Top 4 Windows 7 Reference Guides

Posted by webchicklet in Computers on April 16th, 2010 | no responses

If you’re as confused by the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system as I am, and want to learn how to get the most out of Windows 7, then this list is for you. These are the current best selling Windows 7 reference guides according to Amazon.com sales. I find that when I need a book on a particular topic, the most useful and easy to understand book is one of the top 5 best selling books on that topic. And this list of the best Microsoft Windows 7 guides is no exception.

So if you are perplexed with Windows 7 operating system, or have a friend or family member struggling with their new Windows 7 computer, tell them to go to the Apple Store and buy a Macbook…..oops, I mean, check the excellent books on the list below and get up to speed with the fantastic Windows 7 operating system.

Save yourself some time and print this list of great Windows 7 Guides, Manuals and Quick References, it’ll make your shopping so much easier and quicker.

Without further ado, here’s the top 4 Microsoft Windows 7 Guides and Manuals on Amazon:

1.Windows 7 For Dummies Book + DVD bundle by Andy Rathbone

As usual, the Dummies series provides great information at a great price, and includes a useful dvd video demonstration of the most important Windows 7 tasks. There are 2 hours of informative and easy to understand video training sessions. This set will show you how to use movie, music, and photo management features, and how to upgrade your system. It will also show you how to fix the most common problems you face with Windows 7.

2. Windows 7: The Missing Manual by David Pogue

The Missing Manual is super reader friendly, well written and light hearted wit mixed in as well. David Pogue gets you up to speed quickly on how to navigate the Windows 7 desktop, take advantage of the apps and gadgets, and the internet, email and video conferencing programs. David Pogue is a well respected how to author with over 3 million books sold, so you know he can help you out with Windows 7.

3. Windows 7 Inside Out by Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson

This book is perfect for those users that have advanced beyond the basics of Windows 7. A well organized reference guide, this book will give you tons of timsaving solutions and trouble shooting tips. It’ll have you mastering your new Windows 7 in no time.

This books comes with an awesome CD that has a fully searchable ebook, making it easy to find a specific topic, and includes some useful gadgets and tools for customizing your shiny new Windows 7 computer.

4. Windows 7 Resource Kit by Mitch Tulloch, Tony Northrup, Jerry Honeycutt

This is the official Microsoft Resource Kit that provides amazingly indepth info on the new features, deployment, administration functions, Windows Security and many other important topics.

I think this books is probably my favorite of the bunch. This book will give you guidance on how to master all of these topics:

Use Microsoft Deployment Toolkit best practices and tools.
Plan user-state migration and test application compatibility.
Exploit new Group Policy features, settings, and ADMX templates.
Configure software updates and client-security technologies.
Administer disks, file systems, file sharing, search, and Windows Internet Explorer® 8.
Install and troubleshoot printers, devices, and services.
Manage IPsec, IPv6, wireless, and remote connectivity.
Use performance monitoring and diagnostic tools to manage desktop health.
Resolve common startup, hardware, and networking issues.

All of these books are currently on sale and several offer free shipping too! So if you’re in a bind and need some assistance with your new Windows 7 computer or laptop, grab a book, a coffee and get to work!

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