Chapter 5. Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs

Dealing with User Account Control

Dealing with Compatibility Issues

Running Legacy Applications in Windows XP Mode

Installing Programs on 64-Bit Editions of Windows

Managing Startup Programs

Managing Running Programs and Processes with Windows Task Manager

Running a Program as an Administrator or Another User

Uninstalling Programs

Setting Default Programs, File-Type Associations, and AutoPlay Options

YOU don’t need a wizard or a Control Panel applet to install an application in Windows 7. Setting up a new program from a CD or DVD is typically a straightforward matter of inserting the disc and following the instructions that appear courtesy of your AutoRun settings. Setting up a program that you download ...

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