Data execution prevention (DEP), Date and Time icon, 35 Disk management tools, 539

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1 Index A Action Center, 34 Administrative tools, 464 computer management console change drive letter and path, 466 disk management tools, 465 extend and shrink volume, 467 new and delete volume, 467 defragment and optimize drives, 468 disk cleanup, 468 event viewer, 469 local security policy, 470 performance monitor, resource monitor, services, system configuration, 473 system information, 474 task scheduler, windows memory diagnostics, 475 Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) search Attachments, 557 Boolean operators keyword/symbol, properties, 556 Calendar, 559 Communications, 558 Contacts, Data Store location, 553 Dates, Documents, 559 File kind restrict search, properties, Filter by Size, 555 Music, 560 Pictures, 560 Presentations, 559 syntax options Datemodified, 169 Kind, 169 Name, 170 Type, 170 Video, 560 Advanced system settings data execution prevention, properties, 447 system protection, virtual memory settings, visual effects, 448 Alarm app, 39 App bar, Apps and live tiles arranging live tiles into groups, 26 hiding and adding arrangement types, 29 opening All Apps view, 28 Unpin from Start, 28 zoomed-out view, 30 performing functions, 25 AVG Anti-Virus, 349 B Battery icon, 34 BitLocker back up keys, 367 decrypt times, 368 page activation, PII, 370 reinstalled Windows 8.1, To Go feature, TPM chip preparation, USB flash drive, 367 Bluetooth,

2 index C Calculator app, 40 Calculator program, 47 Calendar app, 40 Camera app, 41 Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors, 290 Character Map, 48 Charms, 30 Compromised web sites, 90 Configuration and customization administrative tools (see Administrative tools) advanced system settings (see Advanced system settings) automatic logging, control panel (see Control panel) hardware devices (see Hardware devices) lock screen disabling, PC settings (see PC settings) registry hacks, 479 add/remove options, 481 backup, 479 command prompt, 482 copy and move options, 480 defragment option, 481 drive letter, 482 FTP location, 482 shutdown command, 484 super-administrator account, 484 taskbar modification, group policy, 484 taskbar program previews, 483 unused items hiding, 484 storage spaces advantages, 452 RAID system, 454 types, 453 taskbar s toolbar feature, Control panel, 437 AutoPlay options, 440 customization biometric controls, 439 category view, 438 item list, default program settings file association, 442 program choosing, set program access and computer defaults, 442 font management, location settings, 445 pen and touch options, tablet PC settings, 446 Custom Refresh image, 540 D Data execution prevention (DEP), Date and Time icon, 35 Disk management tools, 539 E Ease of Access Center accessible apps, 342 ClearType, 328 control panel, 325 handwriting recognition training, magnifier controls, 331 Microsoft web site, 342 mouse easier, 332 filter keys, 338 functions, 336 properties, 337 sticky keys, 338 turn off shake and snap, 336 narrator keyboard commands, 335 settings window, touch gestures, 334 options, 324, 326 personalization, 330 scale options, 328 scaling documents, 329 screen resolution, settings, 324 sign-in settings, 327 sounds, 338 speech recognition commands, 341 on desktop, 340 reference card, 340 zoom gestures, 329 Electronic program guide (EPG), 229 Encrypting File System (EFS), 176, F Family Safety, 104 activity report, 105 age ratings system, games, 111 allow and block websites, 109 App Restrictions feature, 112 content filtering, 106 options, 108 Time Restrictions page, 110 web filtering, 108 File Explorer address bar, 137 copying and moving files,

