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Windows 8 In DepthDo more in less time!Experienced with Windows? Don't let Windows 8 make you feel like a beginner again! This book is packed with intensely useful Windows 8 knowledge you won't find anywhere else. Full of new tips and shortcuts, it's the fastest, best way to master Windows 8's full power, get comfortable with its radically different interface, and leverage its new tools for everything from business to video, security to social networking!* Take a quick guided tour of everything that's new in Windows 8* Survive without the Start menu* Navigate the new Windows 8 interface (and customize it to make yourself more comfortable)* Learn hidden shortcuts you'd never find on your own* Quickly locate and use files, media, apps, websites, and management tools* Set up your Web connection, and discover Internet Explorer 10's latest improvements* Get comfortable with Windows 8's built-in apps, from Calendar and Finance to Weather and Windows Store* Save time by monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn through one unified app* Make the most of Windows 8's supercharged media and imaging tools* Profit from Windows 8's built-in support for business presentations* Maximize the performance and efficiency of hardware, storage, and software* Protect yourself from viruses, spyware, data theft, fraud, spam, hackers, and snoops* Use SkyDrive to access your data from anywhere-and use Remote Desktop to access your computer, too* Get even more power with Windows 8's command-line interface* Use Hyper-V to run other operating systems alongside Windows 8* Troubleshoot the most common Windows 8 problems-and the toughest onesIn Depth offers:* Comprehensive coverage, with detailed solutions* Breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere* Practical, real-world examples with nothing glossed over or left out* Troubleshooting help for tough problems you can't fix on your own* Outstanding authors recognized worldwide for their expertise and teaching style* Quick information via sidebars, tips, reminders, notes, and warningsIn Depth is the only tool you need to get more done in less time!CATEGORY: Windows Operating SystemCOVERS: Microsoft (R) Windows 8
Contents
IntroductionChapter 1 Meet Windows 8An Overview of Windows 8 7Should I Get Windows 8? 11Windows 8 Versions 13Upgrading Windows 16What's New in Windows 8? 17A Tale of Two Windows: The StartScreen Versus the Desktop 17Touch-a Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me! 17Windows 8 Apps 18Charmed, I'm Sure 19Online User Accounts 20File Explorer Ribbon 20The Windows Store 20Management Tools 21Installation and Setup 22Storage Spaces 22Improved Web Browsing with InternetExplorer 10 23Faster Startup 23Secure Boot 24Integrated Cellular DataConnections 24Life Without the Start Menu 24Chapter 2 Installing or Upgrading Windows 8Windows 8 System Requirements 27Processor Requirements 28Memory Requirements 28Storage Requirements 29Graphics Requirements 30Hardware Requirements for VariousWindows 8 Features 30Preparing Your System: A Checklist 31Check Your System Requirements 32Back Up Your Files 32Clean Up Your Hard Disk 32Check and Defragment Your Hard Disk 32Create a System Image Backup and a System Repair Disc 33Installing Windows 8 34Upgrading to Windows 8 37Upgrading from Windows 7 37Upgrading from Windows Vista 38Upgrading from Windows XP 39Running the Upgrade 40Dual- (and Multi-) Booting Windows 8 41Dual-Booting Windows 8 42Multi-Booting with Three or More Operating Systems 42Using Windows Boot Manager 43Customizing the Boot Configuration Data 45Using Windows Boot Manager to Modify the BCD 45Using Startup and Recovery to Modify the BCD 46Using the System Configuration Utility to Modify the BCD 47Using BCDEDIT to Customize the Startup Options 49Installing Windows 8 Components 54Chapter 3 Your First Hour with Windows 8The First Things to Do After Starting Windows 8 57A Quick Tour of Windows 8's Important Features 58The Lock and Sign On Screens 58The Start Screen 59Windows 8-Style Apps (Don't Call It Metro) 61Charmed, I'm Sure 61The