Self-instruction manual for working with Windows 7. Electronic library of the system administrator. All the secrets of the Internet - a handbook for a network user

Here is Windows 7 for Dummies - the best-selling book about Windows 7! The book's popularity can most likely be explained by one single fact - some people want to become Windows experts. They like to experiment with dialog boxes. Some of them randomly press key combinations, trying to find hidden, undocumented functions. And some users are able to remember very long commands.

And what about you? You are definitely not a "teapot". But when it comes to Windows and computers, there are some situations where you can get confused. And there is nothing surprising or shameful about this!

In such cases, our book will come to the rescue. It provides only the most useful information about computers and operating systems. And even if you don’t immediately become an expert in Windows 7, you will know enough to quickly, clearly and with a minimum of headaches solve the problem and get on with more enjoyable things.

Publisher: Williams, 2010

ISBN 978-5-8459-1626-6, 978-0-470-49743-2

Number of pages: 416.

Contents of the book “Windows 7 for Dummies”:

15 about the author
16 Introduction
21 Part I: Things You Already Know About Windows 7
23 Chapter 1. What is Windows 7
- 23 What is Windows 7 and why is it needed?
- 25 Should you upgrade to Windows 7
  - 25 Why Vista users will love Windows 7
  - 26 Why should Windows XP users switch to Windows 7?
- 28 Will Windows 7 run on my computer?
- 30 Seven "colors" of Windows 7
33 Chapter 2. Desktop, Start menu and other mysteries of Windows 7
- 33 An invitation to the world of Windows 7
  - 35 Let's understand user accounts
  - 36 Protect your account with a password
- 38 Desktop
  - 40 Clearing a Cluttered Desktop
  - 41 Changing your desktop background
  - 42 Storing waste in a basket
- 44 Start button: right to life
  - 45 Start Menu Items
  - 47 Launching a program from the Start menu
  - 48 Customizing the Start Menu
- 49 Down, and down, and down... to the taskbar
  - 51 Minimizing a window to a taskbar button (and then returning to the desktop)
  - 51 Switch between different tasks based on taskbar jump lists
  - 52 Other areas of the taskbar
  - 54 Customizing the taskbar
  - 56 Toolbars
- 57 Haven for gadgets
- 58 Shutting down Windows 7
61 Chapter 3. “Anatomy” of a window
- 61 Analysis of a typical window
  - 63 Pull and pull on the title bar
  - 64 Entering data in the Windows address bar
  - 65 Finding the hidden menu bar in Windows 7
  - 66 How to select the right button
  - 68 Speed up your Windows 7 experience with the Navigation Pane
  - 70 Working with the Details Pane
  - 71 View window contents using the scroll bar
  - 71 These boring borders
- 72 What do we have in the dialog boxes?
  - 72 Clicking a button
  - 73 Switch selection
  - 74 Entering data into a field
  - 74 Selecting a parameter from the list
  - 75 Selecting an option from the drop-down list
  - 76 Checkboxes
  - 77 Sliders
- 77 Big Maneuvers: Moving Windows on the Desktop
  - 77 Place a window on top of other windows
  - 78 Move a window to another location on the screen
  - 78 Expanding a window to full screen
  - 79 Closing a window
  - 79 Resizing a Window
  - 79 Placing two windows side by side
  - 80 Let the window always take the right size!
81 Chapter 4: Files, Folders, Flash Drives, Libraries, and CDs
- 81 Computer Contents
- 84 A few words about folders and libraries
- 86 Let's look inside drives, folders and libraries
  - 86 View files on disk
  - 87 View the contents of a folder
  - 89 Working with Library Folders
- 91 Creating a new folder
- 93 Rename a file or folder
- 94 Selecting a group of files or folders
- 94 How to get rid of a file or folder
- 96 Copying and moving files and folders
- 97 Displaying information about files and folders
- 100 Burn to CDs and DVDs
  - 100 How to choose the right blank CD or DVD to burn
  - 101 Copying files from CDs and DVDs
- 105 Flash drives and memory cards
107 Part II. Working with programs and documents
109 Chapter 5. Programs and documents
- 109 Starting the program
- 111 Opening a document
- 113 Saving a document
- 114 Selecting a file opening program
  - 115 My file is opening with the wrong program!
  - 117 My file won't open in any program!
- 118 Shortcuts for the lazy
- 120 Cut, copy and paste guide
  - 120 Quick Guide to Cut and Paste
  - 121 Selecting the element you want to cut or copy
  - 122 Cutting and copying a selected element
  - 123 Paste a copied element to another location
- 124 Standard Windows 7 programs
  - 124 Creating letters using WordPad
  - 126 Let's find out the balance using a calculator
