Windows Vista


Vista is here, are you ready? Author David Pogue says, "Vista is beautiful, and presents a much less technical, geeky personality. Unfortunately, it means that many familiar features have been altered — simplified, thrown out, renamed, or moved around. Vista is much better than previous versions of Windows, but it’s going to be very confusing to anyone used to the old way of doing things."

Whether you're a new user or an experienced Microsoft veteran, there's going to be something about Vista that leaves you scratching your head. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Browse through our complete lineup of Vista titles below to find the right title for you. Or read through articles and you'll be ready to make the most out of the 50 million lines of code coming soon to a computer near you.
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Windows® Administrator’s Inside Out Kit: Windows Server® 2008 Inside Out and Windows Vista® Inside Out Windows® Administrator’s Inside Out Kit: Windows Server® 2008 Inside Out and Windows Vista® Inside Out
February 2009 
Print: $79.99

Two popular books for Windows administrators, now packaged in one set—at a significant savings. Discover hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds for conquering Windows Server 2008 and Windows… Read more.




Windows Vista® Plain & Simple Kit: Help Family & Friends Get Started With Their First Computer Windows Vista® Plain & Simple Kit: Help Family & Friends Get Started With Their First Computer
December 2008 
Print: $24.99

This easy, colorful, two-book kit offers tips, examples, and guidance to help you, your friends, and family learn basic computing concepts and common tasks—including how to buy, set up, and… Read more.




The Best of Windows Vista®: the Official Magazine: A real-life guide to Windows Vista and your PC The Best of Windows Vista®: the Official Magazine: A real-life guide to Windows Vista and your PC
By Microsoft Press
July 2008 
Print: $19.99

The ultimate visual guide to getting started with Windows Vista—from the editors of the official Windows Vista magazine. This book delivers practical, fun advice on everything from setting up your… Read more.




Windows Vista® Resource Kit Windows Vista® Resource Kit, Second Edition
By Jerry Honeycutt, Mitch Tulloch, Tony Northrup
July 2008 
Print: $69.99
Ebook: $55.99
Bundle: $76.99

The definitive resource for administering Windows Vista—with expert insights from Microsoft MVPs and the Windows Vista team. Get more than 1,700 pages of technical guidance on deployment, administration, and security,… Read more.




Windows Vista® Inside Out Deluxe Edition Windows Vista® Inside Out Deluxe Edition
By Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson, Ed Bott
May 2008 
Print: $59.99
Ebook: $47.99
Bundle: $65.99

Learn how to conquer Windows Vista—from the inside out! This deluxe edition, updated for Service Pack 1, offers 300+ pages of updated content, including hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips,… Read more.




Windows Vista® Step by Step Deluxe Edition Windows Vista® Step by Step Deluxe Edition
By Joan Lambert (Preppernau), Joyce Cox
February 2008 
Print: $34.99
Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

Learn Windows Vista the smart way—with expanded coverage of the latest features! Build the skills you need—one step at a time—working at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on… Read more.




Windows Vista Accelerated Windows Vista Accelerated
By Guy Hart-Davis
January 2008 
Print: $24.99

A friendly and approachable visual guide to the long awaited update to the Microsoft operating system. Accelerated books from YoungJin offer the reader a visual step-by-step tutorial approach to learning… Read more.




Windows Vista Annoyances Windows Vista Annoyances
By David A. Karp
December 2007 
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Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

Windows Vista may be the next big thing, but it still contains enough quirks and unaccountable behaviors to vex anyone. This unique guide not only discusses the most irritating features… Read more.




Excel 2007 Pocket Guide Excel 2007 Pocket Guide, Second Edition
By Curtis Frye
October 2007 
Print: $14.99
Ebook: $7.99
Bundle: $16.49

Moving to Excel 2007 is not a routine upgrade. Microsoft's radical redesign of the application's user interface has led to confusion among many who people who have relied on Excel… Read more.




