These include audio CDs and video DVDs, media stored on your hard disk, and media accessible over a home network.

Playing an Audio CD or DVD To play an audio CD or DVD in Windows Media Player 11, follow these steps: 1. Insert the CD or DVD you want to play into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click the arrow below the Now Playing tab and select the drive that contains the disk you want to play, as shown in Figure 8.7. 3. While a disk is playing, you can use the Play/Pause, Previous, and Next buttons of the playback controls shown in Figure 8.1 to navigate the songs or chapters on the disk, or you can double-click the song or chapter in the List pane to play it immediately. 266 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Figure 8.7 Select the CD you want to play from the 8 Now Playing menu.

TIP To play a DVD in full screen, click the View Full Screen button shown in Figure 8.1 or press Alt+Enter while the video is playing or paused.

Playing Media Stored on Your Hard Disk or Network Share To play an item stored on your hard disk, add it to the library following the instructions in the section “Adding Items from Your Computer to Your Library.” After the item is added to the library, you can select the media you want to view by double-clicking it in the Library view. If you want to add an item to the Now Playing list, right-click the item and select Add to Now Playing. Now Playing items can be navigated using the same playback controls described in the previous section. ➔ To play media shared over your home network, see the section labeled “Sharing Media Throughout Your Home.”

TIP When playing large amounts of media from your library, you may want to have the player randomly choose the next song to play or shuffle your playback. To do this, click the Turn Shuffle On button shown in Figure 8.1.

Getting Music and Video on Your Computer Media Player 11 offers many ways to add media to your media library. These methods include ripping music from CDs to your computer, purchasing media from online stores, and adding media items already stored on your computer to the library.

Ripping Songs from CDs onto Your Computer The process of copying music from a CD to your computer and converting it to a format that Media Player understands is known as ripping. Songs ripped using Windows Media Player 11 automatically appear in the media library for playing. Getting Music and Video on Your Computer 267

NOTE For best results when ripping music, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. When connected to the Internet, Media Player retrieves media information for inserted CDs and stores this information in the ripped media files. If the media informa- 8 tion is incorrect or missing, you can add it or edit it after ripping. For information on how to add or edit media information, see “Updating Media Information and Album Art” later in this chapter. In addition, the filenames of the ripped music files can be set to use this media information in different ways. To do this, click the arrow below the Rip tab and select More Options. In this dialog box, you can change the rip music location by selecting Change under the Rip Music to This Location section. The ripped music filename is changed by selecting File Name from this same section and formatting the filename as desired. I choose to use Track Number followed by the Song Title with a space as the separator. I use this because it results in a very neat Music folder when organized as described in “Organizing Your Media Collection.”

To rip music to your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Choose the desired format and bit rate for the file by clicking the arrow below the Rip tab, as shown in Figure 8.8. Select the desired options from the Format and Bit Rate commands. For more information on these options, see “Choosing a File Format” and “Choosing a Bit Rate” later in this section.

Figure 8.8 Change Format and Bit Rate in the Rip menu.

2. Insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive and click the Rip tab, as shown in Figure 8.9.

NOTE By default, Windows Media Player 11 begins ripping automatically when you are on the Rip tab and insert a new CD. Automatic ripping options can be changed by selecting More Options from the Rip tab menu.

3. After the player has started ripping the CD, you may choose to uncheck songs that you do not want Media Player to rip to your computer. You can also stop or start by clicking the Stop Rip or Start Rip buttons that appear in the Rip view. 268 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Figure 8.9 The Rip tab used for copying from CDs to 8 your computer.

Choosing a File Format By default, Windows Media Player 11 uses the Windows Media Audio Format. This format offers a balanced combination between sound quality and file size. Other available formats are ■ Windows Media Audio Pro—Ideal for portable devices because of its higher sound quality at low bit rates. ■ Windows Media Audio Variable Bit Rate—Results in smaller file size with the same audio quality. ■ Windows Media Audio Lossless—Provides the best audio quality with the largest file size. ■ MP3—Provides added flexibility with similar audio quality and a slightly larger file size than Windows Media Audio. ■ WAV—Another lossless format providing added flexibility with high audio quality and large file size.

Choosing a Bit Rate The bit rate determines the audio quality and file size of the resulting file. Typically, lower bit rates result in smaller file sizes that have lower audio quality. Alternatively, high bit rates result in high quality audio with very large file sizes. You should choose a bit rate that balances quality and file size to meet your usage needs. A good bit rate is usually 96Kbps or 128Kbps if you plan to use your audio on portable devices Getting Music and Video on Your Computer 269

with limited storage. Higher bit rates should be used for audio archiving on your PC where storage space is not an issue. True audiophiles won’t be satisfied with MP3s ripped at any- thing under 192Kbps, however. 8 Shopping for Music and Video from Online Stores Online stores provide a quick and easy way to legally download your favorite music or videos. Media Player 11 allows the browsing and purchasing of media from many online stores that are part of the PlaysForSure program. Although many stores are available, I will focus on the Napster service for buying songs and listening to online radio. Before October 2007, there was an online store called Urge, which was a partnership between Microsoft and MTV. It was fully integrated within Media Player and let you buy media directly from Library view, as shown in Figure 8.10. Unfortunately, this alliance ended, and MTV allied with the Rhapsody media service instead of Media Player.

Figure 8.10 The URGE music store was integrated directly into the library. Stores after SP-1 are not.

Choosing an Online Store The Online Stores tab displays the currently chosen online store, or might read Online Stores or Media Guide in the case that there is no store currently active. To choose an online store, click the arrow below the Online Stores tab, as shown in Figure 8.11, and select the desired store from the list. If you want to use a store not listed in the Online Stores menu, select Browse All Online Stores. Then you can choose Napster or whatever. 270 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Figure 8.11 Use the Online Stores menu to choose your 8 desired store.

Setting Up an Account Most online stores require a similar setup process of creating a username and password, entering your billing information, and choosing your account type. To set up an account for Napster, follow these steps: 1. Find Napster in the Browse Online Stores list, and read the instructions for downloading the Napster plugin for Media Player. 2. Select Create New Account in the dialog box that appears, as shown in Figure 8.12.

Figure 8.12 Napster store Sign In dialog box.

3. Enter your billing information and select an account type. Common account types are as follows: ■ Purchase Only—Standard account type that allows purchasing songs on an indi- vidual basis. Songs can usually be played on the computer, burned to a CD, or transferred to a portable device. ■ Subscription with Streaming—Subscription account that allows unlimited streaming of all content contained in the store’s catalog. You must be connected to the Internet at all times to use this type of account. Getting Music and Video on Your Computer 271

■ Subscription with Streaming and Download—Subscription account that allows the download of music to your computer for playback when not connected to the Internet. 8 ■ Subscription with Streaming, Download, and Sync—Subscription account that allows you to download media and sync it to a PlaysForSure-compatible portable device.

Adding Items from Your Computer to Your Library By default, Windows Media player 11 searches certain folders on your computer for media files and automatically adds these files to your library. If your media does not appear in the library automatically, it is located in a folder that is not monitored by Media Player. To change the folders that are monitored, perform the following steps: 1. Click the arrow below the Library tab and select Add to Library. 2. In the Add to Library dialog box, click Advanced Options. 3. As shown in Figure 8.13, you can Add or Remove monitored folders as well as change options for monitoring.

TIP To add .m4a, .mp4, .m4p, or .aac files from iTunes to your Media Player 11 library, you must first convert the files to a compatible format such as Windows Media Audio or MP3. Many software programs convert media files, such as Xilisoft Audio Converter. To find one of these programs, search Google for “Audio Converter” and look for one that supports your desired source file type.

Figure 8.13 Add to Library options. 272 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Taking Your Music and Video on the Go Windows Media Player 11 provides many ways that make it easier than ever to take your 8 music and video files with you. Media Player 11 has built-in functions for burning CDs, synchronizing files to your portable media player, and for sharing your media throughout your home network.

Media Player 11 and PlaysForSure Versus iTunes & iPod One of the first questions that is asked is should I get an iPod or another type of MP3 player? Having used a large number of portable music players in the past, I would recommend one of the excellent, more featured alternative players. If you are choosing a new portable device, the first consideration is the software you currently use for your digital media. If you currently use iTunes for your digital media management and purchasing, then you should definitely choose the iPod since it would integrate with your current media system. However, if you currently use Windows Media Player or any other PC-based media software, I would recommend using Windows Media Player in conjunction with a PlaysForSure compatible device. Of the portable devices I have used, the Creative Zen Vision:M, found at www.creative.com, is by far a superior device. The device has an incredible screen offering 256,000 colors to view your video as well as extremely crisp audio provided by Creative’s patented audio processors. The player also includes the ability to listen and record FM radio as well as support for TiVo-to-Go, both of which the iPod lacks. Other advantages over the iPod include the longer battery life of 4 hours of video or 14 hours of audio playback. The Zen provides a much larger number of formats, which is its main advantage over the iPod, in my opinion. Instead of being limited to a couple of audio and one video format, the Zen offers support for the WMA, MP3, and WAV audio formats as well as MPEG1/2/4-SP, WMV9, Motion-JPEG, DivX, and XviD, and Tivo-to-Go video support. All PlaysForSure devices also support the large number of online content providers available through Windows Media Player 11 instead of being restricted to only one provider, as iTunes/iPod are, the iTunes Store. Finally, with the newly redesigned Media Player 11, the benefits of the standardized PlaysForSure program offer far superior function to the proprietary iTunes software suite without the need to install another piece of software onto your system. For this rea- son, it is my recommendation to choose Windows Media Player 11 and a compatible PlaysForSure device over iTunes and the iPod as long as your current media software is not iTunes.

Burning Customized CDs Media Player 11 provides the capability to create customized CDs for playing in your home or car CD player. Before you can burn a CD, you must first have a Windows Vista– compatible CD burner and a blank CD-R disc. To burn a custom CD, perform the following steps: 1. Begin by selecting the Burn tab. 2. Click the arrow below the Burn tab and select Audio CD, as shown in Figure 8.14. 3. Insert a blank CD into your CD burner drive.

NOTE If you have multiple CD burners, you can change the destination burner by clicking Next Drive in the List pane of the Burn view, as shown in Figure 8.15. Taking Your Music and Video On the Go 273

Figure 8.14 Select Audio CD from the Burn menu. 8

4. Create the list of songs to burn by dragging items from the Details pane to the List pane to add those items to the burn list. To remove items from the list, right-click the item and choose Remove from List. Items can be rearranged by clicking and dragging the songs to match the order you desire for your CD.

Clear List Change Navigation Pane Details Pane List Pane Destination Drive

Figure 8.15 Use the List pane to change the destination drive, set up the burn list, and start the burn. 274 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

NOTE As you add items to the list, you will notice the time remaining, or free time on the disk, decrease to account for the newly added songs. If you choose more files than can fit on 8 a single CD, you can choose to remove some items or have Media Player automatically split the list to burn two CDs.

5. At the bottom of the List pane, choose Start Burn, as shown in Figure 8.15. It is recommended that you not perform other tasks while the burn is in progress. The current progress can be viewed in the burn list.

Syncing Files to Your Portable Media Player The first step to synchronizing your files with your portable media player is to choose a portable device. Many players will work with Windows Media Player 11, but for the best experience, you should look for a device that is PlaysForSure compatible.

Tivo-To-Go For users with a Tivo Series 2 DVR, there is now a way to get those recorded episodes of 24 onto your portable player for watching on the go. This requires a PlaysForSure Video mobile device that states its support for Tivo- To-Go videos. An excellent player, and one I use quite often for this purpose, is Creative’s Zen Vision:M. To use this feature, you must first have a Tivo that is connected to your home network. See your Tivo manual for how to do this. Secondly, you will need to download the free Tivo desktop software from Tivo’s website at www.tivo.com/tivotogo. After it is installed, follow the instructions on Tivo’s website or the Tivo desktop help file for how to transfer your recordings to your PC. After your recordings have transferred successfully to your PC, you can add them to your Media Player 11 Library, as described in “Adding Items from Your Computer to Your Library,” and sync the files to your device either automatically or manually as described next.

PlaysForSure is a program between Microsoft and hardware vendors that ensures the best operation with Windows Media Player 11 without the need to install drivers or software for those devices. PlaysForSure is separated into many compatibilities that describe what services a device offers. To view a list of PlaysForSure devices, visit www.playsforsure.com. When shopping for your PlaysForSure device, look for the logos shown in Figure 8.16.

Figure 8.16 PlaysForSure logos indicate available services for the device. Taking Your Music and Video On the Go 275

After you have your device, open Media Player and connect the device to your computer. Media Player prompts you to choose either Automatic or Manual sync method. For a description of these methods, see the corresponding section that follows. If you decide later 8 to change the sync method, click the arrow below the Sync tab, point to the device, and select Set Up Sync. You can then select or clear the Sync This Device Automatically check box.

Choosing What Syncs Automatically If your device is set to sync automatically, the items selected to sync will be updated each time you connect your device to your computer. To select the items that will be synchronized, follow these steps: 1. Click the arrow below the Sync tab, point to the device name, and select Set Up Sync. 2. In the Device Setup dialog box, shown in Figure 8.17, you can choose the playlists that are synchronized with your device. Using the available playlists, select Add to sync the selected playlist with the device. To stop a playlist from synchronizing, select it in the Playlists to Sync list and choose Remove.

TIP To make sure your favorite playlists sync in the event that your device runs out of storage space, make sure to use the priority arrows in the Device Setup dialog box to set the priority of the selected playlist.

Figure 8.17 The Device Setup dialog box allows you to choose the playlists to sync and their priority.

Selecting Item to Sync Manually If your device is set to sync manually, each time you want to make changes to the files on your device, you must create a list of files to sync. To remove files from your device, 276 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

navigate the device using the Navigation pane to find your file. Right-click the file and choose Delete. To set up a list of files to sync to the device, perform the following: 8 1. Select the Sync tab and clear the sync list by clicking the Clear List pane button as shown in Figure 8.18. 2. Find your media in your library and drag them to the List pane to add them to the Sync List as shown in Figure 8.18. To select multiple items, hold down the CTRL key while selecting your media. To remove items from the Sync List, right-click the item and select Remove from List.

TIP To have Media Player automatically choose a set of random songs from your library, you can choose Click Here on the List pane when there are no items in the Sync List. After doing this, you can add or remove items from the list and click Shuffle Now.

3. After you have set up your Sync List, make sure that all the items will fit on your device by looking at the List pane. Remove any necessary items from the Sync List and click Start Sync.

List to Sync Clear List

Figure 8.18 Sync view allows you to manually set up your Sync List for your device.

Start/Stop Sync Taking Your Music and Video On the Go 277

Sharing Media Throughout Your Home Before you begin to set up media sharing throughout your home, you will need to make sure you have all the required equipment. To enable media sharing, you will need a home net- 8 work and a networked digital media player. A networked digital media player, also known as a digital media receiver, is connected to your network and plays the content shared by Media Player on your Windows Vista machine. Suitable digital media receivers include other Windows Vista PCs and the Xbox 360, as well as a number of standalone units that can be found by visiting the PlaysForSure website at www.playsforsure.com. To connect a digital media receiver to your network, you can use an ethernet cable or a wireless network adapter. Consult the documentation that comes with your device for more information on getting it connected to your home network. If you are connecting another Windows Vista PC as a digital media receiver or setting up a new home network, see Chapter 20, “Creating a Windows Network,” later in this book. After your device is connected to the network, turn it on and complete any configuration steps that may be needed to finalize the installation. If you are using another Windows Vista PC as your device, you must select the Find Media Others Are Sharing check box in the Media Sharing dialog box shown in Figure 8.19. After your device is fully connected and operational, complete the following steps to enable media sharing on your Windows Vista PC with your newly installed digital media receiver. 1. Click the arrow below the Library tab and select Media Sharing. 2. In the Media Sharing dialog box, enable media sharing by checking the Share My Media check box, as shown in Figure 8.19, and click OK.

Figure 8.19 The Media Sharing dialog box shown if media sharing is currently disabled.

3. To allow sharing with your device, find the device in the list of devices in the Media Sharing dialog box and choose Allow, as shown in Figure 8.20. If you want to prevent access to a device, choose Deny.

TIP To change what library items are shared with new devices by default, choose Settings in the Media Sharing dialog box. To change what library items are shared with a certain device, select that device from the device list and choose Customize. 278 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Figure 8.20 The Media Sharing dialog box shown if 8 media sharing is enabled. Notice the addition of the device list.

After you have sharing enabled, you are ready to play your media on your new digital media receiver. For information on how to do this, see the documentation that came with your device. If your digital media receiver is another Windows Vista PC, the shared media will appear in the Library view of Windows Media Player 11, as shown in Figure 8.21.

Figure 8.21 Accessible shared media appears in the Library view of Windows Media Player 11.

Shared Media on Your Network

CAUTION Not all shared media will play back on your digital media receiver. Check your device’s documentation for information on supported media types. Also note that media obtained from online stores may be supported only if purchased and might not be supported if obtained from a subscription service. Organizing Your Music Collection 279

Organizing Your Music Collection To keep track of all your media that you have added to your library, you must learn to orga- 8 nize your library and files for easy access of your favorites. Your media library can be set up to contain playlists that allow you to quickly play your favorite music. In addition, arranging the media files on your computer’s hard disk in a neat fashion will greatly aid you in the event that you need to back up your media files for transfer to a new PC or for repair of your current PC.

Creating Your Own Custom Playlists With Windows Media Player 11, it is easier than ever to create and edit custom playlists to contain your favorite media. With playlists, you can create the perfect layout of songs for any occasion. To create a new playlist, follow these instructions: 1. Open Windows Media Player 11 and select the Library tab. If you need to clear the List pane, click the Clear List pane button shown earlier in Figure 8.18. 2. To add media to your playlist, drag items from your media library onto the List pane, as shown in Figure 8.22. To rearrange items in the playlist, select and drag the item to the desired location. To remove items from the list, right-click the item, and select Remove from List. 3. When you are finished creating your playlist, select Save Playlist at the bottom of the List pane, as shown in Figure 8.22, and enter the name for your playlist.

NOTE After your playlist is saved, you can play it by right-clicking it in the library Navigation pane and selecting play. In addition, the playlist may be edited anytime by selecting it from the Navigation pane and choosing Edit in List Pane. After it is opened in edit mode, make any changes to the playlist as described in Step 2 and select Save Playlist to save your changes.

Creating and Editing Auto Playlists An auto playlist is a playlist that is set up with a set of filters. Using these filters, the content of these playlists is automatically updated to reflect changes to your media library. To create a new auto playlist, complete the following steps: 1. Click the arrow below the Library tab and select Create Auto Playlist. 2. Type the name of your new auto playlist into the Auto Playlist Name box. 3. In the bottom half of the window, set up your filters by selecting Click Here to Add Criteria, as shown in Figure 8.23. You can add as many filters as you would like to your auto playlist. To remove a filter, select it and choose Remove. 280 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

List Pane Clear List

Figure 8.22 8 Drag items to the List pane to create a new playlist.

Save Playlist

NOTE To edit an existing auto playlist, right-click the playlist in the Navigation pane and select Edit.

Figure 8.23 Name your auto playlist and create filters. Organizing Your Music Collection 281

Organizing your Media Collection Over time, your PC will have media files scattered all over the hard drive. This can make it difficult to find all your media files in the event that you want to create a backup. Your 8 media library may also become cluttered with media files you no longer want or that you want to remove from your media library.

CAUTION Before performing this next section, ensure that all your media has the correct media information as described in “Updating Media Information and Album Art.” This will prevent the creation of incorrectly named folders and improperly grouped media.

To arrange your media files into an organized central location, perform the following: 1. Make sure your Rip music settings are set to use your Music folder and the filename is set up as described in the first note under “Ripping Songs from CDs onto Your Computer.” 2. Click the arrow below the Library tab and select More Options. 3. Set up the Automatic Media Information Updates for Files section of the Library Options dialog box, as shown in Figure 8.24, and click OK. 4. Apply these changes to your media library files by clicking the arrow below the Library tab and selecting Apply Media Information Changes. The result will be a single Music folder, your rip music folder, arranged in folders by artist. Each Artist folder will contain Album folders that contain the songs that appear on that album.

TIP When browsing your media files using Windows Explorer, you can set your view to any icon view to see the Album Art displayed for Album folders and a Collection of one or more Album Art images on Artist Folders. This provides a nice visual way to view your media files when you are not using Windows Media Player 11.

Housecleaning for Your Media Library Although Media Player 11 automatically removes files from the library that are no longer present in the file system, you may at some point decide that you want to clean out your library. If you have tons of files that you no longer use and want to remove them from your library, you have two options: First is to leave the file on your computer’s hard drive and remove the file only from the library. This is a good choice if you think you might want to add the file back at a later time or if you just want to hold on to that file for sentimental reasons. 282 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Figure 8.24 Settings to have your media files renamed 8 and rearranged using your rip music settings.

Second, you can have Media Player 11 remove the file from both your library and your PC. This results in the file being permanently lost and should be used only if you are sure you are never going to want the file again. To remove media from your library, find the item in the Library view. Right-click the item and choose Delete. In the dialog box, choose the appropriate option for removal, as described previously.

Updating Media Information and Album Art Most of the time, your media information will already be correct because it is downloaded when you rip a CD or it is embedded in the file when you buy music from an online store. However, on occasion, the media information that is downloaded for a file on your hard drive or for a CD is incorrect or missing. Incorrect or missing media information is a major problem when ripping CDs that are not well known or are a mix of different songs previously burned onto a CD.

TIP To ensure your files stay organized and updated, make sure you update your media files after changing any media information or album art. To do this, click the arrow below the Library tab and select Apply Media Information Changes. Updating Media Information and Album Art 283

CAUTION Do not use the automatic Find Album Info features if the song was originally ripped as part of a mixed CD. This is because all files on that original CD are linked, and if you choose the album info for one file, all other files will be changed back to the album of 8 the chosen file, thereby forcing you to redo the album info for every file in that mix CD. A word of advice—when in doubt, use the manual procedures for updating media info and album art.

Adding or Editing Media Information In some cases, the media information of a file may be incomplete or missing. This inaccu- rate media information should be corrected immediately to ensure that your library and files remain neatly organized and easy to navigate and maintain. It is a lot easier to find your favorite song if it contains the correct media information than if its media information reads “Track 2, Unknown Album, Unknown Artist,” along with about 400 other songs in your library. It may be tedious, but supplying your media library with correct information will make things much more enjoyable in the long run. You can enter media information into Windows Media Player 11 in several ways, including automatically from online databases, dragging items, and using the Advanced Tag Editor.

Automatically Get Media Information from an Online Database Many albums have their information stored in online databases accessible to Windows Media Player 11. This is usually the easiest and fastest way to update your media information. To do this, complete the following steps: 1. Find the album you want to update in the Album view of the library. 2. Right-click the album and select Find Album Info. 3. Follow the instructions on the Find Album Information dialog box to search for the correct information and update the album.

If you are unable to find the album information in the online database, or if your media was originally part of a mix CD, you must use one of the manual options. The first of these is useful if you have at least one file in your library that has correct information for the album. Files with incorrect media information can be dragged on top of a file with the correct media information. Confirm the move and media information change to add the correct media information to the desired file. If this option is not possible, you must use the Advanced Tag Editor. This is the most powerful option for editing your media information and personally is my favorite because each file is edited independently and there is no chance you can mess up the media information you have already entered for other files. To use the Advanced Tag Editor, right-click a song in the library and select Advanced Tag Editor. Enter the correct media information in the boxes for the Track Info tab and the 284 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

Artist Info tab, as shown in Figure 8.25 and click OK. Although not all information will always be filled in, the essential fields are as follows: 8 ■ Track Info tab —Title, Genre, Track Number, Album ■ Artist Info tab—Artist, Album Artist

TIP To enter multiple artists in the Artist field, enter all artists separated by semicolons.

Figure 8.25 The Advanced Tag Editor is the most powerful way to modify a file’s media information.

Adding or Changing Album Art The most common missing piece of media information is the album art. The album art provides a visual representation of every album in your media library and is displayed in the Expanded Tile view of your media library; it’s used as well by many portable media players and digital media receivers.

TIP Make sure all media information is correct before updating album art. This will reduce the risk of files being assigned incorrect album art. Tips from the Windows Pros: Playing Audio from Your Portable Device Through Your Car Stereo 285

To add or edit the album art, complete the following: 1. Click the Library tab and locate the album for which you want to add or change the album art. 8 2. To automatically find the album art, right-click the album and select Find Album Info. Search for the correct media information and click the correct entry.

If the media information found is correct, but there is a generic album art image or if the media information is not found at all, you must manually set the album art. The following steps describe how to manually add or change the album art. 1. Click the Library tab and locate the album for which you want to add or change the album art. 2. Find the image you would like to use on your computer or on the Internet. Good websites for finding album art are Google images, images.google.com, and albumart.org. When you find the desired album art, right-click the image and select Copy. 3. In Windows Media Player 11, right-click the album art box of the desired album and select Paste Album Art. The Album Art for all songs in that album is updated with the new album art.