Touch Tour 62Important Keyboard Shortcuts 63The Desktop, or Who Moved My Start Menu? 64Windows Explorer Is Now Called File Explorer 64Search Before You Look 66Getting to the Management Tools 66Setting Up User Accounts 68Microsoft Versus Local Accounts 68Create New Accounts 69Change Account Settings 70Before You Forget Your Password 72Just One User? 73Downloading Critical Updates 74Personalizing Windows 8 74Personalize Screen Settings 74Tune Up the Taskbar 76Important Adjustments and Tweaks 76Transferring Information from Your Old Computer 77Windows Easy Transfer 77How the Heck Do I Shut This Thing Off? 81More Than You Wanted to Know 82After You Forget Your Password 82Using a Password Reset Disk 84 Accessing the Real Administrator Account 84Configuring a Default User Profile 85If You're Moving to Windows 8 from XP 86Control Panel Wordiness 86Where's My Stuff? The User Profile Structure 86Compatibility and Virtualization 88User Account Control 90The New Taskbar 91Jumplists 92Chapter 4 Using the Windows 8 InterfaceTaking a Tour of the Windows 8 Interface 93The App Bar 95The Charms Menu 97Navigating the Start Screen 98Navigating the Start Screen with a Mouse 99Navigating the Start Screen with a Keyboard 100Navigating the Start Screen with a Touch Interface 102Working with Running Apps 104Snapping an App 104Switching Between Running Apps 105Shutting Down an App 107Working with Notifications 107Searching via the Start Screen 108Customizing the Start Screen 110Resizing a Tile 111Moving a Tile 111Creating an App Group 112Turning Off a Live Tile 113Pinning a Program to the Start Screen 114 Pinning a Website to the Start Screen 114Displaying the Administrative Tools on the Start Screen 114Adding Shutdown and Restart Tiles to the Start Screen 117Customizing the Start Screen Background 118Customizing the Lock Screen 119Customizing the Lock Screen Background 120Controlling the Apps Displayed on the Lock Screen 121Disabling the Lock Screen 121Bypassing the Start Screen 122Booting Directly to the Desktop 122Accessing Start Menu Items from the Taskbar 123Pinning a Program to the Taskbar 123Using Desktop Programs as the Defaults 125Chapter 5 Windows 8 Apps and the Windows Store The Windows 8 Apps 127Calendar 129Bing 130Camera 130Desktop 131Finance 131Internet Explorer 132Mail 133Maps 134Messaging 136Music 136News 138People 139Photos 140SkyDrive 140Sports 141Store 142Travel 143 Video 144Weather 145Games 145Installing Apps from the Windows Store 146Uninstalling Windows 8 Apps 146Sharing Windows 8 App Data 147Chapter 6 Managing Files and SearchingUnderstanding File Types 149File Types and File Extensions 149File Types and the Registry 150Navigating the Windows 8 Folder Windows 152Folder Navigation 153Instant Search 154The Ribbon 154The Navigation Pane 154Basic File and Folder Chores: The Techniques Used by the Pros 155Selecting Files with Check Boxes 155Resolving File Transfer Conflicts 157Expert Drag-and-Drop Techniques 158Taking Advantage of the Send To Command 158The Recycle Bin: Deleting and Recovering Files and Folders 159File Maintenance Using the Open and Save As Dialog Boxes 161Metadata and the File Explorer Property System 162Desktop Searching 164As-You-Type Searches with Instant Search 166Using Advanced Query Syntax to Search Properties 167Saving Searches 169 Grouping and Filtering with Metadata 169Grouping Files 170Filtering Files 171Chapter 7 Devices and PrintersWindows Printing Primer 173Installing and Configuring a Printer 175Adding a New Printer 176Installing a Local Printer 176If the Printer Isn't Found 177What to Do If Your Printer Isn't Listed 179Changing a Printer's Properties 181Printing Preferences 181Printer Properties 183Print Server Properties 184Removing a Printer 185Printing from Your Applications 185Printing Offline 187Working with the Printer Queue 188Deleting a File from the Queue 189Canceling All Pending Print Jobs on a Given Printer 189Pausing, Resuming, and Restarting the Printing Process 189Advanced Printer Management 190XPS Print Output 191Faxing 191Chapter 8 Accessories and AccessibilityA Boatload of Useful Tools 193Gadgets Are Gone 