  - 127 Inserting special characters using the Symbol Table program
129 Chapter 6. Lost and Found
- 129 Finding missing windows on your desktop
- 130 Find missing programs, emails, music, documents and other files
- 132 Finding a missing file in a folder
- 135 Organize and group files
- 136 Finding Lost Photos
- 137 Search for other computers on the network
- 138 Searching for information on the Internet
- 139 Saving search terms
141 Chapter 7. Printing
- 141 Printing masterpieces
  - 142 Setting the display of a document on paper
  - 144 Setting Printer Settings
  - 146 Canceling a print job
  - 147 Print a web page
  - 148 Troubleshooting printer problems
151 Part III. Mastering the Internet
153 Chapter 8: Traveling the Internet
- 153 What is the Internet
- 155 What is an Internet Service Provider and why is one needed?
- 155 Initial setup of Internet Explorer
- 159 How to navigate the Internet using Internet Explorer 8
  - 159 How to go from one web page to another
  - 160 Entering a web page address in the address bar
  - 164 Visit your favorite web pages
  - 165 Searching for information on the Internet
- 166 What are plugins
- 168 Saving information from the Internet
  - 168 Saving a web page
  - 170 Saving text
  - 170 Saving images
  - 171 Download a program, ringtone, or other type of file
- 172 Nothing works!
- 173 Removing an unnecessary add-on
- 174 Web page doesn't fit on screen
- 175 Internet Explorer fills the entire screen
177 Chapter 9: Sending and Receiving Email
- 177 Mail program settings in Windows 7
  - 177 Mail with web interface
  - 178 Mail programs
- 179 Installing Windows Live Mail
- 181 Setting up Windows Live Mail
- 186 Send and receive messages in Windows Live Mail
  - 188 Compose and send an email
  - 190 Receiving and reading mail
- 192 Sending and receiving files
  - 193 Attaching a file to a message
  - 194 Saving attached files
  - 195 Attaching photos to messages
  - 196 Saving attached photos
- 197 Contact management
- 198 Fighting spam
201 Chapter 10. Safety first
- 201 Annoying requests for confirmation of operations being performed
- 203 Assess system security using Windows 7 Action Center
  - 205 Configuring Firewall Settings
  - 207 Changing Windows Update settings
  - 209 Virus protection
- 209 Internet Safety
  - 210 Fight against malicious add-ons and hackers
  - 213 Fighting phishing
  - 215 Removing spyware using Windows Defender
- 216 Applying parental controls
219 Part IV. Setting up and upgrading Windows 7
221 Chapter 11: Setting up Windows 7 using Control Panel
- 221 Finding an Applet in a Control Panel Window
- 223 system and safety
- 223 User Accounts and Family Safety
- 224 Network and Internet
- 224 Changing the Windows 7 interface (category Appearance and Personalization)
  - 225 Changing your desktop background
  - 227 Screensaver selection
  - 228 Changing Theme
  - 229 Changing screen resolution
- 231 Equipment and sound
  - 231 Changing the volume and set of sounds
  - 233 Installation and configuration of speakers
  - 234 Installing the Printer
  - 237 Installation and configuration of other equipment
- 239 Setting the date, time, language, and regional settings
- 239 Installation and removal of programms
  - 239 Uninstalling and changing programs
  - 240 Installing new programs
  - 241 Installing and removing Windows 7 components
- 243 Setting up Windows 7 for users with disabilities
245 Chapter 12: Preventing Windows 7 Crashes
- 245 Creating a restore point
- 246 Improve Windows 7 performance with built-in tools
  - 247 Data backup
  - 250 Find technical information about your computer
  - 252 Freeing up space on your hard drive
  - 254 Setting the power button function
  - 254 Setting up non-working devices (search for drivers)
- 256 Cleaning the mouse
259 Chapter 13. Collaborating on a computer with several users
- 259 What is an account
- 261 Setting up and changing your account
- 264 Quickly switch between users
- 265 Sharing files between users of different accounts
- 267 Changing your account picture
- 268 Setting passwords and security level
271 Chapter 14. Connecting several computers into a network
- 271 Network and its components
- 274 Creating a small network
  - 274 Selecting network equipment
  - 276 Setting up a wired network
- 278 Setting up a wireless network
  - 278 Setting up a wireless router or access point
  - 279 Setting up a wireless network connection in Windows 7
- 283 Create a HomeGroup
- 286 Sharing files in a homegroup
  - 286 Selecting items to share in a homegroup
  - 287 Access files and folders shared with other users
- 289 Sharing files on computers running Windows XP and Windows Vista
  - 290 Access computers running Windows 7 from computers running older versions of Windows
