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PC Specials 10

The essential Windows 7 handbook

Including DVD

£7.99

(That's roughly* €10, or US$13, or Can$13, or Aus$12)

The eagerly awaited Windows 7 operating system is almost with us, and promises to be the most powerful and stable version of Windows yet. Offering improvements in almost every area of the software, Windows 7 has impressed the majority of its beta testers and should perform faster than Vista on most systems.

In this comprehensive bookazine, we've brought you everything you need to know about the new operating system - from basics such as setting up user accounts to advanced tricks, such as emulating Windows XP, you'll find a wealth of Windows 7 knowledge.

If you're taking your first steps with Microsoft's new operating system, we've got everything you need to know about getting started with the software and the key new features you need to be aware - including installing Windows 7, exploring the Windows 7 interface and choosing an edition.

If you want your Windows 7 computer to enjoy a long and healthy life, you need to make sure it's well protected and well maintained. We'll show you all the tools and the tricks you're going to need - including the Windows 7 Action Center, configuring the Windows 7 Firewall and installing an antivirus program.

Go further with Windows 7 - our expert guides cover some of the most advanced features of the new operating system. Learn how to run older software, back up data, manage hardware devices, and more - includes backing up and restoring data, making Windows 7 more accessible and Windows 7 tips and tricks.

We've also put together a essential DVD packed with must-have free tools to help you optimise, analyse and tweak Windows 7.

Original UK on sale date: 8th Oct 2009
(USA on sale approx 6 weeks later; Australia on sale approx 9 weeks later)

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