Tips from the Windows Pros: Playing Audio from Your Portable Device Through Your Car Stereo So now you know how to work Media Player and how to organize your media with complete media information and album art. You have synchronized your media to your portable device. The majority of music that people listen to during the day is in the car during the commute to and from work. Next, I explain the options you have for getting your newly stocked portable player connected to your car stereo so that you never have to carry a CD again. To decide the best method to use, you need to know a little bit about your car stereo. If you have not already checked, see whether your stereo has an auxiliary input. This information can usually be found in the vehicle or stereo’s manual, or you may need to call your local dealership. Another option to look into is whether your stereo supports a stereo Bluetooth link. After you know this information, review the following options, listed from best sound quality to worst, and choose the one that best suits your needs. In all cases, the portable media player’s headphone jack is used as the audio source. ■ Auxiliary Input—This is a direct connection to your stereo either through an auxiliary (front/rear) or an adapter connected to your specialized CD changer input. There is little interference with this type of connection and as a result, it is highly recommended over other methods. 286 Chapter 8 Windows Media Player

■ Bluetooth Link—If your stereo supports a Bluetooth link, you can get an adapter for your portable device that will allow a high-quality wireless direct connection with your stereo. Because the link is wireless, the Bluetooth link is subject to slightly more inter- 8 ference than the Auxiliary Input method. ■ Cassette Adapter—This option offers quality similar to that of the FM options discussed next. However, because it is not bound to the FM spectrum, it is subject to less interference and noise. This device connects from your portable device directly into your car’s cassette player. ■ Wired FM Transmitter—This option does offer decreased sound quality to the previous option because of the limitations of the FM spectrum. A wired FM transmitter is a device installed in line with your stereo’s FM antenna. While an audio source is connected to the device, the car’s antenna is switched off and the audio signal is modulated to a set FM frequency, such as 88.9 FM. When there is no audio input source, the device switches the antenna back on to keep from interfering with FM radio reception. ■ Wireless FM Transmitter—This is identical in operation to the wired FM transmitter, except that it modulates the audio to the FM frequency and then broadcasts it within a short range (usually 3–6 ft.) so that it can be picked up by your vehicle’s antenna. Notice that this device does not switch off the vehicle’s antenna, because it requires it for operation. Although most used, this option has the lowest audio quality because of the large amount of interference introduced by the wirelessly transmitted FM signals competing with other local FM stations. index

NUMBERS active defenses (attacks) Active Directory Scripting access controls, restricting, Interface (ADSI), 1122 2 Sides option (Printer 1218 Active Server Pages (ASP), Properties dialog), 217 firewall configuration, site development, 586 8P8C connectors, 593 1212-1213 ActiveX controls 10BASE-T Ethernet, NAT device configuration, add-ons (IE7), 445 618-620 1212, 1215-1216 unsigned controls, 455 10BASE5 Ethernet, 593 packet filtering, 1213-1215 ad hoc networks, 1262, 32-bit versions of Windows passwords versus password- 1271-1273 Vista, 32 less file sharing, adapter cards, movement 64-bit processors, software 1217-1218 within motherboards, 1014 compatibility, 1002 routers, securing, 1216 adapters (network), 625-627 64-bit versions of Windows Active Desktop items, Add Favorite dialog (IE7), Vista, 32 234-235 offline browsing options, 100BASE-T Ethernet, Active Directory 432 618-620 distributed databases, 607 Add Hardware applet 802.11i protocol (WPA2), domain name system (DNS) (Control Panel), 1013-1016 599 integration, 608 Add or Remove Programs 1000Mbps Ethernet function of, 607 applet (Control Panel), (Gigabit), 620 Group Policies, 607 140-145, 998-1000 groups Add Printer Wizard, access privileges, 608 installing A containers, 607-608 networks, 759 Access Control attributes networks printers, 210-213 (Registry), 1059-1060 advanced search tool, add-ons (IE7) access controls, restrictive 752 crash detection, 448 configuration, 1218 computer searches, 750 download protections, access permissions. See per- domain-type searches, 445-446 missions 748 invalid signatures, 447 Access Points (AP), wireless file/folder searches, management of, 30, 447-448 networks, 623 750-752 scripting functions, 445 access privileges, Active missing printers, 781 Address bar (IE7), 428-430 Directory, 608 policy-based restrictions, Address Book (Windows accessibility settings 741 Mail 7), 495 display, 840-841 printer searches, 750, backups, maintaining, keyboards, 838-839 760 506-507 mouse, 841 publishing shared fold- distribution lists, 493-494 sound, 839-840 ers, 751-752 entries active application buttons resource search func- adding, 492-493 (taskbar), 140 tions, 741 deleting, 493 editing, 493 1432 address spoofing

address spoofing, 1208 analog modems configuring for optimal Administrative Tools, installing, 401-406 performance, 872-873, 922-923 Internet access, 394-395 1092-1102 administrators anonymous web access, 572 DOSKEY issues, 1099 accounts ANSI.SYS, MS-DOS envi- partitions, separating from accessing, 115-116 ronment optimization, 1099 data partitions, 933 troubleshooting, 1203 antivirus software, removing via Add or Registry entries, editing, 1136-1138 Remove Programs applet, 1057-1058 AOHell, 1244 140-142 VHDMount (Virtual Server AP (Access Points), wireless transferring between com- 2005) operation, 1167 networks, 623 puters via Windows Easy Adobe Acrobat Reader, ap.bat, 1112 Transfer Companion, 468-469 APPDATA, 1086 102-103 ads (pop-ups/unders), IE7 Appearance and troubleshooting via blocking in, 457-458 Personalization applet Program Compatibility exceptions in, 458-459 (Control Panel), 902 Wizard, 977-979 ADSI (Active Directory Appearance and Windows applications, Scripting Interface), 1122 Personalization view printing from, 220-222 ADSL (Asymmetric Digital (Category view), 812 Applications tab (Task Subscriber Line), 395-396 Apple Newton, 1357 Manager), 884-885 Advanced System Settings AppleTalk, 598 appointments (Calendar), option (System Properties), AFP (AppleTalk File entering, 248-249 870 Protocol), 683 archiving via photos, 305-306 Advanced tab, Printer printers, configuring on arguments (command-line), Property sheets, 216 Windows networks, 765 1071-1072 Aero desktop environment, Application Compatibility ASP (Active Server Pages), 13-14. See also glass Wizard. See Program site development, 586 adding items to, 131 Compatibility Wizard assigning default appearance, 125-126 applications. See also soft- drive letters, 936 efficient use of, 159-161 ware permissions files, saving on, 132-134 adding, 143-144 restricted objects, 1203 icons, 127-130 compatibility to user groups, Recycle Bin, 125-128 Linux, 37-38 1198-1199 shortcuts, creating, 131-132 virtualization, 110-111 sounds with events, 911-913 Sidebar gadgets, 126 crashes, handling, 156-157 tasks via Scheduled Tasks taskbar, 125 DOS applications, printing utility, 1125 visual color palette, 124-125 from, 222-223 AtomFilms.com website, 342 Agent tool (newsgroups), flipping via Flip 3D, 159 attachments 526 installing newsgroups AGP video cards, 1019-1020 new installations (Add or binaries, 524 album art, updating, 284-285 Remove Programs multi-part, 524-525 All Users, 1087 applet), 145, 998 multimedia, 525-526 ALLUSERSPROFILE envi- via networks, 145 Windows Mail 7 ronment variable, 1086 launching, 145-146 opening via, 485 Alt+F4 keystroke, fore- Computer, 147-149 sending via, 485 ground window closure, Start button, 147 virus prevention, 486 159 Windows Explorer, attacks (networks) Alternate Configuration fea- 147-149 address spoofing, 1208 tures, 1308 MS-DOS environments back door attacks, 1208 always-on connections ANSI.SYS issues, 1099 defense measures, 1209 (broadband), configuring, AUTOEXEC.NT cus- active defenses, 413-416 tomization, 1096-1099 1212-1218 analog camcorders, 325 CONFIG.NT cus- preparations, 1210-1211 tomization, 1096-1099 DoS (Denial of Service), 1209 backups 1433

eavesdropping, 1208 authentication backups. See also restoring email hoaxes, 1208 Kerberos, 610 Address Book (Windows exploits, 1208 two-factor authentication, Mail 7), 506-507 identity theft, 1209 1250-1251 Backup and Restore Center, impersonation, 1208 two-way authentication, 23-24 open doors, 1208 1250 Complete PC backups, password cracking, 1207 web servers, 571-572 1160-1164, 1172 phishing, 1209 Authenticode, software file and folder backups, social engineering, 1208 downloads, 444 1152-1160 Trojan horses, 1208 auto playlists, creating, features of, 1150-1152 viruses, 1208 279-280 removable media for audio auto-scrolling, three-button backups, 1155-1156 accessibility settings, mouse, 924 baseline backups, 1222 839-840 AutoComplete feature Complete PC backups, 24 CDs/DVDs enabling/disabling (IE7), creating, 1160-1161 bit rates, 268 429-430, 461 restoring, 1172 file format selection, 268 Tablet Vista, 1366 WBADMIN command- playing, 265-266 AUTOEXEC.NT, MS-DOS line tool, 1162-1164 ripping, 266-268 environment optimization, email events, associating with, 1096-1099 web-based email, 1154 911-913 automatic caching, offline Windows Mail 7, 505, Internet Explorer 7 folders, 1307 508 MP3s, downloads automatic updates, 1142 FATfile system and, 1154 (Windows Media IIS, 582 multi-disc backups, finding Player), 441-442 SP2 (Service Pack 2), 995 files in, 1202 streaming (Windows Windows Update, 987-988 network shares, 1153 Media Player), 439-440 AutoMovie, 343-344 NTBackup files, restoring, Web elements, 436-438 AutoPlay, 820-821 1203 MP3 files AVI video format, 438 recovery certificates, copyright controversies, 1179-1181 441 Recycle Bin, 1154 downloading (Windows B Registry Media Player), 441-442 back door attacks, 1208 Regedit utility, MP3 Pro format, 442 backgrounds 1047-1048 MP3.com website, 441 changing, 96 system restore, 1047 portable players, 441 GUI display properties, set- third-party utilities, streaming audio, 439-440 ting, 908 1046-1047 playback, 914 Backup and Restore Center, security disaster planning, recording, 914 23-24 1222 Volume Control settings, Complete PC backups software, 656-658 351-353, 360 creating, 1160-1161 System Recovery Options Windows Movie Maker, restoring, 1172 menu, creating from, exporting to, 332 WBADMIN command- 983-984 Windows Sound Recorder, line tool, 1162-1164 systems, network media 350-351 features, 1150-1152 selections, 616 auditing file and folder backups third-party backup tools, networks for vulnerabilities, Complete PC backups 1200-1201 1242 versus, 1152-1153 troubleshooting, 1201-1202 permissions, 1196-1197 creating, 1153-1155 UPS (Uninterruptible policies, local settings, format of, 1156 Power Supplies) 1229-1230 restoring, 1157-1160 configuring, 1027-1028 removable media for back- installing, 1023-1026 ups, 1155-1156

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selecting, 1025-1026 settings, correct configura- broadcasting television pro- testing configuration, tion of, 1010-1011 grams to TV or projector, 1028 USB controllers, port set- 381-383 user profiles, 1154 tings, 1018 browsing VHDMount (Virtual Server bit rates (audio CDs/DVDs), network printers, 760 2005) selecting, 268 Windows Media Player, Administrator operation, BitLocker, 1182 263-265 1167 Drive Preparation tool, bug fixes, IIS, 582 command-line syntax, 1183-1184 burning 1165-1166 EFS (Encrypted File CDs downloading, 1164 System) versus, 1189-1190 custom CDs, 272-274 driver installation, encryption process, music CDs, 262 1168-1170 1186-1189 photo CDs, 300-303 installing, 1165 manual hard disk prepara- DVDs Windows Explorer oper- tion, 1184-1185 DivX files, 390 ation, 1166-1167, 1170 recovery process, 1187 images to, 357-360 Balanced profile (power system requirements, 1183 Windows Media Center, usage), 1284 TPM (Trusted Platform 383-384 basic disks, 930-931 Module), 1185-1186 buy.com website, 613 Basic Tasks, creating in Task troubleshooting, 1202 Scheduler, 1125-1126 Blackberry devices, receiving batch files, 1104 email on, 255-256 C ap.bat, 1112 Blackcomb (codename), 4 cable modems basics of, 1104-1107 blocking installing, 401-406 creating, 1104-1105 network services Internet connections, 396 e.bat, 1113 packet filtering, configuring, 411-416 ping, 1105 1214-1215 troubleshooting, 536-537 programming troubleshooting, 1241 cable service, LAN, 705 call statement, pop-up/under ads (IE7), Internet connections, 1110-1111 457-458 710-713 for statement, 1111-1112 Boot Configuration multiple computer LAN goto statement, 1110 Databases (BCD), 957 configurations, 724-726 if statement, 1108-1110 boot manager, changes to, troubleshooting, 736 set statement, 1107-1108 67-68 cabling batteries boot menu, editing entries, covers, 628 mobile computing, 74-76 crimp-on connectors, 630 1283-1286 boot process general installation guide- power profiles, 1284 troubleshooting, 957, lines, 629-630 Battery Status icon (Mobility 972-975 network printers, 616, Center), 1281 wrong BIOS settings, 1033 624-625 BCD (Boot Configuration breadcrumbs, 82 networks Databases), editing, 957 Computer folder, 172-175 10/100BASE-T Berkeley “r” commands, Windows Explorer, 165, Ethernet, 618-620 Internetworking via UNIX 170-171, 175-177 1000Mbps Ethernet, 620 and Linux, 680-682 bridges, disparate networks, HomePlug, 622 Berners-Lee, Tim, 424 658-659 HomePNA, 620-621 bidirectional satellite dishes, Brightness control (Mobility IEEE 802.11g Wireless, 397 Center), 1281 622-623 binary attachments (news- broadband connections selection criteria, groups), 524 configuring, 411-416 617-618 bindings (networks), 690-691 ICS (Internet Connection testing, 794 BIOS Sharing), 718-719 updating older systems, altered settings, trou- PPPoE configuration, 412 624 bleshooting, 1033 broadband DSL, 703 hardware, boot order, 1010 color 1435

plenum, 629 Network and Internet cate- Character Map, 252-253, Practical Network Cabling, gory, 808 892-895 630 System and Maintenance Character Pad (Input Panel), testing, 794 category, 807 1362 troubleshooting, 659 User Accounts and Family CIFS (Common Internet File UTP (Unshielded Twisted- Safety category, 811 System), 673 Pair), 594-595 CAUCE (Coalition Against CIPHER command-line tool, wired Ethernet, 593-594 Unsolicited Commercial 1175-1176, 1202 wiring channels, 659 Email), 508-509 Classic Mode applets cache cleanup, Internet CD-RW drives, archiving (Control Panel), 814-820 Explorer, 952 photos via, 305 clean installations of Cailliau, Robert, 424 CDO (Collaboration Data Windows Vista, 49-62 Calculator, 147, 252 Objects), 1118 clicks (stylus pen), 1362 Calendar, 25, 247 CDs clients appointments, entering, audio CDs/DVDs Client for Microsoft 248-249 bit rates, 268 Networks configuring, 251-252 file formats, 268 adding, 642-644 creating, 248 playing, 265-266 file and printer sharing publishing, 249-250 ripping, 266-268 functions, 602 subscribing to, 249 backups on, 1155-1156 client programs (email), 475 tasks, setting up, 251 burning client/server networks, 592 call statements, batch file custom CDs, 272-274 Remote Desktop Client, programming, 1110-1111 music to, 262 1342, 1346-1349 callbacks, dial-up/VPN net- photo CDs, 300-303 Clinton, William, 424 works, 1291 installing software from, clips (video), Windows cameras (digital) 998, 1106 Movie Maker Windows Photo Gallery, movies, HighMAT technol- assembling, 333-334 292-295 ogy, 342 editing, 334-336 zooming, 348 censorship, news servers, effects, adding, 337 Caps Lock key, altering loca- 511 narration, adding, 338-339 tion on keyboard, 924 CERN (European organizing, 332-333 car stereos, playing portable Laboratory for Particle titles, adding, 339-340 media players through, Physics), Web browser transitions, adding, 336-337 285-286 development, 424 Clock, Language, and Carbon Copy (CC), 1331 CertEnroll folder Region view (Category cascade ports (hubs), Windows 200x Server view), 813 634-635 shared status, 748 cmd command, 1277 cascading elements, Start certificates CMOS (Complementary menu, 924 digital signatures, 490 Metal-Oxide CataList website, mailing list file encryption certificates, Semiconductors), 1033 repository, 510 93 codenames for Windows Category view (Control IE verification, 446 Vista, 4 Panel), 805-806, 810 missing VPN, 1308 Collaboration Data Objects Appearance and SSL encryption, 456 (CDO), 1118 Personalization category, VeriSign, 456 collection bin (Windows 812 CGI (Common Gateway Movie Maker), video clips Classic Mode applets, Interface) scripts, 558, 573 assembling, 333-334 814-820 Change Advanced Power editing, 334-336 Clock, Language, and Settings, 1284 organizing, 332-333 Region category, 813 Change What the Power color Ease of Access category, 813 Buttons Do setting correction, movies, 347 Hardware and Sound cate- (Mobility Center, Power depth, configuring GUI gory, 809 Options), 1283 display properties, 915-919 Mobile PC category, 811

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hue, 905-906 command-line, 1070 Compatibility tab (Program luminosity, 905-906 Command Prompt environ- Compatibility Wizard), photos, adjusting in ment 978-979 Windows Photo Gallery, command-line syntax, Complete PC backups, 24 296 1071-1072 creating, 1160-1164 saturation, 905-906 editing via, 1074 file and folder backups ver- schemes, configuring GUI commands, 1071, 1078, sus, 1152-1153 display properties, 903-905 1102-1103 restoring, 1172 Color Management tab, management tools Complete PC Restore tool. Printer Property sheets, net use command, See Windows Complete PC 216 1081-1083 Restore tool Color Refiner dialog, GUI sc command, 1083-1084 Component Object Model settings, 905-906 shutdown command, (COM), 604 COM (Component Object 1085 compression (files), 198-202, Model), 604 network resources, manag- 948-949, 953 COM(serial) ports, printer ing via, 778-779 Computer Associates installations, 210-212 programs, information Arcserve, 616 COM+ distributed applica- about, 1080-1081 computer identification, tions, network interaction, syntax, Command Prompt checking, 796-797 604 environment, 1071-1072 Computer Management util- COM/DCOM Unleashed, 604 TCP/IP diagnostics, 543 ity, 778 Command Line completion, ipconfig, 544-545 Computer Name Changes 1075 pathping, 547-548 dialog, 414 command prompt ping, 545-546 COMPUTERNAME envi- backups, creating from, route, 548-549 ronment variable, 1086 983-984 tracert, 546-547 ComSpec, 1086 command-line utilities CONFIG.NT, MS-DOS editing, 1074 list of, 1080 environment optimization, syntax, 1071-1072 network administration, 1096-1099 commands, running with 782-783 configuring elevated privileges, 1079 commercials, skipping, 374 BIOS settings, 1010-1011 current folders, 1073-1074 Common Gateway Interface calendars, 251-252 default drives and directo- (CGI) scripts, 558, 573 default user profile, 116-117 ries, changing at the same Common Internet File Dial-Up Networking, RAS, time, 1079 System (CIFS), 673 1289-1292 filenames compatibility Disk Defragmenter, completing, 1075 hardware requirements, 945-946 quoting with spaces, checking with Windows fax service (Windows Fax 1072-1073 Vista Upgrade Advisor, and Scan), 309 pipes, 1075-1078 43-48 cover pages, 310-311 pushd, 1079-1080 junction points and sym- fax receiving options, 310 redirection, 1075-1078 bolic links, 109-110 fax settings, 312 special characters, 1077 planning for, sender information, 310 troubleshooting from, 970 Internetworking with gadgets, 242-243 Command Prompt window Macintosh, 683-684 Guide (Windows Media cut and paste, 1078 software, Program Center), 372-374 keeping open after execu- Compatibility Wizard, Internet connections, 94, tion, 1094 1002-1003 406 opening, 1070, 1078 virtualization, 110-111 broadband connections, properties, 1092-1094 Windows applications with 411-416 Linux, 37-38 dial-up connections, compatibility mode, 130 409-411 high-speed setup, 411-416 Control Panel 1437

ISP accounts, 407-409 connections connectors manually, 407-409 Dial-Up Networking Gigabit Ethernet New Connection current location checks, (1000Mbps), 620 Wizard, 406 1293 wiring order, 630-631 Internet Explorer 7, disconnecting, 1296 console programs, 1070 448-453 monitoring, 1296 Console Window properties, multiple monitors, 917-918 multiple location man- 1093 networks agement, 1292-1293 Consumer Reports website, checking for problems, without roaming profiles, printer reviews, 230 790-791, 795-797 1293-1294 Consumer Search website, checking network config- forwarding, 580-581 printer reviews, 230 uration, 795-797 FTP Server, disconnecting, contacts, Windows Mail 7 client additions, 642-644 579 disabling auto-additions, protocol additions, IIS installation require- 520 642-644 ments, 560 sending via, 508 service additions, Internet containers, Active Directory, 642-644 analog modems, 394-395 607-608 parental controls in cable modems, 396 Content Advisor (IE7) Windows Media Center, changing default connec- ratings resources, 461 385-386 tions, 418-419 site objectionable content, peer-to-peer networks, 642 choosing, 397-400 controlling, 459-461 TCP/IP, 644-646 configuring, 406-416 Content Controls, Internet Windows Firewall, dial-up connections, Explorer 7, 459-461 652-653 416-418 Control Panel, 83-84, 139, printers, 206-207 Dial-Up Networking, 804 print documents, 1289-1292 Add Hardware applet, 225-226 DSL (Digital Subscriber 1013-1016 properties of, 214-219 Line), 395-396 Add or Remove Programs Recycle Bin, 925 equipment, 400 applet, 140-145, 998-1000 simple websites, 567-569 ISDN(Integrated Administrative Tools, sound playback and record- Services Digital 872-873 ing, 914 Network), 395 Appearance and System Restore tool, mobile connections, Personalization applet, 902 964-965 421-422 applets list, 1400-1401 TCP/IP, 646-649 modem installation, Category view, 805-820 UPS, 1027-1028 401-406 default display, 805 VPN connections, 1292 multiple connections, Default Programs, 823 Windows Firewall, 419-420 Set Associations option, 1230-1231 ordering services, 401 824 Windows Firewall with satellite service, 397 Set Program Access and Advanced Security, status checks, 418 Computer Defaults 1236-1238 troubleshooting, 420-421 option, 825 Windows Media Center wireless access, 397 setting, 824 hardware, 368-370 Internet connections, con- Fonts applet, 920 conflicts (hardware) figuring, 94 GUI modifications, 898 HCL (Hardware networks, checking for Keyboard applet, 847 Compatibility List), problems, 797-798 Mouse applet, 847-850 1034-1035 sharing routers, 703 Performance Information hidden devices, 1035 Windows Media Center and and Tools applet, 850, 856 resolving, 827-837 Xbox 360, 380-381 Adjust Indexing options, troubleshooting, 1035 connectivity (networks), test- 855 ing, 797-798 Visual Effects, 854-855

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Windows Defender, forced shutdowns, 158 Data Execution Prevention 853-854 Fusion prevention mecha- (DEP), 871, 1142-1144 Windows Experience nism, 1003 data forks (Macintosh), 683 Index, 850-853 handling, 156-157 data partitions, separating Phone and Modem Options, crimp-on connectors from application partitions, property settings, 541-542 (cabling), 630 933 Printers applet, 205 critical updates, 95, 994, data security, 23-24 Regional and Language 1422 data transfers, Windows Easy Options, 867 cropping photos in Windows Transfer, 100-103 shortcuts, creating, 895-896 Photo Gallery, 296 Date and Time applet, System applet, updating crossover cables, network 821-823 device drivers, 992-993 wiring installations, Dazzle DV-Editor SE, 345 System Properties, 868-872 632-633 DCOM (Distributed COM), System Tools applet, Ctrl key, altering location on 604 Scheduled Task utility, keyboard, 924 DDNS (Dynamic Domain 1124-1125 Ctrl+Alt+Del keystroke, Name Services) Task Scheduler, 881 forced shutdowns, 158 DynDNS Updater, 1337 Visual Effects dialog, Ctrl+F6 keystroke, open Remote Desktop, 890-891 window cycling, 161 1335-1336 Windows SideShow, 872 current drivers, 1074 DDR SDRAM modules Convert utility, 947-948 current folders, Command (RAM), 1012 convertible Tablet PC, 1358, Prompt environment, Debugging Mode boot 1361 1073-1074 option, 973 converting custom CDs, burning, deep searching, 190 handwriting to text, 1370 272-274 Default Datatype option hard disks to dynamic stor- Customize Flicks window, (Printer Properties dialog), age model, 933 1373 217 recorded television pro- Customize Start Menu dia- default documents, web grams to DivX files, log, 899-900 server home directories, 388-389 customizing. See also person- 556-557, 572 cookies alizing default drivers, 1074 deleting, 950 color, GUI display proper- default email programs, 476 website preferences, setting ties, 905-906 default firewall settings, (IE7), 455 environment variables, 93 restoring, 1234 copy protection (music), 262 fax cover pages, 310-311 default home pages (Internet copying web pages to home playlists, 279-280 Explorer 7), 426 directories (IIS), 567, 569 Recycle Bin, 127 default Internet connections, copyright restrictions, 262 sounds associated with changing, 418-419 MP3 audio files, 441 events, 911-913 default mail preferences, set- online graphics (IE7), 436 Start menu, 98, 898-900 ting (IE7), 453 corporate environments, Taskbar, 900-901 Default Programs (Control wireless networks, 1267 cut and paste, Command Panel), 823 corporate networks Prompt window, 1078 Set Associations option, 824 ban on personal websites, Cutler, Dave, 7 Set Program Access and 555 Computer Defaults Windows Vista features, option, 825 39-40 D default search engine, setting corrupted files (Registry), Data Collector Sets in Internet Explorer 7, 99 troubleshooting, 1063 (Reliability and default Start menu, resetting, cover pages (faxes), cus- Performance Monitor), 859 900 tomizing, 310-311 data encapsulation, VPN, default user profiles, config- crashes 1287 uring, 116-117 add-ons (IE7) as cause, 447 defragmenting hard disks, Ctrl+Alt+Del keystroke, 943-946, 1012 troubleshooting, 158 diagnostic tools 1439 deja.com Web-based news desktop environment (Aero) Visual Effects dialog, server, 510 adding items to, 131 890-891 deleting efficient use of, 159-161 Windows SideShow, 872 cookies, 950 files, saving, 132-134 Date and Time applet, email (Windows Mail 7), icons, 127-130 821-823 483 Recycle Bin, 125-128 Device Manager, 793-794, files shortcuts, creating, 131-132 825-827 Disk Cleanup utility, Sidebar gadgets, 126 Ease of Access Center, 837 949-952 taskbar, 125 display settings, 840-841 from printer queues, 224 visual color palette, 124-125 keyboard settings, Internet Explorer, 952 Details pane, 167, 183 838-839 media files, 281-282 device drivers. See drivers mouse settings, 841 troubleshooting, 1203 Device Manager, 793-794, sound settings, 839-840 gadgets, 245-246 825-827 Event Viewer, 792-793 history (IE), 31 Add Hardware applet game controllers, 846 print jobs from queues, 224 (Control Panel) versus, ipconfig, 795-796 user accounts, 90 1016 iSCSI Initiator, 891 demand-dialing, ICS devices, removing, 1018 MMC (Microsoft (Internet Connection network diagnostic func- Management Console), Sharing), 703, 714-717 tions, 793 874-875 Denial of Service (DoS) resource conflicts, resolving, Event Viewer, 876-879 attacks, 1209 835-837 Services folder, 880 DEP (Data Execution Device Settings tab, Printer Shared Folder node, Prevention), 1142-1144 Property sheets, 216 879-881 Department of Justice DHCP (Dynamic Host Network and Sharing (DOJ), Microsoft consent Configuration Protocol), Center, 789-790 decree, 426 413-416 Network Diagnostics, Derfler, Frank, 630 DHCP servers, TCP/IP 790-791 desktop, 15-16 automatic configuration, network problems Active Desktop items, 647-648 Device Manager, 793 234-235 diagnostic tools, 22, 804. See Event Viewer, 792-793 arranging, 182 also testing; troubleshoot- Network window, 788 backgrounds, changing, 96 ing Network window, 788-789 drag-and-drop support, 181 AutoPlay, 820-821 ping, 797-798 icons, 127-129, 908 Control Panel, 804 Power Options icon, images Administrative Tools, 860-861 block-like appearance, 872-873 Program and Features, 928 Category view, 805-820 861-867 GUI display properties, default display, 805 Reliability and Performance 906-908 Default Programs, Monitor immediate access, Windows 823-825 Data Collector Sets, 859 key+M, 159 Keyboard applet, 847 Performance Monitor, Meeting Space, sharing Mouse applet, 847-850 858 views in, 1319-1320 Performance Reliability Monitor, Recycle Bin, manually emp- Information and Tools 858-859 tying, 128 applet, 850-856 Resource Overview, 857 Screen Rotation control Regional and Language System Configuration util- (Mobility Center), 1282 Options, 867 ity, 881-883 See user interface (UI), 125 shortcuts, 895-896 System Diagnostics Report, shortcuts System Properties, 860 alias designation, 132 868-872 System Information, troubleshooting, 157-158 Task Scheduler, 881 889-890 Sidebar, hiding, 241-242 System Tools folder, 892-895

