num_pages: 699
description: Windows 7 may be faster and more stable than Vista but it's a far cry from problem-free. David A. Karp comes to the rescue with the latest in his popular Windows Annoyances series. This thorough guide gives you the tools you need to fix the troublesome parts of this operating system plus the solutions hacks and timesaving tips to make the most of your PC.Streamline Windows Explorer improve the Search tool eliminate the Green Ribbon of Death and tame User Account Control promptsExplore powerful Registry tips and tools and use them to customize every aspect of Windows and solve its shortcomingsSqueeze more performance from your hardware with solutions for your hard disk laptop battery CPU printers and moreStop crashes deal with stubborn hardware and drivers fix video playback issues and troubleshoot Windows when it won't startProtect your stuff with permissions encryption and shadow copiesSecure and speed up your wireless network fix networking woes make Bluetooth functional and improve your Web experienceGet nearly all of the goodies in 7 Ultimate no matter which edition you haveBlunt honest and awesome. --Aaron Junod Manager Integration Systems at Evolution BenefitsThis could be the best [money] you've ever spent. --Jon Jacobi PC WorldTo use Windows is to be annoyed -- and this book is the best way to solve any annoyance you come across. It's the most comprehensive and entertaining guide you can get for turning Windows into an operating system that's a pleasure to use. --Preston Gralla author of Windows Vista in a Nutshell and Computerworld contributing editor
language: English
title: Windows 7 Annoyances: Tools & Techniques to Improve Your Windows 7 Experience
publisher: O'Reilly Media