Big Book of Windows Hacks Big Book of Windows Hacks
By Preston Gralla
October 2007 
Print: $34.99
Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

Bigger, better and broader in scope, the Big Book of Windows Hacks gives you everything you need to get the most out of your Windows Vista or XP system, including… Read more.




Windows Vista®: Home Entertainment with Windows® Media Center and Xbox 360™ Windows Vista®: Home Entertainment with Windows® Media Center and Xbox 360™
By Greg Slack, S. E. Slack
September 2007 
Print: $24.99

Learn how to create the ultimate home entertainment experience with this fun, easy-to-use guide. Written by a family for your family, this book highlights what’s most important to you for… Read more.




Windows Vista®: Home Networking Windows Vista®: Home Networking
By Joli Ballew
September 2007 
Print: $24.99

Learn how to set up your home network with this easy-to-read, fun guide. A popular author guides you through the basics of connecting your home with Windows Vista—with straightforward, approachable… Read more.




MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-623): Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista® Client for Consumer Support Technicians MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-623): Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista® Client for Consumer Support Technicians
By Anil Desai
September 2007 
Print: $59.99

This 2-in-1 training kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-623, an exam for the new MCITP: Consumer Support Technician certification. Ace your exam prep—and build real-world job skills—with lessons,… Read more.




MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-622): Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista® Client for Enterprise Support Technicians MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-622): Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista® Client for Enterprise Support Technicians
By J. C. Mackin, Tony Northrup
September 2007 
Print: $59.99

This 2-in-1 training kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-622, an exam for the new MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification. Ace your exam prep—and build real-world job skills—with lessons,… Read more.




Microsoft Project 2007: The Missing Manual Microsoft Project 2007: The Missing Manual
By Bonnie Biafore
August 2007 
Print: $39.99
Ebook: $31.99
Bundle: $43.99

Microsoft Project 2007 helps users control the variables on any project, big or small -- such as schedules, budgets, communications, and changes -- rather than be controlled by them. Written… Read more.




Windows Vista Administration: The Definitive Guide Windows Vista Administration: The Definitive Guide
By Brian Culp
June 2007 
Print: $49.99
Ebook: $39.99
Bundle: $54.99

Written in jargon-free English that puts concepts in proper context, this book helps system administrators install, configure, and maintain Microsoft's newest OS. You'll get a better understanding of Vista's innovations… Read more.




MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista™ Client MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista™ Client
By Ian McLean, Orin Thomas
May 2007 
Print: $59.99

This 2-in-1 training kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-620, an exam for the new MCTS: Windows Vista Client certification. Ace your exam prep—and build real-world job skills—with lessons,… Read more.




Developing Drivers with the Windows® Driver Foundation Developing Drivers with the Windows® Driver Foundation
By Guy Smith, Penny Orwick
April 2007 
Print: $59.99

Get expert insights for mastering the intricacies of the Windows Driver Foundation. This in-depth reference delivers strategic guidance and practical advice for developing drivers for the Windows platform. Code samples… Read more.




Windows Vista™ Resource Kit Windows Vista™ Resource Kit
By Ed Wilson, Jerry Honeycutt, Mitch Tulloch, Ralph Ramos, Microsoft Windows Vista Team, Tony Northrup
April 2007 
Print: $59.99

The definitive resource for administering Windows Vista™—with expert insights from Microsoft MVPs and the Windows Vista team. Get detailed technical guidance on deployment, administration, and security—plus more than 150 scripts… Read more.




Securing the Vista Environment Securing the Vista Environment
By Peter Gregory
April 2007 
Ebook: $9.99

"Securing the Vista Environment" takes you on a quick tour of the most significant security features in Vista, Microsoft's first revision of Windows in almost six years. You'll get background… Read more.