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Task Manager, 883 required setup informa- Disk Defragmenter, 943-946 Applications tab, tion, 1288-1289 disk drives 884-885 remote networks, PATA, 1012 Networking tab, 888-889 1295-1296 SATA, 1012 Performance tab, routing issues, 1296-1297 shared drives, 753 887-888 Dial-Up Properties dialog speed upgrades, 1012 Processes tab, 885-886 Advanced tab, 1292 disk files, printing to, Services tab, 887 General tab, 1290 227-228 Users tab, 889 Networking tab, 1291 disk management troubleshooting, 895 dialing rules (Windows x and Disk Management utility, Windows Firewall, 791-792 Scan), 315 935 dial-up networks, 605 digital cameras drive letters, assigning, callbacks, 1291 Windows Photo Gallery, 936 configuring, 1288-1289 292-295 dynamic disk manage- connections zooming, 348 ment, 939 callbacks, 1291 digital certificates, software extending hard disks, 940 configuring, 409-411 safety (Internet Explorer 7), joining hard disks, current locations, check- 446 937-939 ing, 1293 digital IDs, 490-491 joining volumes together, disconnect status, 1296 Digital Locker, 143-144 936-937 email connections, 1295 digital media receivers, 277 shrinking hard drives, enabling (RAS), 1297, digital signatures, 447, 490 940 1300 Digital Video Magazine web- spanned volume creation, ending, 1296 site, 345 940-941 establishing, 1293-1294 directories striped volume creation, hanging up, 418-419 browsing, IIS, 557, 572-573 941-942 Internet connections, folders versus, 129 WSH (Windows Script 530 structure of, 105-108 Host), 1117-1118 ISP dialing process, junction points and sym- disk storage requirements, 420-421 bolic links, 109-110 Windows Media Center, launching, 416-418 virtualization, 110-111 374-376, 388-389 managing from multiple virtual directories, IIS, 574 disparate networks, bridging, locations, 1292-1293 Directory Services Restore 658-659 modifying accounts, Mode boot option, 973 display fonts, 843 409-410 Disable Automatic Restart display properties, modify- monitoring, 1296 on System Failure boot ing, 902-905 multiple locations, man- option, 973 Display Settings dialog, aging, 1292-1293 Disable Driver Signature 915-919 software configuration Enforcement boot option, display settings. See screen problems, 535-536 974 settings terminating, 416-418 disabling displaying troubleshooting, copy protection (music), 262 effective permissions, 1196 420-421, 530, 535-536 hidden file extensions, 97-98 file extensions, 97-98 without roaming profiles, logon at startup, 93-94 gadgets, 245 1293-1294 updates via Windows hidden files, 925 gateway settings, 1292 Update, 990 images incoming access, 1297-1300 Windows features, 1001 screen savers, 356-357 properties tables, 1290-1291 Windows Firewall, 1231 slideshows, 355-356 RAS (Remote Access disaster planning, network via Windows Explorer, Services), 1286-1287 security, 1222-1224 354-355 enabling dial-up connec- Disk Cleanup utility installed software, 999-1000 tions, 1297, 1300 cleanup analysis reports, 950 PDF documents from web- connection properties, file groupings, 950-951 sites, 468-469 1289-1292 frequency of execution, 952 print documents, 225-226 function of, 949 protected web pages, 1241 drivers 1441

Registry, Regedit utility, to disk files, 227-228 digital certificates (IE7), 1050-1051 troubleshooting, 228-230 446 television programs on via Internet (IPP), Download.com, 442 HDTV or projector, 380 762-763 drive-by (IE7), 445-446 updates via Windows XPS (XML Paper installing, 999 Update, 990 Specification), 226-227 invalid signatures (IE7), Windows Boot Manager, Documents folder, 149-150, 447 972 165, 923-924 mirror sites, 442 workgroup networks, absent domain networks, 740 progress bar, 443 computers, 660-661 joining, 653-655 Tucows.com, 442 distributed applications (net- policy-based restrictions, version updates, 443 works) 741 virus scanning, 443 COM+, 604 printers, setting permis- ZIP compression, 443 Peer-to-Peer networking sions, 773 Tweak UI tool, 919 service, 604 roaming user profiles, 741 websites, offline browsing remote procedure calls searching, 748 (IE7), 432 (RPCs), 603 Windows 200x Server, drag-and-drop support, Distributed COM (DCOM), 748-749 137-138, 181 604 wireless networks, 1266 DreamScene wallpaper distribution lists, Address workgroup networks versus, (Ultimate Extras), 997 Book (Windows Mail 7), 742 Drive Preparation tool 493-494 domains (BitLocker), 1183-1184 DivX files Inverse DNS, 710 drive-by software downloads DVDs, burning to, 390 registering, 561, 709 (Internet Explorer 7), television programs, con- DOS applications 445-447 verting to, 388-389 editing advanced settings, drivers, 204 DLL (Dynamic Link 1100-1102 Command Prompt environ- Libraries), 1003-1004 printing from, 222-223 ment, 1074 DMA channels, 832-833 DoS attacks (Denial of devices DNS (Domain Name Service), 1209 removing (Device Service) DOSKEY, MS-DOS environ- Manager), 1018 Active Directory, 608 ment optimization issues, updating (System applet), cost, 561 1099 992-993 dynamic, 561, 710 dosx, 1099 inbox drivers, 204 IIS configuration guidelines, double-click mode installing, VHDMount 560-562 mouse, 135, 927 (Virtual Server 2005) oper- Inverse, 710 stylus pen, 1362 ation, 1168-1170 ISP, free services, 709 downloading kernel-mode drivers, 1018 DNSSuffix dialog, 415 critical updates, 95 missing, troubleshooting, documents gadgets, 239-241 1017 disaster planning, 1223 MP3 files, 441-442 printers, 204 faxing, 228 multimedia, Internet network printer installa- filename extension associa- Explorer 7, 435-448 tions, 772-773 tions, 222 program files, deleting (Disk Property sheets, 214-216 Meeting Space, sharing in, Cleanup utility), 950 searching (Microsoft 1321 Service Pack (SP2), setup Downloads Site), 213 opening, application files, 995 updates launches, 146 software manual updates, 992-993 printing add-on crash detection Windows Update set- configuring, 225-226 (IE7), 448 tings, 1007-1008 offline, 222 add-on management user-mode drivers, 1018 Print Manger, 221 (IE7), 447-448 WIA drivers, opening, 321 print queue properties, 225

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drives DVR (Digital Video remote computers, Registry autotyping, 1033 Recorders), 373. See also entries (Regedit utility), drive letters television 1056-1057 hard disk assignments dynamic disks user computers, Registry (Disk Management), aggregation, joining hard entries (Regedit utility), 936 disks, 937-939 1057-1058 non-existent letters, upgrades, 939 Effects dialog, GUI settings, mapping shared folders, dynamic DNS services, 561, 906 757 710 EFS (Encrypted File unused letters, mapping dynamic IP addressing, Systems), 1173-1174 shared folders, 754-757 413-415 BitLocker versus, maintenance, 997 dynamic storage models, 1189-1190 mapping (net use com- hard disks, 931-933 CIPHER command-line mand), 779-780 dynamic web pages, 557 tool, 1175-1176, 1202 DSL (Digital Subscriber DynDNS Updater, 1337 encrypted files Line), 395-396 restoring, 1181 connections securing, 1178-1181 high-speed connections, E folder recommendations for, 411-416 e.bat, 1113 1178 Remote Desktop, 1334 Ease of Access Center, 837 rules for usage, 1177-1178 modems, troubleshooting display settings, 840-841 troubleshooting, 1202 Internet connections, keyboard settings, 838-839 elevated privileges, 85-86, 536-537 mouse settings, 841 567 services, LAN, 710, 736 sound settings, 839-840 email dual-boot systems, 38 Ease of Access view accounts (Windows Mail 7) DualView feature, 1019 (Category view), 813 configuring, 478-480 dubbing television programs Easy Microsoft Windows Vista, modifying, 495-496 to VHS via Windows Media 126 multiple management for Center, 384 eavesdropping, 1208 single users, 498-500 DV camcorders, 325, 346 editing addressing (Windows Mail DVD Maker, 357-360 BCD (Boot Configuration 7), 483-484 DVDs Databases), 957 backups audio CDs/DVDs boot menu entries, 74-76 account information, 508 bit rate, 268 command-lines, Command maintaining (Windows file formats, 268 Prompt environment, Mail 7), 505 playing, 265-266 1074 web-based email, 1154 ripping, 266-268 DOS application settings, Blackberry devices, receiv- backups on, 1155-1156 1100-1102 ing on, 255-256 burning metadata, 15 checking while traveling DivX files, 390 movies (Windows Mail 7), Windows Media Center, alternatives to Windows 503-505 383-384 Movie Maker, 345 client programs, 472, 475 decoders, 260-261 nonlinear editing, 325 creating (Windows Mail 7), installing software from, Windows Movie Maker, 483-484 998, 1006 334-345 default programs, 476 keyboard shortcuts in recorded television pro- deleting (Windows Mail 7), Windows Media Center, grams via Windows Movie 483 386 Maker, 384 filtering (Windows Mail 7), playing Registry keys via Regedit 501-502 in Windows Media utility, 1053-1055 formatting, 490 Center, 378-379 complaints from recipi- troubleshooting, 260-261 ents (Windows Mail 7), recording to, 357-360 520 HTML 489 Ethernet 1443

messages, 523-524 signature setup (Windows preparation for use, 1185 plain text, 489 Mail 7), 487 recovery process, 1187 hoaxes, 1208 spam system requirements, links, troubleshooting (IE7), avoiding, 1256-1257 1183 467 filtering, 1254 TPM (Trusted Platform Microsoft E-Mail Updates international filtering, Module), 1185-1186 Service, 1226 1255-1256 troubleshooting, 1202 newsgroups overview, 1252-1253 EFS (Encrypted File availability after synchro- Phishing Filter, 1256 Systems), 1173-1174 nization, 522 protecting email CIPHER command-line marking news indicators, addresses from, tool, 1175-1176, 1202 522 1253-1254 folder recommendations size options (Windows reporting, 1257-1258 for, 1178 Mail 7), 526 Safe Senders list, restoring encrypted files, organizing (Windows Mail 1254-1255 1181 7), 500-506 transfer protocols (Windows rules for usage, out of office auto replies Mail 7) 1177-1178 (Windows Mail 7), 503 HTTP, 481 securing encrypted files, PDA (Personal Data IMAP, 480 1178-1181 Assistants), receiving on, POP3, 480 troubleshooting, 1202 255-256 SMTP, 480 file encryption certificates, phishing VPN/dial-up network con- managing, 93 AOHell, 1244 nections, 1295 Internet Explorer 7, 456 avoiding, 1252 web-based email, 1154 IPP (Internet Printing example, 1244-1248 WSH (Windows Script Protocol), 762 Gold Lock, 1249 Host), 1118-1119 keys, 1174 identity management EMF (Enhanced Metafile numeric encryption, 1174 software, 1251-1252 Format), 204 offline folders (mobile com- overview, 1244 Empty Recycle Bin computing), 1306 Phishing Filter, 1246, mand (File menu), 128 wireless networks, 636 1248 emulation, WOW64 emula- enterprise management, two-factor authentication layer, 33 LAN monitoring, 799 tion, 1250-1251 Enable Advanced Printing enterprise networks, 592 two-way authentication, Features option (Printer Environment Variables 1250 Properties dialog), 217 option (System Properties), photos, sharing via Enable Bidirectional Support 871-872 Windows Photo Gallery, option (Printer Properties erasing via stylus pen, 1363 299 dialog), 217 Error Checking tool, PPC (Pocket PCs), receiv- Enable Boot Logging startup 946-947 ing on, 255-256 option, 973 error messages reading (Windows Mail 7), Enable Low-Resolution File Sharing Is Turned Off, 481-483 Video boot option, 973 789 receipt requests (Windows encryption Network Discovery Is Mail 7), 488 BitLocker, 1182 Turned Off, 788 remote networks, retrieval Drive Preparation tool, printers, troubleshooting, issues, 1295-1296 1183-1184 228 replying to (Windows Mail EFS (Encrypted File error reports, deleting (Disk 7), 482 Systems) versus, Cleanup utility), 951 scans, emailing, 319 1189-1190 Ethernet secure email (Windows Mail encryption process, 10BASE-T, 618-620 7), 490-491 1186-1189 10BASE5, 593 sending (Windows Mail 7), manual hard disk prepa- 100BASE-T, 618-620 484 ration, 1184-1185 1000Mbps, 620

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bridging via phone line net- F printing received faxes, works (HomePNA), 316 658-659 F11 key, Full Screen view receiving faxes, 316 cabling installation guide- (Internet Explorer), 160 sending faxes, 313-315 lines, 628-629 F5 refresh key, 161 troubleshooting, 230, IEEE 802.11 (Wireless Family Safety Settings, 32 320-322 Ethernet), 596-597 Fast Ethernet, 594 sending, 228 Eudora mail client, 475 FAT file system Windows Fax and Scan, 25 EULA (End-User License backups and, 1154 WinFax Pro software, 228 Agreements), 1028-1031 volumes, property sheets, feeds (news), 511 Event Viewer, 792, 976 934 FEK (File Encryption Keys), log entry sources, 793 FAT16 partitions, converting 1174 Microsoft Management to NTFS (Convert utility), File and Printer Sharing for Console (MMC), 876-879 947-948 Microsoft Networks, 602, network diagnostic func- FAT32 partitions, converting 642-644 tions, 792-793 to NTFS (Convert utility), File menu commands, 128 events, associating sounds 947-948 File Sharing Is Turned Off with, 911-913 fault tolerances, 932 (error message), 789 exchanging files via FTP Favorites Center, 30 file systems Server, 577-579 Fax Options dialog, 312 IIS executable Windows pro- fax service (Windows Fax and installation requirements, grams list, 1380-1399 Scan) 560 execute attribute (CGI configuring, 309 security, 583 scripts), 558 cover pages, 310-311 navigating, 177-179 existing documents, opening, fax receiving options, 310 meta-information views, 146 fax settings, 312 182-184 existing email accounts, sender information, 310 multiple item selection, modifying (Windows Mail dialing rules, 315 181-182 7), 495-496 faxing slides and transparen- right-clicking, 180 existing network adapters, cies, 322 files checking configurations, hardware and software Active Directory networks, 626-627 requirements, 308-309 searching in, 750-752 existing wireless networks, monitoring outgoing faxes, Administrator accounts, joining, 641-642 315 troubleshooting, 1203 exploits, 1208 overview, 308-309 AFP (AppleTalk File Explorers, 17-18 previewing faxes, 314 Protocol), 683 exposure (photos), adjusting printing received faxes, 316 attachments (Windows Mail in Windows Photo Gallery, receiving faxes, 316 7) 296 sending faxes, 313-315 opening, 485 extended desktops, 917 troubleshooting, 230, sending, 485 extended partitions, 930-931 320-322 virus prevention, 486 extended view mode (laptop faxes backups computers), 1020 fax service (Windows Fax Complete PC backups, extending hard disks, Disk and Scan) 1152-1153 Management utility, 940 configuring, 309-312 creating, 1153-1155 exterior TVs, troubleshoot- dialing rules, 315 file format of, 1156 ing, 926 faxing slides and trans- multi-disc backups, 1202 External Display control parencies, 322 restoring, 1157-1160 (Mobility Center), 1282 hardware and software compression, 948-949 External Display tile requirements, 308-309 Computer files, 149 (Mobility Center), 1314 monitoring outgoing custom startup files, MS- external routers faxes, 315 DOS, 1102 purchasing advice, 709 overview, 308-309 data forks (Macintosh), 683 ICS (Internet Connection previewing faxes, 314 Sharing) versus, 708 Find Printers dialog 1445

Disk Cleanup utility, 949 Internetworking compat- searches cleanup analysis reports, ibility, 684 changing settings, 950 Macintosh compatibility, 190-193 frequency of execution, 684 deep searching, 190 952 quoting with spaces, grouping and stacking, groupings, 950-951 Command Prompt 197-198 encryption, 1173-1174 environment, intermediate searching, certificate management, 1072-1073 189-190 93 resetting associations Search pane, 195-196 CIPHER command-line (media) in Windows troubleshooting, 201-202 tool, 1175-1176, 1202 Media Player, 438 while typing, 192-195 EFS (Encrypted File networks, naming in, security, 200-201 System) versus 743-744 sharing, 742, 799 BitLocker, 1189-1190 NTBackup files, restoring, enabling, 790 folder recommendation, 1203 file names, 743 1178 Offline Folders Internetworking with restoring encrypted files, automatic caching Windows XP and 2000, 1181 options, 1307 667-669 rules for usage, identifying for use, 1302 Network and Sharing 1177-1178 inability to mark avail- Center, 744-746 securing encrypted files, ability, 1309 passwords versus pass- 1178-1181 marking for sharing, wordless file sharing, troubleshooting, 1202 1307 1217-1218 extensions, viewing, 97-98 missing, 1309 UNC (Universal formats synchronizing, Naming Convention), audio CDs/DVDs, 268 1305-1306 743-744 backups, 1156 typical uses, 1307 wireless networks, Windows Movie Maker, use guidelines, 1304 1266-1267 326 ownership, taking, 1197 troubleshooting, 799, 956 FTPServer, exchanging via, packing, 198-200 types of 577-579 permissions associations, 1038 hidden files, 149, 925 IIS installation, 567 Windows Media Player icons, 127 NTFS, 1192-1199 support, 260 In Use by Another User previous versions, restoring, views, customizing, 185-187 error message, 781 1190-1191 Windows Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer, cache Print Manager, dragging to, importing to, 290 cleanup, 952 221-222 zipped files, 198-202, 953 managing print-to-disk option, filters third-party management 227-228 email (Windows Mail 7), tools, 953-954 printer queues, deleting 501-502 Windows Explorer, from, 224 junk mail, 19 135-136 program files, moving, 129 movies, adding to, 337-338 MIME mappings, 573-574, resource forks (Macintosh), Phishing Filter, 1246-1248 585 683 photos in Windows Photo multiple files, selecting, restoring Gallery, 289 181-182 encrypted files, 1181 routers, 726-727 My Computer, Tiles view, NTBackup files, 1203 spam, 1254-1256 149 previous versions, video effects, adding to clips naming 1190-1191 (Windows Movie Maker), completion, Command Recycle Bin, 127-128 337 Prompt environment, saving to desktop, 132-134 Find Printers dialog, 760 1075 extensions, document associations, 222

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firewalls, 19, 1142 fly-open menus, 134, 924 Pictures, 149-150 configuring, 1212-1213 Folder list (Windows Mail 7), Printers folder, 205-206, enabling, 1225-1226 477 219 function of, 1212-1213 Folder Options dialog searching, 189 personal firewalls, 1216 (Control Panel), 187-189 changing settings, website availability, incom- Folder view, 137-138 190-193 ing port settings, 581 folders deep searching, 190 Windows Firewall, 792 Active Directory networks, grouping and stacking, checking for inadvertent searching in, 750-752 197-198 blockages, 791 Administrator accounts, intermediate searching, configuring, 791, 1213, deletion problems with, 189-190 1230-1231 1203 Search pane, 195-196 default settings, 1234 compressing, 948-949 troubleshooting, 201-202 disabling, 1231 current folders, Command while typing, 192-195 enabling, 1225-1226, Prompt environment, security, 200-201 1231 1073-1074 sharing, 747-748, 768-771, exceptions, 12131-1234 directories 790 function of, 1213 comparisons, 129 shortcuts, creating, 767 improvements to, 606 junction points and sym- views, customizing, 185-189 monitoring suspicious bolic links, 109-110 virtual folders, 1004-1005 activities, 1221 virtualization, 110-111 Windows Explorer, viewing network connection set- Documents folder, 149-150, in, 137-138 tings, 1234 165 Folders Options Control opening for IIS, 566 email folders, creating Panel applet, 169-170 peer-to-peer network (Windows Mail 7), Font Substitution option configurations, 652-653 500-506 (Printer Properties dialog), Windows Firewall with encryption, 1173, 1178 217 Advanced Security, 1235 Folder view fonts, 841 configuring, 1236-1238 creating in, 138 information sources, rules creation, 1238-1240 deleting, 138 843-844 FireWire (IEEE-1394) dragging/dropping, installing, 845 crossover cable connections, 137-138 monospaced fonts, 843 632-633 hidden files, viewing, 925 ornamental fonts, 843 laptop cards, 345 monitored folders, changing points, 842 Maxtor external 1394 in Windows Media Player, previewing, 920 FireWire hard drive, 345 271 proportionally spaced fonts, printer ports, 208-209 moving, 138 843 Windows Movie Maker, 326 multiple items, selecting, size, changing, 96 FIRST (Forum of Incident 181-182 small screen fonts, trou- Response and Security Music, 149-150 bleshooting, 928 Teams), 1224 offline folders, 767 strokes, 842 fixed IP addresses automatic caching substitutions, 844 assigning, 727 options, 1307 types, 842 configuring, 415-416 identifying for use, 1302 Fonts applet (Control Panel), fixes marking for sharing, 920 Critical Updates, 1422 1307 for statements, batch file hotfixes, 1422 synchronizing, 1305 programming, 1111-1112 Optional Updates, 1422 synchronizing manually, forced shutdowns, 158 flat cuts (transitions), 1306 foreground windows, closing 336-337 typical uses, 1307 via Alt+F4, 159 Flip-3D, 13, 921, 1375 use guidelines, 1304 forgotten passwords flowcharts (Internet connec- organization of, 767 password reset disks, 91-92 tion diagnostic tool), permissions, inheritance of, recovering, 112-115 532-534 1194 GUI 1447 forks, 683 G groups form factors, Windows access privileges, Active Media Center PCs, gadgets, 16-17, 234-235 Directory, 608 365-366 adding, 238-239, 244 containers, Active Directory, Form-to-Tray Assignment configuring, 242-243 607-608 option (Printer Properties downloading, 239-241 searches, 197-198 dialog), 217 moving, 243-244 user groups formatting email messages opacity, changing, 245 assigning permissions to, (Windows Mail 7), 489-490, removing, 245-246 1198-1199 523-524 troubleshooting, 254 restricted objects permis- forwarding viewing, 245 sions, 1203 non-standard services to Game Explorer, 32 Guest user accounts, 91 DMZ hosts (routers), games GUI (Graphical User 734-735 controllers, 846 Interfaces), 898 TCP Services, routers, Windows Hold’Em feature Administrative Tools folder, 733-734 (Ultimate Extras), 997 easy access method, UDP Services, routers, garbage character displays 922-923 733-734 (MS-DOS applications), Aero desktop environment FPNOHOSTCHECK, 1086 troubleshooting, 1127 default appearance, fragmented hard disks, garbled text (printers), trou- 125-126 repairing, 944 bleshooting, 229 icons, 127-130 frame relays, LAN Internet Gates, Bill, 1357 putting items on, 131 connections versus DSL gateway settings, dial- Recycle Bin, 125, service, 711 up/VPN networks, 1292 127-128 fraud. See phishing attacks General tab shortcuts, 131-132 FreeBSD, 36 Folders Options Control Sidebar gadgets, 126 Freed, Les, 630 Panel, 169 taskbar, 125 FreeNews.net website, free Printer Property sheets, 215 visual color palette, news servers listings, 511 gestures, 1363-1364 124-125 FreeScan, 1242 GIF file format, IE7 support, Caps Lock key, altering frequent backups, security 436 location on keyboard, 924 disaster planning, 1222 Gigabit Ethernet Ctrl key, altering location FTP folders, visibility of, (1000Mbps), 594, 620 on keyboard, 924 1240 glass, 13. See also Aero inter- display properties FTP Server face color depth settings, disconnecting from, 579 GNU, 37 915-919 file exchanges, 577-579 GoBack, 24 color schemes, 903-905 IIS components, installing, Gold Lock, 1249 custom color creation, 565 Google.com, 464 905-906 secure settings, establishing, newsgroups, message size desktop icons, 908 575-576 options, 526 effects, 906 website content, publishing, Registry keys, name modifying, 902-911, 576-577 searches, 1062 914-919 Fusion, 1004, system stabil- Web-based news server, 510 resolution settings, ity, 1003 Gore, Albert, 424 915-919 FxsSrvCp$ folder, Windows goto statements, batch file screen savers, 909-911 200x Server shared status, programming, 1110 themes, 914-915 749 GoToMyPC, 1331 wallpaper images, grassroots networking, 661 906-908 Group Policies, 607 Documents folder, changing location of, 923-924 efficient use of, 159-161

