Use the built-in cleanup and optimization utilities available in Windows Vista
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Welcome to Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS

Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS

Author: Studio Visual Steps
ISBN: 978 90 5905 036 5
Book type: Paperback
Number of pages: 256

Price: US $19.95 Canada $21.95

Use the built-in cleanup and optimization utilities available in Windows Vista

A computer, just like a car, needs regular ‘tune ups’. If you do an overall cleanup Windows Vista will not only work faster, it will be more stable and efficient as well. More importantly, it will save you a lot of time and eliminate finger-pounding frustration!
So if regular maintenance can enhance the performance of Windows Vista, how can you do this systematically? In this hands-on book, the maintenance of Windows Vista and the hard disk cleanup is thoroughly explained to you step by step. In addition, you will learn about some of the common problems that can arise with hardware and software. You will be able to execute all actions directly on your own computer and you will see the results instantly. Your computer will be running like clockwork again!

Topics covered in this book:

  • getting to know your computer
  • improving computer performance
  • cleaning up your hard disk, Windows Mail and Internet Explorer
  • tips on how to speed up your computer
  • installing and deleting programs
  • solving problems

Prior experience:

  • Basic computer skills

You can acquire these basic skills by working through the following books:

This book is suitable for the following editions of Windows Vista:

  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Ultimate

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Visual Steps

Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS is based on the Visual Steps method. This method which makes all of our books for seniors so special, features the following:

  • Content - the special needs and requirements of the beginning user with little or no technical background have been taken into account.
  • Structure - self-paced, learn as you go. Proceed step-by-step with easy to follow instructions. What's more, the chapters are organized in such a way that you can skip a chapter or repeat another as desired.
  • Illustrations - plentiful use of screen illustrations to show you if you are on the right track.
  • Layout - large sized book and large print make it easy to read.

The Studio Visual Steps Authors

The Studio Visual Steps team of authors consists of different professionals, all thoroughly experienced in their subject field. The proven Visual Steps methodology features:

  • Easy, step by step instructions
  • Screen illustrations for each step