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Windows Vista For Dummiesx$11.09
  (37 reviews)
Best Price: $21.99 $11.09
Create music CDs and photo DVDs or even watch TV Move your files to a new computer, or get your old PC ready for Vista The thing that's made Windows For Dummies so successful is that it's packed with the basics you need to make Windows work. This book gets you through all the Windows Vista tasks and tripwires, including starting programs, finding files, navigating the new see-through interface, staying safe while you cruise the Internet, and much more. Discover how to - Find files when they're hiding
- Hook up with another computer
- Make Vista work like XP
- Block Internet bad guys
- Share a PC without sharing your files
- Fix problems yourself
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If you can turn on a computer and click a mouse, you don't need this book.
By A5IYO1EJRA6AW on 2007-01-17
Windows Vista for Dummies is light on details and missing so much important information you'd be better off skipping this book entirely. I simply cannot believe anyone who has used Windows before would find much of value in this book. It is a basic book for beginners who have never seen a computer before. If you can turn on a computer and click a mouse, you don't need this book.
I got this book because Chapter 1 discusses some of the features in Windows Vista and I thought it would then go into more detail. NOT!! Chapters 2 to 7 are about clicking the mouse, pointing to get to menus, starting progrmas, searching and printing. If you can click Start and then click a program to run (which even my 6 year old can do) you can skip these chapters entirely. If you can click Print in a program you can skip these chapters entirely. Oh and if you can click Start, type a search and then click, you can skip these chapters too.
Things go downhill from there as the next two chapters (chapter 8 and 9) are rehashes of web browsing and sending email!! By this time it was clear the author can write cute little anecdotes but doesn't have a thimbles worth of knowhow when it comes to computers.
Many features are left out entirely or mentioned in passing since it seems you're supposed to buy a different dummies book if you actually want to be able to do something. The only actual programs covered are in Chapter 15: Playing and Copying Music in Media Player and Chapter 16: Fiddling with Photos and Movies. These chapters are so skimpy they might not as well even be in the book. That's it for multimedia, there's nothing else!! Only these 2 lousy chapters!! If you can click Start and then click one of these programs you can learn more on your own in 5 minutes. The goal seems to be to make sure you buy the dummies multimedia book.
Great Way to get Up and Running Quickly
By A1M8PP7MLHNBQB on 2006-12-11
Having been around Windows as long as Windows has been around, I know that I need two books on Windows Vista.
First I want something quick and easy. Something that will give me the overview that tells me simple things like, 'what version do I want.' Vista comes in five main versions: Basic, Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate. A quick glance on pages 18 & 19 tell me I need the Business version.
Microsoft always throws in a bunch of new things just when you aren't expecting it. Vista, for instance, comes on a DVD, not a CD. I don't watch movies on my PC's, and they were constructed for business, not entertainment. So to use Vista, I've got to buy at least one DVD drive -- RATS. And this AeroGlass things seems to require high end graphics. How do I turn that off to work with low end graphics cards -- see page 376. Parental control, no kids here. Anyway you get the idea.
This Dummies book is exactly what I need to get through these kinds of problems. It is easy to read, easy to find what you need, quickly tells you how to do simple things like turn off parental controls.
The second book I'll need is something more complex, when you have a question like, 'how many open web sessions can Vista/Bussiness have' don't expect to find it in this book. Most likely I'll get Windows Vista Inside Out. It will cost at least double, have three times as many pages, and be much harder to find things.
Start with this one. With it you can get started quickly and begin to find where your real problems are.
Read All About Vista
By A3W4D8XOGLWUN5 on 2007-01-08
This past year. computers have had a numerous makeover. There have been numerous games that have defined many P.C.s and video game systems like the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. Although video game systems have been high and low, the windows have also recieved a change. While so many more computer are geared to Windows XP operating systems today, they are also geared to being compatable to the next edition of the Windows operating system, Vista. With many computer heads wanting to bump up and update the functions and the potential of their computer with the next Windows, they just don't know how it will be on the computers. This will take you to the next level.
Windows Vista For Dummies is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that takes you through the motions of knowing how to operate your way through the new operating system. The book is very detailed and basic for those who don't have a computer yet, or if you have Windows XP and just want to upgrade. There are many different details here on this version including how to operate Windows Media Player 11, and the compatabilty of new download services like Urge, and the new Internet Explorer 7 that now scans for phishing and possible identity theft, which may protect you from losing money and credit card information. The graphs and diagrams are detailed nicely, and handle perfectionally for basic Vista owners, and people who really don't know how to even operate a computer.