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exterior TV, troubleshoot- handwriting secondary IDE channel, ing, 926 converting to text, 1370 1011 logins, 123-124 Handwriting Serial ATA, 1011 modifying, 898 Personalization window, shrinking (Disk Monitor and Adapter 1364-1365 Management utility), 940 Properties dialog, 918-919 Handwriting Recognition spanned volumes, creating new features, 12 tool, 1364-1366, 1371 (Disk Management utility), Aero interface, 13-14 importance of, 1356 940-941 desktop, 15-16 hanging up, dial-up connec- striped volumes, creating Explorers, 17-18 tions, 418-419 (Disk Management utility), metadata editing, 15 hard disks 941-942 searches, 14-15 boot problems, trou- traditional storage model, Sidebar, 16-17 bleshooting, 957 930-931 speech recognition, 18 defragmenting, 943-946, troubleshooting Start button (orb), 14 1012 file structure problems, Start menu, 15 drive letters, assigning (Disk 956 Recycle Bin, configuring, Management), 936 hardware problems, 956 925 dynamic storage model, overview, 954 Start menu 931-933 strategies, 955-956 customizing, 898-900 encryption via BitLocker, unrecognized hard disks, fly-open menus, 924 1182 956-957 resetting defaults, 900 EFS (Encrypted File Ultra DMA EIDE, 1011 taskbar, 138-142, 900-901 System) versus, upgrading, 1011 three-button mouse, auto- 1189-1190 hardware scrolling, 924 encryption process, conflicts, 827-837, 1035 tips 1186-1189 Device Manager, network Flip 3D limitations, 921 preparation for, 1185 diagnostic functions, 793 font previews, 920 recovery process, 1187 devices OS version determina- system requirements, drivers, 1017 tion, 920-921 1183 resource reassignment, visual effects tools, 922 TPM (Trusted Platform 1019 Tweak UI tool, 919 Module), 1185-1186 drivers Windows Explorer, file troubleshooting, 1202 device drivers, 1017 management, 135-138 error handling, 946-947 updating, 992-993 Windows Media Center, extending (Disk hard disks 370-371 Management utility), 940 defragmenting, 1012 Windows Media Player joining, 936-939 troubleshooting, 956 browsing and searching, management tools HCL (Hardware 263-265 Disk Management utility, Compatibility Lists), menu tabs, 261-263 935-939 1034-1035 Guide (Windows Media FAT volumes, 934 installing, 1013-1016 Center) NTFS volumes, 934 Internet connections setting up, 372-374 Removable Storage util- installing, 401-406 television programs ity, 942-943 selection criteria, 400 recording, 373 third-party, 953-954 troubleshooting, 539-543 selecting, 372 manual preparation via monitors, multiple installa- BitLocker, 1184-1185 tions, 1019-1023, media files, playing, 266 1032-1033 H organizational strategies, noisy systems, quieting, hackers, 1207-1208, 1132 NTFS alternatives, 958-959 handedness, specifying, 1371 933-934 non-working hardware, handouts, sharing in Meeting primary IDE channel, 1011 troubleshooting, 1034 Space, 1321 RAID, 930, 942, 1181-1182 optimization tips, 1035 SCSI, 1011 ICMP 1449

printers hiding home networks, sharing configuring, 206-207 devices, conflicts, 1035 media files, 277-278 installing, 206-213 files home pages (IE7), 556-557, missing drivers, 212-213 Computer, 149 572 troubleshooting, 210-212 disabling extensions, default pages, 98-99, 426 removing, 1018 97-98 multiple home pages, 30 small network requirements, viewing, 925 home theater systems. See 613 icons, Notification Area, Windows Media Center upgrading, 48-49 901 home wireless networks, BIOS settings, Sidebar, 241-242 1267-1269 1010-1011 updates HOMEDRIVE, 1086 EULA, 1028-1031 troubleshooting, 1006 HOMEPATH, 1086 hard disks, 1011 via Windows Update, HomePlug (HomePlug page file sizes, 1010 989 Powerline Alliance), 597, RAM, 1010-1013 Welcome Center, 81 622, 628 SPP, 1028-1030 High Performance profile HomePNA (Home Windows Vista Upgrade (power usage), 1284 Phoneline Networking Advisor, 43-48 high-speed Internet connec- Association), 597, 620-621, UPS (Uninterruptible tions, 411-416 628 Power Supplies) hiring professionals, network host file (networking), configuring, 1027-1028 installations, 615 699-700 installing, 1023-1026 histories HotBot.com search engine, intelligent units, 1024 IE, deleting, 31 464 selecting, 1025-1026 Tablet PC/pen computing, hotfixes, 994, 1422 testing configuration, 1356-1358 hotpatching, 988 1028 Windows, 6-8 HP-compatible printers, Windows Media Center Windows Media Center, property settings, 216-218 configurations, 368-370 363 HTML (Hypertext Markup requirements, 364-365 hives (Registry), 1039-1040, Language), 425 Windows Movie Maker 1059 editors, 451-453 requirements, 326 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT Windows Mail 7 wireless networks, 623 key (Registry), 1040-1042 formatting email, 489 Hardware and Sound cate- HKEY_CURRENT_CON- scripting protection, 498 gory (Category view), 809 FIG key (Registry), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Hardware Compatibility 1039-1041 Protocol), 429, 481 Lists (HCL), 619, HKEY_CURRENT_USER hubs, 593 1034-1035 key (Registry), 1041-1043 cascade ports, 634-635 HDTV, Windows Media HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE cost ranges, 613 Center key (Registry), 1039-1042 N-way autosensing, 624 requirements for, 364-365 HKEY_USERS key network wiring, multiple television programs, view- (Registry), 1039-1042 connections, 634-635 ing, 380 Hold Mismatched switching, 624 Help and Support Center Documents option (Printer troubleshooting, 659-660 (Start menu), 125, 139, Properties dialog), 217 hue (color), 905-906 153-154, 981-982 home directories Help System, 122, 153-154 IIS, copying web pages to, Hibernate mode, 21, 104, 567-569 I 155-156 web servers, default docu- I/O Hibernation files, deleting ments, 556-557, 572 cancellation, 22 (Disk Cleanup utility), 951 websites port assignments, 833 setting file permissions, ICMP (Internet Control 567 Message Protocol), 1240 URL filename translation, 556

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icons IIS (Internet Information troubleshooting desktop, 127-130 Services), 692. See also web bad links, 585 files, 127 servers server access, 584 GUI display properties, set- components of, 565, site connections, 584 ting, 908 575-579 unresponsive servers, 584 hidden icons, Notification connection limits, Windows wrong web page ver- Area, 901 Vista, 558-559 sions, 585 shortcuts, 129-130 default document searches, websites settings alteration, 129 556-557, 572 availability settings, Icons view (Computer), 149 directories 580-581 ICS (Internet Connection browsing, 557, 572-573 home directories, 556 Sharing), 606, 625 home directories, 556, managing (IIS Manager), broadband DSL, 703 567-569 569-575 broadband schemes, virtual directories, 574 simple configurations, 718-719 DNS (Domain Name 567-569 demand dialing, 703 Service), 560-562 virtual directories, 556 dial-up schemes, 714-717 domain registration, 561 Windows File Types external routers versus, 708 installing Registry, 557 function of, 1215-1216 Administrator user images outside network access, logins, 562 backups enabling, 728-732 components listing, Complete PC backups, Remote Desktop connec- 562-564 1160-1164 tions, 1337-1339 connection requirements, VHDMount (Virtual residential gateways, 560 Server 2005), 706-709 critical security fixes, 565 1164-1170 IDE channels, hard disk decision guidelines, burning to assignment, 1011 559-560 CDs, 300-303 IDE drives, switching to file system requirements, DVDs, 357-360 SATA drives, 934 560 GIF file format, 436 identification (network com- home directory file per- Internet Explorer 7 puters), setting, 651-652 missions, 567 copyright restrictions, identity management soft- opening firewall, 566 436 ware, 1251-1252 security warnings, 555 mouse over action, 436 identity theft, 1209 welcome page, 566 resizing, 436 IE7 (Internet Explorer 7). licensing restrictions, supported file formats, See Internet Explorer 7 Windows Vista, 558-559 435-436 (IE7) localhost, 566 JPEG file format, 435-436 IEEE 801.11g (Wireless G), log files, 580 Pictures folder, 288 596 memory requirements, 560 PNG file format, 436 IEEE 802.11 Wireless MIME mappings, 573-574 scanning, 317 Ethernet, 596-597 program execution options, screen savers setting as, IEEE 802.11g Wireless net- 557-558 356-357 working, 622-623 scripting, enabling, 573 slideshows, viewing as, IEEE-1394 (FireWire) security 355-356 crossover cable connections, automatic updates, 582 Windows Explorer 632-633 bug fixes, 582 burning images to CD, laptop cards, 345 file systems, 583 300-301 Maxtor external 1394 tools, 555 viewing via, 354-355 FireWire hard drive, 345 simple websites, configur- Windows Movie Maker, 324 printer ports, 208-209 ing, 567-569 importing into, 332 Windows Movie Maker, 326 SMTP server settings, movie production, 325 if statements, batch file pro- 574-575 video clip capturing, gramming, 1108-1110 supported features, 554 327-333 installing 1451

video clip conversion, incoming network connec- LLDP responder, Windows 333-334 tions XP, 667 video formats, 325-326 by modem, 605 modems, 401-406 Windows Photo Gallery, Remote Assistance, 606 multiple monitors, 1023 288 Remote Desktop, 605 secondary display adding to, 289, 294-295 Terminal Services, 605 adapters, 1021-1022 adjusting color in, 296 Windows Meeting Space, troubleshooting areas, adjusting exposure in, 606 1020-1021 296 indexing, 190-193 video card support, 1019 archiving via, 305-306 Indexing Options dialog, 855 network adapters, 405-406, burning images to CD, “information superhighway,” 625-627 301-303 notion of, 424 networks cropping in, 296 infrared printer ports, hiring professionals, 615 filtering in, 289 208-209 optional components, fixing in, 295-296 infrastructure wireless net- 691-694 importing into, 290 works versus ad hoc net- SNMP, 694-696 organizing in, 290 works, 1262 wireless networks, previewing in, 290 inheritance (permissions), 635-642 printing from, 297-298, 1194 wiring for, 628-635 303-304 inkjet printers, 231 new applications, 145, 998 red eye fixes, 296 Input Panel (Tablet PCs), printers, 206-207 sharing via, 299 1361-1363 COM (serial) ports, IMAP (Internet Message installing 210-212 Access Protocol), 480 antivirus software, extra drivers, 772-773 impersonation, 1208 1136-1138 local printers, 208-213 importing backup software for net- network printers, audio tracks into Windows works, 656-658 759-761, 766 Movie Maker, 332 fonts, 845 non-listed printers, digital still images into hardware 212-213 Windows Movie Maker, Internet connection programs from networks, 332 hardware, 401-406 145 photos to Windows Photo methods of , 1013-1016 service packs, 994-996, Gallery, 290 IIS (Internet Information 1424-1427 In Use by Another User Services) software, 998 error messages, 781 components listing, antivirus software, in-place upgrades, Windows 562-564 1136-1138 Vista, 62-65 connection requirements, backup software, 656-658 in-wall wiring, network 560 from CD/DVD, 998 installations, 631-632 critical security fixes, 565 from Internet download, Inbox (Windows Mail 7), decision on use guide- 999 476-477 lines, 559-560 side-by-side installs, inbox drivers, 204 file system requirements, 1003-1004 incident plans (disaster plan 560 troubleshooting, development), 1223-1224 home directory file per- 1006-1007 incoming calls, VPN connec- missions, 567 viewing installed soft- tions, 1300-1301 memory requirements, ware, 999-1000 incoming messages 560 SUA (Subsystem for UNIX- (Windows Mail 7) opening firewall, 566 Based Applications), deleting, 483 security warnings, 555 681-682 reading, 481-483 welcome page, 566 UPS (Uninterruptible replying to, 482 internal ISDN adapters, 404 Power Supplies), Internet connection hard- 1023-1026 ware, 401-406

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VHDMount (Virtual Server IP addresses, 1335-1336 overview, 703-705 2005), 1165, 1168-1170 ISDN (Integrated Remote Desktop, Windows Vista Services Digital 709-710 clean installations, 49-62 Networks), 395 routed services, 705 in-place upgrades, 62-65 internal ISDN adapter shared DSL/cable serv- multiboot installations, installations, 404 ices, 736 66-70 international travel tips, shared modems, 736 network installations, 50 421-422 speed requirements, troubleshooting on note- mobile connections, 702-703 book computers, 55 421-422 VPN, 709-710 virtual machine process, multiple connections, wireless, 711-712 73 419-420 modems wireless networks, 635, Remote Desktop connec- installing, 401-406 641-642 tions, 1337-1339 shared modems, 736 SSID (Service Set satellite service, 397 wireless modems, 406 Identifier), 636 selecting equipment, 400 multiple connections, man- Wireless Network Setup troubleshooting, 420-421 aging, 419-420 Wizard, 638-641 wireless access, 397 network adapters, installing, wiring for networks, equipment, choosing, 400 405-406 628-630 ICS (Internet Connection port forwarding, Remote crossover cables, 632-633 Sharing), 606, 625 Desktop, 1338-1341, in-wall, 631-632 broadband DSL, 703 1351-1352 multiple hub connec- broadband schemes, satellite dishes, 397 tions, 634-635 718-719 troubleshooting patch cables, 630 demand dialing, 703 dial-up connections, 530, punchdown blocks, 632 dial-up schemes, 714-717 535-536 Intel Corporation website, external routers versus, flowchart diagnosis, Speed Check tool, 549 708 532-534 intelligent UPS units, 1024 function of, 1215-1216 ipconfig command, 529, IntelliMirror, 132, 609 outside network access, 544-545 interactive website scripts, enabling, 728-732 LAN problems, 537-539 585-586 Remote Desktop connec- methodology, 531-532 intermediate searching, tions, 1337-1339 modem problems, 189-190 residential gateways, 536-537 internal ISDN adapters, 706-709 network cabling dia- installing, 404 Internet 7, 452 grams, 530 international spam filtering, ISP (Internet Service Network Connections 1255-1256 Providers), choosing, settings, 530 Internet, 609 397-401 network hardware prob- connections LAN (Local Area lems, 539-543 analog modems, 394-395 Networks), 394, 702 pathping command, cable modems, 396 cable services, 705, 547-548 changing default connec- 710-713 ping command, 545-546, tions, 418-419 configuring, 713-721, 551-552 checking connection sta- 724-727 route command, 548-549 tus, 418 connection sharing software configuration configuring, 94, 406-416 routers, 703 problems, 535-539 dial-up connections, DSL services, 710 TCP/IP utilities, 543 409-410, 416-421 frame relays, 711 TraceRoute.org reverse DSL (Digital Subscriber ICS (Internet tracert tools, 550 Lines), 395-396, 1334 Connection Sharing), tracert command, 529, high-speed connections, 703, 714-719 546-547 411-416 IP address management, tSpeed Check, 549 installing equipment, 705-709 Whois Database, 550 401-406 ISDN service, 713 Windows Calendar, 452 Internetworking 1453

Windows Mail, 452 preference settings, 448 page not available errors, Windows Media Center, advanced, 450, 456 467 452 AutoComplete, 450, 461 saving for later viewing, Windows Media Player, 452 background image print- 434-435 Windows Photo Gallery, ing, 462 websites, software 452 certificates, 450 download progress, 443 Internet Connection Sharing connections, 450 downloading, 442 (ICS). See ICS (Internet content advisor, 450 mirror sites, 442 Connection Sharing) default mail, 453 version updates, 443 Internet Control Message fonts, 450 virus scanning, 443 Protocol (ICMP), 1240 general, 449 ZIP compression, 443 Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) HTML editor, 453 working offline, 433-434 Address bar, 428 multimedia, 450 Internet Information audio newsgroups, 453 Services (IIS). See IIS MP3 files, 441-442 objectionable content (Internet Information streaming (Windows controls, 459-461 Services) Media Player), 439-440 pop-ups/unders, 457-459 Internet Options dialog Web elements, 436-438 privacy, 450 Advanced tab, 450, 456 bad downloads, protecting programs, 450 Certificates tab, 450 against, 443-445 search options, 462 Connections tab, 450 cache cleanup, 952 security, 450, 453-455 Content tab, 450 certificate verification, 446 site history, 449 General tab, 449-450 Content Controls, 459-461 temporary file cache, 449 Multimedia tab, 450 default home pages, 426 safer alternatives, 464 Privacy tab, 450, 454-455 default mail settings, config- Search Companion, 462-464 Programs tab, 450, 453 uring, 451-453 security Security tab, 450, 453-455 default news settings, con- add-on downloads, Internet Printing Protocol. figuring, 451-453 447-448 See IPP (Internet Printing default search engine, set- digital certificates, 446 Protocol) ting, 99 drive-by software down- Internet Properties dialog, email links loads, 445-446 419 troubleshooting, 467 site navigation, 428 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) F11 key (full screen view), tabbed pages, browsing, adding, 642-644 160, 426-427 430-433 IPSEC, 599, 1238 GIF image format, 436 URL, 428-430 IPv6, 599 graphics, 436 video Properties page, 645-646 hacker targeting, 464 AVI format, 438 Internet-based storage serv- home page, setting, 98-99 fps (frames-per second), ices, 754 HTML editor programs, 437 Internetworking, 664 451-453 MPEG format, 438 Linux, 672-673 JPEG image format, playback (Windows Berkeley “r” commands, 435-436 Media Player), 438-439 680-682 launching, 426 streaming (Windows CIFS protocol, 673 Links bar, 427-428 Media Player), 439-440 NFS, 678-679 Live Search box, 425 Web elements, 436-438 Samba, 673-676 malware protection, 1147 WMV format, 438 SMB protocol, 673 Microsoft Live ID, 465-466 web feeds, automatic Telnet, 676-678 multimedia, downloading, searches for, 425 Mac OS X, 685-687 435-448 web pages applications, lost file new features, 30-31, 425 crashes caused by, 467 associations, 698 Parental Controls, 459 graphic errors, 467 applications, running PNG image format, 436 load errors, 467 concurrently, 698 offline browsing, 432 compatibility planning, 683-684

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file data forks, 683 IP addresses ISA buses, 827 file name compatibility, computer assignments, iSCSI Initiator, 891 684 644-646 ISDN (Integrated Services file resource forks, 683 DDNS (Dynamic Domain Digital Network), 395 shared printers on Name Services), Remote internal adapter installa- Windows, 690 Desktop connections, tions, 404 Windows printers on 1335-1336 LAN Internet connections, Mac, 688 fixed IP addresses 713 Telnet sessions, Telnet Host assigning, 727 ISP (Internet Service Service (UNIX), 677-678 configuring, 415-416 Providers) UNIX, 672-673 Inverse DNS, 710 accounts, configuring, Berkeley “r” commands, LAN (Local Area 407-409 680-682 Networks), Internet con- choosing, 397-400 CIFS (Common Internet nection management, dial-up process, trou- File System) protocol, 705-709 bleshooting, 420-421 673 NAT (Network Address DNS service, 561 mangled line feed/car- Translation), 706-709 domains, registering, 709 riage returns, 697 static IP addresses, 709, frequent traveler options, NFS, 678-679 1335 399-400 Samba, 673-676 IPC$ folder, Windows 200x mobile connections, SMB (Server Message Server shared status, 749 421-422 Block) protocol, 673 ipconfig command news servers, 511 SUA (Subsystem for DNS settings, 544-545 selection criteria, 398-399 UNIX-Based function of, 544-545 services, ordering, 401 Applications), 680 host name, 795 static IP addresses, 709 Telnet sessions, 676-678 Internet connections, trou- troubleshooting, 420-421 Windows 95, 670-672 bleshooting, 529 Windows 98, 667, 670-672 IP address ranges, 795 Windows Me, 667, 670-672 LAN (Local Area Network) J Windows XP, 665 connections, testing, JavaScript controls, 445 installing LLDP respon- 537-539 joining der for Windows XP, network configuration domain networks via 667 checks, 795-796 Windows 200x Server, password protection and network masks, 796 653-655 simple file sharing, ipconfig/all command, existing wireless networks, 667-669 538-539 641-642 TCP/IP as default net- ipMonitor, LAN monitoring hard disks via work protocol, 666-667 tool, 800 dynamic disk aggrega- Windows 2000, 665 iPods versus PlaysForSure tion, 937-939 installing LLDP respon- compatible devices, 272 mount points, 937-939 der for Windows XP, IPP (Internet Printing networks, 612 667 Protocol), 762-764 volumes (Disk password protection and IPSEC (Internet Protocol Management), 936-937 simple file sharing, Security), 599, 1238 wireless networks in 667-669 IPSentry, 800 home offices, 1267-1269 TCP/IP as default net- IPv6 (Internet Protocol ver- corporate environments, work protocol, 666-667 sion 6), 28, 599 1267 InterNIC website, Whois IR blasters, 382 public hot spots, 1270 Database, 550 IRQ (Interrupt Requests), small offices, 1267-1269 interrupt handlers, 829 828-829 someone else’s office, intranet tools list, 609 IR receivers, 382 1269-1270 Inverse DNS, 710 IR signals, broadcasting tele- JPEG file format, IE7 sup- vision programs to TV, port, 435-436 381-383 List view 1455

JScript, 1114 L IEEE 802.11 (Wireless junction points, 109-110 Ethernet), 596-597 Junk E-Mail options, 1254 L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling NIC (Network Interface junk mail filtering, 19 Protocol), 599 Cards), 593 LAN (Local Area Networks), UTP (Unshielded 394 Twisted-Pair) cabling, K Alternate Configuration fea- 594-595 Keep Printed Documents tures, 1308 wired Ethernet networks, option (Printer Properties backup software, installing, 593-594 dialog), 217 656-658 testing via ipconfig com- Kerberos authentication, 610 bridging, 658-659 mand, 537-539 kernel-mode drivers, 1018 computer setup, security laptop computers Keyboard applet (Control guidelines, 1225 DualView feature, 1019 Panel), 847 ICS (Internet Connection extended view mode, 1020 keyboards Sharing), 606, 703 mirror mode, 1020 accessibility settings, broadband schemes, Last Known Good 838-839 718-719 Configuration boot option, Caps Lock key, altering dial-up schemes, 714-717 973 location of, 924 Internet connections, 702 Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Ctrl key, altering location cable services, 705, (L2TP), 599 of, 924 710-713, 724-726, 736 Layout flyout menu, 184 shortcuts configuring, 713-721, LCD monitors DVDs in Windows 724-727 blurry images, 927 Media Center, 386 connection sharing native resolution settings, listing, Help and Support routers, 703 917 Center, 125 DSL services, 710, 736 refresh rates, 918 Remote Desktop, frame relays, 711 legacy program installations, 1347-1349 IP address management, troubleshooting, 1007 keys, 1039 705-709 licenses (IIS), Windows Vista encryption, 1174 ISDN service, 713 licensing restrictions, Registry overview, 703, 705 558-559 Access Control attrib- Remote Desktop, Link Level Discovery utes, 1059-1060 709-710 Protocol. See LLDP (Link adding, 1054 routed services, 705, Level Discovery Protocol) copy name function, 726-727 links, troubleshooting (IIS), 1055 shared modems, 736 585 deleting, 1055 shared routers, 719-721 Links bar (IE7), 427-428 editing, 1053-1055 speed requirements, LinkSys Powerline EtherFast meanings (Google), 1062 702-703 10/100 Bridge, 622 renaming, 1055 testing, 537-539 Linux, 37 Keyspan 1394 FireWire lap- VPN, 709-710 internetworking, 672-673 top card, 345 wireless, 711-712 Berkeley “r” commands, keystrokes IPP-capable printers, 680-682 Alt+F4 (foreground window 763-764 NFS, 678-679 closure), 159 multiple connections, 1308 Samba, 673-676 Ctrl+F6 (open window network monitoring, SMB/CIFS protocol, 673 cycling), 161 799-800 Telnet, 676-678 Windows key+M (immedi- peer-to-peer, 612 Windows application com- ate desktop), 159 physical media patibility, 37-38 HomePlug powerline, Windows Vista versus, 597 38-39 HomePNA phoneline, List view (Computer), 149 597

