Key Points

  • If you need help with Windows Vista, you can find locally stored and online information through Windows Help And Support.

  • You can get help from other people through a newsgroup, from an online product support provider, or by inviting a person to provide Remote Assistance.

  • It is a good idea to periodically back up your important files. If you have a serious computer problem, you can restore files or even your entire operating system to an earlier state.

  • Setting up a new computer is no longer a daunting task with Windows Easy Transfer, which helps you transfer all your programs, settings, and files from a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista to another computer running Windows Vista.

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