Product Description

• Follows the highly successful first edition with over 25% more content, including extensive coverage of the latest update, Service Pack 1
• Addresses a huge market of consumers eager to learn about hidden gems and secrets in Vista and SP1
• Covers features that are not disclosed in Microsoft's books or help files
• A highly connected and qualified author has gathered information from an extensive network of Windows beta testers and thousands of readers, as well as conducted his own experiments on the new OS
• New chapters cover personalizing and configuring Vista, networking, Zune, Vista and ultra-mobile PCs, Windows Home Server, and many more new topics

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41245 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1032 pages

From the Back Cover
Windows Vista SP1 Edition Secrets

Get ready to be amazed by numerous tips, tricks, and undocumented features that disclose unique and exciting aspects of the new Windows Vista SP1 operating system. This revised SP1 Edition is packed with over 250 additional pages revealing secrets on topics like configuring Vista, networking, Microsoft Zune, Windows Live OneCare, LIVE, Windows Home Server, and the new and exciting features included in SP1. Leading Windows authority Paul Thurrott reveals hidden Vista abilities and offers a behind-the-scenes look at everything from hardware and software compatibility to security features to keep your data safe. These priceless pieces of little-known expert advice will help you quickly grasp the many benefits of Windows Vista.

The Insider's Guide to

• Installing or upgrading to Windows Vista SP1 (see Chapter 2)

• Personalizing and configuring Windows Vista SP1 (see Chapter 7)

• Windows Vista SP1 networking (see Chapter 10)

• Using Zune® as a digital media alternative (see Chapter 12)

• Getting the ultimate Vista experience on Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PCs (see Chapter 18)

• Managing e-mail and contacts (see Chapter 20)

• Taking Vista to the next level with LIVE services (see Chapter 21)

• Master TV and digital media with Windows Media Center (see Chapter 24)

About the Author
The author of over 20 books, Paul Thurrott is the news editor of Windows IT Pro Media and the editor of the SuperSite for Windows. He writes a weekly editorial for Windows IT Pro UPDATE; a daily Windows news and information newsletter called WinInfo Daily UPDATE; and a monthly column called "Need To Know" in Windows IT Pro Magazine. He blogs daily via the SuperSite Blog and appears weekly in the highly-rated Windows Weekly podcast with Leo Laporte.

Customer Reviews

Usual Thurrott thoroughness
As has become the norm for Paul's work this is a very comprehensive, easy to read, reference on Vista. There is probably more information here than most will ever need but it is sure fun to explore.

Good referance book
Even experienced users will find useful gems of knowledge in this users manual for Vista. As an experienced user myself I find it a good reference for some of the more obscure and/or little used features of Vista. For novice users the book is even more useful as it explains just about everything you will need to use Vista, in an easy to read format. It is the users manual Microsoft should have included with the operating system.I bought a used copy for $1.40, in perfect condition, at that kind of price you can't go wrong.

Vista Secrets
This was a very good book and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Vista. It has helped me a lot.