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listing installed services via LOGONSERVER, 1086 UAC (User Account sc command, 1083-1084 Longhorn (codename), 4 Control), 1144-1145 listservs. See mailing lists LPR and LPD Print Services, Windows Defender, Live File System option 602 1138-1139, 1141 (Windows Photo Gallery), LPR-based printers (UNIX), Windows Security 302 configuring on Windows Center, 1135-1136 Live ID, 465-466 networks, 764-765 rootkits, 1134 Live Search box (Internet luminosity (color), 905-906 spyware, 1133-1134 Explorer 7), 425 viruses, 1132-1133 live thumbnails, 13 worms, 1133 LLDP (Link Level Discovery M Man In The Middle Protocol), 603, 665, 799 Mac OS X (MITM), 1264 LLDP responder, Windows applications Management Console plug- XP installations, 667 lost file associations, 698 ins list, 1401-1402 LMHash, 671 running concurrently, management tools local account policies, con- 698 AutoPlay, 820-821 figuring, 1228-1229 Internetworking with, Control panel, 804 local area connections, 685-687 Administrative Tools, checking network configu- AFP (AppleTalk File 872-873 rations, 797 Protocol), 683 Category view, 805-820 local area network (LAN). compatibility plans, default display, 805 See LAN (Local Area 683-684 Default Programs, Networks) files, data forks, 683 823-825 local audit policies, configur- file name compatibility, Keyboard applet, 847 ing, 1229-1230 684 Mouse applet, 847-850 local password policies, con- files, resource forks, 683 Performance figuring, 1228-1229 Mac shared printers on Information and Tools Local Policy Editor, Windows, 690 applet, 850-856 1227-1230 Windows printers, 688 Regional and Language local printers printers Options, 867 connections AppleTalk protocol on shortcuts, 895-896 FireWire, 208-209 Windows networks, System Properties, infrared port, 208-209 765 868-872 parallel port, 208-209 Mac shared printers on Task Scheduler, 881 serial port, 208-212 Windows, 690 Visual Effects dialog, installing, 208-213 Windows printers, 688 890-891 missing drivers, searching, macros, benefits of, 161 Windows SideShow, 872 212-213 mailing lists, 510 Date and Time applet, troubleshooting, 210-212 Malicious Software Removal 821-823 local security policies, con- Tool (MSRT), 19 Device Manager, 825-827 figuring, 1227-1228 malware Ease of Access Center, local user groups. See user avoiding, 1147-1148 837-841 groups defending against, 1134 game controllers, 846 LOCALAPPDATA, 1086 antivirus software, iSCSI Initiator, 891 localhost (IIS), 566 1136-1138 MMC (Microsoft LocalTalk, 598 automatic updates, 1142 Management Console), locking down. See securing DEP (Data Execution 874-875, 881 log files (IIS), 580 Prevention), 1142-1144 Event Viewer, 876-879 logins, 79 firewalls, 1142 Services folder, 880 at startup, disabling, 93-94 Internet Explorer 7 mal- Shared Folder node, 879 logoff process, 105, 139, 155 ware protection, Power Options icon, Remote Desktop, 1349 443-445, 1147 860-861 Security Center, balloon service hardening, 1146 Programs and Features, notifications, 123 861-867 Welcome screen, 123-124 missing 1457

Reliability and Performance Media Center Extender, 370 Microsoft Downloads Site, Monitor media files 213 Data Collector Sets, 859 album art, updating, Microsoft HighMAT tech- Performance Monitor, 284-285 nology, 342 858 deleting, 281-282 Microsoft Live ID, obtaining, Reliability Monitor, media information, updat- 465-466 858-859 ing, 282-284 Microsoft Management Resource Overview, 857 organizing, 281-282 Console (MMC), 874-875 System Configuration util- sharing via home network- Event Viewer, 876-879 ity, 881-883 ing, 277-278 Shared Folder node, System Diagnostics Report, Media Player (Windows). See 879-881 860 Windows Media Player Microsoft Message Queue, System Information, Meeting Space, 1315 692 889-890 configuring, 1316-1318 Microsoft SpyNet, 1141 System Tools folder, leaving meetings Microsoft Technet website 892-895 joining existing, 1319 IIS security tools, 555 Task Manager, 883-884 leaving, 1321 Service Pack 2 (SP2) down- Applications tab, sharing loads, 995 884-885 desktop views, Microsoft Technical Support, Networking tab, 888-889 1319-1320 OS desupport dates, 122 Performance tab, documents, 1321 Microsoft Typography web- 887-888 Melissa virus, 1133 site, 843 Processes tab, 885-886 memory Microsoft Virtual PC, 74 Services tab, 887 addresses, 834-835 MIME (Multipurpose Users tab, 889 DDR SDRAM modules Internet Mail Extensions), troubleshooting, 895 (RAM), 1012 557 manual updates IIS installation require- mappings, 573-574, 585 driver updates, 992-993 ments, 560 message format (Windows Windows Update, 989 MS-DOS program settings, Mail 7), 489 mapping editing, 1100-1102 web browser interpretation, network drives, net use RAM 557 command, 779-780 adding, 1012-1013 MIRA, 1357 shared folders DDR SDRAM modules, mirror mode, laptop com- to unused drive letters, 1012 puters, 1020 754-757 maximum requirements, mirroring without drive letters, 757 1013 RAID, 1011 Marketplace (Windows), SDRAM modules, 1012 volumes, dynamic storage 143-144 upgrading, 1010 model (hard disks), 932 master file table (MFT), SDRAM modules (RAM), websites, downloading soft- NTFS pre-allocation to 1012 ware from, 442 volumes, 944-945 troubleshooting, Windows missing Mastered option (Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, files (offline folders), trou- Photo Gallery), 302 968-970 bleshooting, 1309 Maxtor external 1394 memory-mapped I/O, 833 hard disks, troubleshooting, FireWire hard drive, 345 metadata, 167 956-957 media editing, 15 print jobs, troubleshooting, pools, managing devices viewing, 182-184 229 (Removable Storage util- MGI VideoWave, 345 printers (Active Directory ity), 942-943 Michelangelo virus, 1132 networks), troubleshoot- sharing, 790 Microsoft Backup Utility, ing, 781 updating information, 616 282-284 Microsoft Client for Media Center (Windows). Microsoft Networks, See Windows Media Center 642-644

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MIT (Massachusetts remote network DSL connections, trou- Institute of Technology), resources, 1295 bleshooting software con- Kerberos authentication, routing issues, figuration problems, 610 1296-1297 536-537 MITM (Man In The VPN (Virtual Private hardware problems, diag- Middle), 1264 Networks), 1287 nosing, 540-542 mixed networking, updating callbacks, 1291 installing, 401-406 older systems, 624 configuring, 1288-1289 types, changing, 404 MMC (Microsoft email connections, 1295 wireless modems, 397, 406 Management Console), ending connections, 1296 Monitor and Adapter 874-875 establishing connections, Properties dialog, 918-919 Event Viewer, 876-879 1293-1294 monitoring Services folder, 880 gateway settings, 1292 LAN (Local Area Shared Folder node, incoming access, Networks), 799-800 879-881 1297-1300 networks mobile computing, 1280. See manually adding router remote connections, also Remote Desktop information, 1309-1310 1296 battery optimization, monitoring connections, suspicious activities, 1221 1283-1286 1296 outgoing faxes, 315 Internet connections, properties tables, Windows Media Player 421-422 1290-1291 folders, 271 LAN (Local Area remote network monitors Networks), multiple con- resources, 1295 blank monitors, trou- nections, 1308 routing issues, bleshooting, 927 Mobility Center, 1281-1282 1296-1297 CRT versus LCD, 917 offline folders, 1301 troubleshooting, 1308 LCD encrypting, 1306 Mobile PC view (Category blurry images, 927 identifying, 1302 view), 811 CRT versus, 917 making shared folders Mobility Center, 21 refresh rates, 918 available to others, Battery Status icon, 1281 Monitor and Adapter 1307 Brightness control, 1281 Properties dialog, 918-919 managing, 1306 External Display control, multiple monitors synchronizing, 1305 1282 configuring, 917-918 troubleshooting, 1309 External Display tile, 1314 installing, 1019-1023 using offline, 1303-1304 Power Options, 1283 troubleshooting, presentations, 1312-1315, Presentation Settings, 1282, 1032-1033 1328 1312-1313 refresh rates, potential dam- RAS dial-up networking, Screen Rotation control, age from, 918 1286 1282 resolution, changing, 96 callbacks, 1291 Sync Center, 1282 screen flicker, reducing, 925 configuring, 1288-1289 Volume control, 1281 Screen Rotation control email connections, 1295 Wireless Network icon, (Mobility Center), 1282 ending connections, 1296 1281 screen savers list, 1402 establishing connections, modems slow motion, troubleshoot- 1293-1294 analog modems, 394-395 ing, 927 gateway settings, 1292 cable connections, trou- window edges off screen, incoming access, bleshooting software con- troubleshooting, 926 1297-1300 figuration problems, monospaced fonts, 843 managing connections 536-537 Mosaic Web browser, 424 from multiple locations, cable modems, 396 motherboards 1292-1293 connectivity problems, diag- adapter cards, movement of, monitoring connections, nosing, 542-543 1014 1296 dial-up process, trou- RAID features, 1011 properties tables, bleshooting, 420-421 RAM compatibility, 1013 1290-1291 multiple monitors 1459 mount points, joining hard converting clips to environment disks, 937-939 movies, 333-334 ANSI.SYS issues, 1099 mouse digital still images, 332 AUTOEXEC.NT cus- accessibility settings, 841 DV camcorder compati- tomization, 1096-1099 double-click mode, 135 bility, 346 CONFIG.NT cus- Double-Click option, 927 editing in, 325, 334-345, tomization, 1096-1099 right-click context menus, 384 configuring for optimal 132 effects, 337 program performance, single-click mode, 135 hardware requirements, 1092-1102 Single-Click option, 927 326 DOSKEY issues, 1099 three-button mouse, auto- launching, 327, 331 history of Windows, 6 scrolling, 924 Microsoft HighMAT ntvdm, 1095 Mouse applet (Control technology, 342 troubleshooting, 1127 Panel), 847-850 narration, 338-339 unavailable commands, mouse over action, online organizing video clips, 1102-1103 graphics (IE7), 436 332-333 MSMQ (Microsoft Message movies playback controls, 334 Queuing), 692 assembling video clips into, producing movies in, MSN Media, streaming 333-334 325-326 audio, 440 AutoMovie, creating via, saving in, 340-343 msodexnt, 1099 343-344 titles, 339-340 MSRT (Malicious Software color correction, 347 transitions, 336-337 Removal Tool), 19 converting, 333-334 troubleshooting, 345-346 multi-disc backups, finding editing Windows Photo Gallery files in, 1202 nonlinear editing, 325 adding to, 289 multi-part attachments, Windows Movie Maker, organizing, 290 newsgroups, 524-525 334-344 moving multibooting Windows Vista, effects, adding, 337 gadgets on Sidebar, 243-244 66-70, 73 filters, adding to, 337-338 program files, 129 multiheaded video cards, improving, 346-348 MP3 files, 441, 526 1023 Microsoft HighMAT tech- MP3 players. See portable multimedia. See movies; nology (Windows Movie media devices music; video Maker), 342 MP3 Pro format, 442 multimonitor video cards, narration, adding, 338-339 MP3.com website, 441 1019-1021 producing in Windows MPEG video file format, 438 multiple email accounts Movie Maker, 325-326 MS-DOS, 1094 (Windows Mail 7), check- saving in Windows Movie ANSI.SYS, 1099 ing, 520 Maker, 340-343 applications multiple computers, enabling sharing over Web, 342 advanced memory set- access on (Remote titles, adding to, 339-340 tings, 1100-1102 Desktop), 1342, 1346-1353 transitions, adding between garbage characters dis- multiple home pages, 30 clips, 336-337 plays, 1127 multiple hubs, connecting, troubleshooting, 345-346 list of, 1399-1400 634-635 Windows Movie Maker too many files open error multiple Internet connec- alternatives to, 345 message, 1127 tions, managing, 419-420 assembling video clips, AUTOEXEC.NT, multiple items, selecting, 333-334 1096-1099 181-182 audio tracks, 332 CONFIG.NT, 1096-1098 multiple monitors AutoMovie, 343-344 custom startup files, 1102 configuring, 917-918 clip capture process, DOSKEY, 1099 DualView feature, 1019 325-332 editing advanced settings for installing, 1019-1023 compatible file formats, DOS applications, primary displays, inability to 325-326 1100-1102 select, 1032-1033

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troubleshooting, 1032-1033 National Center for Network Interface Cards video cards, 1019-1021 Supercomputing (NIC). See NIC (Network multiple network adapters, Applications (NCSA), 424 Interface Cards) installing, 627 National Public Radio Network Location Multipurpose Internet Mail (NPR), streaming audio, Awareness API, 28 Extensions (MIME). See 439 Network News Transport MIME (Multipurpose navigation tools (IE7), 428 Protocol (NNTP), 509 Internet Mail Extensions) Neptune (codename), 8 Network Setup Wizard music. See also audio net command, 779 ICS (Internet Connection CDs/DVDs .NET initiative, 604 Sharing) CDs, burning to, 262 net use command broadband scheme con- copy protection, disabling, command-line management figuration, 718-719 262 tools, 1081-1083 dial-up scheme configu- online stores, 269-270 drives, mapping, 779-780 ration, 714-717 Windows Media Center, NETLOGON folder, peer-to-peer networks, con- playing in, 378 Windows 200x Server figuring, 642, 644-646 photos, adding to, 377 shared status, 748 Network Troubleshooting playlists, creating, 279-280 Netmeeting. See Windows Wizard, 790 Windows Media Center, Meeting Space Network window, 789 playing in, 378 netsh command, 1278 network diagnostic func- Music folder, 149-150 network adapters tions, 788 My Computer 10/100BASE-T costs, 613 troubleshooting, 660 applications, launching, 146 configuration checks, Networking tab (Task files, Icons view, 149 626-627 Manager), 888-889 My Documents (Start menu), high-speed connections, networks, 27-28, 665 139 configuring, 411-416 Active Directory, 741 My Network Places (Start installing, 405-406, 625-627 access privileges, 608 menu), 139 types of, 619 advanced search tool, My Pictures (Start menu), wireless networks, 623 752 139 Network Address computer searches, 750 Translation (NAT). See containers, 607-608 NAT (Network Address distributed databases, N Translation) 607 N-way autosensing hubs, 624 Network and Internet cate- DNS (Domain Name name servers. See DNS serv- gory (Category view), 808 System) integration, ice Network and Sharing 608 naming Center, 744-746, 789-790 file searches, 750-752 computers, 56 network cards, 613 folder searches, 750-752 networks Network Connection Group Policies, 607 files, 743-744 Properties dialog, printer searches, 750 printers, 743-744, 759 Networking tab, 1292 adapters NAP (Network Access Network Diagnostics 10/100BASE-T costs, Protection), 20 Framework dialog, 28, 613 narration, adding to 790-791, 1275-1276 existing, checking, movies/video, 338-339 Network Discovery, 655, 790 626-627 NAT (Network Address Network Discovery Is high-speed connections, Translation), 1300-1301 Turned Off error message, 411-416 devices, configuring, 1212, 788 installing, 405-406, 1215-1216 Network Explorer, 766 625-627 Internet Connection Network File Sharing (NFS), types of, 619 Sharing (NCS), 706-709 602 wireless networks, 623 VPN connections, enabling Network File Systems (NFS). Alternate Configuration fea- incoming calls, 1300-1301 See NFS (Network File tures, 1308 Systems) appliances, 664 networks 1461 backups effective use of resources, LAN (Local Area Networks) shares, 1153 1295 monitoring, 799-800 software installations, email retrieval issues, multiple connections, 656-658 1295-1296 1308 system media selections, multiple connection location of, 649-650 616 locations, 1292-1293 managing, WSH (Windows beneficial uses of, 590 RAS (Remote Access Script Host), 1117-1118 bindings, 690-691 Services), 1286-1292 missing computers, trou- bridging, 658-659 distributed applications bleshooting, 696 cables interaction monitoring tools, 800 10/100BASE-T COM+, 604 .NET software framework, Ethernet, 618-620 Peer-to-Peer networking 604 1000Mbps Ethernet, 620 service, 604 Network and Sharing cabling diagrams, 530 RPC (Remote Procedure Center, 744 Home Plug, 622 Calls), 603 finding network shares, HomePNA, 620-621 domain networks, 740 745-746 IEEE 802.11g Wireless, searching, 748 network map, 745 622-623 workgroups versus, 742 sharing and discovery physical challenges, 659 drives, mapping via net use area, 745 selection criteria, command, 779-780 status area, 745 617-618 files Network Explorer, 766 updating older systems, In Use by Another User offline folders, 1301 624 error message, 781 automatic caching UTP (Unshielded names, 743-744 options, 1307 Twisted-Pair), 594-595 sharing, 602 file/folder identification wired Ethernet networks, folders for use, 1302 593-594 offline, 767 file/folder manual syn- command-line utilities, sharing, 747-748 chronization, 1306 administration of, 782-783 shortcuts, 767 file/folder synchroniza- common uses of, 590 grassroots networking, 661 tion, 1305 computer identification, home networks, sharing file/folder use guidelines, configuring, 651-652 media files, 277-278 1304 computer usage, managing HomePlug wiring guide- inability to mark for via Computer lines, 628 availability, 1309 Management utility, 778 HomePNA wiring guide- marking shared folders, connections, troubleshoot- lines, 628 1307 ing, 530 host files, 699-700 typical uses, 1307 configuring manually, hubs, 593 older networks, organization 642-644 cost ranges, 613 of, 767 corporate networks, features N-way autosensing, 624 online documentation, 767 of, 39-40 non-working lights, optional components, costs of, 591 659-660 installing, 691-694 creating, overview of, 612 switching, 624 outside access, enabling, defenses, testing, 1219-1221 ICS (Internet Connection 728-735 dial-up networking Sharing), 606, 625 passwords, managing, 93 connecting without installing, 50, 615 peer-to-peer networks, roaming profile, IntelliMirror, 609 642-646, 652-653, 740 1293-1294 Internet services and tools, performance, improving, connection monitoring, 609 624 1296 Internet-based file storage physical media current connection loca- services, 754 HomePlug powerline, tion options, 1293 intranet services and tools, 597 disconnection, 1296 609 HomePNA phoneline, joining, 612 597

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IEEE 802.11 (Wireless PPP (Point-to-Point LAN guidelines, 1225 Ethernet), 596-597 Protocol), 598 local policy configura- NIC (Network Interface PPPoE (Point-to-Point tion, 1227-1230 Cards), 593 Protocol over Network Discovery, 655 UTP (Unshielded Ethernet), 598 protected Web pages, Twisted-Pair) cables, PPTP (Point-to-Point viewing, 1241 594-595 tunneling Protocol), router access to Telnet, wired Ethernet networks, 599 1241 593-594 SSTP (Secure Socket scanning for vulnerabili- planning Tunneling Protocol), ties, 1242 adequate capacities, 616 599 sensitive web pages, visi- tasks overview, 612-613 TKIP (Temporal Key bility of, 1240 power issues, UPS Integrity Protocol), shared folders, visibility (Uninterruptible Power 1264 of, 1240 Supplies), 617 WEP (Wired Equivalent standalone guidelines, printers, 208 Privacy), 1264 1224-1225 AppleTalk protocol, 765 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected updates, 1226-1227 cabling, 616, 624-625 Access), 599 Windows Firewall with extra driver installations, WEP (Wired Advanced Security, 772-773 Equivalency Privacy), 1235-1240 installing, 759-761, 766 598 Windows Firewall, LPR/LPD protocol Registry entries, setting all 1230-1234 (UNIX), 764-765 at once, 1066-1068 services, 600-602 management privileges, remote access inability to block, 1241 761-762 connections, 605-606 packet filtering, names, 743-744, 759 implementation, 625 1214-1215 overview, 757-758 Remote Assistance share backups, 1153 permissions, setting, 773 enabling, 1322 shared disk drives, enabling, pooling, 776 features of, 1322 753 separator pages, 776-777 requesting, 1323-1325 shared folders, mapping sharing, 602, 771-775 responding to requests, drive letters, 754-757 spool directory location, 1326-1327 without drive letters, 757 775 Remote Desktop shared resources, 748-749 user tracking, 774-775 connections, 1342-1347, small networks, hardware projectors, presentations 1351 requirements, 613 over mobile networks, enabling, 1332-1333 SNMP (Simple Network 1315 function of, 1331 Management Protocol), protocols multiple computer 694-696 AppleTalk, 598 access, 1342, storage, 664 configuring, 646-649 1346-1353 suspicious activities, moni- definition of, 598 remote networks, 741 toring, 1221 IPSEC (Internet resources, 599, 778-779 switches, 593 Protocol Security), 599 roaming user profiles, 603 troubleshooting, 696, 787 IPv6 (Internet Protocol security, 655 cables, 794 Version 6), 599 assessing personal risk, carriage returns, 697 L2TP (Layer 2 1206-1207 configuration checks, Tunneling Protocol), attacks, 1207-1218 790-791, 795-797 599 disaster planning, connectivity checks, LLDP (Link Layer 1222-1224 797-798 Discovery Protocol), firewall guidelines, Device Manager, 603 1225-1226 793-794 LocalTalk, 598 FTP folders, 1240 diagnostic questions, NFS (Network File holes, 1206-1207 786-787 Sharing), 602 Kerberos authentication, diagnostic tools, 788, 610 792-793 newsgroups 1463

Event Viewer, 792-793 remote network New Hardware Wizard, file sharing problems, resources, 1295 1014-1016 799 routing issues, News Rover tool (news- general categories, 787 1296-1297 groups), 526 line feeds, 697 troubleshooting, 1308 news servers Macintosh issues, 698 tunnels, 1287 accessing, 509-510 missing computers, 696 Windows 200x Server feeds, censorship of, 511 Network and Sharing joining, 653-655 FreeNews.net, 511 Center, 789-790 XP Pro versus, 613-614 locating, 511 Network Diagnostics, Windows Firewall, 606 missing connections, trou- 790-791 wireless networks bleshooting, 523 Network window, ad hoc networks, 1262, missing newsgroups, trou- 788-789 1271-1273 bleshooting, 521 overview, 786 adding manually, 1273 monthly cost, 511 printer sharing problems, automatic connections, NNTP (Network News 799 1272 Transport Protocol), 509 questions to ask, 786-787 command-line tools UUCP (Unix-to-Unix Copy Windows Firewall, with, 1277-1278 Protocol), 509 791-792 domain, 1266 Web-based servers, 510-511 types of, 591-592 encryption keys, 636 Newsbin Pro tool (news- UNC (Universal Naming encryption protocols, groups), 526 Conventions), 743-744 636 newsgroups UPnP (Universal Plug and infrastructure networks, accessing, 509-510 Play), 606 1262 account configuration VPN (Virtual Private installing, 635-642 (Windows Mail 7), Networks), 591, 605, 1287 joining, 1267-1270 512-513 adding manual routing manual additions, 1273 Agent tool, 526 information, adding, manual connections, attachments 1309-1310 1272 binaries, 524 callbacks, 1291 overview, 1262 multi-part, 524-525 configuring, 1288-1289 preferred network order, multimedia, 525-526 connection process, 1287 1271-1273 evolution of, 509, 524 connection properties, private networks, 1266 Google.com, 526 1292 public networks, 1266 locating via Windows Mail data encapsulation, 1287 security, 1262-1267 7, 513-514 email connections, 1295 SSID (Service Set mailing lists versus, 510 enabling computer Identifier), 636 messages access, 1297, switching between, 1271 managing (Windows 1300-1301 troubleshooting, Mail 7), 517-518 enabling incoming calls 1273-1276 marking new indicators, via NAT, 1300-1301 wiring 522 ending connections, 1296 correct order in connec- posting (Windows Mail establishing connections, tors, 630-631 7), 515-517 1293-1294 installing, 628-635 reading offline (Windows gateway settings, 1292 workgroups Mail 7), 518-519 incoming access, domains versus, 742 unavailability after syn- 1297-1300 searching, 748 chronization, 522 manually adding router XP Pro versus Windows missing from news servers, information, 1309-1310 200x Server, 613-614 troubleshooting, 521 missing certificates, 1308 New Connection Wizard, News Rover tool, 526 monitoring connections, 406 Newsbin Pro tool, 526 1296 New Driver option (Printer preferences, setting (IE7), properties tables, Properties dialog), 217 453 1290-1291 New Fax dialog, 313

