Windows VistaTM Administrator's Pocket Consultant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stanek, William R.

Contributor:

Stanek, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Local Subjects:

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (559 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol : Microsoft Press, 2006.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Windows Vista. Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the precise information you need to solve problems and get the job done-whether you're at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Install and configure Windows Vista-and optimize the user workspaceMaintain operating system components, hardware devices, and driversCreate user and group accounts-and control rights

Contents:

Cover; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Who Is This Book For?; How Is This Book Organized?; Conventions Used in This Book; Support; Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Vista Administration; Getting Started with Windows Vista; Installing and Running Windows Vista; Installing Windows Vista; Using Welcome Center and Activating Windows; Running Windows Vista in Workgroups and Domains; Turning Off and Shutting Down Computers Running Windows Vista; Navigating Architecture Changes in Windows Vista; Understanding Modularization and Windows Imaging

Understanding the Windows Preinstallation EnvironmentUnderstanding the Windows Pre-Boot Environment; Chapter 2: Managing Windows Vista Systems; Getting Around Windows Vista; Working with the Taskbar; Working with the Start Menu; Working with Control Panel; Managing User Account Control and Elevation Prompts; Redefining Standard User and Administrator User Accounts; Optimizing User Account Control and Admin Approval Mode; Supporting Computers Running Windows Vista; Working with the Computer Management Console; Getting Basic System and Performance Information

Getting Advanced System InformationWorking with WMI Control; Using System Support Tools; Working with Disk Cleanup; Verifying System Files Using File Signature Verification; Managing System Configuration, Startup, and Boot; Managing System Properties; The Computer Name Tab; The Hardware Tab; The Advanced Tab; The System Protection Tab; The Remote Tab; Chapter 3: Configuring Systems, Hardware Devices, and Drivers; Introducing Automated Help And Support; Working with the Automated Help System; Introducing Support Services; Introducing Support Policies

Installing and Maintaining Devices: The EssentialsInstalling Pre-Existing Devices; Installing New Devices; Getting Started with Device Manager; Working with Device Drivers; Device Driver Essentials; Using Signed and Unsigned Device Drivers; Tracking Driver Information; Installing and Updating Device Drivers; Restricting Device Installation Using Group Policy; Rolling Back Drivers; Removing Device Drivers for Removed Devices; Uninstalling, Reinstalling, and Disabling Device Drivers; Managing Hardware; Adding Non-Plug and Play Hardware; Enabling and Disabling Hardware; Troubleshooting Hardware

Customizing Hardware Device SettingsConfiguring Keyboard Settings; Configuring Mouse Settings; Configuring Audio Devices and Sound Themes; Adjusting Regional Settings; Setting the Date and Time; Managing Internet Time; Internet Time Overview; Configuring Internet Time in Workgroups; Configuring Internet Time in Domains; Chapter 4: Customizing the Desktop and the Interface; Optimizing Windows Vista Menus; Changing Between Classic Start Menu and Simple Start Menu; Customizing Classic Start Menu Options; Customizing Simple Start Menu Settings; Modifying Menus and Their Options

Customizing the Taskbar

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9780735645813

0735645817

9780735646681

0735646686

OCLC:

780425101