  - 292 Share files on Windows 7 computers with older computers
  - 293 Share files on computers running Windows XP or Vista from a computer running Windows 7
- 294 Sharing a network printer
- 296 Troubleshooting network problems
299 Part V. Music, films and photographs
301 Chapter 15: Play and record music using Windows Media Player
- 302 Creating a Windows Media Player Library
- 305 View Windows Media Player Libraries
- 308 Windows Media Player controls
- 310 Playing CDs
- 310 DVD playback
- 311 Playing Videos and TV Shows
- 313 Listening to music files in MP3 and WMA formats
- 314 Create, save and edit playlists
- 316 Copying the contents of a CD to your computer's hard drive
- 317 Making a Music CD
- 318 Copying music to a portable player
- 320 Working in Windows Media Center
  - 322 View the Windows Media Center menu
  - 324 Get the most out of Windows Media Center
325 Chapter 16: Viewing Photos and Movies
- 325 Creating a computer digital album
  - 326 Copying photos from a digital camera to a computer
  - 329 View photos in the Images library
  - 331 View a slideshow
  - 332 Burn digital photos to CD or DVD
  - 333 Sending photos by email
  - 334 Printing photos
  - 336 Retouch photos using Windows Live Photo Gallery
- 342 Create DVD Movies and Slideshows Using Windows DVD Maker
- 343 Create, edit and watch movies
  - 344 Import video data, images and music
  - 346 Film editing
  - 347 Saving the edited movie
349 Part VI. For help!
351 Chapter 17. The Case of the Broken Window
- 351 Windows 7 constantly requires confirmation of rights!
- 352 System Restore
- 354 Recovering damaged or deleted files
  - 355 Recovering accidentally deleted files
  - 355 Restoring previous versions of files and folders
- 356 Restoring original settings
- 357 Recovering forgotten passwords
- 358 All files are not displayed in folders (and on the desktop)!
- 359 The mouse has gone crazy!
- 359 A single click does what a double click should do!
- 360 Running legacy programs in Windows 7
- 361 If the folder menu is lost
- 362 The computer froze"
363 Chapter 18. Strange messages and their meaning
- 363 Windows activation
- 364 This operation cannot be performed because the email program is not installed correctly
- 364 Device software not installed
- 365 Do you trust this printer?
- 365 Do you allow this program to make changes to your computer?
- 366 Do you want to install (or run) this file?
- 366 Save changes?
- 367 Want to enable AutoFill?
- 367 Find an antivirus program on the Internet
- 368 Installing the device driver
- 368 Setting up Windows Internet Explorer 8
- 368 Important messages
- 369 Failed to open file
- 370 Windows needs permission
371 Chapter 19. Transferring data from an old computer to Windows 7
- 371 Preparing to transfer data to a new computer
  - 372 Choosing a method for transferring data from one computer to another
  - 372 Installing programs from an old computer to a new one
- 373 Exchange information between two computers using Data Transfer Tool
  - 374 Transferring information using a data cable
  - 376 Transfer data over the network
  - 379 Transfer data using an external hard drive or flash drive
  - 381 Selecting files, folders, and accounts to transfer
- 383 Getting rid of the old computer
385 Chapter 20: Using Windows 7 Help
- 385 Finding the information you need in the program's help system
- 387 Using Windows 7 Help and Support
- 388 Windows 7 Troubleshooters
391 Part VII. Magnificent Tens
393 Chapter 21. Ten (or so) annoying features of Windows 7 (and how to deal with them)
- 393 The confirmation windows for the operation being performed are simply “obsessive”
- 394 I can't copy music to my iPod
- 394 All menus are gone!
- 394 Aero interface slows down your computer or laptop
- 395 The Quick Launch toolbar has disappeared
- 396 Windows 7 constantly requires registration
- 396 The taskbar keeps disappearing
- 397 Monitoring open windows
- 397 Simultaneous display of two windows
- 398 Only the administrator is allowed to do this!
- 398 What version of Windows is installed
- 399 Key Does not work
- 399 I can't upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7
401 Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Tips for Laptop Users
- 401 Quickly change laptop settings
- 403 What should happen when you close the laptop lid
- 404 Configure settings for different locations
  - 404 Changing your time zone
  - 404 Connecting to a wireless access point
  - 405 Setting up a dial-up connection while traveling
- 406 Back up your data before your trip
407 Application. Upgrade to Windows 7
- 407 Preparing to upgrade to Windows 7
- 408 Upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7
- 410 Installing Windows 7 over Windows XP
415 Subject index