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reading in Windows Mail 7, IIS installation require- opacity, changing in gadgets, 513-517 ments, 560 245 subscribing to (Windows MFT (Master File Tables), open door attacks, 1208 Mail 7), 514-515 pre-allocations to volumes, open windows, cycling Usenet, 10, 509-510 944-945 through via Ctrl+F6, 161 viruses, safety measures, 524 printer permissions, 1199 OpenGL support, screen Xnews tool, 526 volumes, property sheets, savers and, 911 Newsguy.com Web-based 934 OpenType font outline tech- news server, 511 ntvdm (Windows NT Virtual nology, 841-844 newsreader tools, 526 DOS Machine), 1095 optimization NFS (Network File Systems), numeric encryption, 1174 environment variables, set- 602, 678-679 ting, 1085-1091 NIC (Network Interface program environments, con- Cards), 593, 619 O figuring, 1092-1102 noisy devices, quieting, O’Hara, Shelley, 126 temporary files, specifying 958-959 objectionable content, con- location of, 1091-1092 non-booting computers, trolling (IE7), 459-461 tips, system hardware, 1035 troubleshooting BIOS set- Odyssey (codename), 8 Optional Updates, 1422 tings, 1033 offline orb (Start button), 14 non-linear editing browsing, Web pages (IE7), organizing (movies/video), 325 432 email, folder creation non-listed printers, printing, 222 (Windows Mail 7), installing, 212-213 working, Internet Explorer 500-506 non-Plug and Play device, 7, 433-434 media files, 281-282 installing, 1014-1016 offline files, deleting (Disk photos in Windows Photo NorthernLight.com search Cleanup utility), 951 Gallery, 290 engine, 464 Offline Files Wizard, 1302 video clips in Movie Maker, notebook computers, trou- offline folders, 767, 1301 332-333 bleshooting Windows Vista offline folders Orientation option (Printer installations, 55 automatic caching options, Properties dialog), 217 Notepad, 253-254 1307 ornamental fonts, 843 Notification Area (taskbar), availability, inability to OS (Operating Systems), 139, 901 mark, 1309 1087 Novell NetWare, internet- identifying for, 1302 Microsoft desupport dates, working, 665 missing, 1309 122 NTBackup files, restoring, mobile computing, networking with other oper- 1203 1301-1304 ating systems, 664-665 NTFS (New Technology File encrypting, 1306 OS environment variable, Systems) managing, 1306 1087 alternative organizational shared folders, making OS X (Macintosh), strategies, 933-934 available to others, Internetworking, 685-687 FAT16/32 partitions, con- 1307 OS/2, history of Windows, 7 verting to (Convert util- troubleshooting, 1309 out of office auto replies ity), 947-948 sharing, marking for, 1307 (email), Windows Mail 7, file permissions, 1192-1193 synchronizing, 1305-1306 503 advanced settings, 1195 typical uses, 1307 Outlook 2000, 474-475 assigning to groups, use guidelines, 1304 Outlook 2003, 474-475 1198-1199 older programs. See legacy Outlook 97, 474-475 auditing, 1196-1197 programs Outlook 98, 474-475 inheritance of, 1194 On-Screen Keyboard (in Outlook Express. See Mail taking ownership of files, Input Panel), 1362 outside network access, 1197 online stores, Windows enabling, 728-735 viewing effective permis- Media Player and, 269-270 ownership of files, taking, sions, 1196 1197 phishing attacks 1465

P Remote Desktop, 1333 Performance Information sharing, 790 and Tools applet (Control PA Server Monitor, 800 PATA (Parallel ATA) disk Panel), 856 packets drives, 1012 Adjust Indexing options, filtering patch cables, wiring guide- 855 blocking network serv- lines, 630 Visual Effects, 854-855 ices, 1214-1215 PATH environment variable, Windows Defender, routers, 1213-1215 1087, 1090-1091 853-854 size, pinging, 551-552 PATHEXT environment Windows Experience Index, testing (ping tool), 545-546 variable, 1087 850-853 packing files, 198-200 pathping (TCP/IP utility), Performance Monitor page file sizes, upgrading, 547-548 (Reliability and 1010 pausing print jobs, 224-225 Performance Monitor), 23, Page Order option (Printer PC Anywhere, 1331 858 Properties dialog), 218 PC emulation, 74 Performance tab (Task Page Protect option (Printer PC form factors, Windows Manager), 887-888 Properties dialog), 218 Media Center, 365-366 Perl scripts, site develop- Paint, 253 PC Magazine website, 230 ment, 585 parallel printer ports, PCIe (PCI Express), permissions, 1192-1193 208-209 1019-1020 advanced settings, 1195 parental controls, 32, 90 PCT (Private assigning to groups, Internet Explorer 7, 459 Communication 1198-1199 Windows Media Center, Technology), IE7 encryp- auditing, 1196-1197 385-386 tion, 456 for printers, 1199 partitions, separating appli- PDA (Personal Data IIS installation, 567 cations and data, 933 Assistants), receiving email inheritance of, 1194 passphrases, 1265 on, 255-256 printers, setting, 773 Password Protected Sharing, PDF (Portable Document restricted objects, assigning, 672 Format) documents, 1203 passwords 468-469 taking ownership of files, Administrator accounts, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, 1197 115-116 28, 591, 604, 612, 740 viewing effective permis- changing, 90 configuring, 642 sions, 1196 cracking, 1207 TCP/IP, 644-646 personal firewalls, 1142, email accounts (Windows Windows Firewall, 1216 Mail 7), troubleshooting, 652-653 Personalization dialog, 902 519 folders, sharing, 769-771 color depth settings, forgotten passwords, recov- Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 915-919 ering, 112-115 Properties page, 645-646 color schemes, 903-905 IPP (Internet Printing searching, 748 custom color creation, Protocol), 762 Pen and Input Devices 905-906 network passwords, manag- menu, 1372-1373 desktop icons, 908 ing, 93 pen computing, 1356-1358, effects, 906 passwordless file sharing 1374. See also Tablet PC, resolution settings, 915-919 versus, 1217-1218 Tablet Vista screen savers, 909-911 policies, local settings, pen flicks, 1363-1364, sounds, 911-914 1228-1229 1373-1375 themes, 914-915 protection pending documents, viewing wallpaper images, 906-908 internetworking with network printers, 761-762 personalizing screen settings, Windows XP and 2000, PenPoint, 1356 95-96. See also customizing 667-669 performance phishing attacks, 1209 sharing, 790 hard disk defragmentation, AOHell, 1244 recovery disks, 115 1012 avoiding, 1252 reset disks, 91-92 new features, 20-21

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example of, 1244-1248 Windows Media Center music in Windows Media Gold Lock, 1249 printing from, 377 Center, 378 identity management soft- slideshows, 376-377 portable media players ware, 1251-1252 Windows Photo Gallery, through car stereo, overview, 1244 288 285-286 Phishing Filter, 1246-1248, adding to, 289, 294-295 playlists, creating, 279-280 1256 adjusting color in, 296 PlaysForSure compatible preventing, 456 adjusting exposure in, devices, 272-274 two-factor authentication, 296 plenum cables, 629 1250-1251 archiving via, 305-306 Plug and Play hardware two-way authentication, burning photos to CD, devices, installing, 1250 301-303 1013-1016 Phone and Modem Options cropping in, 296 PNG image format, IE7 sup- (Control Panel), property filtering in, 289 port, 436 settings, 541-542 fixing in, 295-296 Point-to-Point Protocol phoneline networks organizing in, 290 (PPP), 598 (HomePNA) previewing in, 290 Point-to-Point Protocol over bridging via Ethernet, printing from, 297-298, Ethernet (PPPoE), 658-659 303-304 412-413, 598 disadvantages of, 621 red eye fixes, 296 Point-to-Point Tunneling monthly costs of, 621 sharing via, 299 Protocol (PPTP), 599 wiring guidelines, 628 physical paths (web servers), points (fonts), 842 Photo Gallery, 26, 288, 452 changing, 571 pooled printers, configuring, adding photos to, 289, PICS (Platform for Internet 776 294-295 Content Selection), site POP (Post Office Protocol), archiving photos in, content ratings, 461 480 305-306 pictures. See images; photos pop-up/under ads (IE7), burning photos to CD, Pictures folder, 149-150, 288 457-459 301-303 ping command popd (Command Prompt cropping photos in, 296 batch files, 1105 environment), 1079-1080 digital cameras, 292-295 function of, 545-546 port forwarding, Remote filtering photos in, 289 LAN connections, testing, Desktop connections, 1338 fixing photos in, 295-296 537-539 Internet Connection importing files to, 290 larger packets, 551-552 Sharing, 1339 Live File System option, network connectivity, check- routers, 1340-1341, 302 ing, 797-798 1351-1352 Mastered option, 302 packet testing, 545-546 portable entertainment sys- organizing photos in, 290 pipes, Command Prompt tems, 365 previewing photos in, 290 environment, 1075-1078 portable media players printing photos from, PKZip utility, 953 MP3 audio files, 441 297-298, 303-304 plain text formatting (email), PlaysForSure compatible scanners, 290-292, 304-305 489 devices versus iPods, 272 sharing photos via, 299 planning networks, 612-613, playing through car stereo, photos. See also images 616 285-286 burning to playback (sound), configur- synchronizing with CDs, 300-301 ing, 914 Windows Media Player, DVDs, 357-360 playing 274-276 Pictures folder, 288 audio CDs, 265-266 Portrait mode (Tablet PC), scanning, 317 DVDs, 265-266 1371 screen savers, setting as, troubleshooting, 260-261 Ports tab (Printer Property 356-357 Windows Media Center, sheets), 215 Windows Explorer, burning 378-379 posting newsgroup messages photos to CD, 300-301 hard disk media files, 266 (Windows Mail 7), 515-517 printing/printers 1467

PostScript printers presentations printing/printers print-to-disk option, Change Settings Before Active Directory networks 227-228 Giving a Presentation, missing, 781 property settings, 216-218 under Personalization set- searching, 760 power supplies ting (Mobility Center, background image controls UPS (Uninterruptible Power Options), 1283 (IE7), 462 Power Supplies), 617 mobile computers, by dragging files to Print configuring, 1027-1028 1312-1315, 1328 Manager, 221-222 installing, 1023-1026 Preview pane (Windows Mail configuring, 206-208 selecting, 1025-1026 7), 185, 477 consumer review sites, 230 testing configuration, previewing cost-saving procedures, 1028 faxes, 314 230-231 usage profiles, 1284 fonts, 920 disk files, 227-228 Power Options (Mobility photos in Windows Photo documents Center), 1283 Gallery, 290 configuring, 225-226 Change Settings Before primary display adapters, rendering, 204 Giving a Presentation, inability to select multiple DOS application files, under Personalization set- monitors, 1032-1033 222-223 ting, 1283 primary partitions, 930-931 drivers, 204 Change What the Power Print Directly to the Printer EMF (Enhanced Metafile Buttons Do setting, 1283 option (Printer Properties Format), 204 Power Options Advanced dialog), 218 error messages, trou- Setting dialog, 1286 Print Manager, 204 bleshooting, 228 Power Options icon, 860-861 files, dragging to, 221-222 extra drivers, installing, Power Saver profile (power Printers folder, 205-206 772-773 usage), 1284 Print Server Properties dia- faxes, 228, 316 power toys, 997-998 log, 774-775 garbled text, troubleshoot- powerline networks Print Spooled Documents ing, 229 (HomePlug) First option (Printer ink usage, conserving, 231 bridges, 622 Properties dialog), 218 installing, 206-208 typical network setup, 622 print$ folder, Windows 200x COM(serial) ports, wiring guidelines, 628 Server shared status, 749 210-212 PPC (Pocket PCs), receiving print-to-disk option, non-listed printers, email on, 255-256 PostScript printers, 212-213 PPP (Point-to-Point 227-228 IPP-capable printers, LAN Protocol), 598 Printer Memory option connections, 763-764 PPPoE (Point-to-Point (Printer Properties dialog), local printers Protocol over Ethernet), 218 FireWire connection, 412-413, 598 Printer Properties dialog, 208-209 PPTP (Point-to-Point 217-219 infrared port connection, Tunneling Protocol), 599 Printers and Faxes (Start 208-209 Practical Firewalls, 610 menu), 139 installing, 208-213 Practical Network Cabling, Printers applet (Control parallel port connection, 610, 630 Panel), 205 208-209 Practical Network Peer Printers folder, 206 serial port connection, Networking, 610 printers 208-212 preferred network order management features, troubleshooting, 210-213 (wireless networks), 205 management of (Printers 1271-1273 removing from, 219 folder), 205 prefetching, 20 Windows 200x Server mangled line feed/carriage Presentation Settings feature shared status, 749 returns, troubleshooting (Mobility Center), 1282, (UNIX), 697 1312-1313 missing jobs, troubleshooting, 229

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multiple default settings, Property sheets, 215-216 Printing Defaults option 216 purchasing, advice on, (Printer Properties dialog), network printers, 208 230-231 218-219 AppleTalk protocol, 765 queues, 204 privacy preferences, setting browsing, 760 canceling all print jobs, (IE7), 454-455 cabling issues, 616 224 Private Communication installing, 759-761, 766 deleting files from, 224 Technology (PCT), IE7 LPR/LPD protocol managing, 223-224 encryption, 456 (UNIX), 764-765 modifying document private wireless networks, management privileges, properties, 225 1266 761-762 offline jobs, 222 privileges. See also permis- names, 743-744 pausing, 224-225 sions naming, 759 restarting, 224-225 elevated privileges, 85-86 overview, 757-758 resuming, 224-225 Registry security controls, permissions, 773 UNIX queues from 1063 spool directory location, Windows, 675 UAC (User Account 775 viewing, 223-225 Control), 85 user tracking, 774-775 removing, 219 Problem Reports and no output, troubleshooting, searching for, 750 Solutions applet, 979-981 229 selecting by problems. See troubleshoot- offline print option, 222 URL (IPP), 762-763 ing permissions, 1199 website (IPP), 763 Processes tab (Task photos separator pages Manager), 885-886 from Windows Media creating, 776-777 Product Activation, 70-72 Center, 377 predefined files, 777 productivity, 29-30 Windows Photo Gallery, substitution sequence, profiles 297-298, 303-304 777 dial-up networks, connect- pooling, 776 sharing printers, 771-775 ing without, 1293-1294 preprinting checklist, cable requirements, roaming profiles, 603, 741, 220-221 624-625 1293-1294 Print Manager, 204-206 diagnosing problems, scan profiles, 318-319 print-to-disk option, 799 user profiles, 79 227-228 enabling, 790 backups, 1154 Printers folder troubleshooting file and changing settings, 93 management features, printer sharing prob- default profile configura- 205 lems, 799 tion, 116-117 removing from, 219 wireless networks, directory structure, Windows 200x Server 1266-1267 105-111 shared status, 749 spooling, 204 Program Compatibility print jobs, 204 stalled jobs, sending to Wizard, 977-979, launching DOS applica- other printers, 781 1002-1003 tions, 222-223 troubleshooting, 228-230 PROGRAMDATA, 1087 launching Windows UNIX queues from PROGRAMFILES, 1087 applications, 220 Windows (Samba), 675 Programs and Features printing via Internet UPS (Uninterruptible applet, 861-867, 1007 (IPP), 762-763 Power Supplies), 1026 progress bar, downloading sending to other printers, Windows application files, software, 443 781 220-222 projectors, television pro- usage patterns, record- Windows printers from grams ing, 774-775 UNIX, 675-676 broadcasting to, 381-383 properties, changing, XPS (XML Paper viewing via Windows Media 214-219 Specification), 226-227 Center, 380 Properties dialog options, PROMPT environment vari- 216-218 able, 1087 Recycle Bin 1469

Properties dialog, 132 pausing, 224-225 managing from multiple HP-compatible printer print jobs, canceling, 224 locations, 1292-1293 options, 216-218 restarting, 224-225 monitoring, 1296 PostScript printer options, resuming, 224-225 gateway settings, 1292 216-218 Quick Launch Bar, 139 incoming access, 1297-1300 property sheets, 133, enabling, 96-97 properties tables, 1290-1291 214-216 item capacity, 160 remote network resources, Advanced tab, 216 launching applications, 145 1295 changing drivers, Show Desktop icon, 149 routing issues, 1296-1297 214-216 Windows Explorer shortcut, raw spooling, 204 Color Management tab, 136 read attribute (CGI scripts), 216 QuickTime Player, 440 558 Device Settings tab, 216 quieting noisy systems, ReadyBoost, 20 General tab, 215 958-959 ReadyDrive, 21 multiple default settings, quoting filenames with RealPlayer, 216 spaces, Command Prompt downloading/installing, 440 Ports tab, 215 environment, 1072-1073 receipt requests, messages Security tab, 216 (Windows Mail 7), 488 Sharing tab, 215 receiving faxes, 310, 316 Utilities tab, 216 R Recent Documents (Start protected Web pages, view- RAID (Redundant Array of menu), 139 ing, 1241 Independent Disks), 930 Recommended Updates, 994 PUBLIC, 1087 arrays, 1181-1182 recording Public Folder Sharing fea- dynamic disk storage, 942 narration for movie clips ture, 769-771 mirroring, 1011 (Windows Movie Maker), public wireless networks, striping, 1011 338-339 1266 RAID 0, 932, 1182 sound, 914 Published folder, Windows RAID 1, 932, 1182 television programs 200x Server shared status, RAID 5, 932, 1181 converting to DivX files, 749 RAM (Random Access 388-389 publishing Memory) disk storage require- calendars, 249-250 adding, 1012-1013 ments, 374-376 shared folders, Active available technologies, 1012 editing with Windows Directory, 751-752 compatibility with mother- Movie Maker, 384 software, Authenticode veri- board, 1013 Windows Media Center, fication, 444 cost fluctuations, 1012 373 website content via FTP DDR SDRAM modules, recovering. See also restoring Server, 576-577 1012 BitLocker encrypted drives, punchdown blocks, network requirements, 1012-1013 1187 wiring installations, 632 minimum size, 1010 forgotten passwords, purchasing SDRAM modules, 1012 112-115 printers, advice on, 230-231 starting addresses, 834-835 recovery certificate backups, routers, 709 upgrading, 1010 1179-1181 pushd, Command Prompt RAS (Remote Access Recycle Bin, 125 environment, 1079-1080 Service), dial-up networks, backups, 1154 605, 1286 configuring, 925 Q callbacks, 1291 customizing, 127 configuring, 1288-1289 emptying, 128 QoS Packet Scheduler, connections files 642-644 email connections, 1295 deleting (Disk Cleanup queues (printers), 204 ending, 1296 utility), 951 deleting files from, 224 establishing, 1293-1294 restoring, 127-128 managing, 223-224 storage capacity, 127

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red eye (photos), fixing in Registry REG_DWORD data type, Windows Photo Gallery, associations, 1038 1051 296 backups REG_EXPAND_SZ data redir, 1099 Regedit utility, type, 1051 redirection 1047-1048 REG_MULTI_SZ data type, Command Prompt environ- system restore, 1047 1051 ment, 1075-1078 third-party utilities, REG_SZ data type, 1051 web servers, 556 1046-1047 reinstalling Redundant Array of errant startup programs, uninstalled updates, trou- Independent Disks (RAID). removing, 1064-1066 bleshooting, 1006 See RAID (Redundant exporting, 970 Windows Vista for startup Array of Independent file corruption, signs of, repair, 975-976 Disks) 1063 Reliability and Performance reflection (Registry), 1045 function of, 1038 Monitor, 22, 857-859 refresh key (F5), 161 hives, 1039-1040, 1059 remote access, network refresh rates (monitors), 918 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT implementation, 625 REG files (Registry), keys, 1040-1042 Remote Access Service 1066-1068 HKEY_CURRENT_CON- (RAS). See RAS (Remote Regedit utility (Registry edi- FIG keys, 1039-1041 Access Service) tor) HKEY_CURRENT_USER Remote Assistance data types, 1051 keys, 1041-1043 enabling, 1322 other user computers, edit- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHIN features, 1322 ing, 1057-1058 E keys, 1039-1042 remote client access, 606 Registry HKEY_USERS keys, requesting, 1323-1325 adding keys, 1054 1039-1042 responding to requests, backups creation, keys, meanings of (Google), 1326-1327 1047-1048 1062 remote computing, 1280 deleting keys, 1055 mass entries, setting across battery optimization, editing keys, 1053-1055 networks, 1066-1068 1283-1286 entries, searching, modification, dangers of, LAN (Local Area 1051-1052 1038 Networks), multiple con- key copy name functions, organization of, 1039 nections, 1308 1055 privileges, security controls, Mobility Center, 1281-1282 key value additions, 1053 1063 offline folders, 1301 key value changes, 1054 recovery process, 1063-1064 encrypting, 1306 key vale deletions, 1054 reflection, 1045 identifying, 1302 renaming keys, 1055 Registrar Registry Manager, making shared folders viewing, 1050-1051 1061 available, 1307 Registry restoration, 1049 Registry Toolkit, 1061 managing, 1306 remote computers, editing, restoring, 1046-1049 synchronizing, 1305 1056-1057 retrieving entries from other troubleshooting, 1309 startup repair with, 970-971 Windows installations, using offline, 1303-1304 supported data types, 1051 1059 RAS dial-up networking, Regional and Language security attributes, editing, 1286 Options (Control Panel), 1059-1060 callbacks, 1291 867 troubleshooting, 1066 configuring, 1288-1289 registering domain names, TweakVI, 1062 email connections, 1295 561 virtual registries, 1004-1005, ending connections, 1296 Registrar Registry Manager 1044 establishing connections, tool, 1061 website resources, 1062 1293-1294 Registry Editor. See Regedit gateway settings, 1292 REG_BINARY data type, incoming access, 1051 1297-1300 restoring 1471

managing connections properties table, 1343 resizing from multiple locations, reasons for changing, desktop images, 908 1292-1293 1344-1345 online graphics (IE7), 436 monitoring connections, routers, 1336 Taskbar, 901 1296 static IP addresses, 1335 resolution properties tables, troubleshooting, 1350 desktop images, 908 1290-1291 VPN, 1351 GUI display properties, remote network enabling, 1332-1333 configuring, 915-919 resources, 1295 function of, 1331 monitors, changing, 96 routing issues, keyboard shortcuts, native settings, 917 1296-1297 1347-1349 slow motion, troubleshoot- Registry entries, editing, LAN Internet connections, ing, 927 1056-1057 709-710 window edges off screen, VPN (Virtual Private logins, 1349-1351 troubleshooting, 926 Networks), 1287 multiple computer access, Windows Fax and Scan, 318 callbacks, 1291 1342, 1346-1349, Resolution option (Printer configuring, 1288-1289 1351-1353 Properties dialog), 218 email connections, 1295 passwords, 1333 resource forks (Macintosh), ending connections, 1296 properties, 1346 683 establishing connections, remote client access, 605 Resource Overview 1293-1294 testing, 1333 (Reliability and gateway settings, 1292 web-based client configura- Performance Monitor), 857 incoming access, tion, 1349 Restart Manager, 21 1297-1300 remote networks, 741 restarting print jobs, 224-225 manually adding router connections restoring. See also recovering information, 1309-1310 disconnect status, 1296 Complete PC backups, 1172 monitoring connections, modems, 605 default firewall settings, 1296 monitoring, 1296 1234 properties tables, dial-in access, enabling, disaster planning proce- 1290-1291 1297, 1300 dures, 1222-1223 remote network effective use of resources, files resources, 1295 1295 backups, 1157-1160 routing issues, email, retrieval of, encrypted files, 1181 1296-1297 1295-1296 Recycle Bin, 127 troubleshooting, 1308 Remote Assistance, 606 folder backups, 1157-1160 Remote Desktop. See also Remote Desktop, 605 System Recovery Options mobile computing Terminal Services, 605 menu backups, 983-984 availability of, 1331 VPN access, enabling, 1297, from Windows Complete Client, accessing, 1342, 1300 PC Restore tool, 967-968 1346-1349 Windows Meeting Space, NTBackup files, 1203 Connection dialog, 1342, 606 previous versions of files, 1346-1349 Remote Procedure Calls 1190-1191 connections (RPC), 603 Registry, 1046-1048 DDNS, 1335-1336 Remote Settings option from restore point, 1049 disconnecting, 1349 (System Properties), 869 problem diagnosis, DSL, 1334 remote workstations, 591 1063-1064 establishing, 1333 removable media via Regedit utility, 1049 Internet Connection backups, 1155-1156 restore points Sharing, 1337-1339 USB flash drives, security, creating, 965-966 networks, 1342-1347, 1199-1200 deleting (Disk Cleanup 1351 Removable Storage utility, utility), 951 port forwarding, media pools, 942-943 restoring from, 966-967, 1338-1341, 1351-1352 residential gateways (ICS), 1049 706-709

