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An ideal resource for newcomers to Windows 7 who prefer to learn by being shown rather than told Windows 7 is the operating system used by most desktop & laptop PCs around the world. If you are a visual learner who is eager to learn Windows 7--but is also perhaps intimidated--then this is the ideal resource for you. Experienced author Paul Mc Fedries offers visual learners a friendly & comfortable learning environment for getting familiar with Windows 7. He offers a visual approach to discovering the new features of Windows 7 & provides step--by--step instructions for performing basic tasks & tackling common troubleshooting issues. Youa ll learn 7 basics as well as how to work with files browse the Web & e--mail. * Visual learners will embrace this approach of being shown--rather than told--how to work with the new Windows 7 * Step--by--step instructions demonstrate how to create movies work with files browse the Web e--mail & use the new interface Media Player & Internet Explorer With the visual assistance offered in this book youa ll be up & running with Windows 7 in no time! ...

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