Microsoft® Windows® Workflow Foundation Step by Step Microsoft® Windows® Workflow Foundation Step by Step
By Kenn Scribner
February 2007 
Print: $44.99
Ebook: $35.99
Bundle: $49.49

Get hands-on, step-by-step guidance for using Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation to create process-managed applications for Microsoft Windows. This reference offers practical instruction and a CD with practice files and code… Read more.




Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide
By William Stanek
February 2007 
Print: $49.99
Ebook: $39.99
Bundle: $54.99

Whether you're a beginner, power user, or seasoned professional, this complete guide has everything you need to customize the operating system, master your digital media, manage your data, and maintain… Read more.




Microsoft Windows Vista Exam 70-620 Guide Microsoft Windows Vista Exam 70-620 Guide
By Christopher A. Crayton
February 2007 
Ebook: $9.99

This no-nonsense guide was created with one purpose in mind: to ensure your readiness to pass Microsoft's Windows Vista Configuration Exam 70-620. This Short Cut offers the edge you need… Read more.




Windows Vista Pocket Reference Windows Vista Pocket Reference
By Preston Gralla
February 2007 
Print: $12.99
Ebook: $10.99
Bundle: $14.29

Windows Vista Pocket Reference is the ideal guide to setting up and navigating the basics of this new operating system, from the new user interface to networking, multimedia, security, and… Read more.




Breakthrough Windows Vista™: Find Your Favorite Features and Discover the Possibilities Breakthrough Windows Vista™: Find Your Favorite Features and Discover the Possibilities
By Joli Ballew, S. E. Slack
February 2007 
Print: $19.99

Learn to use the Microsoft Windows Vista features that interest you most with this full-color guide that gives you the straight scoop. Jump right in to any topic that interests… Read more.




Microsoft® Windows® Communication Foundation Step by Step Microsoft® Windows® Communication Foundation Step by Step
By John Sharp
January 2007 
Print: $44.99
Ebook: $35.99
Bundle: $49.49

Teach yourself the essentials of using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)—a key component of the new WinFX® development environment for Windows—with this practical, hands-on tutorial. Includes practice exercises and code samples… Read more.




PowerPoint 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual PowerPoint 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual
By E. A. Vander Veer
January 2007 
Print: $19.99
Ebook: $15.99
Bundle: $21.99

Fast-paced and easy to read, this concise book teaches you the basics of PowerPoint 2007 so you can start using the program right away. You'll quickly learn to create, save,… Read more.




Windows Vista for Starters: The Missing Manual Windows Vista for Starters: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
January 2007 
Print: $19.99

Fast-paced and easy to use, this concise book teaches you the basics of Windows Vista so you can start using the operating system right away. Written by "New York Times"… Read more.




Word 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual Word 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual
By Chris Grover
January 2007 
Print: $19.99
Ebook: $15.99
Bundle: $21.99

Fast-paced and easy to read, this concise guide teaches you the basics of Word 2007 so you can start using the program right away. You'll learn how to create documents,… Read more.




Access 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual Access 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual
By Matthew MacDonald
January 2007 
Print: $19.99
Ebook: $15.99
Bundle: $21.99

This fast-paced book teaches you the basics of Access 2007 so you can start using the program right away. You'll learn how to design databases, maintain them, search for valuable… Read more.




Excel 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual Excel 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual
By Matthew MacDonald
January 2007 
Print: $19.99
Ebook: $15.99
Bundle: $21.99

Fast-paced and easy to use, this concise book teaches you the basics of Excel 2007 so you can start using the program right away. You'll quickly learn to build spreadsheets,… Read more.




Windows Vista™ Inside Out Windows Vista™ Inside Out
By Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson, Ed Bott
January 2007 
Print: $49.99
Ebook: $39.99
Bundle: $54.99

Learn how to conquer Windows Vista—from the inside out! This book packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds, all in concise, fast-answer format. Includes a companion CD. Read more.