All in all, Windows Vista For Dummies is a real must buy for anyone who has the need to get the newest Windows Operating system. However, if you're satisfied with the way Windows XP works, there is no entity to upgrade. I really recommend this book from the Dummies people because it really teaches anyone the simpliest tricks of the trade, and that will help you to the Vista light.
Details: B+
Price: B 1/2-
Graphs: B 1/2+
Overall: B
Finally, the Dummies Series is Kaput - R.I.P.
By AMYTFRT8ARV28 on 2007-05-11
This marks the ultimate... although not the Windows Vista Ultimate edition!... of Dummies titles gone wrong.
What began years ago, Dos for Dummies, has turned into a mish-mesh of topics that do not relate, do not connect, and do nothing more than confuse newcomers.
As an advanced Windows user and programmer, I understood the concepts herein. It was my first exposure to Vista. But all through the book I kept wondering HOW anybody who does not already consider themself a master at operating systems could go from one point to the next.
The topics appear almost randomly.
The Dummies publisher does this intentionally, and it used to work because it would be a surprise and not a planned, contrived way to just look, well, dumb.
The more traditional titles, especially Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Vista All in One (Sams Teach Yourself), go out of their way to address BOTH the newcomer's needs as well as getting the more advanced user up to speed.
This Dummies title, and unfortunately many others these days, rely on their series gimmicks to fill the book and rely far less on content that will truly help the newcomer to the topic.
If you know Vista or don't, you will get little value. I do like the cartoons! And I do like the top ten lists, but is the book worth buying just for those?
Excellent Reference
By A206PZGRZKALGQ on 2007-06-01
This book is simply wonderful for someone who buys a new computer with Vista preinstalled and, if you actually pay attention to the advice it gives, it will be a big help.
The most important thing with Vista is to create a Recovery Disk IMMEDIATELY. We didn't and had to wait for a week before we could buy one from HP. Meanwhile the computer sat like a paperweight.
- Vista Dummies
By A3H0EOHI77VQ5N on 2007-02-10
Ok, but somehow I expected more comparisons with XP. It got me started on understanding Vista. I guess I will need to take a class somewhere to get what I really need.
- I rate this book as a little past FAIR....
By A2KT1631C641SN on 2007-05-06
I did not find this as helpful or as easy as another book I have gotten. The illustrations are not so bad. There is just not enough of them. The directions are not really in step by step, with illustration and not easy to understand as my other book on Vista is. It is not really done with a clear understanding of ease that a novice would need to be comfortable to use this book.
- This dummy appreciates plain talk
By A5COH2X7DZVPD on 2007-09-18
As with all the "Dummies" books I like the way Andy separates the wheat from the chaff by telling you up front which things you really need to know, and which things are nice to know but not necessary. He presents the information in easy to understand plain language and includes enough humor to keep it interesting. I find myself reading on screen help and then referring to "Dummies" to see what it really said.
- Love it!
By A36IODZ551E6D8 on 2007-05-12
Just like the previous Windows book I find it very helpful. I enjoy his humor, and it is easy to read. Andy Rathbone takes you step by step, and makes it understandable. I would reccommend it to anyone.
- Vista Vs. XP
By AHSYPB73LGX5Z on 2007-06-12
I was pleased with Andy's xp for dummies so I bought this one mainly for help installing old xp programs on vista ,but found very little help in that department.The rest of the book is very informative,but if you own the xp book you won't be impressed.
- pointless
By A2U8QQL8OJU92E on 2008-02-08
I have found this book to be just about useless, and regret spending money for it. I don't think I have found anything helpful about anything I have tried to look up.
- So very pleased
By A10ITII3R2WRN0 on 2008-02-22
ASIN:0471754218 Windows Vista For Dummies
I ordered this book for my 81 year old Dad who had just bought himself his first computer. Since his laptop came with the new vistas program and I still had windowsXP I was unable to help him.He loves the book.Says it is very user friendly and is written in such away that the first time computer user can easily understand. It has helped him alot. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has the Windows Vista program
- Windows Vista For Dummies
By AA36KUPNYONCB on 2007-03-25
It was easy to understand and very informative. Great for beginners.
- Vista For Dummies
By A39SY17BUEBFEC on 2007-04-03
This book helps you find all the new features that you have a hard time finding on your own.
- Vista for dummies
By A2OB2C6AWW1JXE on 2007-05-13
this dummies book has been a great help being that I had no clue what Vista was and that is what my new Dell Laptop came with.
