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Introduction 1Part I: Working in Windows 7 3Chapter 1: Exploring the Windows 7 Desktop 5Chapter 2: Controlling Applications with Windows 7 15Chapter 3: Working with Files and Folders 25Chapter 4: Using Built-In Windows Applications 37Chapter 5: Using the Windows Gadget Gallery and Gadgets 45Part II: Getting on the Internet 55Chapter 6: Accessing the Internet 57Chapter 7: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 65Chapter 8: Exchanging E-Mail with Windows Live Mail 83Chapter 9: Working Remotely 97Part III: Setting Up Hardware and Networks 105Chapter 10: Setting Up New Hardware 107Chapter 11: Setting Up a Network 117Part IV: Customizing Windows 127Chapter 12: Setting Up Your Display 129Chapter 13: Customize Windows Ease of Access 137Part V: Using Security and Maintenance Features 147Chapter 14: Setting Passwords and File Access 149Chapter 15: Protecting Windows 157Chapter 16: Maintaining Windows 165Part VI: Fixing Common Problems 171Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Hardware Problems 173Chapter 18: Troubleshooting Software Problems 179Chapter 19: Getting Help 185Part VII: Fun and Games 193Chapter 20: Playing Games in Windows 7 195Chapter 21: Playing Music in Windows 7 203Chapter 22: Working with Photos 211Index 219