194Apps as Accessories 194Desktop Accessories 195Calculator 195Character Map 196Math Input Panel 197 Notepad 198Paint 198Snipping Tool 200Steps Recorder 201Sticky Notes 201Sound Recorder 202Windows Journal 202WordPad 203XPS Viewer 203Accessibility Tools 204Ease of Access Center (in Control Panel) 204Ease of Access (in PC Settings) 205 Magnifier 206Narrator 206Chapter 9 Windows Media PlayerGetting to Know Media Player 209Navigating the Library 209Customizing the Navigation Pane 211Syncing Media Devices 212Playing Media Files 213Setting Media Player's Playback Options 215Copying Music from an Audio CD 216Selecting a Location and Filename Structure 216Choosing the Recording File Format 217Specifying the Quality of the Recording 218Copying Tracks from an Audio CD 219Copying Tracks to a Recordable CD or Device 219Creating a Playlist 220Recording to a CD or Device 220Streaming Your Media Library 220 Chapter 10 Windows Media CenterWindows 8 and Windows Media Center 223Media Center Hardware Requirements 224Connecting Your PC to Other Media Devices 226Touring the Windows Media Center Interface 228Some Useful Media Center Techniques 231Rating Pictures via the Keyboard 231Setting Up a Custom Slide Show 231Setting Parental Controls 232Media Center Keyboard Shortcuts 233Archiving Recorded TV on Your Network 235Chapter 11 Windows and Imaging DevicesConnecting Imaging Devices 239Testing an Installed Scanner 240Configuring Device Events 241Accessing Media on a Memory Card 242Importing Photos from a Digital Camera 243Viewing Digital Camera Images 243Importing Digital Camera Photos 244Burning Photos to an Optical Disc 249Selecting an Optical Disc Format 249Burning a Mastered Disc 249Closing a UDF Session 250Burning a Live File System Disc 251Sending Photos to a Printer 252Chapter 12 Scanning and FaxingIntroducing Windows Fax and Scan 255Installing Fax and ScannerHardware 256 Configuring the Fax Service 256Creating a Customized Cover Page 258Changing Fax Settings 259Sending Faxes from Windows Fax and Scan 260Monitoring Outgoing Faxes 263Receiving Faxes 263Printing Received FaxesAutomatically 264Scanning Documents with Windows Fax and Scan 264Editing Scan Profile Defaults 264Creating a New Scan Profile 266Scanning Images 266Emailing and Faxing Scans 267Chapter 13 More Windows 8 Media ToolsControlling the Volume 269Controlling the Overall System Volume 269Controlling an Application's Volume 270Determining the Devices That Appear in the Volume Control 271Balancing Your Headphones 271Equalizing the Volume 273Setting the Default Output Device 274Assigning Sounds to Events 274Recording Sounds with the Sound Recorder 275Setting Up the Microphone 275Recording a WMA File 276Controlling Your Computer with Speech Recognition 276 Chapter 14 Getting ConnectedGoing Worldwide 279Connection Technologies 280Analog Modem 280ISDN 280DSL 280Cable Modem 281Satellite Service 282Wireless and Cellular Service 282Choosing a Technology 283Choosing Equipment 284Installing a Modem for Dial-Up Service 285Configuring a Dial-Up Internet Connection 287Creating a New Dial-Up Connection 287Adjusting Dial-Up Connection Properties 288Making and Ending a Dial-Up Connection 290Hanging Up a Dial-Up Connection 292Installing a Network Adapter for Broadband Service 293Installing Filters for DSL Service 294Configuring a High-Speed Connection 294Configuring a PPPoE Broadband Connection 295Setting Up Dynamic IP Addressing (DHCP) 296Setting Up a Fixed IP Address 297Changing the Default Connection 298Managing Multiple Internet Connections 299Chapter 15 Using Internet Explorer 10Understanding Web Page Addresses 301Tips and Techniques for Better Web Surfing 302Taking Advantage of the Address Bar 304 Creating a Shortcut to a URL 305Working with Tabs 306Using the Handy History List 308Searching the Web 310The Favorites Folder: Sites to Remember 311Adding a Shortcut to the Favorites Folder 311Opening an Internet Shortcut from the Favorites Folder 312Maintaining Favorites 312Sharing Favorites with Other Browsers 313Working with RSS Feeds 314Subscribing to a Feed 315Reading Feeds 316Setting the Feed Update Schedule 316Customizing