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restricting TCP Services, forwarding, saving access controls, 1218 733-734 files on desktop, 132-134 permission assignments, Telnet access, preventing, movies in Windows Movie 1203 1241 Maker, 340-343 resuming print jobs, 224-225 traffic tests, checking (path- Web pages, later viewing reverse tracert tool, route ping tool), 547-548 option (IE7), 434-435 testing, 550 UDP Services, forwarding, Windows Sound Recorder Review Fax Status window, 733-734 files, 350-351 316 VPN (Virtual Private sc command, command-line RFM (Reduced Functionality Networks) management tools, Mode), 1031 connections, 1296-1297 1083-1084 right-clicking manual additions, sc queryex, 1083-1084 context menus, 132-135 1309-1310 Scan dialog, 316 manipulating objects, 180 wireless networks, 623 Scan Profiles dialog, 319 shortcuts, 160 routing tables, management scanner service (Windows stylus pen, 1362 of (route tool), 548-549 Fax and Scan), 25 ripping audio CDs/DVDs, Roxio.com website, 345 configuring, 316 266-268 RPC (Remote Procedure emailing scans, 319 RJ-45 connectors, 593 Calls), 603 faxing scans, 319 roaming user profiles RSS feeds, 30 hardware and software domain networks, 741 rules (firewalls), creating, requirements, 308-309 remote networks, connect- 1238-1240 manipulating scanned ing without, 1293-1294 Run (Start menu), 139 images, 319 Vista networking, 603 overview, 308-309 root folders, sharing disk scan profiles, 318-319 drives, 753 S scanning photos, 317 rootkits, 1134 Safe Mode boot option, 972 scanning slides and trans- routed services, 705, 726-727 Safe Mode with Command parencies, 322 routers Prompt boot option, 973 troubleshooting, 320-322 blockages, checking (tracert Safe Mode with Networking scanners, Windows Photo tool), 546-547 boot option, 972 Gallery, 290-292, 304-305 cost, 620 Safe Senders list, 1254-1255 scanning DMZ host forwarding, Samba networks for vulnerabilities, 734-735 client tools, 673-674 1242 external routers versus ICS downloading, 673 photos, 317 (Internet Connection features, 673 Scheduled Tasks utility, 749, Sharing), 708 Internetworking with UNIX 1124-1125 filters, 726-727 and Linux, 673 Scratch-out gesture, locking down, 1216 printing to 1363-1364 network protection meas- UNIX queues from screens (monitors) ures, 726 Windows, 675 flicker, reducing, 925 packet filtering, 1213-1215 Windows printers from personalizing settings, 95-96 purchasing advice, 709 UNIX, 675-676 rotation, 1282, 1374 Remote Desktop connec- server tools, 674-676 screen savers tions, 1336, 1340-1341, sans-serif fonts, 842 changing, 96 1351-1352 SATA drives, 934, 1012 configuring GUI display shared routers satellite dishes, 397 properties, 909-911 broadband configuration, satellite modems, 406 creating from photos, 719-721 satellite service, Internet 356-357 dial-up configuration, access, 397 list of, 1402 719-721 saturation (color), 905-906 SETI@home Project, UPnP (Universal Plug 909-910 and Play), 722-723 script attribute (CGI scripts), 558 security 1473 scripts Secure Socket Tunneling digital certificates, 446 ASP, 586 Protocol (SSTP), 599 hacker targeting, 464 dangers of, 586 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), software download pro- filename extensions, 1114 IE7 encryption, 456 tections, 445-447 IIS (Internet Information security, 18-20 malware Services), 573 access controls, restricting, avoiding, 1147-1148 Perl, 585 1218 defending against, WSH (Windows Script bulletins, subscribing to, 1134-1147 Host), 1114-1117 1211 overview, 1132 SCSI hard disks, 1011 cable services, LAN Internet rootkits, 1134 SDRAM modules (RAM), connections, 712-713 spyware, 1133-1134 1012 corporate networks, ban on viruses, 1132-1133 Search command (Start personal websites, 555 worms, 1133 menu), 146 data security, 23-24 Microsoft E-Mail Updates Search Companion (IE7), encryption Service, 1226 462-464 BitLocker, 1182-1190, NAT devices, configuring, search engines, 99, 464 1202 1212, 1215-1216 Search for Extraterrestrial EFS (Encrypted File networks, 655 Intelligence (SETI), screen Systems), 1173-1181, active defenses, saver project, 909-910 1202 1212-1218 Search tool (Start menu), file encryption certifi- assessing personal risk, 202 cates, managing, 93 1206-1207 searches, 14-15 Internet Explorer 7, 456 attacks, 1207-1218 Active Directory IPP (Internet Printing disaster planning, advanced options, 752 Protocol), 762 1222-1224 networks, 750-752 keys, 1174 firewall guidelines, printers, 750, 760 numeric encryption, 1225-1226 device drivers, 1017 1174 FTP folders, 1240 domain networks, 748 offline folders (mobile holes, 1206-1207 IE7 (Internet Explorer 7) computing), 1306 Kerberos authentication, options, 462 wireless networks, 636 610 printers files, 200-201 LAN guidelines, 1225 Active Directory, 750, firewalls local policy configura- 760 configuring, 1212-1213 tion, 1227-1230 drivers, 212-213 personal firewalls, 1216 monitoring suspicious Registry, Regedit utility, Windows Firewall, activities, 1221 1051-1052 791-792 Network Discovery, 655 Search pane, 195-196 FTP Server configuration, protected Web pages, stacking, 197-198 575-576 1241 Start menu, 82 hackers, 1132 routers, 1216, 1241 troubleshooting, 201-202 IIS (Internet Information scanning for vulnerabili- while typing, 192-195 Services) ties, 1242 Windows Media Player, automatic updates, 582 sensitive web pages, visi- 263-265 bug fixes, 582 bility of, 1240 workgroup networks, 748 file systems, 583 shared folders, 1240 secondary display adapters, level of risk, 555 standalone guidelines, multiple monitor installa- tools, 555 1224-1225 tions, 1021-1022 Internet Explorer 7 Telnet, 1241 secure email (Windows Mail add-on crash detection, testing defenses, 7), sending/reading, 448 1219-1221 490-491 add-on management, updates, 1226-1227 Secure Online Key Backup 447-448 feature (Ultimate Extras), 997

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Windows Firewall with Windows Firewall, 606, server-side scripts Advanced Security, 652-653 attributes of, 558 1235-1240 Windows Mail 7, 496-498 enabling, 573 Windows Firewall, wireless networks, 1262 Servers Alive LAN monitor- 1230-1234 file and printer sharing, ing tool, 800 offline folders (mobile com- 1266-1267 service hardening, 19, 1146 puting), 1306 MITM (Man In The service packs packet filtering, 1213 Middle), 1264 checking for latest versions, permissions, 1192-1193 security keys, 1264-1266 995 advanced settings, 1195 snooping, 1263 Critical Updates, 994 assigning to groups, Security category (Category cumulative nature of, 994 1198-1199 view), 808 Hotfixes, 994 auditing, 1196-1197 Security Center, balloon installing, 994-996 for printers, 1199 notifications, 123 Service Pack 2 (SP2), 496, inheritance of, 1194 Security tab, Printer 995-996 taking ownership of files, Property sheets, 216 Service Pack-1 (SP-1), 1197 Select Recipients dialog, 313 1423-1428 viewing effective permis- selecting types of updates in, 994 sions, 1196 bit rates for audio service recovery, 22 phishing CDs/DVDs, 268 Services dialog (MMC), 880 AOHell, 1244 file formats for audio Services tab (Task Manager), avoiding, 1252 CDs/DVDs, 268 887 example, 1244-1248 multiple items, 181-182 Set Associations option Gold Lock, 1249 online music stores, 269-270 (Control Panel), 824 identity management Tablet PC, 1360 Set Program Access and software, 1251-1252 television programs in Computer Defaults option overview, 1244 Windows Media Center, (Control Panel), 825 Phishing Filter, 372 set statements, batch file 1246-1248 UPS (Uninterruptible programming, 1107-1108 two-factor authentica- Power Supplies), SETBLASTER, 1099 tion, 1250-1251 1025-1026 SETI@home Project web- two-way authentication, Windows Vista Premium site, screen saver/parallel 1250 Ready PC, 48 processing project, 909-910 preferences, setting (IE7), sender information, config- setting up. See configuring 453-455 uring (Windows Fax and setup log files, deleting (Disk RAID arrays, 1181-1182 Scan), 310 Cleanup utility), 951 RAS (Remote Access sending shadow copies. See volume Service), 1297, 1300 attachments (Windows Mail shadow copies routers 7), 485 Shared Documents folder, locking down, 1216 email (Windows Mail 7), 747-748 network protection 484 Shared Folder node (MMC), measures, 726 faxes, 228, 313-315 879-881 packet filtering, Separator File option sharing 1213-1215 (Printer Properties dialog), desktop views in Meeting scripts, dangers of, 586 218 Space, 1319-1320 Service Packs, 994 separator pages, 776-777 disk drives, enabling, 753 USB flash drives, 1199-1200 serial (COM) ports, printer documents in Meeting UAC (User Account installations, 210-212 Space, 1321 Control), 84-87 Serial ATA hard disks, 1011 enabling, 790 user groups, creating, serial printer ports, 208-212 files, 742 112-113 serif fonts, 842 file names, 743 website resources, 1226, Server Message Block proto- media files via home net- 1240 col (SMB), 673 working, 277-278 software 1475

Network and Sharing shortcuts SIIG 1394 FireWire laptop Center, 744-746 alias designation, 132 card, 345 troubleshooting, 799 Control Panel applets, cre- simple volumes, dynamic UNC (Universal ating, 895-896 storage model (hard disks), Naming Convention), desktop, creating for, 931 743-744 131-132 single-click mode (mouse), folders, 747-748, 768 folders, creating for, 767 135 mapping drive letters, icons, 129-130 Single-Click mouse option, 754-757 right-click, 160 927 mapping without drive settings alteration, 129 skipping commercials, 374 letters, 757 troubleshooting, 157-158 slate Tablet PC, 1358, 1361 offline folders (mobile Windows Explorer, creating Sleep button, 104 computing), 1307 for, 136 Sleep mode, 21, 155-156 organization of, 767 Show Desktop icon (Quick slides passwords versus pass- Launch Bar), 149 faxing or scanning, 322 wordless file sharing, shuffling playback in slideshows, 355-356, 1217-1218 Windows Media Player, 266 376-377 publishing (Active shutdown command, com- small networks Directory), 751-752 mand-line management hardware requirements, 613 Shared Documents tools, 1085 wireless networks, folder, 747-748 shutdown process 1267-1269 Shared Folder node options for, 104-105 small screen fonts, trou- (MMC), 879-881 shutdowns, 154 bleshooting, 928 visibility of, 1240 forced shutdowns, 158 SMB (Server Message Block) Windows 200x Server, Hibernate option, 155-156 protocol, 673 748-749 Log Off option, 155 Smith, David L., 1133 workgroup networks, process of, 104-105 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer 769-771 Sleep, 155-156 Protocol), 480 modems, inability to access Switch User, 155 SMTP server, IIS settings, on LAN (Local Area side-by-side DLL (Dynamic 574-575 Networks), 736 Link Libraries), 1003 Snipping Tool, 1367-1369 movies over Web, 342 side-by-side installs, SNMP (Simple Network over wireless networks, 1003-1004 Management Protocol) 1266-1267 Sidebar, 16-17, 234-235 installing, 694-696 photos via Windows Photo gadgets LAN monitoring, 799 Gallery, 299 adding, 238-239 security risks, 695 printers, 771-775 adding multiple times, social engineering, 1208 cabling requirements, 244 software 624-625 configuring, 242-243 antivirus software, troubleshooting, 799 downloading, 239-241 1136-1138 routers moving, 243-244 compatibility, Program broadband connections, opacity, 245 Compatibility Wizard, 719-721 removing, 245-246 1002-1003 dial-up connections, troubleshooting, 254 compatibility mode, 719-721 viewing, 245 enabling, 130 outside network access, hiding, 241-242 downloading, 442 732-735 running, 235-238 add-on crash detection UPnP (Universal Plug SideShow (Control Panel), (IE7), 448 and Play), 722-723 872 add-on management Sharing tab, Printer Property signatures (IE7), 447-448 sheets, 215 digital certificates, 490 digital certificates (IE7), email (Windows Mail 7), 446 487 drive-by (IE7), 445-446

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from mirror sites, 442 Internet Explorer 7 speakers, Volume Control invalid signatures (IE7), MP3s, downloads settings, 351-353, 360 447 (Windows Media special characters, Command progress bar, 443 Player), 441-442 Prompt environment, 1077 version updates, 443 streaming (Windows special effects, adding to virus scanning, 443 Media Player), 439-440 clips (Windows Movie ZIP compression, 443 Web elements, 436-438 Maker), 336-337 firewalls, 1142 MP3 files speech recognition, 18, identity management soft- copyright controversies, 150-153 ware, 1251-1252 441 Speed Check tool, Internet installing downloading (Windows transfer speed monitor, 549 CD installations, 998 Media Player), 441-442 spool directories, 775 DVD installations, 998 MP3 Pro format, 442 spooling documents (print- Internet downloads, 999 MP3.com website, 441 ers), 204 side-by-side installations, portable players, 441 SPP (Software Protection 1003-1004 streaming audio, 439-440 Platform), 1028-1030 troubleshooting, playback, 914 SpyNet, 1141 1006-1007 recording, 914 spyware viewing installed soft- Volume Control settings, overview, 1133-1134 ware, 999-1000 351-353, 360 protecting against with Internet configuration prob- Windows Movie Maker, Windows Defender, lems exporting to, 332 1138-1141 dial-up problems, Windows Sound Recorder, SQL Slammer worm, 1133 535-536 350-351 SRT (Startup Repair Tool), LAN problems, 537-539 SP-1 (Service Pack-1) 22, 963-964 modem problems, installing, 1424-1427 SSID (Service Set 536-537 testing, 1423 Identifiers), wireless net- troubleshooting, 535-539 uninstalling, 1428 work setup, 636 malware Vista changes to, 1423-1424 SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), avoiding, 1147-1148 SP2 (Service Pack), 496, IE7 encryption, 456 defending against, 995-996 SSTP (Secure Socket 1134-1147 spam Tunneling Protocol), 599 overview, 1132 avoiding, 1256-1257 stacking searches, 197-198 rootkits, 1134 CAUCE (Coalition Against Standard Ethernet, 594 spyware, 1133-1134 Unsolicited Commercial Standard user accounts, viruses, 1132-1133 Email), 508-509 88-90 worms, 1133 filtering, 1254 Standby mode, 21 uninstalling, 1000-1002, international filtering, Start button 1007 1255-1256 opening Start menu, 81 updates, 994 legal measures, 508-509 orb, 14 Windows Defender, overview, 1252-1253 programs, running from, 1138-1139, 1141 Phishing Filter, 1256 147 Software Protection protecting email addresses Start menu, 15, 81-82 Platform. See SPP from, 1253-1254 columns, dual arrangement, sound reporting, 1257-1258 138 accessibility settings, Safe Senders list, 1254-1255 Control Panel, 139 839-840 Windows Mail 7 limitation customizing, 98, 898-900 CDs/DVDs features, 496-498 default items, 138 bit rates, 268 spanned volumes errant programs, eliminat- file format selection, 268 dynamic storage model ing, 1064-1066 playing, 265-266 (hard disks), 931 fly-open menus, 924 ripping, 266-268 hard disks, creating (Disk Help and Support, 139 events, associating with, Management utility), Help and Support Center, 911-913 940-941 153-154 system restore 1477

icons, 127 static IP addresses symbolic links, 109-110 Log Off, 139 assigning, 727 Sync Center (Mobility My Documents, 139 ISP assignment, 709 Center), 29-30, 1282, 1305 My Network Places, 139 Remote Desktop, 1335 Synchronization Manager, My Pictures, 139 static web pages, web 1305 opening, 81 servers, 557 synchronizing Printers and Faxes, 139 Sticky Notes, 1367 newsgroups, 522 properties, 898 storage capacity (Recycle offline folders, manual set- Quick Launch Bar, 139 Bin), 127 tings, 1306 Recent Documents, 139 storage devices, upgrading to portable media players with recently access applications, dynamic disks, 939 Windows Media Player, 138 streaming 274-276 resetting defaults, 900 audio, 439-440 System and Maintenance cat- Run, 139 video egory (Category view), 807 searches, 82, 146, 194-196, minimum connection System applet (Control 202 speeds, 439 Panel), updating device shortcuts, troubleshooting, playback (IE7), 437 drivers, 992-993 157-158 sources, 439-440 System Configuration utility, Switch User command, 155 stretching desktop images, 881-883 Turn Off, 139 908 System Diagnostics Report, Start Windows Normally striped volumes 860 boot option, 974 dynamic storage model system file recovery, 22 startup files, MS-DOS, 1102 (hard disks), 932 System Information tool, startup process hard disks, creating (Disk 889-890 logins at startup, disabling, Management utility), system management 93-94 941-942 new features, 22-23 performance, 20 strokes (fonts), 842 Scheduled Tasks, 1124-1125 secure startups, 19 stylus pens, 1362 system performance troubleshooting gestures, 1363-1364 environment variables, set- boot options, 972-975 Pen and Input Devices ting, 1085-1091 command prompt, 970 menu, 1372-1373 program environments, creating backups from pen flicks, 1363-1364 1092-1102 System Recovery SUA (Subsystem for UNIX- temporary files, specifying Options menu, 983-984 Based Applications), 36, location of, 1091-1092 Regedit, 970-971 680-682 System Properties (Control reinstalling Windows subfolder driver letters, map- Panel), 868-872 Vista, 975-976 ping, 756-757 System Protection option Startup Repair tool, subscriptions (System Properties), 963-964 calendars, 249 869-870 System Recovery newsgroups, Windows Mail System Recovery options, options, 962-963 7, 514-515 962 System Restore tool, substitutions (fonts), 844 backups, creating from, 964-967 superfetching, 20 983-984 Windows Complete PC Switch User command (Start command prompt, 970 Restore tool, 967-968 menu), 155 Startup Repair tool, Windows Memory switches 963-964 Diagnostic tool, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, System Restore tool, 968-970 619 964-967 unwanted startup programs, network switches, 593 Windows Complete PC eliminating, 1064-1066 switching Restore tool, 967-968 Startup Repair tool, 22, between wireless networks, Windows Memory 963-964 1271 Diagnostic tool, 968-970 hubs, 624 system restore, Registry users, 105 backup creation, 1047

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System Restore tool Tablet PC Settings menu, Telnet configuring, 964-965 1370-1372 Internetworking with UNIX creating restore points, Windows Journal, and Linux, 676-678 965-966 1369-1370 router access, preventing, restoring from restore Task Manager, 883-884 1241 points, 966-967 Applications tab, 884-885 Telnet session (UNIX), system stability, 1003 applications, launching, 146 676-678 System Tools applet Networking tab, 888-889 TEMP environment variable, (Control Panel), 1124-1125 Performance tab, 887-888 1087 System Tools folder, Processes tab, 885-886 Temporal Key Integrity Character Map, 892-895 Services tab, 887 Protocol (TKIP), 1264 System Tray. See Notification troubleshooting, 895 temporary files Area Users tab, 889 Internet files, 950 SystemDrive, 1087 Task Scheduler, 881, location of, specifying, SystemRoot environment 1123-1126 1091-1092 variable, 1087 taskbar, 125, 141-142 offline files, deleting (Disk SYSVOL folder, Windows active application buttons, Cleanup utility), 951 200x Server shared status, 140 Teredo IPv6 Tunneling sup- 749 customizing, 900-901 port, 28 drag-and-drop support, 181, Terminal Services, remote 901 client access, 605 T Notification Area, 139, 901 testing. See also diagnostic tabbed browsing, 30, repositioning, 140 tools; troubleshooting 430-433 resizing, 901 fax modem, 320 Tablet PC Start menu, dual column networks gestures, 1363-1364 arrangement, 138 cables, 794 history of, 1356-1358 Taskbar and Start Menu configurations, 795-797 Input Panel, 1361-1363 Properties dialog, 140, connectivity, 797-798 pen flicks, 1363-1364, 1375 900-901 defenses, 1219-1221 regular PCs versus, 1359, tasks (calendars), scheduling, Remote Desktop, 1333 1361 251, 1125 scanner, 321 selecting, 1360 TCP Services, forwarding SP-1 (Service Pack-1), 1423 Settings menu, 1370-1372 (routers), 733-734 UPS configurations, 1028 stylus pens, 1362-1363 TCP/IP text, converting handwriting troubleshooting auto-configuration via to, 1370 pen cursor, 1374 DHCP servers, 647-648 thin clients, 1331 pen flicks, 1374 default network protocol, ThinkPad, 1356 screen rotation, 1374 Internetworking with third-party utilities uses for, 1358-1359 Windows XP and 2000, backup tools, 1046-1047, Tablet Vista, 29 666-667 1200-1201 AutoComplete, 1366 configuring, 646-649 disk management tools, Handwriting Internet problems, trou- 953-954 Personalization window, bleshooting, 543-549 Internet problems 1364-1365 ipconfig command, 544-545 reverse tracert, 550 Handwriting Recognition pathping command, Speed Check, 549 tool, 1364-1366 547-548 troubleshooting, 549-550 new features, 1360 peer-to-peer networks, con- Whois Database, 550 Pen and Input Devices figuring, 644-646 three-button mouse, auto- menu, 1372-1373 ping command, 545-546 scrolling, 924 Snipping Tool, 1367-1369 route command, 548-549 thumbnails Sticky Notes, 1367 tracert command, 546-547 deleting (Disk Cleanup television. See TV utility), 951 live thumbnails, 13 Thumbnails view (Computer), 149 troubleshooting 1479

Tiles view (Computer), 149 errant startup programs, pathping command, Timbuktu, 1331 Registry entries, 547-548 titles, adding to movies/video 1064-1066 ping command, 545-546 clips, 339-340 fax services, 230 pinging with larger pack- TiVo files ets, 551-552 Tivo-To-Go, 274 In Use by Another User route command, 548-549 Windows Media Center error message, 781 router configuration, 530 versus, 372 compressing, 202 software configuration TKIP (Temporal Key deleting, Administrators problems, 535-539 Integrity Protocol), 1264 account, 1203 Speed Check, 549 too many files open error folders, deleting, 1203 TCP/IP utilities, 543 message, MS-DOS applica- garbage characters display, TraceRoute.org reverse tions, 1127 MS-DOS applications, tracert tools, 550 top-level keys (Registry), 1127 tracert command, 529, 1039-1042 hard disks 546-547 Torvalds, Linus, 37 file structure problems, tracert network cabling TPM (Trusted Platform 956 diagram, 530 Module), 19, 1185-1187 hardware problems, 956 Whois Database, 550 TraceRoute.org website, 550 overview, 954 Internet Explorer 7, 467 tracert tool (TCP/IP utility), strategies, 955-956 LAN (Local Area 529-530, 546-547 unrecognized, 956-957 Networks), shared connec- transferring data between hardware tions, 736 computers, Windows Easy conflicts, 1035 Macintosh networking Transfer, 100-103 general guidelines, 1034 inability to run concur- transitions Help and Support Center, rent applications, 698 flat cuts, 336-337 981-982 lost application associa- video clips, adding hidden updates, 1006 tions, 698 (Windows Movie Maker), hubs, 659-660 mangled line feed/carriage 336-337 IIS (Internet Information returns transparencies, faxing or Services), 584-585 UNIX networking, 697 scanning, 322 installing missing Travan tape storage, 616 software, 1006-1007 computers from net- Trojan horses, 1133, 1208 Windows Vista, note- works, 696 troubleshooting, 962. See also book computers, 55 printers, Active diagnostic tools; testing Internet connections, Directory networks, absent computers, work- 420-421, 528 781 group networks, 660-661 dial-up problems, monitors application crashes, 535-536 LCD monitors, 927 156-157, 977-979 dial-up settings, 530 multiple monitors, backups, 1201-1202 flowchart diagnosis, 1020-1021, 1032-1033 BitLocker, 1202 532-534 resolution, 927 blank monitors, 927 hardware configuration screen flicker, 925 boot process, 957 problems, 539-543 screen savers, 911 Character Map, 895 ipconfig command, wallpaper images, 928 devices, missing drivers, 544-545 window edges off screen, 1017 ipconfig tool, 529 926 dial-up networks LAN problems, 537-539 mouse clicks, 927 ISP, 420-421 methodology, 531-532 movies, 345-346 routing issues, modem problems, MS-DOS, 1127 1296-1297 536-537 Network window, 660, DVDs, playing, 260-261 Network Connections 788-789 EFS (Encrypted File settings, 530 System), 1202

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networks, 696-698 Registry Windows Fax and Scan, cables, 659, 794 configuration changes 320-322 configuration checks, don’t appear for other Windows Mail 7, 520-521 790-791, 795-797 users, 1066 Windows Media Center, connectivity checks, corrupted files, 1063 387-388 797-798 recovery process, Windows Messenger, 1241 Device Manager, 1063-1064 Windows Update, 1005 793-794 Remote Desktop, wireless networks, diagnostic questions, 1350-1351 1273-1276 786-787 screen flicker, 925 Wordpad, 255 diagnostic tools, 788, screen savers, 911 TrueType font outline tech- 792-793 searches, 201-202 nology, 841-844 Event Viewer, 792-793 shared connections (LAN) Turn Off (Start menu), 139 file and printer sharing cable connections, 736 TV tuner, troubleshooting, problems, 799 DSL connections, 736 387 file sharing problems, modem connections, 736 Tweak UI tool, 919 799 shortcuts, 157-158 TweakVI tool, editing general categories, 787 Sidebar gadgets, 254 Registry, 1062 LAN monitoring, small screen fonts, 928 two-factor authentication, 799-800 startup process 1250-1251 Network and Sharing boot options, 972-975 two-way authentication, Center, 789-790 command prompt, 970 1250 Network Diagnostics, creating backups from typefaces, 841 790-791 System Recovery information sources, overview, 786 Options menu, 983-984 843-844 printer sharing problems, Regedit, 970-971 installing, 845 799 reinstalling Windows points, 842 questions to ask, 786-787 Vista, 975-976 substitutions, 844 services, 1241 Startup Repair tool, types, 842 types of network prob- 963-964 Typography (Microsoft) web- lems, 787 System Recovery site, 843 Windows Firewall, options, 962-963 791-792 System Restore tool, news servers, 523 964-967 U newsgroups, 521-522 Windows Complete PC UAC (User Account non-booting computers, Restore tool, 967-968 Control), 19, 84-87, 1079, BIOS settings, 1033 Windows Memory 1144-1145 Notepad, 254 Diagnostic tool, UDP Services, forwarding offline folders, 1309 968-970 (routers), 733-734 output to exterior TVs, 926 Tablet PC, 1374 UI (User Interfaces), 122 passwords, email accounts Task Manager, 895 Aero, 124 (Windows Mail 7), 519 tips for, 982-983 default appearance, photos, printing, 303-304 too many files open error 125-126 printing, 210-213, 228-230, message, MS-DOS appli- icons, 129-130 781 cations, 1127 putting items on, 131 problem prevention, uninstalling Recycle Bin, 125-128 976-977 software, 1007 shortcuts, 131-132 Problem Reports and updates, 1006 Sidebar gadgets, 126 Solutions applet, 979-981 Volume Control, 360 taskbar, 125 Programs and Features win- VPN (Virtual Private visual color palette, dow, 1007 Networks), 1296-1297, 124-125 re-installing uninstalled 1308 breadcrumbs, 172-175 updates, 1006 wallpaper images, 928 efficient use of, 159-161 USB backup devices, troubleshooting 1481

file system navigation, mangled line feeds, trou- upgrades 177-184 bleshooting, 697 hard disks, 1011 file views, 185-187 printers, LPR/LPD proto- hardware, 48-49 folder views, 185-189 col, 764-765 EULA, 1028-1031 logon process, 123-124 UUCP (Unix-to-Unix Copy overview, 1010 panes, toggling, 184-185 Protocol), news server SPP, 1028-1030 taskbar, 138-142 protocol, 509 older operating systems, Windows Explorer, 135 unrecognized hard disks, Microsoft desupport dates, breadcrumbs, 165, troubleshooting, 956-957 122 170-171, 175-177 updates page file sizes, 1010 Details pane, 167 album art, 284-285 RAM, 1010 file management, automatic updates, 1142 storage devices to dynamic 135-138 Critical Updates, 1422 disk model, 939 new features, 164-167 critical updates, download- Windows Media Center, toolbar, 165-166 ing, 95 367-368 WebView, 167-170 driver updates Windows Vista, 62-65 Ulead Video Studio, 345 manual updates, 992-993 options for, 35 Ulead.com website, 345 Windows Update set- versions of, 66 Ultimate Extras, 997 tings, 1007-1008 Upgrading and Repairing Ultra DME EIDE hard disks, hardware, device drivers, Networks, Fourth Edition, 1011 992-993 610 UNC (Universal Naming hidden updates, trou- UPnP (Universal Plug and Convention), 743-744 bleshooting, 1006 Play), 606 unidirectional satellite hotfixes, 1422 UPS (Uninterruptible Power dishes, 397 importance of, 1211, Supplies), 617, 976 uninstalling 1226-1227 configuring, 1027-1028 applications, 141-142 media information, 282-284 installing, 1023-1026 programs, 140 Microsoft E-Mail Updates intelligent units, 1024 software, 1000-1002, 1007 Service, 1226 selecting, 1025-1026 SP-1 (Service Pack-1), 1428 networks, mixed types, 624 testing configuration, 1028 updates Optional Updates, 1422 URGE online music store, troubleshooting, 1006 re-installing uninstalled 269 with Windows Update, updates, troubleshooting, URL (Uniform Resource 991 1006 Locators), 428 University of Illinois, Mosaic service packs, 994-996 AutoComplete feature Web browser development, software, downloading, 443 (IE7), 429 424 uninstalling, troubleshoot- components of, 429 UNIX, 35-36 ing, 1006 entry of, 429-430 carriage returns, trou- Windows Update error messages, 429 bleshooting, 697 automatic updates, filename translation, website Internetworking, 672 987-988 home directories, 556 Berkeley “r” commands, changing update settings, home pages, 556-557, 572 680-682 990 HTTP protocol, 429 CIFS (Common Internet disabling updates, 990 IIS, localhost, 566 File System) protocol, hiding updates, 989 IPP printers, selecting by, 673 manual updates, 989 762-763 NFS, 678-679 repairing/uninstalling websites, virtual directories, Samba, 673-676 updates, 991 556 SMB (Server Message SP-1 installation, US-CERT (Computer Block) protocol, 673 1425-1426 Emergency Response SUA (Subsystem for troubleshooting, 1005 Team), browser security UNIX-Based viewing updates, 990 advice, 464 Applications), 680 USB backup devices, Telnet, 676-678 troubleshooting, 1201

