What's new in Windows Vista and how? Doing all the new features work? How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the new Windows Vista operating system and show you how all the parts and working parts. This is a four-color, highly visual explanation of everything important about Windows Vista, including: How Windows Vista differs from Windows XP How Windows controls your computer How User Account Control protects your system How virtual folders and instant search work How Windows Vista makes graphics How the Aero interface and Windows Sidebar work How Internet Explorer 7's tabbed browsing works How Windows connects to wireless network How the new Windows Photo Gallery to manage your digital photos Content Introduction xi Part I: What Windows Vista Is 2? And What Does Chapter 1 Understanding Windows and Other Operating Systems 6 Chapter 2 How Windows Vista different from Windows XP 14 Chapter 3 What Windows Vista Does 26 Part II: Basic Operations 32 Chapter 4 Powering On and Off 36 Chapter 5 Managing System Resources 48 Chapter 6 Managing System Information 62 Chapter 7 Managing Users 70 Chapter 8 Managing Data 76 Chapter 9 Managing Applications 92 Part III: Windows Vista Graphics 100 Chapter 10 Understanding Vista Graphics 104 Vista Interface 112 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 122 Desktop Vista Part IV: Digital Media 130 Chapter 13 of Windows Media Center 134 150 Chapter 14 Digital Music Chapter 15 166 Digital Images Chapter 16 Digital Video and Movies 174 Part V: Networking and Internet 182 Chapter 17 Windows Vista and Internet 186 Networking 204 Chapter 18 Windows Vista Part VI: Security and Maintenance 220 Chapter 19 Security Features of Windows Vista 224 Chapter 20: Routine Maintenance 238 252 Glossary Index 266