Internet Explorer 317Controlling the Web Page Cache 317Setting Internet Explorer Options 318Changing the Home Page 319Configuring the Page History 320Setting More General Options 320Understanding Internet Explorer's Advanced Options 321Chapter 16 Windows 8 Internet CommunicationsWorking with Email 331Setting Up Mail Accounts 331Specifying Basic Account Settings 332Setting the Default Account 333Specifying Advanced Account Settings 333Handling Incoming Messages 335Processing Messages 337Setting Read Options 338 Sending Messages 340Taking Control of Your Messages 340Creating a Signature 341Setting Send Options 342Maintaining Mail 345Filtering Incoming Messages 347Finding a Message 349Simple Searches 349Advanced Searches 350Setting Up Social Networks with the People App 351Connecting to a Social Network 351Editing a Connection's Settings 353Removing a Connection 354Chapter 17 Troubleshooting an Internet ConnectionIt's Great When It Works, But... 355Troubleshooting Step by Step 355Identifying Software Configuration Problems 359Troubleshooting a Cable or DSL Modem Connection 360Troubleshooting a LAN Connection 361Identifying Network Hardware Problems 363Troubleshooting Internet Problems with Windows TCP/IP Utilities 364ipconfig 364ping 365tracert 367Third-Party Utilities 368WhatIsMyIP 368Speed Check 368Reverse tracert 369 Chapter 18 Creating a Windows NetworkCreating or Joining a Network 371Planning Your Network 371Are You Being Served? 373When to Hire a Professional 374Choosing a Network and Cabling System 37510/100BASE-T Ethernet 375802.11n and 802.11g Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networking 377Phoneline and Powerline Networking 3781000Mbps Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet) 381Mixed Networking 381Additional Networking Functions 382Printing and Faxing 382Providing Internet Connectivity 383Providing Remote Access 383Connecting to a Remote Network 383Installing Network Adapters 384Checking Existing Adapters 384Installing Multiple Network Adapters 385Installing Network Wiring 386Cabling for Ethernet Networks 386General Cabling Tips 387Wiring with Patch Cables 388Installing In-Wall Wiring 389Connecting Just Two Computers 390Connecting Multiple Switches 391Installing a Wireless Network 392Wireless Network Setup Choices 393Setting Up a New Wireless Network 395Getting Maximum Wireless Speed 400Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network 402Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol 402Enabling and Disabling Sharing 405 Setting Your Computer Identification 405Configuring Windows Firewall 406File and Printer Sharing Without a Router 407Setting Up a Homegroup 407Alternatives to Using a Homegroup 410Wrapping Up 410Joining a Windows Domain Network 412Bridging Two Network Types 413Chapter 19 Connecting Your Network to the InternetSharing an Internet Connection 415Ways to Make the Connection 415Managing IP Addresses 416NAT and Internet Connection Sharing 418Special Notes for Wireless Networking 420Special Notes for Cable Service 420Configuring Your LAN 421Scheme A-Windows Internet Connection Sharing with a Dial-Up Connection 422Scheme B-Windows Internet Connection Sharing with a Broadband Connection 422Scheme C-Connection Sharing Router with a Broadband Connection 424Using Universal Plug and Play 426Scheme D-Cable Internet with Multiple Computers 426Scheme E-Routed Service Using a Router 427Making Services Available 428Enabling Access with Internet Connection Sharing 429Enabling Access with a Sharing Router 430 Chapter 20 Networking with Other Operating SystemsMix and Match with Windows and Macs 433Internetworking with Windows 7, Vista, and XP 435Setting TCP/IP as the Default Network Protocol 436Password Protection and Simple File Sharing 437Using Windows Vista and XP with a Homegroup 439Internetworking with UNIX and Linux 440Samba 441Samba Client Tools 441Samba Server Tools 441Internetworking with Macintosh 444Compatibility Issues 444Working with Mac OS X 446Installing Optional Network Components 452The Hosts File 454Chapter 21 Using a Windows NetworkWindows Was Made to Network 455Using