3 Index customize (navigation pane), 139 hiding file, 141 main File Explorer pane, 141 navigation pane, 138 Quick Access Toolbar, 136 Ribbon function, 142 Computer tab, 142 file tab, 142 Home tab, 143 layout section, 145 Share tab, 143 View tab, 144 Ribbon headers, 136 status bar and folder options, 139 G Games configuration, 207 3D gaming, 212 hardware graphics cards, 211 hard disk, 210 memory, 210 motherboard, 210 processor, 210 ratings, 205 USB controllers, 211 Xbox Games, 204 Xbox SmartGlass, 204 H Hardware drivers, 454 boll back driver, 462 device manager hidden devices, 456 hierarchical view, 455 resources, 456 installation compatible hardware, 459 device driver wizard, 457 driver selection, 458 hardware selection, 460 software updation, 458 Update Driver Software, 457 network connection dial-up or cable Internet, 464 set up, 463 uninstallation and repairing, 462 Hibernation, 310 Home networks, 60 Hyper-V, 488 additional options, 501 configuring networking options, confirming VM details, Hyper-V Manager, importing and exporting VM confirming choices, 512 Hyper-V Management console, 507 import wizard, 508 name of VM, 509 storing, 511 straight import or copy, 510 installing OS, integrating additional services, 512 lunching VM, memory, New Virtual Machine Wizard, running VM, saving checkpoints, 505 Start screen, 490 types of VM, valid license, 488 virtual disk properties, virtual switch connecting VM, 504 creating, 502 Internal and Private options, 503 options, 503 VM name and store location, Windows 8.1 Pro and Enterprise, 489 I, J Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) add-ons, toolbars and search providers, 83 App bar, 77 as default browser, 91 on desktop, 79 favorites, 78 features, 78 Flash player software, 77 identifying safe and unsafe web sites, 90 options and configuration, 84 safety and privacy, 85 safety features, 81 SmartScreen filter, 82 IP address, K Kaspersky Anti-Virus, 350 Keyboard icon,

4 index L Libraries, Windows 8.1 adding and removing folders, 155 arrange files, 153 creation, 150 default save location, 156 details pane, 159 display content, 152 File Explorer, 149 folder options advanced folder view options, 164 first tab, 161 folder search options, 165 legacy folder view, 162 noteworthy options, 164 managing, 154 network locations-libraries media center, 157 symbolic link, 156 viewing network drives, 158 tags and ratings, 158 view photos, 154 Windows Photo Gallery, 159 M Maintaining and backup computer Action Center, 378 automated troubleshooters, 381 automatic maintenance system, 380 causes for unstableness, 377 custom Refresh image, 402 desktop, 391 diagnostic startup mode, 407 factory settings, 410 hardware drivers and roll back, 395 hiding and restoring, 395 recovery drive, refresh, 400 Safe Mode, 406 service pack, 397 startup menus, 410 startup repair, 407 Task Manager (see Task Manager) Windows RT, 378 Windows Store, 396 Windows Update settings, 390 files and folders encrypt business backups, 412 File Explorer, 424 File History, 413 file versioning options, 416 Microsoft s SkyDrive service, 412 new partitions, 420, 422 partition and unpartition disk, restore and delete files, 417 store backups, 411 user folders, 423 Malware, 90 Maps app, 42 Math Input, 48 Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V), 489 Microsoft PhotoDraw, 487 MinWin, 1 Modular operating system, 1 Music and Video apps, 42, 47 MKV codec, 226 playlists, 224 Windows Media Player, N Narrator touch gestures, 548 Network attached storage (NAS), 411 Network connections actions on toolbar, 73 airplane mode, 63 company domain, 66 company workplace, 66 virtual private networks, 68 home networks, 60 InPrivate mode, 89 Internet Explorer 11 (see Internet Explorer 11 (IE11)) Internet threats, 90 mobile broadband networks access to, 63 connecting to, 65 data usage, 63, 74 Network and Sharing Center, 72 network connection window, 62 network management best practice, 73 network password, 63, 71 public networks, 61 recovering lost web site usernames and passwords, 88 setting network sharing and security, 60 Wi-Fi networks hidden Wi-Fi networks, 63 features, 63 securing, 74 wireless network profiles deletion, 70 work networks, 61 Network icon, 34 Norton 349, 360 Norton AntiVirus, 349 Notepad,

