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Internet and E-mail for SENIORS with Windows XP

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Windows Internet Explorer 8

In April 2009, Microsoft released a new version of Internet Explorer for Windows Vista and XP users: Windows Internet Explorer 8. This new version has been released as a Windows update. If you've set up your computer to automatically install Windows updates, then you've probably already received Windows Internet Explorer 8.

There are new and improved features in the eighth edition of Internet Explorer, among them being an increased focus on security and privacy issues.

In most of the printings of your book, the material that covered Internet Explorer was made with version 7. Only in the earliest printings was Internet Explorer 6 used. No matter which version of Internet Explorer you use, you will still be able to perform all of the tasks as described in your book. There may be some slight differences in the windows on your computer, but most of the buttons, icons or menus available in previous versions can still be found.

A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8Are you still running Internet Explorer version 7 or 6 on your computer? Do you want to learn how to work with the latest version, Internet Explorer 8?
Then you can download and install version 8 on your computer.

On the web page Free Downloads you will find the free guide A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8.
In this guide you will find instructions for downloading, installing and working with Internet Explorer 8.

A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8

 

Revised Chapter 3

Since the first and second printing of Internet and E-mail for Seniors with Windows XP, changes have been made to the MSN Search website. Therefore, Chapter 3 Searching and Finding on the Internet has been revised, reflecting these changes. If you do not yet have this revision, click on the link below to download the revised chapter.

For Internet Explorer 6
Chapter 3 Searching and Finding on the Internet

For Internet Explorer 7
Chapter 3 Searching and Finding on the Internet

This chapter is available in the PDF format. Click here to learn more about the PDF format and the Adobe Reader software.

A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 7

This guide is suitable for anyone who is already familiar with Internet Explorer 6 and wants to upgrade to version 7. You can use this guide as a supplement to your Visual Steps books that cover Internet Explorer 6.

Download A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 7 on our Free Download page»»

Laptop Touchpad

In the book Internet and E-mail for Seniors with Windows XP descriptions and screen illustrations show you the basics of working with a computer and using Windows by perfoming many small tasks with the aid of a computer mouse.

a laptop with touchpad

Do you have a laptop? Would you like to learn more about using the touchpad on your laptop? You can read about pointing, clicking, double-clicking, scrolling and more by clicking on the page: Working with a touchpad in Windows XP.

This supplemental chapter is also available in PDF-format for you to print.
You can open and print this PDF file using the free program Adobe Reader.
You can read more about Adobe Reader here.

Download Working with a touchpad in Windows XP on our Free Downloads page.
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