Shared Folders in Windows 8 456Browsing Througha Homegroup 456Browsing a Network's Computers 458Viewing a Computer or Shared Folder Directly Using Its UNC Path 459Searching the Network 460Searching for Files or Folders 460Searching for Computers 461Searching for Printers 461Searching Active Directory 462Security and File Sharing 463File Permissions and Networking 463Network Permissions 464 Using Printers on the Network 465Using a Shared Printer 466Using Printers over the Internet with IPP 467Using UNIX and LPR Printers 468Using Other Network-Connected Printers 469Network Power User Topics 469Backing Up Your Computer over the Network 469Adding a Network Folder to a Library 470Sharing and Using an Entire Drive 471Understanding the Universal Naming Convention 471Mapping Drive Letters 472Mapping a Drive to a Subfolder 474Sharing Resources 474Sharing with a Homegroup 475Sharing the Public Profile Folder 478Sharing Your Own Folders in Place 479Sharing Folders Independently 479Sharing Printers 480Setting Printer Permissions 481Changing the Location of the Spool Directory 483Printer Pooling 483Managing Your Network 484Monitoring Use of Your Shared Folders 484Managing Network Resources Using the Command Line 484Chapter 22 Troubleshooting Your NetworkWhen Good Networks Go Bad 487Getting Started 488Troubleshooters and Diagnostic Tools 489The Network and Sharing Center 489Network 490Network Troubleshooters 493 Windows Firewall 494Event Viewer 495Device Manager 497Testing Network Cables 497Checking Network Configuration 498ipconfig 498System 499Network Connections 500Testing Network Connectivity with ping 501Diagnosing File and Printer Sharing Problems 502Chapter 23 Windows Management ToolsManaging Windows 505Controlling Windows 8 with Control Panel 505Touring the Control Panel Window 506Reviewing the Control Panel Icons 507Understanding Control Panel Files 512Easier Access to Control Panel 513Policing Windows 8 with Group Policies 515Understanding Group Policies 516Local Group Policy Editor and Windows Versions 516Launching the Local Group Policy Editor 517Working with Group Policies 517Group Policy Examples 523Configuring the Microsoft Management Console 529Reviewing the Windows 8 Snap-Ins 529Launching the MMC 531Adding a Snap-In 531Saving a Console 533Creating a Custom Taskpad View 534Controlling Snap-Ins with GroupPolicies 537 Controlling Services 538Controlling Services with the Services Snap-In 538Controlling Services at the Command Prompt 541Controlling Services with a Script 541Making Windows Shut Down Services Faster 545Resetting a Broken Service 545Monitoring Performance 547Viewing Your Computer's Performance Rating 547Monitoring Performance with Task Manager 549Using the Resource Monitor 553Using the Performance Monitor 554Chapter 24 Tweaking and Customizing WindowsWorking with the PC Settings App 557Changing Your User Account Picture 559Changing a Password 561Creating a Picture Password 563Customizing Notifications 564Customizing Search 566Synchronizing Your Settings Between Devices 566Customizing File Explorer 568Customizing the Ribbon 569Changing the View 570Viewing More Properties 570Turning On File Extensions 572Exploring the View Options 574Customizing the Taskbar for Easier Program and Document Launching 577Improving Productivity by SettingTaskbar Options 577Pinning a Favorite Program to the Taskbar 579Pinning a Destination to a Program's Jump List 580 Using the Windows Key to Start Taskbar Programs 581Taking Control of the Notification Area 581Displaying Multiple Clocks for Different Time Zones 585Displaying the Built-in Taskbar Toolbars 586Setting Some Taskbar Toolbar Options 587Creating New Taskbar Toolbars 587Chapter 25 Managing Hard Disks and Storage SpacesDealing with Hard Disk Errors 589Hard Drive Health States 591Repairing a Drive Manually 592Checking Free Disk Space 593Deleting Unnecessary Files 595Defragmenting Your Hard Disk 597Running the Defragment and Optimize Drives Tool 598Changing the Optimization Schedule 599Changing Which Disks Get Defragmented 600Working with Storage Spaces 601Managing Your Disks 603Assigning a Different Letter to a Disk Drive 603Dividing Your Hard Drive into Two Volumes 605Creating a Spanned Volume 607Creating Mirrored Volumes 610Creating a RAID 5 Volume 611Working with Disk Files 614Mounting an ISO File 614Mounting a Virtual Hard Disk 616Creating a Virtual Hard Disk 616 Chapter 26 Troubleshooting and Repairing ProblemsTroubleshooting Strategies: Determining the Source of a Problem 620Did You Get an Error Message? 