Access 2007: The Missing Manual Access 2007: The Missing Manual
By Matthew MacDonald
December 2006 
Print: $34.99
Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

Access 2007: The Missing Manual was written from the ground up for this redesigned application. You will learn how to design complete databases, maintain them, search for valuable nuggets of… Read more.




Excel 2007: The Missing Manual Excel 2007: The Missing Manual
By Matthew MacDonald
December 2006 
Print: $39.99
Ebook: $31.99
Bundle: $43.99

Excel 2007: The Missing Manual covers the entire gamut of how to build spreadsheets, add and format information, print reports, create charts and graphics, and use basic formulas and functions.… Read more.




Windows Vista: The Missing Manual Windows Vista: The Missing Manual
By David Pogue
December 2006 
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Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

Windows Vista: The Missing Manual offers complete and comprehensive coverage of all five versions of Vista. In his inimitable witty style, New York Times columnist and bestselling author David Pogue… Read more.




Building the Perfect PC Building the Perfect PC, Second Edition
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
December 2006 
Print: $34.99
Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

Regardless of your technical experience, Building the Perfect PC will guide you through the entire process of building or upgrading your own computer. You'll use the latest top-quality components, including… Read more.




PowerPoint 2007: The Missing Manual PowerPoint 2007: The Missing Manual
By E. A. Vander Veer
December 2006 
Print: $29.99
Ebook: $23.99
Bundle: $32.99

This new book, written specifically for this version of the software, not only offers the basics of how to create, save, set up, run, and print a basic bullets-and-background slideshow,… Read more.




Windows Vista in a Nutshell Windows Vista in a Nutshell
By Preston Gralla
December 2006 
Print: $34.99
Ebook: $27.99
Bundle: $38.49

This unique reference thoroughly documents every important setting and feature in Windows Vista, with alphabetical listings for hundreds of commands, windows, menus, listboxes, buttons, scrollbars, and other elements. To help… Read more.




Windows Developer Power Tools Windows Developer Power Tools
By James Avery, Jim Holmes
December 2006 
Print: $59.99
Ebook: $47.99
Bundle: $65.99

This book offers an encyclopedic guide to more than 170 free and open source programming tools for those of you who want to extend your development environment, write higher quality… Read more.




Word 2007: The Missing Manual Word 2007: The Missing Manual
By Chris Grover
December 2006 
Print: $29.99
Ebook: $23.99
Bundle: $32.99

Word 2007: The Missing Manual not only explains basics like how to create documents, enter and edit text, format, print, and fax, but also learn how to create sophisticated page… Read more.




What's New in Windows Vista? What's New in Windows Vista?
By Brian Culp
December 2006 
Ebook: $7.99

Get ready for a quick blast through this significant change to Windows! This guide will give you a quick look at many of the most significant new features in Vista,… Read more.




Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple
By Jerry Joyce, Marianne Moon
December 2006 
Print: $21.99
Ebook: $17.59
Bundle: $24.19

Get the fast facts that make learning Windows Vista plain and simple! This no-nonsense guide uses easy numbered steps and concise, straightforward language that show the most expedient ways to… Read more.




Windows Vista™ Step by Step Windows Vista™ Step by Step
By Joan Lambert (Preppernau)
December 2006 
Print: $24.99
Ebook: $19.99
Bundle: $27.49

The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Windows®—one step at a time! Build exactly the skills you need by working at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons… Read more.




Windows Vista™ Administrator's Pocket Consultant Windows Vista™ Administrator's Pocket Consultant
By William Stanek
November 2006 
Print: $29.99

Here’s the ideal, on-the-go reference that desktop administrators and support professionals can carry with them as they support and manage Windows Vista. Read more.




Introducing Windows Vista™ Introducing Windows Vista™
By William Stanek
June 2006 
Print: $24.99

Get a head start with the newest release of Microsoft Windows Vista—with insights from expert author and MVP William Stanek. Preview and evaluate the latest features, capabilities, and improvements to… Read more.




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