- A MASTERFUL COVERAGE ......
By A7NA3RTY8GRNY on 2007-07-19
MOVING FROM XP PRO WAS A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE FROM PREVIOUS
ONES. ... I AM SUCCESSFUL IN FINDING ANSWERS TO MY PROBLEMS
... WILL TAKE AWHILE TO GET THRU MY DUMMY BOOK, BUT I AM SURE MOST ANSWERS ARE IN THERE.
KEN BRONSON
- Windows Vista For Dummies
By A2EIXI23TM8VWA on 2007-08-24
The book has been a tremendious help in navigating thru the Windows Vista format. without it I was ready to chunk the computer.
- WINDOWS VISTA FOR DUMMIES
By A2C4409X6GX5AG on 2007-03-22
VERY, VERY HELPFUL. LOVE THE AUTHOR AND HIS SENSE OF HUMOR. WHEN LOOKING FOR COMPUTER HELP, I NOW LOOK FOR ANDY RATHBONE BOOKS.
- Windows Vista for Dummies
By A2OBUJKX6DH634 on 2007-09-27
I had just bought a new computer with Vista as the o/s. Since I knew nothing about Vista and in the world of computers I am a dummy I immediately thought of this series "for Dummies" books.
I puchased it from Amazon and it was delivered within the week...even before the computer which I bought arrived. The book is very useful and Amazon is great.
- 2020lynnette
By A9R1DJYXGAFDO on 2007-10-27
Windows Vista for Dummies, by Andy Rathbone.
I found this book very helpful. Would recommend to every person using the new Windows Vista.
- Vista For Dummies
By A53PFP3F5OKBY on 2007-12-12
An excellent book for a quick start in the basics of Vista. Answers many of your questions that you may have as this version of windows has moved around many of the tools that you were used to in the past versions of windows.
- missing chapters
By A2LI7IWPC9EY1M on 2008-03-24
bought the book but returned it. it was missing chapters 12 and 13.
- Helps a SENIOR
By A2XT2N6OU7DWF5 on 2008-03-24
Although computer literate and having haD SEVEN PREVIOUS COMPUTERS, AGE @ 79 HAS TAKEN A TOLL OF MY MEMORY ... THIS HAS BVEEN MOST HELPFUL!
- EXTREMELY HELPFUL
By A30TCQMQ8CLXDA on 2008-04-10
I FOUND THE BOOK TO BE QUITE HELPFUL, AND TO THE POINT
IT IS WRITTEN IN PLAIN ENGLISH, WITH OUT ALL THE UNNECESSAY PROGRAMMER
BUZZ WORDS.
- good info
By A1C2AJ4FI8LO6W on 2008-05-09
the book was clearly written and easy to understand. there are the usual tips and hints that are always helpful. the only thing i miss is a glossary.
- Help for an 85 Year Old Dummy
By A6FLYZ0EHVYUZ on 2008-05-14
This dummy really needed help with Vista and, reading from back to front and browsing for particular problems, I have learned how to cope with some of the differences between Vista and XP.
I also have Dummies for Office 2007, WordPerfect7, Quattro Pro6, Quicken
2008 and Digital Photography, so I guess that makes me a major dummy ~~~~
- Vistafordummy
By A20ICWFSDVX8O1 on 2008-06-04
It was a very good purchase. I order it for my mother in law who knows nothing about a computer.It's helped her out alot.
- My copy was missing the first page...
By A18Y0LTMW928HA on 2007-11-22
...here is what the first page should say: "If you need this book just buy a Mac!"
Ok, In all seriousness this is a great book for those of you wanting to get to know THE BASICS Windows Vista. It will help you choose the right version, perform the basic configurations, etc.
On a side note:
I have been a Windows user since 3.1. As soon as I used Vista for the first time I immediately switched to Mac. I have been very unimpressed with the performance of Vista; much worse than the initial release of any other Windows Operating system. With the new Intel Core Macs I can now run Windows XP (not Vista) when I need it through Boot Camp or VM Ware (both work great and I would highly recommend).
- Love These Books
By AJPNW36FQHC0S on 2008-02-08
I love all the dummies books, and this is no exception. I am the "tech" person where I work, so everyone looks to me for answers. If I can't figure it out, I look to these books.
- WINDOWS VISTA FOR DUMMIES
By A2Z1GS9MXIHC1Y on 2008-03-19
Like all Dummies books it's easy to find what you're looking for and understand. Covers any questions I've had so far
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