Introduction xix Who this book is for xixAssumptions about you xixHow this book is organized xxAcknowledgments xxiErrata, updates, & book support xxiFree ebooks from Microsoft Press xxiWe want to hear from you xxiiStay in touch xxii PART 1: Getting started with Windows 10 1Chapter 1: What''s new in Windows 10 3 Next-generation hardware 4The Windows 10 user experience 5Fundamental changes in core features 11Windows 10, the web, and cloud services 13Working and playing with Windows 10 15More updates, more often 17Windows 10 for IT pros and experts 19 Chapter 2: Installing, configuring, and deploying Windows 10 21 Before you start 22Check for potential compatibility problems 23Back up your data and settings 24Choose the right package 25Choose your upgrade method 27How Windows 10 Setup works 28 Upgrading to Windows 10 29 Using Windows Update 29 Using Windows installation media 33 Checking compatibility 33 Transferring files, apps, and settings 34 Performing a clean install 39 Making bootable media 39 Setup and your hard disk 44 Configuring a multiboot system 48 Activating Windows 52 Entering a product key 54 Activating a retail copy of Windows 57 Activation requirements for OEM installations 57 Product activation and corporate licensing 58 Managing Windows activation from the command prompt 59 Tweaking and tuning your Windows 10 installation 59 Chapter 3: Using Windows 10 61 An overview of the Windows 10 user experience 62 Navigating Windows 10 64 Using and customizing the Start menu 64 Using and customizing the taskbar 71 Controlling how notifications appear 76 Switching tasks 79 Switching between virtual desktops 81 Using Windows 10 on a touchscreen device 82 Managing and arranging windows 89 Cortana and search 93 Chapter 4: Personalizing Windows 10 99 Settings vs. Control Panel 99 Customizing the visual appearance 100 Selecting the desktop background 101 Selecting colors 103 Customizing mouse pointers 104 Configuring desktop icons 105 Controlling the appearance of other icons 107 Configuring the taskbar with multiple displays 108 Customizing the lock screen 109 Working with fonts 110 Making text easier to read 111Using font smoothing to make text easier on the eyes 112 Calibrating your display''s colors 113 Making other small visual tweaks 113 Working the way you like 114 Taming your mouse or other pointing device 114 Managing keyboard settings 117 Selecting sounds for events 118 Choosing a screen saver 119 Tuning Windows to know about you 120 Syncing your settings between computers 123 Working with themes 123 Synchronizing other settings 124 Overcoming challenges 125 Chapter 5: Networking essentials 129 Getting started with Windows 10 networking 130 Checking your network''s status 131 Using the network icon and flyout 131 Network And Sharing Center 136 Monitoring network performance in Task Manager 139 Setting network locations 141 Connecting to a wireless network 143 Connecting to a hidden network 146 Wireless security 148 Sharing wireless connections with Wi-Fi Sense 151 Sharing files, digital media, and printers in a homegroup 152 Creating a homegroup 154 Joining a homegroup 157 Browsing shared folders and files 160 Sharing a printer 161 Leaving a homegroup 161 Chapter 6: Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials 163 Working with user accounts 163 Microsoft account vs. local account 165 Changing account settings 169 Deleting an account 171 Managing the sign-in process 173 Setting a password 175 Using a PIN 178 Using a picture password 178 Using Windows Hello for biometric sign-ins 179 Signing out, switching accounts, or locking your computer 181Sharing your PC with other users 183 Adding a user to your computer 183 Controlling your children''s computer access 185 Restricting use with assigned access 188 Introducing access control in Windows 188 Permissions and rights 193 User accounts and security groups 193 Managing and securing your credentials 196 Chapter 7: Securing Windows 10 devices 197 Understanding security threats 197 What''s new in Windows 10 200 Securing devices 200 Securing data 201 Securing identities 202 Blocking malware 202 Monitoring your computer''s security 203 Staying on top of security updates 206 Blocking intruders with Windows Firewall 208 Using Windows Firewall with different network types 209 Managing Windows Firewall 210 Enabling or disabling Windows Firewall 210 Allowing connections through the firewall 212 Restoring default settings 214 Advanced tools for managing Windows Firewall 214 Preventing unsafe actions with User Account Control 216 What triggers UAC prompts 216 Dealing with UAC prompts 218 Modifying UAC settings 221 Encrypting information 223 Using the Encrypting File System 224 Encrypting with BitLocker and BitLocker To Go 226 Using Windows Defender to block malware 228 Using Windows Defender 229 Manually scanning for malware 230 Dealing with detected threats 232 Stopping unknown or malicious programs with SmartScreen 233 