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USB controllers, BIOS set- USERDOMAIN, 1087 launching, 327, 331 tings, 1018 USERNAME, 1087 media associations, 438 USB flash drives, security, usernames, changing, 90 narration, 338-339 1199-1200 USERPROFILE environ- organizing, 332-333 Use Printer Halftoning ment variable, 1087 saving projects, 340-343 option (Printer Properties Users tab (Task Manager), titles, 339-340 dialog), 218 889 transitions, 336-337 Usenet Utilities tab, Printer troubleshooting, 387-388 lack of oversight authority, Property sheets, 216 DV camcorders, 325 509 UTP (Unshielded Twisted- DVDs, burning to, 357-360 newsgroups versus, 510 Pair) cables, 594-595, editing tools, 345 User Account Control 618-620 Internet Explorer 7 (UAC), 19, 84-87, 1079, uuencode message format, AVI format, 438 1144-1145 489 fps (frames per second), user accounts 437 Administrator accounts, MPEG format, 438 accessing, 115-116 V playing (Windows Media changing settings, 90-93 VBScript, 1114 Player), 438-439 creating, 89-90, 270 vCards, sending via Windows streaming, 437-440 deleting, 90 Mail 7, 508 Web elements, 436-438 logins VeriSign, certificate WMV format, 438 disabling at startup, issuances, 456 non-linear editing, 325 93-94 Veritas Backup Exec, 616 online stores, 269-270 process of, 123-124 VHDMount (Virtual Server Web cameras, 325 password recovery disks, 2005) Windows Media Center, 115 Administrator operation, playing, 378-379 password reset disks, 91-92 1167 video cards, 1019-1021 switching, 105 command-line syntax, VideoMaker magazine web- types of, 88 1165-1166 site, 345 user groups, creating, downloading, 1164 View tab (Folders Options 112-113 driver installation, Control Panel), 170 User Accounts and Family 1168-1170 virtual directories Safety view (Category installing, 1165 IIS, 574 view), 811 Windows Explorer opera- redirection, 556 user groups tion, 1166-1167, 1170 websites, 556 creating, 112-113 VHS, dubbing television pro- virtual domains, 559 permissions, assigning to, grams to (Windows Media virtual folders, 1004-1005 1198-1199, 1203 Center), 384 virtual machines, 73, 130 restricted objects, permis- video Virtual PC, 74 sion assignments, 1203 analog camcorders, 325 Virtual Private Networks user interface (UI). See UI acquisition sources, 325 (VPN). See VPN (Virtual (User Interfaces) clips (Windows Movie Private Networks) user profiles, 79 Maker) virtual registries, 1004-1005 backups, 1154 assembling in, 333-334 Virtual Server 2005, changing settings, 93 capture process, 327-332 VHDMount default user profile, config- converting to movies, Administrator operation, uring, 116-117 333-334 1167 directory structure, 105-108 editing in, 334-336 command-line syntax, junction points and sym- effects, adding, 337-338 1165-1166 bolic links, 109-110 file formats, 325-326 downloading, 1164 virtualization, 110-111 filters, 337-338 driver installation, roaming, 603, 741 hardware requirements, 1168-1170 User Variables, 1089 326 installing, 1165 user-mode drivers, 1018 Windows Explorer operation, 1166-1167, 1170 web servers 1483 virtualization, 110-111, 1044 establishing connections, enlarging view (Internet viruses, 1208 1293-1294 Explorer 7), 426-427 attachments, 486 gateway settings, 1292 GIF image file format, 436 history of, 1132-1133 incoming access, 1297-1301 graphics Melissa, 1133 monitoring connections, copyright restrictions, Michelangelo, 1132 1296 436 newsgroups, safety meas- properties tables, 1290-1291 mouse over action, 436 ures, 524 Remote Desktop connec- resizing, 436 software downloads, scan- tions, 1351 troubleshooting (IE7), ning, 443 remote network resources, 467 Vista SP-1, RFM, 1031 1295 home directories (IIS), Vista Ultimate, 996-998 router information, manu- copying to, 567-569 Vista (Windows). See ally adding, 1309-1310 JPEG image file format, Windows Vista routing 435-436 visual color palette, desktop information, manual Links bar, 427-428 environment, 124-125 additions, 1309-1310 loading errors, trou- Visual Effects dialog issues with, 1296-1297 bleshooting, 467 (Control Panel), 890-891 troubleshooting, 1308 MP3 audio Visual Effects tab (Computer tunnels, 1287 copyright controversies, Performance Options prop- 441 erty sheets), 854-855 downloading (Windows visual effects tools, 922 W Media Player), 442 visualizations, Windows wallpaper (desktops) playing (Windows Media Media Player, 262 block-like appearance, 928 Player), 441 VMWare, 74 DreamScene (Ultimate navigation tools (IE7), 428 voice commands. See speech Extras), 997 offline browsing (IE7), 432 recognition GUI display properties, set- page not available errors, Volume Control, 351-353, ting, 906-908 troubleshooting (IE7), 467 360, 1281 WBADMIN command-line PNG image file format, 436 volumes tool, 1162-1164 saving for later viewing, MFT (Master File Tables), Web browsers. See also 434-435 pre-allocations, 944-945 Internet Explorer 7 troubleshooting, 467 shadow copies, 24, 1150, alternatives to Internet video 1190 Explorer 7, 464 AVI format, 438 VPN (Virtual Private Berners-Lee, Tim, 424 elements, 436-438 Networks), 605 Cailliau, Robert, 424 fps (frames per second), callbacks, 1291 function of, 555 437 computer access, enabling, MIME types, interpretation MPEG format, 438 1297, 1300-1301 of, 557 playing (Windows Media configuring, 1288-1289 Mosaic, 424 Player), 438-439 connections virtual directories, redirec- streaming (Windows failures, missing certifi- tion, 556 Media Player), 439-440 cates, 1308 web cameras, 325 WMV format, 438 LAN Internet connec- web feeds, automatic web servers. See also IIS tions, 709-710 searches for Internet (Internet Information process of, 1287 Explorer 7, 425 Services) properties, 1292 web pages access, troubleshooting, 584 routing issues, Address bar, length reduc- authentication, 571-572 1296-1297 tion (IE7), 428 function of, 555 data encapsulation, 1287 audio home directories, default email connections, 1295 elements, 436-438 documents, 556-557, 572 enabling (RAS), 1297, 1300 streaming (Windows MIME types, file labeling, ending connections, 1296 Media Player), 439-440 557

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physical paths, changing, IIS (Internet Information software downloads 571 Services) add-on crash detection programs managing, 569-575 (IE7), 448 dynamic pages execution, security tools, 555 add-on management 557 Intel Corporation, Speed (IE7), 447-448 execution options, 558 Check tool, 549 certificates (IE7), 446 server-side scripts, 558, InterNIC, Whois Database drive-by (IE7), 445-446 573 tool, 550 invalid signatures (IE7), static pages execution, IPP printers, selecting by, 447 557 763 mirror sites, 442 unresponsive servers, trou- Microsoft Downloads, 213 progress bar, 443 bleshooting (IIS), 584 Microsoft Technet, IIS secu- version updates, 443 virtual directories, redirec- rity tools, 555 virus scanning, 443 tion, 556 mirror sites, software down- ZIP compression, 443 Windows File Types loads, 442 TraceRoute.org, reverse Registry, MIME types, 557 MSN Media, 440 tracert tool, 550 web-based clients, Remote National Public Radio Tucows.com, 442 Desktop configuration, (NPR), 439 Ulead.com, digital editing 1349 objectionable content, con- tools, 345 web-based email, backups, trolling, 459-461 URL (Uniform Resource 1154 offline browsing (IE7), 432 Locators) web-based news servers, PC Magazine, 230 AutoComplete, 429, 461 510-511 PDF documents, viewing, components of, 429 webpads, 1357 468-469 entry of, 429-430 websites personal websites, banned error messages, 429 Apple.com, 440 on corporate networks, filename translation, 556 AtomFilms.com, 342 555 HTTP protocol, 429 availability settings (IIS), pop-ups/unders ads VideoMaker magazine, 345 connection forwarding, blocking, 457-458 virtual directories, 556 580-581 exceptions, 458-459 Windows Marketplace, 619 background images, print publishing via FTPServer, wrong page versions, trou- controls, 462 576-577 bleshooting (IIS), 585 buy.com, 613 Real Broadcast Network, WebView, 167-170 CataList, 510 440 Welcome Center, 80-81 connections Registry tips and tricks, welcome page (IIS), 566 forwarding, 580-581 1062 Welcome screen, 78-79 troubleshooting, Roxio.com, digital editing WEP (Wired Equivalency 531-532, 584 tools, 345 Privacy), 598, 1264 Consumer Reports, 230 scripts Whistler (codename), 8 Consumer Search, 230 ASP, 586 White, Nick, 1029 content rating systems, 461 dangers of, 586 Whois Database tool, cookies, enabling/disabling Perl, 585 domain registration infor- (IE7), 455 search options mation, 550 Digital Video Magazine, Search Companion WHQL (Windows Hardware 345 (IE7), 462-464 Quality Laboratories), 1014 Download.com, 442 setting (IE7), 462 Wi-Fi Alliance, IEEE 802.11 FreeNews.net, 511 security 454-456, 459-461, Wireless Ethernet, 596 home directories 1240 WIA drivers, 321 setting file permissions, server connections, wildcards, command-line 567 encrypted sessions, 456 tools, 1071 URL filename transla- SETI@home Project, windir environment variable, tion, 556 909-910 1087 Windows Firewall 1485

Windows 2000 Windows Explorer, 82, 97, VHDMount (Virtual Server history of Windows, 8 135 2005) operation, Internetworking with, 665 applications, launching, 146 1166-1167, 1170 password protection and breadcrumbs, 165, 170-177 WebView, 167-170 simple file sharing, CDs, burning photos to, Windows Fax and Scan, 25 667-669 300-301 dialing rules, 315 TCP/IP as default net- Details pane, 167 emailing scans, 319 work protocol, 666-667 Documents folder, 149-150, fax service configuration, Windows 2003 Server, 592 165 309 Windows 200x Server elevated privileges, running cover pages, 310-311 domain networks, joining, with, 567 fax receiving options, 310 653-655 files fax settings, 312 shared administrative fold- customizing views, sender information, 310 ers, 748-749 185-187 faxing XP Pro versus, 613-614 managing, 135-136 scans, 319 Windows 3.x, history of security, 200-201 slides and transparencies, Windows, 6 system navigation, 322 Windows 95 177-184 hardware and software history of Windows, 6 viewing extensions, requirements, 308-309 Internetworking, 670-672 97-98 manipulating scanned Windows 98 zipping and packing, images, 319 history of Windows, 6 198-202 monitoring outgoing faxes, Internetworking, 667, folders 315 670-672 customizing views, overview, 308-309 Windows 98 Second Edition, 185-189 previewing faxes, 314 history of Windows, 6 deleting, 138 printing received faxes, 316 Windows Anytime Upgrade, viewing, 137-138 receiving faxes, 316 66 images, viewing with, scanning Windows Backup and 354-355 photos, 317 Restore Center. See Backup indexing, changing settings, profiles, 318-319 and Restore Center 190-193 settings, 316 Windows Boot Manager, 972 Music folder, 149-150 slides and transparencies, Windows Calendar. See new features, 164-167 322 Calendar panes, toggling, 184-185 sending faxes, 313-315 Windows Communication Pictures folder, 149-150 troubleshooting, 320-322 Foundation HTTP programs, running from, Windows File Protection, Activation, 692 147-149 1003 Windows Complete PC screen appearance, 136 Windows File Types Restore tool, 967-968 searches Registry, MIME types, 557 Windows Defender, 19, changing settings, Windows Firewall, 791-792 853-854, 1138-1141 190-193 configuring, 791, 1213, Windows Disk Diagnostics, deep searching, 190 1230-1231 22 grouping and stacking, default settings, 1234 Windows Driver Foundation, 197-198 disabling, 1231 1018 intermediate searching, enabling, 1225-1226, 1231 Windows DVD Maker, 189-190 exceptions, enabling, 357-360 Search pane, 195-196 1231-1234 Windows Easy Transfer, troubleshooting, 201-202 IIS (Internet Information 100-102 while typing, 192-194 Services), opening for, 566 Windows Easy Transfer shortcuts, creating, 136 network connection set- Companion, 102-103 toolbar, 165-166 tings, 1234 Windows Experience Index, peer-to-peer networks, con- 850-853 figuring for, 652-653

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security, 606 email setting up accounts, suspicious activities, moni- addressing, 483-484 512-513 toring, 1221 checking while traveling, subscribing to, 514-515 Windows Firewall with 503-505 overview, 472-474 Advanced Security, 1235 creating, 483-484 passwords, 519 configuring, 1236-1238 filtering, 501-502 SP2 (Service Pack 2), secu- creating rules, 1238-1240 formatting complaints rity features, 496 Windows for Pen from recipients, 520 spam Computing, 1356 formatting messages, legal measures, 508-509 Windows for Workgroups, 523-524 limitation features, history of Windows, 6 formatting options, 496-498 Windows Hardware Quality 489-490 vCards, sending, 508 Laboratories (WHQL), organizing, 500-506 Windows Management 1014 out of office auto reply, Instrumentation (WMI), Windows Hold’Em feature 503 WSH (Windows Script (Ultimate Extras), 997 receipt requests, 488 Host), 1120-1122 Windows Journal, 1369-1370 secure, 490-491 Windows Marketplace, Windows key+M keystroke, sending, 484 143-144, 619, 1000 immediate desktop access, signature setup, 487 Windows Me 159 transfer protocols, history of Windows, 6, 8 Windows Live, 986 480-481 Internetworking, 667, Windows Mail 7, 452 HTML scripts, security 670-672 accounts protections, 498 Windows Media Center, 362, checking multiple identity on outgoing mail, 452 accounts, 520 520 DVDs configuring, 478-480 Inbox burning television pro- information backups, 508 appearance of, 476-477 grams to, 383-384 modifying existing Folders list, 477 keyboard shortcuts, 386 accounts, 495-496 Microsoft welcome let- playing, 378-379 multiple user accounts, ter, 476 hardware 498-500 Preview pane, 477 configuration, 368-370 newsgroup accounts, incoming messages requirements, 364-365 512-514 deleting, 483 history of, 363 Address Book reading, 481-483 interface, 370-371 backups, 506-507 replying to, 482 Media Center Extender, 370 distribution lists, initial startup, 476 music, playing, 378 493-494 launching, 476 parental controls, setting, entries, adding, 492-493 missing folders, trou- 385-386 entries, deleting, 493 bleshooting, 521 PC form factors, 365-366 entries, editing, 493 missing mail servers, trou- photo slideshows, 376-377 looking up people who bleshooting, 521 television aren’t in, 495 newsgroups broadcasting to TV or attachments accessing, 509-510 projector, 381-383 opening, 485 locating accounts, burning DivX files to sending, 485 513-514 DVDs, 390 virus prevention, 486 managing, 517-518 burning to DVDs, contacts message size options, 526 383-384 disabling auto-additions, messages, marked as new, converting to DivX files, 520 522 388-389 sending, 508 posting, 515-517 disk storage require- data backups, 505 reading, 513-517 ments, 374-376 earlier Outlook versions reading offline, 518-519 dubbing to VHS, 384 versus, 474-475 Guide setup, 372-374 Windows Photo Gallery 1487

program selection, 372 PlaysForSure compatible editing, 334-344 recording programs, 373 devices versus iPods, 272 alternative editing tools, viewing on HDTV or portable media players 345 projector, 380 playing through car non-linear editing, 325 troubleshooting, 387-388 stereo, 285-286 recorded television pro- upgrading to, 367-368 synchronizing with, grams, 384 Windows Vista version 274-276 effects, adding, 337 based on, 366 shuffling playback, 266 file formats, 325 Xbox 360 connections, streaming audio/video, compatible formats, 326 380-381 439-440 Microsoft HighMAT Windows Media Player, 452 video technology, 342 audio playback support, 438 filters, adding, 337-338 streaming audio, 439-440 playing, 438-439 hardware requirements, CDs streaming, 439-440 FireWire port, 326 bit rate, 268 Windows Meeting Space, 25, launching, 327, 331 burning, 272-274 606, 1315 narration, 338-339 file formats, 268 Windows Memory organizing clips, 332-333 playing, 265-266 Diagnostic tool, 22, playback controls, 334 ripping, 266-268 968-970 producing movies, 325-326 copy protection, disabling, Windows Messenger, 1241 saving projects, 340-343 262 Windows Mobility Center titles, 339-340 DVDs Mobility Center, 21 transitions, 336-337 bit rate, 268 Battery Status icon, 1281 troubleshooting, 345-346 file formats, 268 Brightness control, 1281 Windows NT, history of playing, 265-266 External Display control, Windows, 7 ripping, 266-268 1282 Windows NT Virtual DOS file types supported, 260 External Display tile, 1314 Machine (ntvdm), 1095 hard disk media files, play- Power Options, 1283 Windows OS, version deter- ing, 266 Presentation Settings, 1282, mination, 920-921 home networking and, 1312-1313 Windows Pen Services, 1357 277-278 Screen Rotation control, Windows Photo Gallery, 26, interface 1282 288, 452 browsing and searching, Sync Center, 1282 adding photos to, 289, 263-265 Volume control, 1281 294-295 menu tabs, 261-263 Wireless Network icon, archiving photos in, media associations, setting, 1281 305-306 438 Windows Movie Maker, burning photos to CD, media files 347-348 301-303 deleting, 281-282 alternatives to, 345 cropping photos in, 296 organizing, 281-282 assembling video clips, digital cameras, 292-295 updating album art, 333-334 filtering photos in, 289 284-285 audio tracks, importing, 332 fixing photos in, 295-296 updating media informa- AutoMovie, 343-344 importing files to, 290 tion, 282-284 clip capture process, Live File System option, monitored folders, chang- 325-332 302 ing, 271 converting clips to movies, Mastered option, 302 MP3 audio 333-334 organizing photos in, 290 downloading, 442 digital still images, import- previewing photos in, 290 playing, 441 ing, 332 printing photos from, online stores, 269-270 DV camcorders, control 297-298, 303-304 playlists, creating, 279-280 compatibility, 346 scanners, 290-292, 304-305 sharing photos via, 299

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Windows Script Host logging process, 123-124 Windows XP Professional, (WSH). See WSH multibooting, 66-70, 73 613-614 (Windows Script Host) new features, 8-11 WINE, 37 Windows Search Engine accessories, 24-27 WinFax Pro software, 228 (WSE), 15 for data security, 23-24 WinRescue utility, Registry Windows Security Center, for entertainment, 31-32 backups, 1046-1047 1135-1136 for networking, 27-28 Wired Equivalency Privacy Windows Server 2003, 592 for performance, 20-21 (WEP), 598, 636, 1264 Windows services, list of, for productivity, 29-30 wired Ethernet networks, 1403-1420 for stability, 22-23 593-594 Windows SideShow (Control for system security, 18-20 Wireless Connection Panel), 872 in interface, 12-18 Properties dialog, 1273 Windows Sound Recorder, in Internet Explorer, Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 350-351 30-31 802.11) Windows Task Scheduler, reinstalling for startup current standards, 596 881, 1123-1126 repair, 975-976 security vulnerabilities, 597 Windows Update, 986 updates, downloading, 95 Wi-Fi Alliance, 596 automatic updates, 987-988 upgrading wireless Internet access, 397 changing update settings, options for, 35 wireless modems, 397, 406 990 versions of, 66 Wireless Network icon disabling updates, 990 versions of, 4-5 (Mobility Center), 1281 driver update settings, compared, 32-35 Wireless Network Setup 1007-1008 with Windows Media Wizard, 638-642 hiding updates, 989 Center, 366 wireless networks (IEEE manual updates, 989 Windows Vista Premium 802.11g), 622 repairing/uninstalling Ready PC, 48 ad hoc networks, 1262, updates, 991 Windows Vista Ultimate 1271-1273 SP-1 (Service Pack-1) instal- Edition adding manually, 1273 lation, 1425-1426 power toys, 997-998 automatic/manual connec- SP2 (Service Pack 2) instal- Ultimate Extras, 996 tions, selecting, 1272 lation, 995 downloading, 996 command-line tools with, troubleshooting, 1005 DreamScene wallpaper, 1277-1278 viewing updates, 990 997 domain, 1266 website, 994 Secure Online Key encryption keys, 636 Windows Vista Backup feature, 997 encryption protocols, 636 activating, 70-72 Windows Hold’Em fea- existing networks, joining, boot menu, editing entries, ture, 997 641-642 74-76 Windows Vista Upgrade features overview, 623 corporate network features, Advisor, 43-48 hardware requirements, 623 39-40 Windows XP infrastructure networks, development codenames, 4 compatibility, junction 1262 exiting, 154-156 points and symbolic links, installing, 635-636, 638-642 hardware requirements, 109-110 Internet connections on 42-48 history of Windows, 7-8 LAN (Local Area improvements over internetworking with, 665 Networks), 711-712 Windows XP, 5 installing LLDP respon- joining, 1267 installing der, 667 at home or small offices, clean installations, 49-62 password protection and 1267-1269 in-place upgrades, 62-65 simple file sharing, existing networks, network installations, 50 667-669 641-642 reinstalling, 975-976 setting TCP/IP as in corporate environ- troubleshooting on note- default network proto- ments, 1267 book computers, 55 col, 666-667 in public hot spots, 1270 Linux versus, 38-39 Windows Vista improve- in someone else’s office, ments over, 5 1269-1270 zooming 1489

manual additions, 1273 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected overview, 1262 Access 2), 599 preferred networks, Writing Pad (in Input Panel), 1271-1273 1362 private networks, 1266 WSE (Windows Search public networks, 1266 Engine), 15 security WSH (Windows Script file and printer sharing, Host), 1113 1266-1267 ADSI, 1122 MITM (Man In The applications (Windows), Middle), 1264 1122-1123 overview, 1262-1263 disk and network manage- security keys, 1264-1266 ment, 1117-1118 snooping, 1263 messaging and email, SSID (Service Set 1118-1119 Identifier), 636 scripts, creating, 1114-1117 switching between, 1271 WMI, 1120-1122 troubleshooting, 1273-1276 WSH (Windows Script wiring networks Host), 1113 correct order in connectors, 630-631 installing, 628-635 X - Y - Z wiring channels, 659 Xbox 360, Windows Media wiring guides, Windows Center connections, Media Center, 368-370, 380-381 380-381 Xnews tool (newsgroups), WMI (Windows 526 Management instrumenta- XPS (XML Paper tion), WSH (Windows Specification), print output, Script Host), 1120-1122 226-227 WMV video format, 438 Wordpad, 254-255 workgroup networks, 740 zipped files, 198-200, 443 computers, absence of, creating, 953 660-661 troubleshooting, 202 domain networks versus, zones (security), 454 742 zooming (cameras), 348 file sharing, troubleshooting, 799 folders, sharing, 769-771 printer sharing, troubleshooting, 799 searching, 748 World Wide Web (WWW) growth of, 424 HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), 425 origins and development, 424 site registrars, 424 worms, 1133 WOW64 emulation layer, 33

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