Microsoft windows operating system essentials (paperback)

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Learn Windows Quickly and Easily

This full-color guide covers the basics of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and prepares you to take the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-349, Windows Operating System Fundamentals. The book starts with a practical overview, before walking you through such essentials as clean installs versus upgrades, configuration, security, file and device management, Group Policy, and more. Whether you"re preparing for the exam or just brushing up, this is the solid grounding you need to be successful managing Windows Desktop environments.

Learn these Windows networking essentials*and more:

  • Windows OS basics*history, architecture, installation

  • Using the desktop, gadgets, shortcuts, and the Aero interface

  • Viewing configuration settings and managing the Control Panel

  • Working with PowerShell navigation and cmdlets

  • Using Group Policy and understanding virtualization

  • Setting up devices, file sharing, security, and storage

  • Handling troubleshooting, backup and recovery, and updates

  • Preparing for MTA Exam 98-349, Windows Operating System Fundamentals

View full-color images of key Windows 7 features

Practical illustrations help reinforce learning objectives

This striking Essentials book features:

  • Chapter-opening learning objectives

  • Full coverage of all exam topics

  • Four-color screenshots and illustrations

  • Essentials and Beyond*summaries and additional suggested exercises

  • Chapter review questions

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 Windows Operating Systems Overview 1

Discovering the History of Windows1

DOS-The Precursor 2

Windows 3.1-The GUI 4

Windows Evolution7

Understanding the OS Architecture 8

The Layers in Windows8

Windows Compared to Other Systems13

Identifying Windows Interfaces 14

Using the GUI Interface 14

Using the Command Prompt Interface 17

Using Windows PowerShell18

The Essentials and Beyond 19

Chapter 2 Installing Windows 23

Exploring OS Editions23

Comparing Windows Editions 23

Defining System Requirements 26

Using the PC Upgrade Advisor 27

Planning Clean Installs vs. Upgrades 28

Understanding Upgrade Paths 29

Considering Application Compatibility 30

Planning for Upgrades32

Planning for Clean Installs32

Understanding Installation Types33

Installing from Removable Media33

Performing Network-Based Installations37

Managing Product Identification Keys 37

Using Virtualized Installations 38

Introducing Virtualization38

Application Virtualization40

Using Windows Virtual PC 40

Using Third-Party Virtualization Software 42

Understanding Windows XP Mode43

The Essentials and Beyond 43

Chapter 3 Managing the Desktop 45

Understanding Desktop Features 45

Exploring the Desktop 45

Using the Desktop Configuration Interfaces 48

Start Menu Settings 48

Taskbar Settings 50

Notification Area Settings 53

Understanding User Profiles and Desktop Relationships 55

Working with Gadgets56

Adding Gadgets to the Desktop 56

Configuring Gadgets57

Installing and Removing Gadgets 58

Changing Display Settings 59

Configuring the Screen Resolution 59

Configuring Screen Magnification60

Using Multiple Display Devices61

Creating Shortcuts 61

Creating a New Desktop Shortcut 61

Modifying a Shortcut 63

Adding System Icons to the Desktop 64

Configuring the Aero Interface65

Understanding the Aero Features65

Using Aero Themes 66

Configuring Aero Settings 67

The Essentials and Beyond 68

Chapter 4 Using Native Applications 71

Using the Traditional Tools 71

Editing Text71

Working with Images 78

Performing Calculations79

Working with Internet Explorer 80

Exploring the Browser Interface 80

Using the Tools Menu 82

Creating Screenshots83

Using the Print Screen Button84

Working with the Snipping Tool 84

Using Media Applications85

Understanding Media Applications85

Configuring Windows Media Player86

Viewing Configuration Settings 87

Using MSCONFIG 88

Using System Information 89

PowerShell and Command Prompt Information Gathering90

The Essentials and Beyond 90

Chapter 5 Managing with the Control Panel 93

Understanding Applets . 93

Defining a Control Panel Applet . 93

Exploring the Available Applets 94

Configuring Administrative Tools99

Understanding the Administrative Tools Applet 99

Working with the Administrative Tools100

Configuring Accessibility105

Windows Accessibility Features 105

Using the Ease of Access Center106

Using Important Applets...

Tom Carpenter is the author of several books for the IT industry, including Sybex's Microsoft Windows Server Administration Essentials. He is the founder and Senior Consultant for The Systems Education Company (SysEdCo), a training and consulting company specializing in Microsoft and network infrastructure technologies. Tom has trained the U.S. Department of Defense, the FBI, Procter & Gamble, Wells Fargo, and several other companiesand organizations on topics ranging from Windows Server administration to wireless LAN penetration testing.