Part I: Setting Up Windows Vista. 1) Preparing for Installation. 2) Installing Windows Vista. 3) Customizing and Updating Windows Vista. Part II: Managing the Desktop Environment. 4) Using the Windows Vista Interface. 5) Customizing the Desktop. 6) Managing Users.

7) Managing Files and Folders. 8) Managing Security. Part III: Mastering Multimedia with Windows Vista. 9) Managing Your Music with Windows Media Player 11. 10) Working with Multimedia Hardware. 11) Creating Digital Content with Windows Vista. 12) Enjoying Digital Entertainment with Media Center. Part IV: Using Windows Vista Productivity Features.

13) Getting Familiar with Windows Mail. 14) Discovering Windows Calendar. 15) Making Use of Windows Vista Fax and Scan Features. Part V: Networking with Windows Vista. 16) Networking and the Internet. 17) Exploring Internet Explorer 7. 18) Working with Network Services. 19) Working with Internet Information Service Components.

20) Integrating with Active Directory. Part VI: Managing the Hardware Environment. 21) Working with Windows Internals. 22) Working with Hard Drives. 23) Managing Portable Computers. 24) Optimizing Performance. 25) Troubleshooting Windows Vista.