5 Index O Organizing and searching, 135 File Explorer address bar, 137 copying and moving files, 145 customize (navigation pane), 139 hiding file, 141 main File Explorer pane, 141 navigation pane, 138 Quick Access Toolbar, 136 Ribbon function, 142 Ribbon headers, 136 status bar and folder options, 140 files and folders, 148 libraries creation, 150 default save locations, 156 display content, 152 File Explorer, 149 folder options, 161 managing libraries, 154 network locations-libraries, 156 tags and ratings, 158 Windows Photo Gallery, 159 XTree, 135 Outlook app, 42 P, Q Paint, 49 Password Reset drive, 98 PC settings access features, 436 accounts, 431 app sizes, 434 defaults, 434 devices panel AutoPlay, 431 Bluetooth, 429 corners and edges, 431 default save locations, 430 device manager, 429 display, 428 lock screen, 428 mouse and touchpad, 430 PC info, 431 power and sleep, 431 typing, 430 File History, 437 front screen, 427 network, 436 notifications, 433 privacy, 435 quiet hours feature, 434 recovery, 437 search system, 432 sharing function, 433 SkyDrive file, 431 time and language, 436 windows update, 436 People app, 44 Personalizing, 271 default File Explorer view, 302 power management options, 306 advanced power settings, 311 maximize battery life, 312 power button, options and password wakeup, 308 power buttons, 312 power buttons toolbar, 319 power plan, 306 sleep and hibernation options, 310 Recycle Bin warnings, 299 region settings customizing region options, 304 date options, 303 PC settings, 302 Personalizing. See Windows 8.1 Personally identifiable information (PII), 370 Phishing, 90 Photos app, 45 Adobe Photoshop Elements, 217 Adobe Photoshop Express, 217 App bar, digital photographs and videos additional options, advantages, 218 descriptive tags, 219 import wizard, 218 Windows Photo Gallery, editing features, 213 management, 214 Pixlr, 217 Windows Photo Gallery, 215 Power management options, 306 advanced power settings, 311 maximize battery life, 312 power button, options and password wakeup additional options, 310 display and sleep options, 309 power button options, 308 power buttons toolbar custom toolbar, 319 folder creation, 320 power toolbar, 321 toolbar options, 321 power plan default, 307 PC and devices section, 306 power options page,

6 index Power management options (cont.) sleep and hibernation options, 310 Start screen and taskbar address bar, 317 appropriate name, 314 icon, power icons, 319 properties, 316 shortcut, 313 shortcut code, 314 Presentation mode, 261 Printers color profiles, 193 ink and toner, 201 installation add printer dialog, 183 devices, IP address, 185 PC settings, management Advanced tab, 190 color management, 191 controls, 195 devices, 195 general properties, 187 paper preferences, 198 Ports tab, printing preferences, 197 security, 192 settings, 196 sharing properties, 188 network printer, 199 places, 186 server properties, 194 wireless printer, 199 Productivity tools Microsoft SkyDrive (see SkyDrive) multimonitor wallpapers, 268 multiple displays management, 265 multimonitor tools, 266 Screen Resolution window, 266 screen shots, 268 taskbar properties, 267 Windows desktop, 265 multiple programs boss mode, 246 Jump Lists, 250 mouse shake, minimizing and restoring windows, 247 pinning programs to taskbar, 248 snapping side by side, 247 thumbnails, 248 running apps side by side apps (see Side by side apps) switching between apps, 243 three or four apps, 243 screen shots Share charm, 256 snipping tool, 257 Windows key + Prnt Scrn key, 256 spell checker, 253 USB flash drives, 269 Windows Mobility Center (see Windows Mobility Center) Public networks, 61 R Reading List app, 45 Repetitive strain injury (RSI), 326 S Sandbox Windows XP, 488 Searching detailed and contextualized search results, 167 File Explorer Explorer window, 169 Ribbon, 168 search box, 168 search syntax options, 169 file index advanced button, 176 folders, 174 indexing options, 173 libraries full power, 171 saving and sharing, 172 saving searches, 170 network locations, 177 Start screen, 166 syntax, 177 tagging files, 172 Searching. See Organizing and searching Security systems Apple imacs, 344 biometric devices, files, folders, and drives encryption with BitLocker (see BitLocker) using EFS, NTFS permissions advanced button, 372 effective access tab, 373 files and folders, 371 properties, 370 security tab,

