Uninstalling Software.......................................................................................................................... 255 Program Compatibility Modes.......................................................................................................... 257 Windows XP Mode.............................................................................................................................. 260
Chapter 7: The Freebie Apps................................................................. 265 Windows Live Essentials..................................................................................................................... Default Programs................................................................................................................................ Desktop Gadget Gallery..................................................................................................................... Internet Explorer.................................................................................................................................. Windows Anytime Upgrade............................................................................................................... Windows DVD Maker......................................................................................................................... Windows Fax and Scan...................................................................................................................... Windows Media Center...................................................................................................................... Windows Media Player....................................................................................................................... Windows Live Movie Maker.............................................................................................................. Windows Update................................................................................................................................. XPS Viewer........................................................................................................................................... Accessories........................................................................................................................................... Connect to a Network Projector........................................................................................................ Games................................................................................................................................................... Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ Startup.................................................................................................................................................. Windows Live.......................................................................................................................................
265 267 267 267 268 269 269 269 269 269 269 270 270 273 294 300 300 300
Chapter 8: The Control Panel................................................................. 311 Many Roads to Control Panel............................................................................................................ The Control Panel, Applet by Applet................................................................................................
311 315
Part Three: Windows 7 Online Chapter 9: Hooking Up to the Internet................................................. 343 Your New Network Neighborhood................................................................................................... Wired Connections.............................................................................................................................. WiFi Hot Spots..................................................................................................................................... Cellular Modems................................................................................................................................. Dial-Up Connections........................................................................................................................... Connection Management...................................................................................................................
344 345 346 351 352 354
Chapter 10: Internet Security................................................................ 357 Microsoft Security Essentials............................................................................................................. 359 Action Center....................................................................................................................................... 361 Windows Firewall................................................................................................................................ 363 Windows Defender............................................................................................................................. 367 SmartScreen Filter............................................................................................................................... 373 Privacy and Cookies............................................................................................................................ 375 History: Erasing Your Tracks.............................................................................................................. 379
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