Never before has Windows, Microsoft's most popular operating system, received so much rave reviews as its seventh version. The product turned out to be really high quality. Almost all user expectations were met: the new operating system has a pleasant and intuitive interface, it is undemanding of computer resources and has a relatively low price. This tutorial is dedicated specifically to this long-awaited new product - Windows 7.

The description of the operating system is presented in the publication in the most logical sequence, taking into account the different levels of readiness of the reader: from the insecure to the sophisticated user. In addition, the book discusses in detail some characteristics that are not new to Windows, but which were not present in the most popular version of this operating system before this - Windows XP. Since the previous version of Windows - Vista - was a fiasco and was not widely used, for example, for many users, the Aero interface and its tricks may be new.

Along with the operating system, standard programs are installed on the computer. Their goal is to make the life of the average user easier. Among the standard ones there are both small but useful utilities (text editor and Calculator) and complex applications (Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer browser) with updated interface and functions.

A significant part of the book is devoted to the capabilities of the operating system for working on the Internet. And this is not without reason: today, traveling across the Global Network is often the main purpose of using a computer. How well you study these features will determine how effectively you can use them, as well as the safety of your work. A significant part of the tutorial is devoted to the topic of safety, which, without a doubt, will make your knowledge complete.

I think you are already convinced that the Windows 7 Tutorial should become your reference book. So quickly turn the page and start reading.

From the publisher

Send your comments, suggestions, questions to the email address gromakovsk [email protected](Peter publishing house, computer edition).

Windows 7 tutorial

Never before has Windows - the most popular operating system from Microsoft - received so many flattering reviews as its seventh version. The product turned out to be really high quality. Almost all user expectations were met: the new operating system (OS) has a pleasant and intuitive interface, it is undemanding of computer resources and has a relatively low price. This tutorial, written by Sergei Vavilov, is dedicated to this particular OS - Windows 7. The description of the operating system is presented in the publication in the most logical sequence, taking into account the different levels of readiness of the reader: from the insecure to the sophisticated user. In addition, the book discusses in detail some characteristics that are not new to Windows, but which were not present in the most popular version of this operating system before this - Windows XP. Since the previous version of Windows - Vista - was a fiasco and was not widely used, for many users, for example, the Aero interface and its tricks may be new.