620Does an Error or Warning Appear in the Event Viewer Logs? 620Does an Error Appear in System Information? 621Did You Recently Edit the Registry? 621Did You Recently Change Any Windows Settings? 622Did Windows 8 "Spontaneously" Reboot? 622Did You Recently Change Any Application Settings? 624Did You Recently Install a New Program? 625Did You Recently Install a New Device? 626Did You Recently Apply an Update from Windows Update? 626General Troubleshooting Tips 626More Troubleshooting Tools 627Running the Windows 8Troubleshooters 627Running the Memory Diagnostics Tool 628Checking for Solutions to Problems 629Troubleshooting Startup 631Some Things to Try Before Anything Else 631Disabling Startup Programs 632Disabling Startup Services 633A Startup Troubleshooting Procedure 634Troubleshooting Device Problems 635Troubleshooting with Device Manager 635Troubleshooting Device Driver Problems 637Rolling Back a Device Driver 638Recovering from a Problem 638Accessing the RecoveryEnvironment 638Navigating the Recovery Environment 642Booting Up in Safe Mode 644Automatically Repairing Your PC 647Recovering Using System Restore 648Refreshing Your PC 649Resetting Your PC 650Restoring a System Image 651Chapter 27 Managing Your SoftwareConfiguring and Managing Windows Update 653Configuring Automatic Updates 653Setting the Automatic Maintenance Schedule 655Checking for Updates 655Selecting Updates to Install 656Hiding and Restoring Updates 657Working with Third-Party Software 657Running Through a Pre-Installation Checklist 657Installing Software 660Opening the Programs and Features Window 661Changing a Software Installation 662Repairing a Software Installation 662Uninstalling Software 662Understanding Compatibility Mode 663Chapter 28 Managing Your HardwareWindows 8 and Hardware 667Viewing Your Devices 668Installing Devices 669Installing Plug and Play Devices 669 Using Action Center to Complete a Device Install 670Installing a Bluetooth Device 671Running Windows 8 with Multiple Monitors 673Extending the Screen to a Second Monitor 674Duplicating the Screen on a Second Monitor 675Using Only the Second Monitor 676Multiple Monitors and the Windows 8 UI 676Setting the Multi-Monitor Desktop Background 677Configuring the Taskbar for Multiple Monitors 677Moving Up to Three Monitors 678Managing Your Hardware with Device Manager 680Controlling the Device Display 680Viewing Device Properties 681Showing Nonpresent Devices in Device Manager 681Working with Device Drivers 682Tips for Downloading Device Drivers 682Checking Windows Update for Drivers 683Updating a Device Driver 685Configuring Windows to Ignore Unsigned Device Drivers 685Write a Complete List of Device Drivers to a Text File 688Uninstalling a Device 690Working with Device Security Policies 690 Chapter 29 Editing the Windows RegistryWhat Is the Registry? 691How the Registry Is Organized 692New Registry Features 694Registry Virtualization 694Registry Redirection and Reflection 696Backing Up and Restoring the Registry 697Backing Up the Registry 697Restoring the Registry 699Using Regedit 701Viewing the Registry 701Searching in the Registry 702Editing Keys and Values 703Editing Registry Entries for Another User 704Editing Registry Entries for AnotherWindows Installation 706Editing Registry Security 707Other Registry Tools 708Registry Toolkit 708Registrar Registry Manager 708Tweak-8 708Registry Privileges and Policies 708Chapter 30 Command-Line and Automation ToolsCommand-Line Tools 711The Windows 8 Command Prompt Environment 712Changing Directories 713Saving Output 713The Search Path 713Running Commands with Elevated Privileges 714Cutting and Pasting in the Command Prompt Window 715Learning About Command-Line Programs 