7 Index third party antivirus software offline virus scanners, 351 scanning tests, 349 Windows Defender (see Windows Defender) UAC, 343, Windows Firewall advanced settings, basic firewall, 351 default settings, 354 network types, 353 private/public settings, 353 program/apps, 352 Windows XP, 344 Sharing, 93 applications, 123 file and printer sharing, 130 file sharing connections, 131 HomeGroup, 131 in PC Settings, 113 security concerns, 115 UPnP devices, 115 in Windows 8.1, 114 media streaming, 131 on network, 116 with groups of people, 117 with individuals, 116 with non-windows computers, 118 network discovery, 130 network storage, 131 firewall settings, 132 IP address, ISP, 131 map network drive, 132 optical drives, 125 DVD drive, 125 HYPER-VDVD-Share, 127 USB flash drive, 125 password protected file sharing, 131 public folder sharing, 131 SkyDrive, 119 to PC, using Microsoft, 122 streaming music and videos, 128 user accounts Microsoft account password reset, 99 new user account creation, 93 Password Reset drive, 98 user accounts (see User accounts) with RT Tablets, Ultrabooks, and Laptops, 119 Shortcut keys Alt key combinations, 552 Alt+Shift key combinations, 552 Ctrl key combinations, 551 Ctrl+Alt key combinations, 552 Logo key combinations, Shift key combinations, 552 without modifier, 549 Show Desktop button, 35 Side by side apps arranging snap apps, 246 split-screen, displaying, SkyDrive, 119, 431 folders and files, 251 low-storage devices, 252 offline/online command, to PC, using Microsoft, 122 Snipping Tool, 49 Solid-state drive (SSD), 210, 378, 540 Sound Recorder, 49 Start button, 32 Sticky Notes, 49 Stock-keeping units (SKUs), 519 System Image Backup, 540 System tray, 34 T Tagging files, 172 Task Manager App History tab, 386 customization, 388 detail information, 387 End Task button, monitoring software, startup programs, 388 Tethering, 260 Touch gestures, Trend Micro Titanium, 350 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, 365 TunerFree MCE, 230 U Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), 258 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) devices, 115 Upgrading, Windows 8 Add Features, additional memory, considerations, 561 Desktop PC advantages and disadvantages, 562 graphics card, hard disk, mechanical hard disk,

8 index Upgrading, Windows 8 (cont.) power supply, safety, 569 solid-state (SSD) hard disk, 562 laptop and ultrabook, 563 and OEM installation discs, tablets, 563 USB flash drive, 125 User Account Control (UAC), 343, User accounts, 93 account creation, 93 administrators, 100 management another account, 102 family safety control, 104 Microsoft account online, 104 own account, 101 Microsoft account password reset, 99 Password Reset drive, 98 standard users, 100 V VHDs. See Virtual hard disks (VHDs) Virtual hard disks (VHDs) booting Windows, 515 creating, 513 option selection, 514 Virtualization benefit of, 488 definition, 488 Hyper-V (see Hyper-V) Sandbox Windows XP, 488 VHDs (see Virtual Hard Disks) virtual machine, 488 Windows 7, 487 Windows 8.1, 487 Windows XP, 487 Virtual machine (VM), 488. See also Hyper-V Virtual private network (VPN), 68, 412 Virtual Switch Manager, 502 Volume icon, 34 W Windows 8.1, 1, bit and 64-bit, 4 administrative tools, 280 apps and live tiles arranging live tiles into groups, 26 hiding and adding, 28 performing functions, 25 App Updates, CDs and DVDs player, 237 charms, 30 commonalities, 38 default audio devices, 236 description of, 1 desktop apps view displays, 301 corner navigation, 300 Date and Time dialog box, 35 icons, 291 Jump Lists, 37 personalization options, Shake and Snap features, 38 start screen navigation, 301 taskbar, 33 taskbar and navigation properties, 300 viewing thumbnails, 36 Windows Administration menu, 33 games (see Games) Hyper-V, 6 lock screen, 8, 271 login method, 12 using pin or picture password, 11 mouse pointers, 292 multiple languages, 304 music and video (see Music and Video apps) new features, 8 notification toasts, 282 Onscreen keyboard, 13 photos (see Photos app) preinstalled apps Alarm, 39 Calculator, 40 Calendar, 40 Camera, 41 Maps, 42 Music, 42 Outlook, 42 People, 44 Photos, 45 Reading List, 45 Video, 47 preinstalled desktop programs calculator, 47 Character Map, 48 Math Input, 48 Notepad, 48 Paint, 49 Snipping Tool, 49 Sound Recorder, 49 Sticky Notes, 49 Windows Fax and Scan, 49 Windows Journal, 50 Windows Media Center/Windows Media Player, 51 WordPad, 51 XPS Viewer,

