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"Library Journal recommends this book and so do I!", I've never been very good with computers so when I got a new computer with Vista I went looking for books that could help. I bought this one because Stanek's book was recommended over all other Vista books in Library Journal's round up of Vista books. Library Journal's May 15, 2007 says it better than I can, here's what they said:

"A thorough guide, best for intermediate to advanced users of earlier Windows versions. Clear discussions of changes in security features and of other Vista improvements such as gadgets and sidebars make this useful for upgraders; comprehensive coverage of every aspect of the OS renders it a one-stop shop for familiarizing readers with every feature, from hardware installation to Windows Movie Maker to Group Policy. Errata and book information can be found online. A good purchase for larger libraries."

When choosing between this book and other Vista books, Library Journal also says:

"Choose Stanek's Definitive Guide for its comprehensive coverage and clear prose if you can buy only one."

I agree, this is an excellent book and so much better than others I found. Vista is a great system once you learn how to use it. If you are new to Vista, this is one book that should not leave your computer's side!

"Better than "Vista Missing Manual"", Vista Definitive Guide is a 922-page Vista bible, much better than Vista Missing Manual in my opinion. I got this after having excellent success with the author's other computer books. Extremely complete and full of answers. Kudos to the author for writing such an excellent book!

"An Excellent Guide and information source", I have been using windows at home now for 14 years and with each operating system upgrade there's more to learn. I consider myself pretty savvy when it comes to Windows. So what if some people say "it's not definitive by any means," I find that it covers so much and even some things I won't need. I LOVE this book. It is not hard on your eyes, has plenty of diagrams and something I found especially interesting is how virus's, malware and all the nasties can enter your computer and the damage they can cause. I'm the type of woman who is not just satisfied with the "just do it this way" kind of help. I want more meat in the WHY I should do it this way. I use this book along with "Windows Vista: The Missing Manual" That books gives lot's of tips and stuff that has saved me much work and headache. These books work well together

"The Only Book Most Windows Vista Users Need", Windows Vista: The Definitive Guide is an excellent book. Every Windows Vista User should purchase this book to learn Windows Vista. The book covers everything most users want to know and should know about Windows Vista.

This book is clear and to the point with comprehensive coverage of Windows Vista. It covers all versions of Vista and the many included programs and utilities as well as new security features. It covers Internet Explorer 7 and how to make your own audio CDs and DVD movies. There is an extensive discussion on installation and advanced issues. At a hefty 921 pages it makes a thoroughly detailed reference.

Plus this book is written for easy reader understanding and for enjoyable reading. Great book if you really wish to learn Windows Vista. For administrators, I'd also recommend Stanek's Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant.

"920 pages packed with excellence!", William Stanek's pocket consultants are excellent - I've been a reader for years. In looking for a large reference for home, I saw this one - the definitive guide and chose it over Vista Inside Out and Vista Missing Manual. Stanek has a better style, and he understands the software better.

He once again is able to take technical topics and infuse clarity and depth while staying clearly focused. I have been running Vista since beta one, and this book is an excellent reference for those of us already familiar with the Windows operating systems.

In my opinion, this is an excellent book for all skill levels. Beginners will appreciate Stanek's ability to clearly and concisely explain even the most complex topics. The fact the book jumps right into the most important topics for home and office users doesn't hurt either.

Advanced users will find this book makes it easy to quickly get up to speed and to learn the new topics fast. Plus he writes in a friendly easy to understand language, so that you don't get lost in computer jargon. At the same time, he has a very organized and clear style. His details are never off topic and that's refreshing. His sense of what's important and what's not makes it possible for you to actually read the whole book and get all of the useful information out of it.

Pro users will find this book to be an excellent reference and regular reference. This isn't a book for administration though. Stanek's Vista ADministrator's Pocket Consultant is the best one for that.

This is THE MUST HAVE VISTA manual for the home and office. Thank you William Stanek for helping me get the most out of Vista!

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Finally - a truly excellent all around Vista book!", I only recently got involved with Windows Vista, when work required that I shift gears from XP to Vista. Therefore I am not familiar with all of the nuances of Vista, and needed answers fast. I started with a dummies book to get my feet wet, and then grabbed this one as soon I saw it was out. In true William Stanek fashion, however, this book smoothly got me very familiar with the features of Vista, which I am finding to be a combination of visual elegance and the underlying stability of Windows, adding up to a very solid operating system that, quite truthfully, I was not expecting.

The book starts out explaining what you need to know to get started and use Vista, the user interface, and teaches some special characteristics and key combinations on Vista that are not well known. I really liked how the author drew the distinction between appearance and performance and what lies underneath Vista's graphical user interface. There are also helpful sections for the new Search function and Menus. The book explains how to use the included applications and utilities, and even goes as far as introducing all the multimedia apps from the point of view of an experience expert. I never really appreciated the power of the Vista multimedia applications until I read this section of the book. Stanek writes he been using Vista for 5 years, and it shows in the depth and scope of his advice. I never knew before I read this book that Vista had features for speech and handwriting recognition!

In Part 3 the discussion becomes more advanced, and networking and more advanced security and wireless-related topics are discussed. Part four is rounded out by chapters on support Vista which includes details on parental controls, accounts, internet safety, disk configuration, compression and encryption.

In Part Five, Advance Tips and Techniques, there are advanced chapters on the boot environment, security changes, and policies. There is a whole chapter with a very useful "master list" of keystroke combinations.

This book is immediately valuable for beginners to intermediates to pros and I think it has much to say. I notice Amazon does not show a table of contents, so I include that here:

Ch 1. Getting Started with Windows Vista
Ch 2. Optimizing Windows Vista's Interface
Ch 3. Fine-Tuning Windows Vista's Appearance and Performance
Ch 4. Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Software
Ch 5. Customizing Your Computer's Hardware Devices
Ch 6. Mastering Windows Explorer and Searching Your Computer
Ch 7. Navigating the Web with Internet Explorer 7
Ch 8. Creating Your Media Library with Windows Media Player
Ch 9. Capturing and Managing Your Digital Pictures and Videos
Ch 10. Making Video DVDs and Movies
Ch 11. Securing and Sharing Your Data
Ch 12. Setting Up Printers, Scanners, and Fax Machines
Ch 13. Making the Most of Your Computer's Accessories
Ch 14. Setting Up Your Network
Ch 15. Protecting Your Computer with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Ch 16. Using Windows Mail, Calendars, and Contacts
Ch 17. Mastering Dial-Up, Broadband, and On-the-Go Networking
Ch 18. Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls
Ch 19. Managing Disks and Drives
Ch 20. Handling Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Ch 21. Getting Help and Handling Advanced Support Issues
Ch 22. Installing and Running Windows Vista
Ch 23. Exploring the Windows Boot Environment
Ch 24. Understanding Windows Vista Security Changes
Ch 25. Mastering Windows Media Center
Ch 26. Using Group Policy with Windows Vista
Ch 27. Navigating Windows Vista Policy Changes
Ch 28. Navigating Internet Explorer 7 Policies
Ch 29. Desktop Tips and Tricks with Keyboard Shortcuts