715Running GUI Programs from the Command Line 716Setting Environment Variables 716Setting the PATH Environment Variable 718The MS-DOS Environment 719Editing Advanced Settings for a DOS Application 719Issues with DOSKEY and ANSI.SYS 720Printing from MS-DOS Applications 720Batch Files 721Batch File Tips 722Windows Script Host 723Some Sample Scripts 723Windows PowerShell 725Task Scheduler 726Chapter 31 Protecting Windows from Viruses and SpywareAvoiding Viruses and Spyware: The Basics 731First, a Few Simple Precautions 732Locking Your Computer 734Requiring Ctrl+Alt+Delete at Startup 735Checking Your Computer's Security Settings 736Making Sure Windows Firewall Is Turned On 736Making Sure Windows Defender Is Turned On 737Making Sure User Account Control Is Turned On 740Making Sure the Administrator Account Is Disabled 740 Understanding User Account Control (UAC) 741Elevating Privileges 742Configuring User Account Control 744User Account Control Policies 745Preventing Elevation for All Standard Users 746Enhancing Your Browsing Security 747Blocking Pop-Up Windows 748Adding and Removing Zone Sites 749Changing a Zone's Security Level 751Protected Mode: Reducing Internet Explorer's Privileges 752Total Security: Internet Explorer Without Add-Ons 752Understanding Internet Explorer's Advanced Security Options 753Protecting Yourself Against Email Viruses 755Chapter 32 Protecting Your Data from Loss and TheftPreparing for Trouble 759Backing Up File Versions with File History 760Restoring a Previous Version of a File 765Setting System Restore Points 767Creating a Recovery Drive 768Creating a System Image Backup 770Creating a System Repair Disc 772Protecting a File 772Making a File Read-Only 773Hiding a File 774Setting Security Permissions on Files and Folders 775Assigning a User to a Security Group 777Assigning a User to Multiple Security Groups 778 Assigning Standard Permissions 779Assigning Special Permissions 779Fixing Permission Problems by TakingOwnership of Your Files 782Encrypting Files and Folders 784Encrypting a Folder 785Backing Up Your Encryption Key 785Encrypting a Disk with BitLocker 786Enabling BitLocker on a System with a TPM 787Enabling BitLocker on a System Without a TPM 788Chapter 33 Protecting Your Network from Hackers and SnoopsIt's a Cold, Cruel World 791Who Would Be Interested in My Computer? 792Types of Attack 793Your Lines of Defense 795Preparation: Network Security Basics 795Active Defense 797Firewalls and NAT (Connection-Sharing) Devices 797Windows Firewall 798Packet Filtering 799Using NAT or Internet Connection Sharing 801Add-on Firewall Products for Windows 802Secure Your Router 802Configure Passwords and File Sharing 802Set Up Restrictive Access Controls 804Testing, Logging, and Monitoring 805Test Your Defenses 805Monitor Suspicious Activity 807 Disaster Planning: Preparation for Recovery After an Attack 808Make a Baseline Backup Before You Go Online 808Make Frequent Backups When You're Online 808Write and Test Server Restore Procedures 809Write and Maintain Documentation 809Prepare an Incident Plan 809Specific Configuration Steps for Windows 8 810Windows 8's Security Features 810If You Have a Windows 8 Computer Without a LAN 811If You Have a LAN 812Keep Up to Date 812Tightening Local Security Policy 813Configuring Windows Firewall 816Enabling and Disabling Windows Firewall 817Allow an App or Feature Through Windows Firewall 818Change Notification Settings, Turn Windows Firewall On or Off 819Restore Defaults 819Advanced Settings 820More About Security 822Chapter 34 Protecting Yourself from Fraud and SpamPhishing for Information 823Common Types of Fraud 824Live Phish: A Real-World Example 826More Help from Internet Explorer 830Protecting Yourself on a Public Computer 831Two-Way Authentication 832Two-Factor Authentication 832Identity-Management Software 833 Fighting Spam 833Protect Your Email Address 834Use Spam Filtering 835Avoid Spammers' Tricks 835Take Action Against Email Abuse 836Whois Database 837Chapter 35 Windows 8 on Mobile DevicesWindows 8 on Tablets and Mobile Devices 839Windows RT Versus Windows 8 840Tablet Input Methods 841Touch