9 Index privacy and security, 15 Refresh and Reset options, 5 scanner, 222 screen saver options, 289 Secure Boot, 8 shortcut keys (see Shortcut keys) SkyDrive, 8 sound options, 288 Sound Recorder, 235 Start screen, 5 App bar, appearance, 274 context menus, 23 elements, 17 higher-resolution displays, 19 intensive desktop user, 276 light desktop user, 277 locking and signing out, 20 personalization options, 273 pinning more than two apps, running apps, 20 scrollbar, 22 side-by-side app view, 18 switcher, 275 widget dashboard, 279 work/life balance user, 278 zoomed out view, 23 zoom in and out, 22 Storage Spaces, 7 syncing feeling different settings, 284 Internet Explorer tabs, 284 synchronize lots, 284 taskbar personalization options jump lists tab, 295 navigation properties dialog, 293 system tray icons, 296 time and date, 297 tweak, 294 touch interface, 13 uninstalling app, 57 uninstalling software, Upgrading (see Upgrading, Windows 8) window colors, 288 vs. Windows 7 and Vista, 2 Windows Media Center (see Windows Media Center) Windows Media Player, 238 vs. Windows RT, 2 Windows RT installing error, Windows To Go system, 6 vs. Windows XP, 3 Windows Defender, 350 antivirus package, 345 configurations, , Windows 8.1 installation backup files, 519 clean installation, 520 bootable media, cons, 520 Drive options, 538 Install Now button, 536 partition size, 540 pros, 520 selecting hard disks, 538 upgrade, 537 Windows partition, 540 downloading bootable installation media, 523 ISO file, 522 Upgrade Assistant, 522 USB flash drive, 522 Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool, 524 editions, 519 ISO file, 523 on Netbooks, 529 preparation 32-bit version, bit version, 527 hardware requirements, 529 Windows 7 upgrade, Windows Vista upgrade, Windows XP upgrade, 524 transfer files backup files, 545 external hard disk/usb flash drive, 542 home/work network, 542 method selection, 542 network connection, 543 PC, 543 transfer cable, 542 Windows Easy Transfer, 541 upgrading advisor, 534 application, 531 cons, 520 displays information, 530 DVD/USB flash drive, 531 files from previous installation, 533 latest updates, 532 pros, 520 Windows Store, WinISO, 531 Windows Journal, 50 Windows Media Center, 51, 226 Control Panel, 226 DVD and Blu-ray codecs,

10 index Windows Media Center (cont.) DVR-MS format, 232 EPG, 229 library, 227 Live TV, set up, 229 settings, 230 TunerFree MCE, 230 Xbox 360 console, 231 Windows Media Player, 51 Windows Mobility Center, managing battery life, 258 secondary displays, 261 sharing mobile broadband connection, 259 synchronizing files ActiveSync devices, 261 Center, 262 Offline Files dialog, Sync Center, 261 Work Folders set up, 263 without electricity/internet access, 258 WordPad, 51 Work networks, 61 WPS, 115 X, Y, Z XPS Viewer,