The first chapters of the book will teach you how to correctly install the operating system. In this case, from the four described methods, you can choose exactly the one you need. After installation, the book discusses the basic and advanced capabilities of Explorer, as well as the ability to “revive” the software shell using personalization tools. Along with the operating system, standard programs are installed on the computer. Their goal is to make the life of the average user easier. Among the standard ones there are both small but useful utilities (text editor and Calculator) and complex applications (Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer browser) with updated interface and functions. A significant part of the book is devoted to the capabilities of the operating system for working on the Internet. And this is not without reason: today, traveling across the Global Network is often the main purpose of using a computer. How well you study these features will determine how effectively you can use them, as well as the safety of your work. A significant part of the tutorial is devoted to the topic of safety, which, without a doubt, will make your knowledge complete.

The publication also reviews other products from Microsoft under the Windows Live brand. They include a lot of useful things, such as an email client, a photo album and new ways to control your children when they are working on the computer. I think you are already convinced that the Windows 7 Tutorial should become your reference book. So quickly turn the page and start reading.

Lebedev A. N.
the year of publishing: 2010
language: Russian
tutorial volume: 299pp.
format: pdf
file size: 8.6Mb

The Windows 7 and Office 2010 tutorial is intended for beginners. Moreover, as the name suggests, it is intended for those who need to have computer skills “as early as tomorrow.” Following this logic, the material is presented as concisely as possible, but you will acquire all the important skills for fully using the computer.

Having mastered the Windows 7 tutorial, you will have a clear understanding of the capabilities of your computer and how to choose a new one, if necessary. You will find a clear step-by-step description of installing and configuring the Windows 7 operating system. In addition, learn how to use the most necessary office programs. Find guidance on how to surf the Internet, use email, and use antivirus programs.

First, you will become familiar with the computer hardware and software, various PC configurations, and what they are used for. Next, you will learn about installation and further configuration of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and, just as importantly, get acquainted with the programs included in this operating system. Get an understanding of working with the file system, text and graphic editors, installing additional programs and uninstalling them.

After that, the Windows tutorial offers an introduction to the programs included in MS Office 2010: Excel, Word. You will learn how to create documents of varying complexity using clear examples. The section dedicated to working on the Internet will provide useful information, for example, about forums, blogs, search engines, and, of course, about working with the browser and its settings. You will have information about free and not-so-free antivirus programs. You will learn how to use WinRAR and 7-Zip archivers, watch videos and listen to music. What programs will be needed to process them, edit them, record them yourself, what codecs are and how to install them.

All the material in the Windows 7 tutorial is presented in such a way that you can use it selectively. And although it is built sequentially, from the very basics, if, for example, you do not need to know about installing any programs, then feel free to skip this section. You can always return to it, and use the tutorial itself as a reference. The excellent quality of the publication, clear screenshots of program windows, and the contents of the book with working links will be a good help for novice users.

To quickly master the computer, I recommend downloading the free video course by Andrey Sukhov “Computer from a Clean Slate”: http://pcsecrets.ru/dvd/vdkurs/free. Several visual lessons for absolute beginners in understandable language (for a subscription).

I present to your attention the best, in my opinion, at the moment tutorial for working on a computer in Windows 7. I don't even know how to describe it. It contains everything - from the little things, the basics of working on a computer, to a description of the system settings. You will learn how to install Windows 7, customize the system for yourself, and use all kinds of built-in Windows 7 tools.

In short, the entire system is described in full, in detail and intelligibly. In addition, popular programs are described: Word and Excel in detail. And all this with illustrations and examples. I highly recommend you check it out. It would probably take me half a year to create such a guide about Windows 7. Huge respect and respect to the author of this creation - Sergei Vavilov!

To open this tutorial you will need PDF reader. I recommend using Foxit Reader.

Download tutorial for working on a computer in Windows 7 (13.7 MB)

2.Computer for beginners

I can also recommend you another excellent tutorial “ Computer for beginners» from Alexey Lebedev. Perhaps it will be even better than described above. I just found it later. I highly recommend checking it out - you won’t regret it, I assure you.