Keyboard 841The On Screen Keyboard 842Multitouch Input and Gestures 842Pen and Stylus Input 843Configuring Touch and Pen Input 843Pen Flicks 844Using Handwriting Recognition 845Handwriting Gestures 846Training the Handwriting Recognizer 847Chapter 36 Wireless NetworkingWireless Networking in Windows 8 849Types of Wi-Fi Networks 850Take Care When You Share 850Joining a Wireless Network 851In the Corporate Environment 854At Your Home or Small Office 854In Someone Else's Home or Office 854At a Public Hot Spot 856Ad Hoc Networks and Meetings 856Managing Wireless Network Connections 858Changing Wireless Settings 858Setting Up Preferred Wireless Networks 858 Adding a Network Manually 860Deleting Wireless Profiles 860Chapter 37 Computing on the RoadWindows Unplugged: Mobile and Remote Computing 861Managing Mobile Computers 862Airplane Mode 862Windows Mobility Center 862Getting the Most Out of Your Battery 864VPN and Dial-Up Networking 867Virtual Private Networking 868Setting Up a VPN or Dial-Up Networking Connection 869Setting a VPN or Dial-Up Connection's Properties 871Managing Dial-Up Connections from Multiple Locations 873Establishing a VPN or Dial-Up Connection 873Using Remote Network Resources 876Email and Network Connections 876Monitoring and Ending a VPN or Dial-Up Connection 877Advanced Routing for Remote Networks 877Incoming VPN and Dial-Up Access 879Setting Up VPN and Dial-Up Access 879Enabling Incoming VPN Connections with NAT 881Disabling Incoming Connections 881 Offline Files 882Identifying Files and Folders for Offline Use 883Using Files While Offline 884Sync Center 886Managing and Encrypting Offline Files 888 Making Your Shared Folders Available for Offline Use by Others 889Multiple LAN Connections 890Chapter 38 Meetings, Conferencing, and CollaborationWindows 8 Plays Well with Others 891Making Presentations with a Mobile Computer 892Adjusting Presentation Settings 892Controlling An External Display 893Connecting to Network Projectors 895Remote Assistance 896Enabling Remote Assistance 897Requesting Remote Assistance 897Responding to an Assistance Request 900Working with Remote Assistance 901Using Third-Party Tools 903Online Meeting Tools 903Chapter 39 Remote Desktop and Remote AccessUsing Your Computer Remotely 905Setting Up Access to Your Own Computer 907Enabling Remote Desktop Access to Your Computer 908Establishing 24x7 Access 909Setting Up Dynamic DNS 910Configuring Port Forwarding 912Connecting to Other Computers with Remote Desktop 914Using the Windows 8-Style Remote Desktop Client 915 Using the Standard Remote Desktop Client 918Connection Options 920Using the Remote Connection 922Keyboard Shortcuts 923Third-Party Remote Control Tools 924Appendix A VirtualizationWindows 8 as a Host: Running Other Operating Systems Inside Windows 8 928Installing and Configuring Hyper-V 928Creating Virtual Machine Instances 929Running and Connecting to a VM 930Converting a Physical Computer to a VM 932Windows XP Mode Virtual Machines 933Windows 8 as a Guest: Running Windows 8 Inside Other Operating Systems 933Booting a VHD File on Hardware 934Appendix B Command-Line UtilitiesWorking with Disk Management Tools 935CHKDSK: Checking for Hard Disk Errors 936CHKNTFS: Scheduling Automatic Disk Checks 938DEFRAG: Defragmenting the System Drive 940Working with File and Folder Management Tools 942ATTRIB: Modifying File and Folder Attributes 943FIND: Locating a Text String in a File 945REN: Renaming a File or Folder 946REPLACE: Smarter File Copying 947SORT: Sorting the Contents of a File 949XCOPY: Advanced File Copying 950 Working with System Management Tools 953REG: Working with Registry Keys and Settings 954SHUTDOWN: Shutting Down or Restarting the System 956SYSTEMINFO: Returning System Configuration Data 958TYPEPERF: Monitoring Performance 960WHOAMI: Getting Information About the Current User 962Working with Users, Groups, and Shares 963NET USER: Working with Users 963NET LOCALGROUP: Working with Groups 965NET USE: Mapping Folders 965Working with Network Troubleshooting Tools 966PING: Checking Connectivity 969TRACERT: Tracking Packets 9709780789750129 TOC 10/3/2012
