[...]... DVD-ROM drive l 1024×768 or higher resolution monitor l Microsoft Windows or Windows Vista compatible sound card and speakers l Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or newer l Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or newer operating system Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device xxvii xxviii About the CD Note An Internet connection is necessary to access... tools and resources to help you get the most out of your Inside Out book What’s on the CD Your Inside Out CD includes the following: l Downloadable gadgets and other tools to help you customize Windows Vista l Microsoft resources to help keep your computer up-to-date and protected l Insights direct from the product team on the offi cial Windows Vista blog l Links to product demos, expert’s blogs, user... Monitoring Security in Windows Vista Blocking Intruders with Windows Firewall Tools for Managing Windows Firewall Using Windows Firewall in Different Network Locations Enabling or Disabling Windows Firewall ... issue that you may have, go to http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/support/search.htm Part I Setup and Startup Chapter 1 What’s New in Windows Vista 3 Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows Vista 19 Chapter 3 Personalizing Windows Vista 71 Chapter 4 Adding, Removing, and Managing Programs 125 Chapter 5 Setting Up and Troubleshooting... Automating Windows Vista 969 Using the Windows Vista Task Scheduler Creating a Task Scheduling Tasks with the Schtasks Command Automating Command Sequences with Batch Programs Automating Tasks with Windows Script... 787 Chapter 23 Troubleshooting Windows Errors 789 Configuring and Using Windows Error Reporting Understanding Windows Error Reporting and Privacy Understanding the Windows Error Reporting Process Setting Windows Error Reporting Options ... Learning More About Viruses and Virus Protection Scanning for Viruses—Without an Antivirus Program Stopping Spyware with Windows Defender Scanning Your Computer for Spyware Using Real-Time Protection Responding to Windows Defender... names For example, Ctrl+Alt+Delete means that you press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time Design Conventions INSIDE OUT These are the book’s signature tips In these tips, you’ll get the straight scoop on what’s going on with the software inside information about why a feature works the way it does You’ll also find handy workarounds to deal with software problems Sidebars Sidebars... information about the topic being discussed ! CaUtIOn Cautions identify potential problems that you should look out for when you’re completing a task or problems that you must address before you can complete a task Note Notes offer additional information related to the task being discussed About the CD The companion CD that ships with this book contains many tools and resources to help you get the most out. .. 315 Using Windows Meeting Space 316 xii Table of Contents Chapter 9 Obtaining Help and Support 321 Using Windows Help And Support Online Help vs Offline Help Browsing Through Windows Help And Support . Windows, Windows CardSpace, Windows Live, Windows Media, Windows Mobile, Windows NT, Windows PowerShell, Windows Server, Windows Vista, Xbox, Xbox 360, and. . . 36 Installing Windows Vista on a Computer with OtherWindows Versions . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Activating and Validating Windows Vista . . . . . . .