Part I

Quick Start Guide

On your computer screen is the most exciting new release of Windows in the last 10 years: Windows 7. This Quick Start Guide will get you up and running with Windows in no time. You'll learn what's new in Windows 7, how to find your way around the Windows 7 desktop, where to find your programs and documents, and several ways you can quickly tailor the desktop to suit your needs and tastes. After you get to know your new Windows desktop, you can jump into the top 12 things you'll want to do or set up on your new computer. You'll also learn some basic Windows tasks and skills and where to get more details about them in this book.

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