PART 2: Working and playing with Windows 10 235 Chapter 8: Using and managing modern apps and desktop programs 237 What''s in a modern app 238 Browsing the Windows Store 240 Finding additional information 242 Buying an app 243 Uninstalling an app 243 Managing line-of-business apps 244 Apps included with Windows 10 245 Installing, running, and managing desktop applications 246 Running desktop applications as an administrator or another user 247 Dealing with compatibility issues 248 Managing programs and processes with Task Manager 249 Terminating a program with Task Manager 250 Finding detailed information about a program 251 Assigning a program to a specific processor 252 Reviewing history 252 Managing startup programs 254 Suspending or removing startup items 255 Setting default programs and file-type associations 259 Using a nondefault program ad hoc 264 Turning Windows features on or off 265 Setting AutoPlay options 265 Chapter 9: Productivity and communication tools 269 Mail, Calendar, and People 270 Setting up and using Mail 270 Setting up and using Calendar 275 Adding or editing contacts with People 278 Downloading and using Skype 279 Using the mobile and desktop versions of OneNote 282 Using the mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 284 Features common to the mobile Office apps 284 Exploring the mobile Office apps 287 Using Maps 289 Using Alarms & Clock 293 The info apps: News, Weather, Sports, and Money 294 News 294 Weather 296 Sports 298 Money 300 Sharing and saving news stories 301 Preserving items of interest with Windows Reading List 302 Voice Recorder 305 Chapter 10: Music, photos, movies, and games 307 Managing your digital media libraries 308 Music 311 Groove Music 312 Using Windows Media Player to rip CDs 316 Managing photos and digital images 318 Using the Photos app to crop and edit pictures 322 Organizing photos into albums 326 Windows Photo Viewer and Paint 329 Watching movies, recorded TV shows, and video clips 331 Miracast 333 Xbox and other forms of online entertainment 336 Chapter 11: Browsing the Internet 339 Why the new browser? 340 Browser basics 341 Setting or changing your default browser 341 User interface basics in Edge 342 Using the Start page in Edge 343 Using tabs 345 Customizing your home and startup pages 348 Changing your default search provider 351 Using favorites, history, and the reading list 354 Browsing with favorites in Edge 354 Using the reading list, an alternative to favorites, in Edge 357 Browsing with favorites in Internet Explorer 360 Working with pinned sites in Internet Explorer 361 Browsing through history 362 Managing downloads 364 Using SmartScreen Filter to avoid phishing sites and dicey downloads 365 Making text more readable 366 Using Reading View in Edge 367 Sharing webpages from Edge 369 Annotating Edge pages with web notes 370 Managing and troubleshooting add-ons in Internet Explorer 372 Privacy and security issues 373 Allowing or not allowing your browser to save sign-in credentials 374 Blocking pop-ups 376 Clearing your browser history and other personal information 377 Blocking cookies and sending do-not-track requests 379 Configuring security zones in Internet Explorer 381 Chapter 12: Organizing and searching for files 383 Exploring File Explorer 383 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar 386 Navigating in File Explorer 387 What''s what and where in a user profile 389 Common profiles 392 Working with libraries 393 Using compressed (zipped) folders 398 Displaying or suppressing check boxes 399 Arranging data in File Explorer 399 Managing file properties and metadata 406 Recovering lost, damaged, and deleted files and folders 412 Recovering files and folders with the Recycle Bin 412 Relocating personal data folders 415 Using Save locations 418 Using Windows Search 419 Searching everywhere 419 Configuring search and indexing options 420 Basic search techniques 430 Advanced search tools and techniques 434 Saving searches and clearing search history 440 PART 3: System maintenance and troubleshooting 441 Chapter 13: Hardware 443 Adding, configuring, and removing hardware devices 443 Installing a new Plug and Play device 444 How device drivers and hardware work together 446 Getting useful information from Device Manager 449 Enabling and disabling devices 454 Adjusting advanced device settings 454 Updating and uninstalling drivers 456 Disabling automatic driver updates 457 Updating a device driver manually 458 Rolling back to a previous driver version 461 Uninstalling a driver 462 Fine-tuning hardware and printer settings 465 Printers and print queues 467 Keyboards, mice, touchpads, and pens 471 Displays 474 Bluetooth devices 477 USB devices 478 Speakers, microphones, and headsets 478 Chapter 14: Managing disks and drives 481 The Windows 10 disk-management tools 481 Running Disk Management 482 Managing disks from the command prompt 483 Setting up a new hard disk 486 Installing Windows on.