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"Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Restore your Windows 7 PC to peak performance!Degunking Windows 7 is the fast, affordable way to keep your computer running quickly and efficiently. Over time, Windows PCs can slow down due to unnecessary programs, files, errors, and other ""gunk."" This book's proven Degunking 12-Step Program shows you how to organize your hard disk, load and run only the programs and processes you need, and restore the speed, responsiveness, and reliability your PC had when it was brand new. This do-it-yourself guide puts the practical information the expert PC technicians know directly into your hands, saving you lots of time and money! Degunking Windows 7 shows you how to: Remove unwanted data and programs Organize your file system Unclutter your desktop, start menu, and taskbar Optimize your hard drive Tune up and secure Internet Explorer Organize your email Secure your computer Clean up and secure your network Fix problems with media Optimize syncing Resolve lingering software and hardware issues Back up precious files"

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Author:   Joli Ballew
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   Osborne/McGraw-Hill
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9780071760058

ISBN 10:   0071760059
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   16 February 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction CHAPTER 1 Why Is My Computer All Gunked Up? You Are Here! (But, Why?) What the Experts Know Understand How You Got So Gunked Up Files Are Stored Everywhere Temporary Files Aren’t So Temporary Spam, Spam, Eggs, Bacon, and Spam! Unwanted Software and Trialware The Menu System Is Overrun Low Hard Drive Space Unorganized Data Files Unorganized Web Favorites Spyware, Adware, and Viruses Configured Service Packs and Updates Too Much Music, Photos, Media, and TV Too Many Connected Devices Are You Gunked Up? Ready for Degunking? Summing Up CHAPTER 2 The Degunking 12-Step Program The Strategy Behind Degunking Important Questions to Ask Yourself The Hard Disk and Default Folders Programs and Services E-Mail Updates Security Backups Recovery Tools The Degunking 12-Step Program Summing Up CHAPTER 3 Remove Unwanted Data and Programs Clean Up the Default Folders and Libraries A Note About Saving Files Precautions Delete Documents Delete Media Files Use Public and Shared Folders Clean Up and Organize Your Hard Drive Delete Files from the Root Directory (C:) Move Files Out of the Root Directory Delete Unused Files in Other Locations Get Rid of Unwanted Programs Use Control Panel to Remove Programs Use a Program’s Uninstall Command Be Persistent and Use Precaution Turn Off Extraneous Windows Components Clean the Nooks and Crannies Use Disk Cleanup Empty the Recycle Bin Remove Unwanted User Accounts Summing Up CHAPTER 4 Organize Your File System Manage Data in Folders Create Personalized Subfolders Pictures, Videos, Music, and More Rename, Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete Folders Organize Additional Drives or Partitions Incorporate Libraries Add a Folder to a Default Library Create a New Library Share a Library Use Public Folders to Your Advantage Configure Public Folder Sharing Point Programs to the Public Folders Share a Personal Folder You Create Finalize the Organizational Process Disk Defragmenter Stay Degunked Summing Up CHAPTER 5 Clean Up Your Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar The Desktop Get Rid of Unwanted Desktop Icons Create Desktop Icons You’ll Use Remove Folders Change the Wallpaper and Screen Saver The Start Menu Explore Start Menu Options Pin Items to the Start Menu The Taskbar Pin Items to the Taskbar Configure Taskbar Settings Manage the Taskbar’s Notification Area Summing Up CHAPTER 6 Optimize Your Hard Drive NTFS and FAT Get Rid of Unsigned Drivers Use File Signature Verification Set Driver Signing Properties Enhance Performance Run Check Disk Run Performance Tests Tweak Features and Use Advanced Tools to Enhance System Performance Schedule Disk Cleanup Clean Up the Registry Inside the Registry Explore the Registry with Regedit Know Why You Should Clean the Registry Choose Registry Cleaning Software Summing Up CHAPTER 7 Clean Up and Secure Internet Explorer 8 Improve Performance Use Compatibility View Remove or Disable Toolbars and Add-ons Improve Security Review Privacy and Security Settings Delete Cookies, Temporary Internet Files, and AutoFill Data Explore InPrivate Browsing Organize Favorites Explore Alternative Browsers Summing Up CHAPTER 8 Clean Up Your E-Mail Manage Your Inbox Keep, Hold, or Pitch? Create Folders and Subfolders and Move E-Mail Manage Attachments Explore Filtering Options Reduce Spam Know How Spam Works Use Multiple E-Mail Addresses Protect Your Primary E-Mail Account Take Matters into Your Own Hands Avoid Triggering Other People’s Spam Filters Know How to Back Up E-Mail Data Summing Up CHAPTER 9 Secure Your Computer Use, er, User Accounts Create User Accounts (or Apply a Password to Yours) Use a Guest Account Protect Your Computer with Built-In Windows 7 Features Apply a Screen Saver Password Use the Action Center to Resolve Known Security Issues Configure Automatic Updates for Windows 7 Perform a Scan with Windows Defender and Enable Windows Firewall Protect Against Viruses, Malware, and Adware Consider Free Security Software from Microsoft Summing Up CHAPTER 10 Clean Up and Secure Your Network Verify Your Network Is Secure Secure Your Router Make Sure Your Network Is “Private” Verify Sharing Is Configured Correctly Re-create Your Network and/or Create a Homegroup Intro to Homegroups Locate an Existing Homegroup or Create a New One Tweak the Homegroup Keep Your Network Degunked Resolve Network Problems Remove Unwanted Wireless Networks Summing Up CHAPTER 11 Fix Problems with Media General Media Degunking Get Updates for All of Your Media Players Get Rid of Media Players You Don’t Use Review and Clean Up Your Playlists Work with and Troubleshoot Media Licenses and/or Media Authorize or Deauthorize Computers to Play Media Troubleshoot Play To Degunk Windows Media Center Summing Up CHAPTER 12 Optimize Syncing Explore Device Stage Set Up a Sync Partnership in Device Stage Troubleshoot Partnerships Explore Windows Media Player Take Inventory of Third-Party Hardware and Software Dump Unwanted Hardware, Software, and Media Tweak Settings in Third-Party Media Sync Applications Summing Up CHAPTER 13 Resolve Lingering Software and Hardware Issues Finalize Software Degunking Update Software You Use Deal with Unwanted Update Notifications Check the Action Center Regularly Use Program Compatibility Mode Make Multimedia Games and Software Run Better Finalize Hardware Degunking Troubleshoot Device Drivers Replace Incompatible Devices with Compatible Ones Upgrade Hardware When You Can Add Memory Add a Second Monitor Add a Backup Device Tweak System Restore Settings Repair a Problem Using the Windows 7 Installation DVD Physically Clean the Machine Keyboard Mouse Computer Case Monitor Degunk Inside the Case Summing Up CHAPTER 14 Back Up Precious Files Make Sure Safeguards Are in Place Learn What to Back Up and How Often What and How to Back Up How Often to Back Up Where to Store Backups Use the Windows 7 Backup and Restore Application Create a Complete Backup Create a System Image and Repair Disc Drag and Drop Files to a USB Flash Drive Understand How to Restore Your Computer Summing Up APPENDIX Buy and Degunk a New PC How, When, and Why to Buy a New PC Prepare and Degunk a New PC What to Do Now if You Installed Windows 7 Clean What to Do Now if You Want to Degunk Your New PC Manually Options for Transferring Your Personal Data Summing Up Index

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